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Norwich Veterinary Service is a small animal veterinary clinic located in Norwich Ontario! We treat your pet as we would our own.

Norwich Veterinary Service in Norwich, ON is a full service veterinary clinic and hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary durin

g his or her lifetime. We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your NVS team!
We hope everyone enjoys a well deserved break with family and friends!
Reminder we will be closed Dec 25-29th, please refer to our website, previous social media posts, or answering machine for emergency clinic contact info.

12/19/2024

NVS calendars are here!
If you placed a pre-order, your calendars are ready for pick up! Stop by the reception desk during our business hours!

We are sold out of the calendars that were pre-ordered, but if you would still like a calendar and we have enough interest, we can place another order. The order would just arrive mid-late January.
Please call or email us at [email protected] for availability.

12/18/2024

Looking for a last minute gift for your furry family member?
We have some special dog cookies in stock! Stop by the reception desk to pick one up!

12/16/2024

How is Christmas right around the corner?!

Please note our upcoming holiday hours.
Please allow at least 48hrs notice for all food and medication refills. We will be closed Dec 25-29th so make sure you have everything you need for the holidays!

12/11/2024

We wish we could be as cozy as Olive on this dreary day!
She was snug as a bug after her spay!

12/08/2024

We loved seeing everyone out at the Norwich Santa Parade!
We hope all your doggos enjoy their dog treats from Santa!
Happy Howlidays and Meowy Christmas from your NVS team 🎅🏻

12/06/2024

Our pets really are our fur babies!
Murphy was only happy if we carried him around like this while he was recovering from anesthesia. He loved all the attention!

12/01/2024

Thank you everyone for all of the votes this month!

The winner based on most likes is 🥁🥁🥁

Cid!
In memoriam, Cid was such a handsome boy and he is greatly missed.

Congratulations!

The winning photo each month will be featured in our NVS 2025 calendar!

It’s that time of year! We are now accepting pre-orders for the NVS calendars! We hope to have them in stock by the week of Dec 16th. Please call or email to place an order.

11/29/2024

No matter how much time we have with our senior pets, it never feels like enough.
One of the most challenging questions we are asked is when is it time to say goodbye?
When IS it time? How will we know?
The truth is there is no concrete answer. Every pet and pet owner are different.
Our furry family members can’t tell us how they are feeling and so we must assess their quality of life at home.
Some pets have medical issues that cause their health to deteriorate more quickly. Other pets might be dealing with more manageable conditions where medications or treatments can help improve quality of life for a time.

There are basic quality of life requirements like are they eating? Are they drinking? Are they pain free? Are we able to manage their hygiene?
A quality of life factor that can be more difficult to evaluate is happiness. Are they still expressing interest or excitement for things? Are they responsive to family, toys, etc?
And ultimately are they having more bad days than good?

The HHHHHMM Scale (see photo) can help you to “quantify” quality of life and be able to trend your pet’s score over time. If their score is declining, this can help us make end of life decisions.

You’ve decided it is time to say goodbye, what does that day look like?
You may choose to be present for the procedure - this is a very personal decision and there is no wrong answer. Some family members may wish to stay, others may not and that is OK.
If your pet is very stressed in a clinic environment, we may recommend sedation first to make the experience more relaxed for your pet.
At NVS, we always place an intravenous catheter. This is how the euthanasia solution is administered. It works very quickly and is peaceful in this way.
You may choose to have your pet cremated, or you may want special paw prints or a lock of fur. We can help you review these decisions before the appointment.
We are always here for you if you have any questions about the end of life visit or aftercare.

11/28/2024

What happens if you don’t brush your teeth for years?
Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions seen by veterinarians. It is extremely common in senior pets even if you have taken great care of their teeth!
Over time, plaque builds up on the teeth, plaque turns to tartar, and eventually they can develop periodontal disease, gingivitis, and tooth decay. Certain diets, accidents like fractured teeth, and genetics can also contribute to dental disease.

How do I know if my pet has dental disease? Some signs might include:
- Bad breath
- Red gums
- Teeth that are loose, discoloured, or fractured
- Drooling excessively especially when eating
- Difficulty chewing or decreased appetite
- Weight loss
- One sided facial swelling (can indicate a tooth infection)

Dental disease can lead to more serious consequences like infection, liver or kidney disease, and pain. These are quality of life issues that can potentially be fixed by addressing the teeth.

The best way to detect dental disease is to have your senior pet examined at least once per year with your veterinarian (if not more frequently). If your veterinarian suspects dental issues, they may recommend a dental work up including full mouth x-rays and probing, followed by a dental cleaning or extraction of diseased teeth.

11/27/2024

Does your senior pet seem to be slowing down? Becoming out of breath easily? Or may have a pesky cough that won’t go away?
These could be symptoms of heart disease.

They say up to 75% of senior dogs can have some degree of heart disease.
There are a few different heart conditions - some of which affect the muscle of the heart (cardiomyopathy) and some of which affect the heart valves.
Your veterinarian may detect a heart murmur or arrhythmia during your pet’s exam. They may recommend chest x-rays, an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), or an ECG (to evaluate heart rhythm) as next steps.
Depending on the type of heart disease, there may be medications that can be started to help reduce the workload on the heart, stabilize blood pressure, control any fluid build up in the lungs (congestive heart failure), or help to manage arrhythmias.
Unfortunately there is no cure for heart disease, but medications can help manage the condition and ensure good quality of life.

11/25/2024

Did you know? A pet is considered senior around 7+ years old. At your pet’s most recent exam, your veterinarian may have recommended senior wellness blood work.
Even if your pet is acting normally at home, blood work screening can be extremely valuable in detecting early signs of disease.

Blood work usually includes:
1. A complete blood count - assesses red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Can determine if there is any evidence of anemia, infection, or inflammation.
2. A biochemistry profile - assesses blood glucose, organ function, proteins, and often electrolytes. The biochemistry profile is important for detecting evidence of endocrine diseases (like diabetes), kidney failure, liver disease, etc.
3. Often will include thyroid testing - senior cats are more at risk of hyperthyroidism (high thyroid hormone), whereas middle age to senior dogs may develop hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone).

If blood work comes back normal, this is great news! Now we have a normal baseline in case your pet is ever sick in the future. If there are abnormalities on blood work, we can be proactive about prevention and treatment for certain diseases.

11/25/2024

November Photo Contestants!
Theme: Senior Pet Month

Please “like” your favourite photo to vote for it. The photo with the most “likes” by Nov 29th will be featured in our NVS 2025 calendar!

11/23/2024

Let’s talk about “doggy dementia”.
Cognitive dysfunction is a decline in your pet’s mental abilities as they age. It is similar to dementia in humans. It may seem subtle at first, owners often note their pets seem grumpier or more anxious in their old age.
In general, these are some behavioural changes that can be seen because of cognitive decline:
- Confusion, disorientation, pacing
- Increased reactivity (to loud sounds or sudden movements)
- Increased vocalization (barking, howling or whining)
- Decreased interaction with humans or other pets
- Irritability, aggression or anxiety
- Accidents in the home
- Decreased grooming
- Sleeping more during the day and less at night

If you think your pet may be exhibiting some of these symptoms, you can keep track of them over time using the Purina Cognitive Dysfunction Evaluation Tool:

https://www.purinainstitute.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/DISHAA-Assessment-Tool.pdf

Ultimately if you suspect your pet has cognitive changes, there is no cure for the condition. There are some supplements, neuro diets, and medications that may help to manage your pet’s symptoms and support brain health. Sticking to your pet’s routine, avoiding stressful situations, or letting your dog outside more often to potty can be helpful too.

11/22/2024

Notice your senior pet seems a little more stiff and slow? It’s not just age, they could have arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is a chronic progressive joint disease causing pain and inflammation. Large and giant breed dogs are more predisposed to arthritis, as well as overweight pets.
Symptoms may include:
- Pain and stiffness (especially going from laying down to standing)
- Decreased activity and unwillingness to exercise or play
- Limping on one or more legs
- Changes to stance or gait (such as hunching over or ‘bunny hopping’)
- Reluctant to climb stairs or jump onto furniture

Based on your pet’s exam and possibly x-rays of the joints, your veterinarian can help recommend a treatment plan that works best for your pet.
This may include:
- Starting a joint supplement (glucosamine, chondroitin)
- Pain management (there are many different options, your veterinarian can discuss what is appropriate for your pet)
- Physical rehabilitation (check out for their fantastic rehab services!)
- Weight loss plan if indicated
- Low impact exercise
- Use of non-slip rugs or ramps around the home

11/20/2024

November is senior pet month!
Age is not a disease, but sometimes our senior pets need a little more care.

Here are some of the most common health conditions that can affect our senior pets:
🐶 Loss of vision or hearing
🐶 Mobility changes and arthritis
🐶 Heart disease
🐶 Lumps and bumps
🐶 Organ changes (liver or kidney disease)
🐶 Urinary incontinence
🐶 Cognitive dysfunction (like dementia)
🐶 Dental disease

Over the next week, we will cover some of these topics with tips to help keep your furry family members comfortable as they age. Stay tuned!

11/19/2024

Time for our monthly photo contest!

Each month we will have a photo contest - the winning photo will be featured in our NVS 2025 calendar. We will be selling the calendars in December as a fundraiser!

How it works:
🐶We will post the theme of the month and the deadline to submit photos
🐱NVS clients can submit photos of their furry family members, either through Facebook, Instagram, or email ([email protected])
🐶There will be a voting period through Facebook and the photo with the most “LIKES” wins!

How to enter:
Send us your themed photo of your pet. DM us on Facebook or Instagram, or send us an email.
Accepting photo submissions until Nov 24th.
Photos will be posted next week for voting!

*Only ONE entry per person*

Please state in the message that you are submitting to the photo contest.

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51 Stover Street , South
Norwich, ON
N0J1P0

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+15198633836

Website

http://www.norwichvet.com/

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Norwich Veterinary Service

Norwich Veterinary Service in Norwich, ON is a companion small animal veterinary clinic and hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.

We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.

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