Paws At Home Veterinary Nursing

12/15/2023

If you receive a text message with a link asking about my services, please ignore it. I’m trying to sort out if there has been a hack. Sorry for the inconvenience!!!

12/04/2023

11/05/2023

Hey all!! I’ve been a little quiet, life has been busy to say the least.
November is senior per month and you know how I love senior pets!
Here are some good tips to ensure your senior cats live happy, healthy lives as they age. ❤️😻❤️

🐾 Ensuring a Wonderful Life for Your Aging Cat 🌟

Your feline friend deserves the best, especially as they gracefully age. Here are some essential tips to make their senior years their happiest:

1️⃣ Monitor Their Movement: Keep an eye on your cat's daily habits. Are they still following their usual routine and taking naps in various spots around your home? Cats who aren't feeling their best tend to move less and stick to a few sleeping areas and are often not as interested in food as they would be.

2️⃣ Muscle Condition: As you pamper your cat with affection, pay attention to their muscle condition. Check how easy it is to feel the bumps along their spine and the bones of their hips. Ideally, these should not be palpable in a healthy cat. Ideally, firm muscle should be palpable in a healthy cat.

3️⃣ Lumps and Bumps: While petting your cat, gently feel for any lumps or bumps. If you notice any, make a note of what, when, and where you felt them and share this information with your veterinarian.

Taking these steps will help ensure that your aging cat enjoys the quality of life they truly deserve. 🐱❤️

08/26/2023

Today is the day we celebrate dogs!!

I am a sucker for a wiggly bum, waggy tail and some sweet puppy dog eyes. ❤️🐶❤️

Some fun facts about our four legged friends.

1. Their sense of smell is at least 40x better than ours.

2. Some have such good noses they can sniff out medical problems.

3. Dogs can sniff at the same time as breathing.

4. Some dogs are incredible swimmers. Newfoundlands are so good in the water that for years they’ve been used as water rescue dogs.

5. Some are fast and could even beat a cheetah!

6. Dogs don’t sweat like we do. The only place that dogs sweat like us is on their paws, so instead they pant to cool down.

7. Your dog could be left or right-pawed.

8. Along with their noses, their hearing is super sensitive.

9. Dogs have 18 muscles controlling their ears.

10. Dogs are about as intelligent as a two-year-old.

08/21/2023

Looking for canine blood donors!🩸🐶🩸

08/20/2023

We had a great time meeting new friends, 4 legged and 2! What a great day at Pawlooza!!

First time vendor Paws At Home Veterinary Nursing showing off big smiles! Thanks for coming by

08/19/2023

Come on down to Pawlooza! The day is in full swing! So many dogs!!!!

08/17/2023

Giving Liquid Medication to Dogs

The easiest way to give your dog a liquid medication is to use a treat specially designed for this purpose or mix it with some canned food. To ensure your dog swallows the medication, it is best to hand feed the medicated food or treat, rather than mixing it into a large portion that the dog may not completely consume.
Some dogs may be unwilling to eat medicated food or may have dietary restrictions that prevent you from using this technique. If this is the case, you will need to administer the medication directly into your dog's mouth.

If you need help giving medication to your dog or cat, reach out, we can help.

08/16/2023

Don’t forget Pawlooza is this Saturday! Come on out to this amazing festival celebrating all things dog!!!
Our booth is across from the main stage, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
It’s going to be a hot one so make sure to keep your pups in mind if you are bringing them. Make sure they get to shade and the “cool off” tents and take lots of water breaks!
If your pup is a Nervous Nelly, it might be a good idea to let them chill at home in the a/c and bring them home a treat instead.
Hope to see you there!!!

08/14/2023

Back to work after summer holidays has got me feeling like I need ALL the coffee!! Are you a morning person?

08/13/2023

Vote for Happy's Place- Retirement Home for Dogs! They do incredible things for senior dogs!

Happy's Place family- want to help us out for a minute? This coming Saturday August 19th we will be hanging out at Pawlooza with some of our foster dogs as well as our ambassador dogs. (Please come and say hello)

It would be really cool if we were made the winner of this very generous give-a-way of $500.00 which will be presented on the main stage at Pawlooza all thanks to Global Pet Foods.

The rescue with the most votes wins!
(Vote daily)

Just click on the link below and vote, vote, vote for Happy's Place!

https://poll.app.do/global-pet-food-500-rescue-giveaway?fbclid=IwAR1x0QR9XHGo39OB8hfydsXu1_komIXht_XdePurN9uFd17u6XLmZre9OTM

08/11/2023

Cats scratch and claw for several reasons: scratching serves to shorten and condition the claws, scratching allows an effective, whole body stretch, and cats scratch to mark their territory. There are many approaches to resolving scratching issues.

We can help keep those claws short with our nail trim service right in your home. Contact us to book.

08/08/2023

Happy International Cat Day!!

Cats are special creatures. Each one with their own very distinct personality. Today we celebrate all things cat!

Here are 10 fun facts about cats:
1. While us humans have 206 bones, cats on average have 244. It ranges between 230-250 depending on how long a cat’s tail is and how many toes the cat has.
2. A house cat is genetically 95.6% tiger.
3. Cats can jump 5 times their height.
4. An adult cat’s brain is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) long and weighs 30g and has nearly twice the amount of neurons in their cerebral cortex as dogs.
5. Males are more likely to be left pawed, while females and more likely to be right pawed- some are ambidextrous.
6. A cat’s tongue contains a number of backward facing hooks known as filiform papillae, these rough tongues can lick bones clean of any bits of meat.
7. Each cat’s nose is unique, much like human fingerprints.
8. Cat whiskers are the same width as their body.
9. Cats can dream.
10. Cats mark you as their territory by rubbing their faces and bodies against you, marking you with their scent.

Show or tell me how your cat is unique 😻

08/05/2023

Hope everyone is having a great summer!
We’ll be closed until August 14th. If you’re looking for services, please send an email to [email protected]. Emails will be returned as soon as possible when we are back from vacation.

08/04/2023

It's National Immunization Awareness Month. My Ginny is due for her vaccines so I'll be booking her appointment soon!

As a Veterinary Technician, I am not able to provide vaccinations myself, but I feel very strongly about their importance to help to protect your pet from several potentially serious and fatal diseases.

Reach out to your family veterinarian to see what vaccines are best suited to your pet's lifestyle. To help with some of your questions, the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association has provided this link of answers to commonly asked vaccine questions.

www.ovma.org/pets-and-vaccinations-101

07/28/2023

Getting ready for ! It may not be fancy or pretty but I think this poster conveys the message I’m trying to share 😂.

I’m an excellent Vet Tech but I’m not an artist! 😂

Drop by the booth, say hello and find out more about our canine massage services!

07/14/2023

In 2 weeks, we’ll be back at Dorchester Pet Fest! It was so fun last year and this year promises to be even better! Vendors, shows, food trucks, fun for all!! Bring your dogs and drop by the booth to say hi!

06/18/2023

Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day!

Our profession isn’t an easy one but we love what we do!
We are always there for each other and all the furbabies we care for!
Give your favourite vet team a shout out below!

Thank you to all the vet teams in and around London who continue to support me and my business!