Roncy Village Veterinary Clinic

06/22/2024

That tickles!
Poor Bao had been reverse sneezing for a few days when this appeared at the tip of his nose. He had been eating grass before the sneezing started, and this long piece got stuck up his nose! His family brought him in and Ina quickly removed it - instant relief! ❤️

06/19/2024

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!

06/15/2024

Our sweet new patient Lara took advantage of the empty Annex Cat Rescue catnip toy basket - she gave it a reaaaaally good sniff!
(More handmade organic catnip sausages coming next week)!

06/11/2024

Our wonderful vet tech Ina is in school to become a Registered Veterinary Technician, and performed a full ear exam on staff pet Cheeky for one of her assignments, supervised by her clinic mentor Dr. Karen.

This past Sunday was also Ina’s birthday! Help us wish her a fabulous belated birthday! ❤️

05/30/2024

It’s kitten season again, which means Dr. Mark has more adorable foster kittens from Annex Cat Rescue! Do you have name ideas for these babies? ❤️

05/23/2024

🚨Lost cat!🚨Malice pushed open a 3rd floor window & escaped near Dufferin, south of King. She will be scared & hiding and may be injured - if you live in the area please check hiding spots on your property & watch out for her! Malice was adopted from us & her sister and family miss her very much 😢❤️
Please share to help her get safely back home!

05/23/2024

Mosquitos carrying ❤️heartworms❤️ are almost here - make sure your dogs & cats are protected before the high-risk season begins on June 1. Mosquitos and other parasites don't respect our doors, so indoor pets need protection too!

It just takes one mosquito bite for a dog or cat to get heartworms, and they are eventually fatal if left untreated. When a mosquito bites an animal infected with heartworms (such as a coyote, fox or dog), it picks up microscopic baby heartworms and then injects them into every animal they bite in the future. We have coyotes & foxes right here in our neighbourhood, and coyotes have a particularly high infection rate. Heartworm disease is also common in the southern US & warmer countries, and lucky rescue dogs starting a second chance life in Toronto may unknowingly be infected when they arrive. The all-in-one parasite protection that we recommend 12 months a year for dogs protects them against heartworm disease - as long as they don't miss a dose between June and November, the season when mosquitos can transmit heartworms - as well as protecting them from fleas, ticks, and instestinal worms.

Cats are much more resistant to heartworms than dogs, but when they do get heartworm disease it is often fatal, since there is no treatment available for cats - prevention is the only option. It is also much harder to detect heartworms in cats than in dogs, and they usually go undiagnosed - the symptoms may look like asthma or heart disease; or be vague like vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss or seizures; or there may be no symptoms until a collapse or sudden death. The monthly medication we recommend year-round to prevent and treat fleas, ticks & intestinal worms in cats also protects them from heartworms spread by mosquitos - as long as they take it every month from June to November (the season when mosquitos spread heartworms).

Protect your pets inside and out - learn more and request parasite prevention & treatment for your pets at www.roncyvillagevetclinic.com/fthmeds, or give us a call at 416-538-8387 if you have questions! ❤️

05/17/2024

Happy long weekend! There may be fireworks, so keep your pets inside or well-leashed after dusk, and ensure windows are securely closed, to prevent spooked pets from bolting & getting lost.

We wish you a safe & happy holiday, but if your pet needs medical care when we are closed you can find emergency triage information and a full list of local 24-hour clinics by clicking Emergencies in the top right corner of our website.

We are open until 7pm tonight, and from 8-2 on Saturday if you need to pick up medication or food before the holiday!

05/16/2024

Please help us wish a Happy Veterinary Assistant Day to Jess, Kita, Aly, May & Alex! These lovely and skilled ladies care for our patients, our clients and our vets (😂), and we couldn’t run our appointments or do surgery without them! They are always ready to set a nervous pet at ease, distract them during vaccine pokes, and give them an extra cuddle before they leave, and behind the scenes they are also keeping our clinic & instruments hygienic and safe. Thank you from all of us!!! ❤️

05/12/2024

Happy birthday to our amazing veterinary assistant Jess! 🐾🎈🎉

05/09/2024

05/07/2024

Sharing from : Community Veterinary Outreach is hosting a Community Support Project. We want to normalize pet loss grief so those struggling do not feel alone.

· Have you or someone you know recently lost a beloved pet?
· Are you struggling to find ways to live with your grief?
· Do you experience feelings of shame and/or guilt?

Date and time: Thursday, June 13 from 6:30-8:00 pm EDT
Location: Zoom (virtual)
Cost: $15

Registration: link in bio!
Visit ’s Instagram profile for clickable link, or https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/community-veterinary-outreach/events/navigating-pet-loss-workshop/

05/06/2024

Happy birthday Willow! This lovely girl turned 20 on Friday and her mom brought us a cake to celebrate! ❤️

05/04/2024

Last Saturday was another successful Community Veterinary Outreach clinic for homeless and vulnerably housed pet owners at the Yonge Street Mission. Dr Mark is the regional director and we got some good pics of him with the clients, their pets, and all the volunteers!

04/29/2024

Happy birthday to us…Roncy Village Vet Clinic is 15 years old today! 🎈🎉 Thank you for entrusting our team with your beloved pets’ care - it’s an honour to help both them & you through every stage of their lives. ❤️

04/28/2024

🇨🇦 We couldn’t be happier for Dr. Cristian, who swore his oath of Canadian citizenship this week, after many years as a permanent resident.

Dr. Cristian first dreamed of coming to Canada when he was only 3 years old, so this is a very special culmination of a lifelong dream!

04/26/2024

Lemur is one of our patients & we can confirm he’s a perfect adorable boi! ❤️🐾 • From : Adopt Lemur at annexcatrescue.ca/adopt

04/25/2024

Anousha, Margaret, Aly, Laura & Chelsea are our incredible reception team - please let them know in the comments how their compassion & care has had an impact on you and your pets! We're proud to celebrate these amazing ladies during Veterinary Receptionists Week, but are grateful for their contributions every day of the year. ❤️❤️❤️

04/23/2024

The DOG-tor is in! ❤️ This is Enzo, a 2 year old Welsh corgi - his vet tech mom Carly is apparently teaching him how to measure blood pressure! (2nd pic) 😂

04/15/2024

Chess has star power - check out his dad’s shirt & bag! We’re so impressed! 😀 They came in style to Chess’ annual exam, vaccines and heartworm & tick borne disease testing appointment this weekend ❤️

04/12/2024

Can you support our wonderful technician Ina’s fundraiser for street dogs in her family’s native Serbia? Local veterinarians & community members do their best to help the estimated 100,000 dogs living on the street & Ina’s family members travel there several times a year to assist - but limited resources directly limit the number of dogs in need that they can help.

Our dollars stretch so much further in Serbia, and even a modest donation can make a world of difference for one dog that is suffering, so Ina has started a fundraiser to directly support the local rescue efforts - 100% of the money raised will go directly toward medical care, food & shelter for dogs in need, through rescuers that her family knows and works with personally.

Click the link in the FIRST COMMENT to learn more about their work, meet some of the dogs they’ve helped (like brave tri-pawd Caesar in the 2nd pic), and make a donation. ❤️

Thank you for your support! 🐾

04/10/2024

Otis the pug & his best bud Dr. Cristian! ❤️ Otis just got his 3rd Cytopoint injection for his allergies, and so far it’s working really well for him and he’s feeling great!

What’s Cytopoint? It’s an injection that’s given every 4-8 weeks and contains a protein that stops allergy-related scratching, chewing & licking, so that the poor dog’s inflamed & damaged skin can heal. It works by blocking the protein that sends the itch signal to their brain!

If you have a dog whose quality of life is impacted by itchy & painful skin, they don’t have to suffer - please reach out so we can help determine the cause and develop a treatment plan to get them feeling better!

04/09/2024

We hope everyone enjoyed the eclipse this afternoon - we did!

04/08/2024

Happy Eclipse! Jess made ears for her glasses 😀

04/05/2024

We asked an expert about the risk of Monday’s eclipse for our pets, since lots of scary warnings are circulating online. Here’s what at says: ☀️ Should you be worried about your pet’s eyes with the impending solar eclipse??
The simple answer is no.
While UV and bright may be damaging to our pet’s eyes as it is to ours, it’s unlikely that our pets will be as fascinated by the eclipse as we are.
Staring at bright light hurts! Animals understand this and will instinctually divert their eyes away from it.
If you want to be extra vigilant, or if your pet already has an underlying eye condition, it may be best to err on the side of caution and keep your pet indoors during the eclipse.
Dog Model: Cooper

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04/04/2024

Please help us wish Patricia the VERY BEST as she starts her maternity leave today! ❤️ We’ll miss you so much over the next year Patricia!

04/02/2024

Need a dose of cuteness for this gray day? Enter Milo! He visited Dr Cristian recently for his first kitten exam, vaccines & parasite testing. Milo is just 8 weeks old in these pictures, and is healthy & settling in well to his new home. Welcome to the Roncy family Milo! ❤️❤️❤️

03/31/2024

Sometimes bad things happen to good pets (and their teeth)! 🦷 Pearl & Budino broke their teeth when playing - 10 year old Pearl fractured her molar when she picked up a stick in the woods, and 4 year old Budino bonked his head when he was chasing a toy and knocked his tooth out. 😢

Both unlucky babies came in for dentals this week since we needed to do xrays to look for & remove any remaining tooth roots. In both cases the tooth that broke was likely weakened by pre-existing dental disease.

Pearl and Budino both went home with clean & healthy mouths - our dentals always include a full cleaning (scaling & polishing to remove plaque & tartar buildup above & below the gumline) to help delay the development of any future dental disease.

Are your pets extra-exuberant when playing too? If you're worried about broken or damaged teeth, or want to do a preventative dental cleaning to protect their health, this is the last chance to save 15% on pet dental procedures - call or email us with your booking request before our Pet Dental Health Month specials end at midnight tonight!

03/31/2024

Have a cat? You need to know what resorptive lesions are! This 5 year old floofball is Clementine - she came in for a dental because she had a loose tooth and some gum recession & gingivitis around her canines (large front teeth), which you can see in her before & after pictures. However, her dental x-rays also found a resorptive lesion on another tooth, so she ended up getting two teeth removed (and felt much better as a result)!

Feline oral resorptive lesions (FORLs) are one of the most common and painful dental conditions that cats can suffer from. The lesion is actually a hole where the tooth has started to dissolve. The nerves will eventually become exposed, making these lesions incredibly painful. If a resorptive lesion is advanced, you may see the tooth appear red at the base, or it may look like the gum is creeping up the tooth. When kitties are lucky (like Clementine!) we can catch resorptive lesions with a careful exam or dental radiographs before they get to the most painful stage, which is why regular dental health checks and periodic preventative cleanings with dental radiographs are so important. On an x-ray, a resorptive lesion will look like a portion of the tooth or root is missing - you can see a really good example in this x-ray from one of our other kitty patients.

The cause of these painful lesions on the teeth is unknown but genetics may be a factor. Unfortunately, even diligent tooth-brushing can't prevent these lesions (although it does help prevent other dental disease)! The only treatment for a resorptive lesion is to remove the affected tooth. While cats are very good at masking their pain, and may not show any signs that they have a resorptive lesion, we often hear clients tell us their cats seem more playful or friendly & “like a kitten again” once they have been diagnosed and had the affected teeth removed!

Oral health IS overall health & has a huge impact on our pets' quality of life. If your pet needs dental care, remember that our Pet Dental Health Month promotion is ending tomorrow - don't miss out! Call or email us by March 31 with your request to book a dental for your cat or dog, and save 15%!

03/29/2024

Our Top 3 Easter Pet Safety Tips:
1) Never buy or gift LILIES if a home has cats
2) Lock all CHOCOLATE away from dogs
3) Keep EASTER FLOSS & ribbon away from cats

Lilies: Any exposure to a lily plant is toxic to cats. It's not enough to put the flowers in another room or on a shelf out of reach, since cats don't even have to chew on the plant - just walking through a dusting of lily pollen or some water from the vase is toxic enough to cause fatal kidney failure once they lick their paws. *Immediate* veterinary attention is needed. Learn more at www.roncyvillagevetclinic.com/2019/03/22/lilies/

Chocolate: Don't leave Easter treats around the house or yard! Chocolate has compounds that are toxic to dogs (and cats, but they rarely steal chocolate). Darker chocolate (higher cacao) is more toxic. While a Great Dane that eats a few small milk chocolate Easter eggs might only suffer diarrhea and vomiting, if a small dog ate them (or if the Great Dane got into semi-sweet baking chocolate instead), the toxic effects could be much more dangerous, including seizures, heart problems, and even death. If your dog eats chocolate despite your best efforts, NEVER assume they ate a safe amount - grab the package/ingredient list and call us or the Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661) or a 24-hour emergency vet, so a doctor can calculate if your dog ate a toxic amount of cocoa for their weight and assess if they need immediate veterinary attention.

Easter floss/grass (tip: use the crinkled paper version instead): That colourful filler in Easter baskets can cinch a cat's intestines together, as can anything long and string-like (aka a "linear foreign object"). That's because it gets caught in the barbs on a cat's tongue when they investigate or play with it, and then they can't spit it out, forcing them to swallow the whole thread to get it out of their mouth. Contact a vet right away if you suspect your cat has swallowed any linear foreign object - and if you see one dangling from their bum, NEVER PULL (you could tear right through their intestines).

Please share, as not all parents owners are aware of these dangers - you might save a life!