How many ticks do YOU see? Tell us in the comments! A little dog picked them up on her walk - if your pet doesn’t have a December dose of parasite prevention it's time to order again! Remember that ticks wake up at 0°C & start biting at 4°C, so despite our periodic bursts of winter weather, ticks are active every month of the year. Fleas & intestinal worms don’t take a winter holiday either! Our veterinary team recommends that: 1) Dogs & cats that go outdoors (including the porch or backyard) take preventative medication every month of the year 2) 100% indoor cats get at least one treatment per season (since parasites are easily tracked indoors on our shoes and by other pets) ***If your pets need more parasite protection, you can request their medications online at www.roncyvillagevetclinic.com/fthmeds, or give us a call if you have any questions! ❄️
Betty gives the best kisses! She had a mature laparoscopic spay with Dr Cristian today, and took turns snuggling with our team all afternoon ❤️
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Teaching your kitten or cat 4 key skills can protect their health lifelong! Join us for a quick demonstration (with some adorable helpers) in honour of Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!
There's a heat warning until Friday - here's a fun way to keep your pets cool + the top 3 ways to protect them from heat exhaustion, heatstroke and burns!
1) If your pets go outside, make sure that they have a shaded place to get out of the sun + cool water available at all times. It's safest to keep them inside.
2) Never leave your pet (or a dependent human!) in a parked car. Even in the shade or with the windows partly open, a car traps the heat like a greenhouse and can reach dangerous temperatures in just minutes. Take your pets inside with you or - even better - leave them at home to stay cool
3) Try to walk your dogs in the morning and evening when air and pavement temperatures are cooler. If you have to go out in the sun, keep walks short and test the pavement temperature by holding your hand or bare foot on it for 5 seconds - if it's uncomfortable for you, it will burn your dog's paws!
BONUS ACTIVITY- keep your pets cool while providing mental enrichment and hydration by freezing a water balloon. You can go small or huge - just cut balloon off, rinse under hot water to remove any residue, and put it in a baking dish big enough to let them bat it around and contain the water when it melts!
