Attention! There are some changes to the requirements for travelling with dogs to the USA coming into effect on August 1st, 2024.
The dog must:
1. Be at least 6 months of age at the time of travel.
2. Have an ISO-compatible microchip implanted prior to travel.
3. Appear healthy upon arrival
4. Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.
5. Have additional documentation depending on where the dog has been in the past 6 months.
Full details are available on the CDC travel website: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html
Some of the documentation required needs to be completed at specific times prior to travel. To ensure all of this completed in time, please book required veterinary appointments well in advance.
A huge congratulations to our lovely receptionist Brenda on her upcoming wedding this weekend! We hope you have a wonderful day 🥰
P.S. Don't worry Dr. Brown, it was just pink lemonade! 😉
It's Tick Tuesday!
Is your pet on prevention yet? Contact us today to discuss which prevention option is best for your pet!
Recently, we played “how long will it take for Dr. Vanderwoude to notice that we’re all wearing fake moustaches” 😂
Just a quick reminder that we will be closing at 4pm on Tuesday May 14th. We will return to our regular hours on Wednesday May 15th.
It's Tick Tuesday!
Colder weather and higher risk?
Tick-borne diseases are spreading in Canada…and our cold
winters aren’t helping!
New Canadian research shows that when a Blacklegged tick is
infected with the Lyme disease bacteria it may be more likely to
be active on mild days during the colder months AND more
likely to survive cold weather compared to uninfected ticks!
#yourvetknowsticks #ntam #fitterbetterfasterstrongerticks
It's Tick Tuesday!
Did you know….
About 1 in 5 of Blacklegged ticks you encounter in Canada could
be carrying the bacteria that causes Lyme disease! This number
can be even higher in known risk areas!
It is important to protect your pet and yourself, even when you
might think it’s “too cold for ticks”! Call us to discuss the best tick
control options for your pet and visit www.ticktalkcanada.com to
learn more about the risks in your province.
#yourvetknowsticks #ntam #fitterbetterfasterstrongerticks
Link: https://ticktalkcanada.com
It's Tick Tuesday!
Did you know….
Blacklegged ticks (the ones that can transmit the Lyme disease
bacteria) can survive freezing temperatures? One way is that
they create their own “anti-freeze” that helps them tolerate the
cold!
However, a new study showed that when they are infected with
certain bacteria, like the one that causes Lyme disease, they may
be even BETTER at surviving our cold winters! Call us to discuss
the best tick control options for your pet.
#yourvetknowsticks #ntam #fitterbetterfasterstrongerticks
It's Tick Tuesday!
Did you know…
That instead of making them weaker, infection with tick-borne pathogens (like the one that causes Lyme disease) can make
ticks stronger!? That’s too weird!
#yourvetknowsticks #ntam #fitterbetterfasterstrongerticks
It's Tick Tuesday!
Tick control may be needed when you least expect it. Ticks can be active even if there is still snow of the ground…and the ticks that are joining you when you are out on those mild winter days could pose the greatest risk! Make sure your pet is
protected. Talk to your veterinarian about the best way to protect your pet.
#yourvetknowsticks #ntam #fitterbetterfasterstrongerticks
It's Tick Tuesday!
We might not think ticks can be active when it’s cold outside...But they are! Regardless of the time of year it is important to remain vigilant and recognize that ticks may still pose a risk to pets and people.
Use this link to get a 2-week “tick risk forecast”, or look to see what days in the last 12 months could have had potential tick activity. And as always, your veterinarian is there to discuss how best to protect your pet.
#yourvetknowsticks #ntam #fitterbetterfasterstrongerticks
Link: https://www.tickmaps.ca
It's Tick Tuesday!
Did you know...
A new Canadian study showed that when a Blacklegged tick is infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease it may be more likely to survive Canadian winters! Yikes!
#yourvetknowsticks #ntam #fitterbetterfasterstrongerticks
Link:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37147777/#:~:text=Infected%2
0ticks%20had%20greater%20overwintering,could%20enhance
%20tick%20popu ation%20growth.
Tooth extractions are sometimes necessary to reduce inflammation, reduce the risk of nasty infections and help alleviate pain.
When your pet is put under anesthetic, their mouth is thoroughly examined by both the technician and the doctor to determine any health concerns. Dental x-rays are performed to see if there are any concerns with the root of the teeth or jaw as well. Teeth that are dead, dying, or "rotten" need to be removed as these can lead to pain and infection in the mouth.
We do NOT remove any teeth unless they absolutely NEED to come out. Trust us, they are a pain to remove sometimes, so we only perform dental extractions when necessary.
Polishing doesn't just make your pet's teeth sparkle, it's also beneficial for their health!
Once the technician scales off all of that yucky tartar and plaque from the teeth, small micro-abrasions can be left on the tooth surface from the scaling processing. This can lead to quicker build up of plaque in the future as those abrasions give the plaque a place to stick to. Polishing makes the tooth surface nice and smooth, making it more difficult for plaque to build-up.
Making your pet's teeth sparkle during this process is just an added bonus ;)
*This animation is of human teeth, but the process is the same for our pet's teeth!
