Gilmour Road Veterinary Services

Gilmour Road Veterinary Services GRVS is a veterinary clinic focusing on physical rehabilitation of dogs and cats

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11/27/2024

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Is your pet dressed up for Halloween?Share your pets picture in the comments below.
10/31/2024

Is your pet dressed up for Halloween?
Share your pets picture in the comments below.

Some how the month has wizzed by and I have been remiss in sharing my appreciation for this wonderful human being. Most ...
10/30/2024

Some how the month has wizzed by and I have been remiss in sharing my appreciation for this wonderful human being. Most of you know Julie our rehab tech. She has been with me since we opened almost 9 years ago. Julie is an incredible, caring, compassionate, creative person. She is an amazing rVT with mad clinical skills. She is a fantastic mom to her kids and a supportive member of our team. Tech appreciation shouldn’t be limited to a week or month. They are the beating heart of every clinic. We could not do it without them.
Thank you Julie! For everything you do ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Our phone is working again!Thank you everyone for your patience!
10/29/2024

Our phone is working again!

Thank you everyone for your patience!

We are currently experiencing issues with our phone and voicemail. Please email Gilmour.road.vet@gmail.com to reach us.I...
10/28/2024

We are currently experiencing issues with our phone and voicemail. Please email [email protected] to reach us.

If you called and have not heard back our apologies. We are working to resolve this issue ASAP.

A lot of our sport dogs can get tight, sore muscles. Dr Christina was able to help Levi feel better with a little massa...
10/21/2024

A lot of our sport dogs can get tight, sore muscles.
Dr Christina was able to help Levi feel better with a little massage and acupuncture on his triceps muscle.

This Cutie came for a little pre agility conditioning. Say hello to GiGi!!
10/18/2024

This Cutie came for a little pre agility conditioning.

Say hello to GiGi!!

09/10/2024

Dr Christina comes to our clinic to help our patients who benefit from chiro and acupuncture.

09/05/2024

We had Corgis in the pool today, but can you guess what kind of Corgi?

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If you guessed Cardigan Welsh Corgis, you’d be correct!

There are two breed called Corgis, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. They are entirely separate breeds that despite what many think, have actually never been interbred. They have remained genetically separate since their creation.

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are most recognizable as the dogs famously owned by Queen Elizabeth. The younger of the two breeds, though still ancient, with the earliest traces dating back to ~1000ACE. They originated in flatter terrain, they are slightly smaller with less stocky build, have more rounded ears, and historically have docked tails. Pembrokes also have a more square build when viewed from the side, with a distinct squared rear end. The only accepted colours for Pembroke Welsh Corgis are Red, Sable, and Tricolour.

Cardigan Welsh Corgis, our visitors from today, are older by about 2000 years, with first traces as far back as ~1200BCE. They are from rockier, rougher terrain, slightly larger with heavier substance, more pointed ears, and always have long tails. Cardigans have a more rounded and curvier appearance when viewed from the side. Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a large variety of accepted colours and markings.

It was delightful to see this fun Corgi Crew in the pool today!

In this photo Julie measures the muscle mass of Esme the Springer Spaniel. When dogs have injuries or imbalances, muscle...
08/30/2024

In this photo Julie measures the muscle mass of Esme the Springer Spaniel.

When dogs have injuries or imbalances, muscle mass will vary between sides due to off loading of the effected limb. For dogs that have had injuries, muscle mass measurements can help us determine whether the injury was acute or chronic.

Muscle mass measurements also help us track progress in rehabilitation. As the dog progresses through the program, we recheck muscle mass to ensure that the dog is improving and gaining muscle on the effected side.

Esme's right thigh has historically been 1cm larger than her left thigh, despite having no prior injury. Through targeted exercises and a small diet change, Esme is now even in muscle mass in the hind end. Esme does dog sports so it is important to correct these issues before they become a larger problem.

Porties in the pool!Portuguese Water Dogs (affectionately known as “Porties” or PWDs) were bred to help fishermen haul i...
08/30/2024

Porties in the pool!

Portuguese Water Dogs (affectionately known as “Porties” or PWDs) were bred to help fishermen haul in nets, retrieve lost fishing equipment, to courier messages from ships to the shore, and have also been used as water rescue dogs.

PWDs are intelligent and biddable companions who love to swim, but more importantly love to swim and work with their people above all else.

It was so much fun to see these two lovely advocates for their breed in the water this week. We love all the breeds we get to meet for swims, fitness, or rehabilitation.

Here is Blaze getting a special graduation treat!At the end of a patient’s initial rehab plan we reevaluate the measurem...
08/29/2024

Here is Blaze getting a special graduation treat!

At the end of a patient’s initial rehab plan we reevaluate the measurements taken of range of motion and muscle mass, as well as their gait and comfort level, and compare to their very first visit

The hard work and dedication of Blaze and his two-legged family members has shown improvements in his range of motion. Hooray! Congrats Blaze on your graduation from weekly rehab!

Staff dog Freya says "Can somebody with thumbs turn this thing on for me?"Did you know that hydrotherapy isn't just for ...
08/26/2024

Staff dog Freya says "Can somebody with thumbs turn this thing on for me?"

Did you know that hydrotherapy isn't just for dogs with injuries? Sport dogs, or dogs that enjoy active lifestyles like hiking, can benefit from conditioning sessions to help ensure they stay in tip top form for their regular activities. Just like human athletes, dogs benefit from cross training to decrease their risk of sustaining an injury.

Miss Lily in for her rehab appointment this week.
08/23/2024

Miss Lily in for her rehab appointment this week.

We had a Springer Spaniel pool party this afternoon! Nami showing off her jumps and even Joni decided to go for a little...
08/22/2024

We had a Springer Spaniel pool party this afternoon! Nami showing off her jumps and even Joni decided to go for a little lap of the pool

Did you know?

Springer Spaniels (or “Springers”) are named after this style of hunting. They would “spring” wild birds into flight so their hunters could down the bird, before the dogs would also retrieve the birds back to their handlers.

Pain is the most under recognized medical condition we have in animals September is Pain Awareness month for animals. Th...
08/21/2024

Pain is the most under recognized medical condition we have in animals
September is Pain Awareness month for animals. The primary goal of rehab is to help pets feel more comfortable and be able to do more of the things they love
Do you have a dog or cat with mobility issues? We can help
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Seems about right. Happy Tuesday!
08/13/2024

Seems about right. Happy Tuesday!

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4424 Victoria Road S RR1
Guelph, ON
N0B2J0

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We had Corgis in the pool today, but can you guess what kind of Corgi? 🐶 🐕 🐶 If you guessed Cardigan Welsh Corgis, you’d be correct! There are two breed called Corgis, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. They are entirely separate breeds that despite what many think, have actually never been interbred. They have remained genetically separate since their creation. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are most recognizable as the dogs famously owned by Queen Elizabeth. The younger of the two breeds, though still ancient, with the earliest traces dating back to ~1000ACE. They originated in flatter terrain, they are slightly smaller with less stocky build, have more rounded ears, and historically have docked tails. Pembrokes also have a more square build when viewed from the side, with a distinct squared rear end. The only accepted colours for Pembroke Welsh Corgis are Red, Sable, and Tricolour. Cardigan Welsh Corgis, our visitors from today, are older by about 2000 years, with first traces as far back as ~1200BCE. They are from rockier, rougher terrain, slightly larger with heavier substance, more pointed ears, and always have long tails. Cardigans have a more rounded and curvier appearance when viewed from the side. Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a large variety of accepted colours and markings. It was delightful to see this fun Corgi Crew in the pool today!

Miss Maude Zooming in her new Adventure cart #caninerehabilitation

🐶 Sometimes you have to paw the water to get yourself amped for the splash 💦 Email [email protected] to set up a swim for your soon-to-be soggy doggy!

Walk’n Miss Daisy
Walk’n Miss Daisy

We had some Lowchens in the pool today! Even our little dogs enjoy a refreshing dip in this hot weather Did you know? The first evidence of this breed is dated back to the 1400s. They are also known as “Little Lion Dogs” due to their signature hair cut, and were popular amount high status women during the renaissance era. However in recent times they have become increasingly rare, and in 1970 there were less than 70 left in the world! Today their numbers have improved but there are still only a few hundred individuals alive today - how delightful to get to see two lovely examples of their breed here today! Please email [email protected] for any inquiries about our recreational swim program 🐶

Tag came last summer for a swimming lesson and came this year for a swim-refresher! So proud of how good of a swimmer he's become!

☀️ 🐶 Bouncing into summer like… For recreational swim inquiries please email [email protected]

It’s toasty out there. A nice swim Sure cools the dogs off and leaves them tired and happy Bonus no ticks!

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