Watzin Veterinary Clinic

11/16/2024

🐕 What would you do if your pet required a life-saving blood transfusion?
Watzin Veterinary Clinic is hosting a blood donor clinic with the Canadian Animal Blood Bank on Wednesday November 27th!

🩸 What are blood donations used for?
Cancer Therapy Support
Rat Poison Toxicity
Anemia, Parvovirus infections, and Von Willebrand's disease
Surgery and times of trauma
Immune mediated diseases

🩸 We are looking for volunteer donors! Who is eligible to donate?
1) Between 1-8 years of age
2) Weigh over 55 lbs (25kg)
3) Up to date on vaccinations
4) Even temperament 🙂
5) In good health as deemed by your primary care veterinarian

📧 If you think your dog may be a good fit or to inquire please email [email protected] for more information!

Check out the video below 👇

The Canadian Animal Blood Bank is a not for profit organization dedicated to improving veterinary care by providing blood products for animals who require tr...

11/14/2024

📣 YOUR DOG CAN HELP SAVE LIVES!

🐕 We are proud to be partnering with the Canadian Animal Blood Bank to host a blood donation day at Watzin Veterinary Clinic on Wednesday November 27th!
🩸 The CABB is a not-for-profit organization that saves the lives of dogs across Canada by leading education in transfusion medicine and making the highest quality blood available to veterinarians and dog owners. The Canadian Animal Blood Bank is now operating in 5 provinces across Canada (Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Alberta).

🩸 What are blood donations used for?
Cancer Therapy Support
Rat Poison Toxicity
Anemia, Parvovirus infections, and Von Willebrand's disease
Surgery and times of trauma
Immune mediated diseases

🩸 We are looking for volunteer donors! Who is eligible to donate?
1) Between 1-8 years of age
2) Weigh over 55 lbs (25kg)
3) Up to date on vaccinations
4) Even temperament 🙂
5) In good health as deemed by your primary care veterinarian
📧 If you think your dog may be a good fit or to inquire please email [email protected] for more information!

Check out the video below 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HhpfxGsMvY

11/12/2024

🐶 How to create an at-home Fear Free experience for tick checks? Check out the video below! 👇

The Internet’s full of bad advice about removing ticks from dogs. Here’s a simple, Fear Free approach to a two-minute tick check and safe removal technique.

11/11/2024

🐕 Dog Body Language 101 🐕

Animals speak all of the time, as spoken through their body language, but many times their messages are misunderstood or go unheard. As a result, a dog may be placed in a situation or interaction where they’re uncomfortable, but if polite requests for help or requests for space go unheard, their body language and behavior may escalate to a louder shout (think: lunge or growl) to get others to listen.

Attending to the early signs of fear, anxiety and stress as well as understanding the signs of a content and happy pet is essential for deepened relationships, safer living with dogs and for helping dogs live out happier, healthier fuller lives. In this video you’ll learn the key communication signs to attend to for better, safer interactions with dogs; including the subtle whispers of the pet’s underlying emotional state that you can’t afford to miss.

Animals speak all of the time, as spoken through their body language, but many times their messages are misunderstood or go unheard. As a result, a dog may b...

11/09/2024

If you're looking for ways to give back to your community and support pets in need check out Hamilton/Burlington SPCA's Wish List:
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Wishlist Wednesday 💙

Right now, our shelter is at capacity and we need Laundry Soap and Paper Towels to keep our shelter clean, and our animals comfortable while they await their furever homes!

If you are able to donate, please drop off the supplies at our shelter or shop our Amazon Wishlist linked below:
https://a.co/iVOtSqC

11/09/2024

My name is: Gracie Rene
My nickname is: Lala
My favorite activity is: basking in the sun
The weirdest thing I like to do: hide when the doorbell rings… scared kitty!

11/09/2024

My name is: Maxx Augustus
My nickname is: Maxxie
My favorite activity is: looking at the birds
The weirdest thing I like to do: chat

11/09/2024

We want YOUR waste! ♻️

Did you know that Watzin Veterinary Clinic participates in the Royal Canin® Recycling Program?

Royal Canin, a global leader in pet health nutrition, has partnered with international recycling company TerraCycle to make the packaging for their entire product line nationally recyclable. For every shipment of Royal Canin packaging waste sent to TerraCycle, collectors earn points that can be used for charity gifts or converted to cash and donated to the non-profit, school or charitable organizations.

Once collected, the pet food packaging is shredded and melted into hard plastic that can be remolded to make new recycled products. It’s a win-win situation!

♻️How does it work?
It’s simple! All you have to do is bring back your old bags for us to recycle any time during our regular business hours.

♻️What items are part of this recycling initiative?
All Royal Canin flexible plastic pet food packaging.

11/09/2024

🐕 🐈 Have you ever dreaded going to the vet, knowing that your pet is going to be stressed out, or not behave as well as you would like?

Good news! With Fear Free, it’s possible for most dogs and cats to have a pleasant, or even enjoyable trip to the vet. Veterinary professionals and practices who are Free Free Certified have extensive training in how to reduce fear, anxiety and stress – ensuring that you and your pet have the best experience imaginable. Check out this video to learn more about how Watzin Veterinary Clinic can help make your vet visit more enjoyable!

Have you ever dreaded going to the vet, knowing that your pet is going to be stressed out, or not behave as well as you would like?Good news! With Fear Free,...

11/07/2024

😻 How sweet is Beau?! 😻

This little guy was required to take a course of medication that unfortunately he gave his mama a hard time about 🫣
We understand that sometimes administering medications to pets can be a challenge and we're here to help! If you need support ask our team for helpful tips and tricks for pilling cats and dogs. If you need assistance administering medications we're also happy to do that for your furry friend - just like Beau! We'll create a calm and rewarding environment to ensure the experience is positive! 😊

11/06/2024

😻😻😻 Our RVT Shannon got her snuggles from Wilhemina today while she was here for her spa day with Kelly! 💅 She's kind of a big deal 🐈‍⬛💕

11/06/2024

📣 CALLING ON THE DOGS!

🐕 We are proud to be partnering with the Canadian Animal Blood Bank to host a blood donation day at Watzin Veterinary Clinic on Wednesday November 27th!

🩸 The CABB is a not-for-profit organization that saves the lives of dogs across Canada by leading education in transfusion medicine and making the highest quality blood available to veterinarians and dog owners. The Canadian Animal Blood Bank is now operating in 5 provinces across Canada (Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Alberta).

🩸 What are blood donations used for?
Cancer Therapy Support
Rat Poison Toxicity
Anemia, Parvovirus infections, and Von Willebrand's disease
Surgery and times of trauma
Immune mediated diseases

🩸 We are looking for volunteer donors! Who is eligible to donate?
1) Between 1-8 years of age
2) Weigh over 55 lbs (25kg)
3) Up to date on vaccinations
4) Even temperament 🙂
5) In good health as deemed by your primary care veterinarian

📧 If you think your dog may be a good fit or to inquire please email [email protected] for more information!

Check out the video below 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HhpfxGsMvY

11/02/2024

My name is: Nora
My nickname is: Chocolate chip love muffin
My favorite activity is: napping
The weirdest thing I like to do: open doors with her nose

11/01/2024

When are ticks active? 🕷️

Series of 12 "What Do You Really Know About Ticks?" videos, in which Canadian "tickspert" Dr. Scott Stevenson, BMSc, MSc, DVM, provides answers to questions ...

10/31/2024

🦇🎃👻 Happy Howl'oween! 🕷️🕸️🧛
Share your pet costumes below! 👇

10/30/2024

🐕 Should I check my pet for ticks?

Series of 12: "What Do You Really Know About Ticks" videos, in which Canadian "tickspert" Dr. Scott Stevenson, BMSc, MSc, DVM, provides answers to questions ...

10/30/2024

🐕 Have you pre-booked your pet's holiday groom? With the most popular time of year for grooming appointments just around the corner, don't miss out on reserving your spot!

Give us a call to book your pet's Holiday groom! ✂️
☎️ 905-690-0040

10/29/2024

👨‍⚕️We have seen a surge of patients coming in for tick removals this past week! Our veterinarians recommend year round parasite prevention especially for protection against ticks.

🕷️ As of May 2024, below are the stats of dogs in Ontario who have tested positive for Tick Borne Diseases. Keep in mind, that these are only cases that have been caught by blood screening (4DX testing):

Lyme: 8673 (1 in 30, 3.48%)
Anaplasmosis: 4713 (1 in 50, 1.89%)
Ehrlichiosis: 2395 (1 in 100, 0.96%)

Ticks are most active during the Fall when cool temperatures are ideal for them. Adult blacklegged ticks specifically are active if the temperature rises to 4 degrees celcius and above during winter, even when there is still snow on the ground.

According to Tick Talk Canada a recently published Canadian study showed that blacklegged ticks infected with the Lyme disease causing bacteria are more likely to survive winter temperatures and are the first ones to “wake up” on warmer days during cooler months.

🐕 Have you picked up your parasite prevention yet? Just because the temperatures drop, do not stop - protect your pets even in the cooler months.

Give the clinic a call to talk with a team member about parasite prevention today!
☎️: 905-690-0040