Desmond Animal Hospital

12/22/2024

🌿🌲Watch Out for Toxic Plants and Tree Water this Holiday Season🌲🌿

The bring beautiful plants and trees into our homes, but they also come with hidden dangers for our pets.

Tree water may seem harmless, but it can contain harmful bacteria, mold, or fertilizers that can make your pet sick. To keep them away from it, consider using a tree skirt or other barriers to block access.

Some are toxic to pets if ingested. Keep festive favorites like , , , and well out of reach to avoid stomach upset, drooling, or worse.

themselves are generally safe for pets, but be cautious of sharp needles that could irritate or injure your pet’s paws or mouth if they chew on them.

Fake plants may also pose a risk if they have small parts that can be ingested.

A quick check of your home to ensure hazardous plants are safely stored will help you enjoy the holidays with peace of mind.

If your pet ingests any plant material or tree water, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest clinic for immediate advice or treatment.

Let’s make this a , safe and fun for both you and your pets!

09/13/2024

Please keep your pet up to date with vaccinations

Mississauga residents should be cautious after Peel Public Health reported two cases of rabies in bats.

Rabies is a serious disease that can turn a simple animal bite into a life-threatening situation.

Learn more & stay safe: https://bit.ly/4d3jo7G

05/13/2024

Due to staffing issues we will only be open until 5pm today, Monday May 13. We apologize for this inconvenience and will return to regular hours tomorrow

05/13/2024

If you travel to the US with your dog, please be aware there are new rules on the horizon.

Starting on August 1, all dogs entering the U.S. (including those that left the U.S. and are returning, and regardless of the country they are coming from) must be:
• healthy upon arrival
• at least 6 months of age
• microchipped
• accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt and required vaccination and veterinary documents.

Additional requirements may apply depending on where the dog has been in the last 6 months and whether or not the dog was vaccinated in the United States.

Use CDC’s Q&A tool (the CDC “DogBot”) to determine what rules apply to your dog: https://bit.ly/2rww2bq