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THINGS FITTING A LITTLE TIGHTER LATELY?
Obesity affects more than your dog’s and cat’s figure, it affects their future. Recent studies show that nearly 43% of dogs and 35% of cats are overweight or obese. If left untreated our furry family members are more susceptible to a wide range of health problems, like: Diabetes Arthritis and other joint disorders Heart disease
HEARTWORM PREVENTION
HEARTWORM PREVENTION : RECOMMENDED FROM JUNE TO NOVEMBER Heartworm is a very preventable heart disease. The incidence of heartworm in the Kelowna area, although low, is unpredictable due to the many visitors we have from areas with a high incidence (Southern U.S.) and from our wildlife population. Therefore we recommend erring on the side of
COMMON FOODS TO AVOID
Chocolate contains an ingredient called, Theobromine which is poisonous to dogs and cats in sufficient quantities, (100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction). The amount of theobromine in chocolate varies depending on the type. Cocoa powder and baking chocolate contain the highest levels, dark chocolate contains less and milk chocolate containing the least amount. Clinical
“10 Minutes To Disaster” – BEWARE OF HEAT STROKE
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but we need to be aware of the affects that hot temperatures can have on our furry family members. Heat stroke can occur very quickly, so being aware of the symptoms and how to prevent it is very important to your pet’s health. Avoid leaving your
Spear grass
Spear grass plants are weeds found in many places in and around Kelowna. Early in spring as the grass is growing it does not pose much of a threat, but as summer approaches and the grass dries out, it can become a hazard to your pet. Spear grass awns have sharp points with fine, hair-like
Swimmer’s Tail
Swimmer’s tail, (also known as “broken wag”, “limber tail”, “cold water tail”) is a very painful condition that can affect any dog that swims for an extended period of time. It is most common in swimming breeds of dogs such as labs. The cause has been associated with overworking the tail creating symptoms of pain
Porcupine Problems?
It can be a prickly situation, but you might find yourself dealing with the sharp realities of a porcupine incident. Do not cut off the quills! This makes removal much more difficult and can often lead to the quill burrowing under the surface of the skin. If you have a very cooperative dog and very
Sick of Ticks?
The Okanagan area is a virtual convention centre for ticks. Learn how to prevent ticks from getting as attached to your pet as you are. A common parasite that we start to see each spring in the Okanagan is the tick. Ticks are present in woody and grassy areas and are indiscriminate parasites. In other
Flea Control
There is no other area of veterinary medicine where more progress has been made in the last ten years than flea control. The products available now are light years ahead of where they were in terms of safety and efficacy. In the Okanagan we have pockets of flea infestation. There is often a burst of