Kincardine Veterinary Services

Kincardine Veterinary Services Welcome to Kincardine Veterinary Services, your source for friendly, professional care for your furr Visit our website at www.kinvet.com for more information.
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With over 75 years of combined veterinary experience, we offer a variety of services for your family pets including consultations, surgical services, laboratory services, dentistry, radiology (x-ray) services, chiropractic services, acupuncture, holistic medicine, and emergency care. We look forward to seeing you!

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβ€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’› Parade Ready πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Kincardine Pride Parade
06/22/2024

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Kincardine Pride Parade

UPDATE: OUR PHONES ARE NOW WORKING. ATTENTION: Our phone lines are currently down due to a storm last night. Our text an...
06/20/2024

UPDATE: OUR PHONES ARE NOW WORKING.

ATTENTION:

Our phone lines are currently down due to a storm last night.
Our text and email is available should you need to get in touch. SmartVet is also available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

It's hot πŸ₯΅...who's sweating? Not your dogs! Dogs have sweat glands between their toe pads but they cannot sweat to cool ...
06/19/2024

It's hot πŸ₯΅...who's sweating?

Not your dogs!

Dogs have sweat glands between their toe pads but they cannot sweat to cool down like humans do.

Heatstroke is a severe threat to our canine friends, especially the brachycephalic breeds and they require immediate veterinary care.

When it’s hot and humid avoid exercising your dog, always supply fresh drinking water and shade, never leave your pet in the car.

Enjoy that sunshine safely! πŸ’›

Heatstroke signs & symptoms:
https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/heat-stroke-in-dogs

DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS! β˜€οΈWe are currently experiencing some extremely hot weather. The safest place for your pets is at h...
06/18/2024

DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS! β˜€οΈ

We are currently experiencing some extremely hot weather. The safest place for your pets is at home.

Our pets can overheat in minutes!

Heatstroke escalates quickly and is often fatal!

Keep your furry friends safe!

🐾 Attention to all who travel or plan to travel to the US with your pets! 🐾On August 1st 2024 new rules and regulations ...
06/17/2024

🐾 Attention to all who travel or plan to travel to the US with your pets! 🐾

On August 1st 2024 new rules and regulations for pets entering the US will come into effect.

In short: All pets must be 6 months of age or older, have a valid rabies vaccine and microchip. There are multiple documents that are required to be filled out within 30 days of travel.

DogBot can help you find the requirements.

Find DogBot here:

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html?utm_source=vancouver%20is%20awesome&utm_campaign=vancouver%20is%20awesome%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral

Dr. Scott Weese also has more info:

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2024/05/articles/animals/dogs/new-us-dog-importation-rules/

Travel Safely!

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆCatch us at the Pride Parade this Saturday at 11 am.We can't wait to see you there! β€οΈπŸ©·πŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ©΅πŸ’œ
06/17/2024

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆCatch us at the Pride Parade this Saturday at 11 am.

We can't wait to see you there!
β€οΈπŸ©·πŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ©΅πŸ’œ

Another tapeworm species: Echinococcus Multilocularis is a microscopic tapeworm. It is a parasite of foxes and coyotes, ...
06/14/2024

Another tapeworm species:

Echinococcus Multilocularis is a microscopic tapeworm. It is a parasite of foxes and coyotes, affecting up to 25% of the population in Southwestern Ontario, which has recently been found to be able to infect dogs, cats and HUMANS.

This parasite is small unlike the rest of its family, but FIERCE. 😟

Dogs and cats become infected by eating an infected rodent (dead or alive), such as mice, rabbits, and squirrels. Side effects in our pets are minimal to none, so it is easily missed. They do not produce β€œrice-like” segments in their stool. They DO shed the eggs in their stool causing a serious threat to humans if they are accidentally ingested.

What happens if a person gets infected with Echniococcus?
It causes cysts to form within the lungs and liver of humans. These cysts can grow so large that they are problematic for organ function, meaning echinococcosis is one of the MOST SERIOUS known zoonotic diseases.

So, what can you do?
β€’ Just as you have been doing a lot lately, ALWAYS wash your hands after handling stool and before you eat or prepare food.
β€’ If your pet eats dead things, or if you know there are coyotes or foxes around your house, DEWORM, DEWORM, DEWORM! πŸ‘ with a prevention that lists Echinococcus Multiocularis protection on the label. We can't stress this enough!

Thankfully, you can easily deworm your pets to eliminate the parasite and eggs being shed in their stool!

β€’ It is also important to pick up after your pet outside, especially if you have children who may not be as good at keeping their hands off their faces.

DID YOU KNOW you can purchase one deworming product to cover all of the parasites we have covered?! How awesome is that?

One chewable tablet administered once per month!
It is as easy as giving a treat! 😍

For more info:
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=17273

If you have any questions about this, or any other parasite, give us a call and we can discuss the risks that may affect your own family.

What is long, white and produces β€œrice-like” segments when passed in stool? πŸ€”οΏ½You got it! Tapeworms! οΏ½Tapeworms also hav...
06/13/2024

What is long, white and produces β€œrice-like” segments when passed in stool? πŸ€”
οΏ½You got it! Tapeworms! οΏ½

Tapeworms also have hook-like mouth parts but they don’t use them to suck blood, they use them to anchor themselves to the intestinal wall.

Did you know that ONE of those β€œrice like” segments can contain up to 20 tapeworm eggs? EW! 🀒

🐾How do your pets become infected with tapeworms?
It is through the ingestion of an intermediate host!
In order for tapeworms to become infective they must initially pass through an intermediate host, such as a FLEA. In response to a flea bite, your pets bite themselves (to itch), ingesting the infected flea and the tapeworm then has the ability to mature in the intestine.

🐾Can I get tapeworm from my dog or cat?
No, but you and your children can get it from ingesting an infected flea. Flea control is KEY to managing and preventing tapeworms.

Thankfully, they are easily treated and prevented with a monthly deworming regime. πŸ‘

There are a few species of tapeworms:
Dipylidium species as described above.
Taenia species requires the intermediate host to be a rodent (mouse, rabbit) not a flea.

Echinococcus species we will cover tomorrow πŸ™‚

For more information:
DOG
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=949
CAT
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=949

Whipworms get their name for the WHIP-LIKE tail they have. Cool eh? 😬They are another intestinal parasite that live in t...
06/12/2024

Whipworms get their name for the WHIP-LIKE tail they have. Cool eh? 😬

They are another intestinal parasite that live in the cecum and large intestines of dogs and cause SEVERE irritation. They may be small but they are mighty! πŸ’ͺ

A dog with whipworms experiences watery, bloody diarrhea, weight loss and overall weakness. 😩

🌟Eggs shed in the stool are extremely hardy, they remain infective in the environment for up to 5 years and can reinfect your dog within 10 days of being laid!!! SAY WHAT?!

Can you get whipworms? οΏ½
Thankfully the answer is NO, they are specific to dogs.

Can whipworms infect your cat?
There are species that can infect your cats, however, it is less common due to the cleaning regime of a cat. If they do become infected they don’t show many signs and numbers are quite low. Although, uncommon still a possibility.

For more detailed information check out this article:
DOG
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=896
CAT
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=22299

Next up...HOOKWORMS! Hookworms get their name from the tiny hook-like mouth parts they use to attach themselves to the i...
06/11/2024

Next up...
HOOKWORMS!

Hookworms get their name from the tiny hook-like mouth parts they use to attach themselves to the intestinal wall! OUCH! 😩

These blood suckers consume large amounts of blood causing the possibility of anemia in our pets. YIKES! 😬

A dog may become infected when it accidentally swallows hookworm larvae, often by grooming its feet, or from sniffing f***s or contaminated soil.

Can I get hookworm? πŸ€”
No, BUT the hookworm larvae can bury themselves in your skin (through bare feet on contaminated soil or sand). They are itchy but die within a few weeks. Gross.

What can you do to protect your pet? Deworm your pet regularly and clean up after them appropriately!

Check out this article to learn all about hookworms!
DOG
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=785
CAT
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=284

Stay tuned for more!

Happy Monday! It's time to learn about worms! How exciting?! First up...ROUNDWORMS! EW! Roundworms are parasites that li...
06/10/2024

Happy Monday!

It's time to learn about worms! How exciting?!

First up...
ROUNDWORMS! EW!

Roundworms are parasites that live freely in the intestine, feeding off of partially digested intestinal contents.

How can my pet get roundworms?
🐾Simply by sniffing or licking infected f***s, eating an infected rodent, such as a mouse and they are often passed on from "Mom" to newborn puppies and kittens!
This is why we recommend a deworming schedule for every new puppy or kitten.

Can I get roundworm from my pet?
🐾Yes, humans are considered an β€œaccidental host”. The most common source of human infection is by ingesting eggs that have come from soil contaminated with dog or cat f***s. Roundworm eggs shed in the stool are not immediately infective. The stool must sit for 4 weeks before the eggs become infective larvae.
SO, it is VERY important to clean up after your dog or cat ASAP (including the litter box) and dispose of it appropriately.
Once roundworm larvae enter the environment they are hardy and can survive for long periods of time.

Practise good hygiene and wash your hands after handling any kind of f***s!

Be safe, and deworm your pets! One product can cover many of the intestinal parasites we are concerned about!

For more information about roundworms check out these awesome articles!

DOG
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=899

CAT
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=336

Stay tuned each day for more!

πŸ₯³ Happy Friday ❀️! We have the BEST patients 😍! Thank you for allowing us to capture your wonderful pets with their new ...
06/07/2024

πŸ₯³ Happy Friday ❀️!

We have the BEST patients 😍!

Thank you for allowing us to capture your wonderful pets with their new bandanas.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ We are celebrating Pride Month as well as Canada day by sending our precious patients home with themed bandanas! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Cuteness overload πŸ₯°!

Have a fantastic weekend.

Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, heartworm......not to mention fleas, ticks, mites....Yikes, those sound gro...
06/06/2024

Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, heartworm......not to mention fleas, ticks, mites....

Yikes, those sound gross!

It's that time of year where we start thinking about internal & external parasites. 🀒

Heartworm season in Ontario is from June-November and there are monthly prevention products available for everyone's needs. πŸ˜ƒ

Did you know it's as easy as giving your pet a delicious treat?πŸ˜‹

Get yours now! Ask us how!

The sweetest pup came to see us last week 😍πŸ₯°! Meet Luna πŸ₯°! Luna loves allllll the belly rubs and liver treats and we cou...
06/06/2024

The sweetest pup came to see us last week 😍πŸ₯°!

Meet Luna πŸ₯°!

Luna loves allllll the belly rubs and liver treats and we could have snuggled her all day long!

We look forward to seeing you next time Luna ❀️!

Reminder: We are closed today for maintenance. In case of an emergency please call 519-396-2071 to reach Smart Vet. Than...
06/05/2024

Reminder: We are closed today for maintenance.
In case of an emergency please call 519-396-2071 to reach Smart Vet.
Thank you.

Meet Cheese 😍! Cheese came to see us today for his neuter and guess what?! It's National Cheese Day according to Google ...
06/04/2024

Meet Cheese 😍!

Cheese came to see us today for his neuter and guess what?!
It's National Cheese Day according to Google and it just so happens Cheese came to see us on cheese day πŸ˜†πŸ˜‚!

What a cutie πŸ₯°β€οΈ!!

Happy Cheese Day! πŸ₯³

Reminder: We will be closed tomorrow for maintenance. Thank you for your understanding. Have a wonderful day!
06/04/2024

Reminder:

We will be closed tomorrow for maintenance.
Thank you for your understanding.
Have a wonderful day!

πŸ₯°β€οΈ Handsome Hank is here to remind you that Heartworm season is upon us and you should have started your parasite preve...
06/03/2024

πŸ₯°β€οΈ Handsome Hank is here to remind you that Heartworm season is upon us and you should have started your parasite prevention this week 😍❀️

Check out that smile! It's always a pleasure seeing you Hank. ❀️

It's Fri-Yay! πŸŽ‰ Please note: We will be CLOSED next Wednesday, June 5th for some electrical maintenance. How lucky are w...
05/31/2024

It's Fri-Yay! πŸŽ‰

Please note: We will be CLOSED next Wednesday, June 5th for some electrical maintenance.

How lucky are we?! Check out some of the beautiful faces we had the pleasure of seeing this week ❀️πŸ₯°!

All now sporting their Pride Bandanas πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ˜!

Have a wonderful weekend!

This snoozing, handsome fella is Sully 😍❀️. He was neutered today and as you can see he is very much enjoying his cuddle...
05/28/2024

This snoozing, handsome fella is Sully 😍❀️.

He was neutered today and as you can see he is very much enjoying his cuddles and the girls are fighting over himπŸ₯°β˜ΊοΈβ€οΈ!!

We love you, Sully!

πŸŽ‰πŸ’ž Join us in congratulating Jen and Ryan on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Elowyn Avery Dmytrow! πŸ₯° Our KVS c...
05/24/2024

πŸŽ‰πŸ’ž Join us in congratulating Jen and Ryan on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Elowyn Avery Dmytrow! πŸ₯°

Our KVS crew got to meet sweet Elowyn today and show her the ropes of the clinic 😍😘.

We look forward to our next visit ☺️!

Happy Friday!

Check out this dynamic duo πŸ₯°! Xena and Hercules came for a visit and left in style with their pride bandanas πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ! It's ...
05/23/2024

Check out this dynamic duo πŸ₯°!

Xena and Hercules came for a visit and left in style with their pride bandanas πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ!

It's always good to see these cuties ❀️

We had the pleasure of seeing Marvelous Murray today 😍. Murray is the sweetest soul and we just adore him. He is now spo...
05/22/2024

We had the pleasure of seeing Marvelous Murray today 😍. Murray is the sweetest soul and we just adore him.

He is now sporting his Pride Bandana πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ!

Thanks for coming Murray 😘❀️

Heartworm season is upon us! 😟How does my pet become infected with heartworm? From a MOSQUITO! 🦟Heartworm is a LETHAL bl...
05/22/2024

Heartworm season is upon us! 😟

How does my pet become infected with heartworm?

From a MOSQUITO! 🦟

Heartworm is a LETHAL blood borne parasite transmitted by mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites your pet they transmit the infective larvae into their bloodstream, where they travel around the body for 6 months before maturing into adults…6 MONTHS! WOW! 😟

Once matured, the adult heartworms live in the heart, pulmonary arteries and surrounding vessels. They feed, then mate and produce millions of β€œbabies”.
Did you know 1 female heartworm can live as long as 5 years!! πŸ₯Ί

These adult worms can block blood vessels, causing decreased blood flow, and wear on the heart and lungs. The lifecycle of heartworm is so long that once a pet is diagnosed, it is usually infested with worms.

Treatment is risky, costly and the quality of life of your pet is hindered.

So, what can you do?

That monthly dewormer you are using to cover all those intestinal parasites can also prevent heartworm! WOOHOO!

πŸ’ͺ We can also perform a simple blood test to ensure your dog does not have heartworm disease.

Can you get heartworm from your dog? No! πŸ˜ƒ
Can other pets get heartworm from your dog? No! πŸ˜ƒ
Pets can only be infected by an infected mosquito!

As always, please give us a call should you have any questions!

For more detailed information please check out our website!

CAT
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=273

DOG
https://kinvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/articles/?rid=773

Today is World Bee Day! 🐝Why did the bee get married? Because he found his honey!What do you call a wasp? A wanna-bee. W...
05/20/2024

Today is World Bee Day! 🐝

Why did the bee get married? Because he found his honey!

What do you call a wasp? A wanna-bee.

Who protects the Queen-Bee? Her Hub-bee!

Happy Monday!

We have had an overwhelming response for Frankie ❀️ Thank you all so much. πŸŽ‰ We are pleased to say he has found a wonder...
05/17/2024

We have had an overwhelming response for Frankie ❀️
Thank you all so much.

πŸŽ‰ We are pleased to say he has found a wonderful home!!

Now, our staff will begin our goodbyes πŸ₯Ή we are going to miss our daily cuddles, head bumps and kisses ❀️

Ok friends, we need your help! 🩡This smiling, handsome, complete LOVE bug is Frankie 😍 and he is in need of a loving hom...
05/15/2024

Ok friends, we need your help! 🩡

This smiling, handsome, complete LOVE bug is Frankie 😍 and he is in need of a loving home!

A sweet couple found Frankie locally as a stray, in fairly rough shape and brought him to us to help fix him up πŸ₯Ή.

He has spent the last few weeks recuperating at the clinic but he has never lost that smile πŸ₯°!

He is now vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, FIV & FeLV negative and has been dewormed.

He has one eye - a genetic anomaly. It does not appear to bother him in the slightest.

He came to us full of mats, and burrs so his haircut is a little funky but in time it will grow into his gorgeous, long, orange locks! 😍

Frankie is roughly 2 years old, loves to cuddle and if you aren't giving him enough attention he will meow and let you know...or jump up on your keyboard while you are trying to work to make sure you know he is there πŸ˜‚.

He is afraid of dogs (otherwise he would certainly have been an awesome clinic cat 😜). He loves to be around people and being inside has not bothered him.
He has been around other cats and did very well.

He has stolen the hearts of all of our staff. ❀️

If you think Frankie is a good fit for you please contact us at 519-396-2071 or email us at [email protected]

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Hip Hip Hooray! πŸŽ‰ Our very own Rachel has the theatre bug! After her Beauty and the Beast debut she hopped right back in...
05/14/2024

Hip Hip Hooray! πŸŽ‰

Our very own Rachel has the theatre bug! After her Beauty and the Beast debut she hopped right back into a new play, Gibson and Sons and this past weekend we got to cheer her on!

Way to go Rachel! πŸŽ‰

Good Morning Folks! Happy Tuesday! This is a reminder that we will be closed next Monday, May 20th in honour of Victoria...
05/14/2024

Good Morning Folks! Happy Tuesday!

This is a reminder that we will be closed next Monday, May 20th in honour of Victoria Day.
Please ensure you have enough food and medications for the long week.
Thank you! ❀

Address

74 Saratoga Road
Kincardine, ON
N2Z2X3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 1pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15193962071

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