Pickering Animal Hospital

11/18/2024

11/12/2024

We are currently dealing with a gas leak at the clinic or perhaps the neighbouring restaurant. The clinic will likely be closed until 12 o’clock lunchtime. We apologize for any inconvenience, but of course this is kind of out of our control. Don’t worry, we got the clinic cats out!!!!!

10/21/2024

Introducing Pet Desk!
Our team is excited to announce that we now have an online tool to schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, manage your pet’s health records, and more!
You may have already gotten an email about signing up for the app, but if not, keep an eye out, or ask our staff about getting started.
Don’t worry, for those who love talking to our wonderful team, we are still here to support you over the phone, via email, and of course in person, but we understand life gets busy, and working together to better your pet’s health is our top priority! 🐱🐶❤️

10/10/2024

As Thanksgiving approaches, we need to be mindful of foods our pets can and should not have. 🦃

As an ER, we often see an influx of pets with pancreatitis after the holidays. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by high-fat foods such as gravy, turkey skin, other fatty meats, and stuffing. Signs of pancreatitis include: vomiting and/or diarrhea, lethargy, inappetance, and belly pain.

There are also many foods that are toxic to our pets, often making appearances during the holidays, such as chocolate, alcohol, grapes and raisins, nuts and nutmeg, etc. If you believe your pet has ingested anything that may be toxic, please give us a call at the clinic ASAP (905) 576-3031.

Peep 👀 the post for a list of safe things to feed your pet over the holidays (in small amounts), and know we are here 24/7 should you have any questions, concerns, or emergencies. 🐶🐱

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10/10/2024

Echinococcus multilocularis, a tapeworm, was recently identified in a chipmunk in Oshawa.

Typically found in wild canines and rodents, it can infect humans and dogs through ingestion of eggs from infected wild animals.

Please avoid touching wild animals with bare hands, and dog owners should regularly treat their pets with a dewormer containing praziquantel.

Stay safe and protect your pets!

10/08/2024

Farley Foundation is hosting a webinar open to owners about understanding the needs of your cat! Lots of great tips and tricks to ensure they are as happy and healthy as can be!

The free webinar will take place on October 23rd at 7:00pm, below is the link the register.

Plan to attend a fun talk about the needs of the our family cats, who really are a small version of a lion, leopard or cheetah. How should we feed our cat, play with our cat - what will make our cat's lives happy and stress free?

10/04/2024

Raffle baskets are here!!
With your donation of $5 or more to the Farley Foundation, you can be entered to win one of our cat or dog baskets 🐱🐶
Some items include toys, treats & accessories for your pet, as well as some goodies for owners!
We are still adding items as the month goes on, make sure to take a look when you are in the clinic!

09/27/2024

October is around the corner, which means we are almost back into Farley Month!
To help fundraise for Farley Foundation, we are putting together dog and cat raffle baskets to be won at the end of October.
The minimum donation to get your raffle ticket and keychain is $5, every donation of $5 will have your name entered into the basket of your choice!
More details and pictures of the baskets will be on their way soon 🐶🐱

In the meantime, what is the Farley Foundation?
The Farley Foundation helps low-income pet owners in Ontario by subsidizing the cost of non-elective veterinary care for their sick or injured pets. See below for more information!

https://www.farleyfoundation.org

09/15/2024

09/14/2024

There is a new microchip scam that is evolving concerning renewing your pet's microchip information. They are asking about your private information to update their files AND/OR money to renew your pet's microchip.

These emails are fraudulent. Beyond the initial microchip implantation, there are no monitoring fees. This is yet another scam where people are trying to get personal information and/or funds. Please don't respond to them.

08/22/2024

It’s that time for everyone’s favourite game: “Guess the breed!”. This little guy is Leroy. He’s so sweet!

Your clue: This breed was the “star” in the movie There’s Something About Mary.

07/08/2024

UPDATE: US dog importation rules.

These are changes for importing dogs to the USA. The changes take effect Aug 1 and will impact dogs travelling from Canada to the US. Dogs now entering the US must:

1. Be at least 6 months of age
2. Have a microchip (ISO)
3. Appear healthy upon arrival.
4. Have a DCD dog Import form receipt (it will only be available by the CDC on July 15th and must be submitted through the CDC website)
5. Have additional documentation which varies depending on where the dog has been in the past 6 months before entering the US and the dog's rabies vaccination status.

Your dog MUST have a microchip before a rabies vaccination is given. Even if your dog is not due for a rabies vaccination, a microchip needs to be implanted and then the rabies re-administered.

We are still waiting to here what paperwork they need from us (veterinarians).

Please remember that this is NOT our requirement, it's the CDC.

We will continue to keep you updated as we learn more.

07/02/2024

https://indoorpet.osu.edu/cats/feline-life-stressors

Life Stressors of Cats: How to Make Your Cat More Comfortable When Stress Occurs What is a life stressor? Life stressors are events and changes in your cat's environment that may affect her well-being. Our research suggests that some cats are unusually sensitive to their surroundings. These cats may...

06/01/2024

Just a reminder it’s heartworm medication day!

Interceptor® Plus is a monthly chew that protects dogs and puppies 6 weeks or older and 2 pounds or greater against heartworm disease, adult hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm and whipworm infections.

05/16/2024

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html

Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required).