Attention Valued Clients!
Main West Animal Hospital will be closed from Friday, March 29th to Sunday, March 31st. We will reopen again at 8am on Monday, April 1st. We hope you all have a safe and wonderful long weekend.
In the case of an emergency during our holiday hours please call any of the emergency clinics listed below.
Niagara Veterinary Emergency Clinic - 905-641-3185
Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital - 905-829-9444
Hamilton Region Emergency Veterinary Clinic - 905-529-1004
Ontario Veterinary College - 519-823-8830
Lexie ❤️'s to swim!
Today's #FeatureFriday feature is Lexie! Lexie loves visiting her friend's pool! The first thing she does when she goes to visit, is go for a swim! 💧
We love seeing what our patients are up to outside of the clinic. If you want your pet to be featured, please send your photos to [email protected]
#dogsoffacebook #dogswhoswim #doglife
"A dog can express more with his tail in minutes than his owner can express with his tongue in hours."
Did you know that May is National Chip Your Pet Month?
Microchipping your pet is a simple and effective way to ensure they can reunite with you if they ever get lost. And with the warmer weather and more outdoor adventures, keeping your furry friend safe is more important than ever.
#NationalChipYourPetMonth #MicrochipYourPet #PetSafety
We all want to keep our dogs healthy and happy, and here are a few tips:
1) Keep your dog a healthy weight
2) Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise
3) Take your dog for annual exams
4) Ensure your pet is current on their parasite prevention
We all love our pets and want to do our best to keep them healthy and happy. Here are some tips on keeping your pet healthy:
1) Pay attention to subtle behavior changes to understand what's normal and what's not.
2) Practice pet safety by keeping your pet away from toxic chemicals and using microchips and identification tags.
3) Exercise is just as important for pets as for people! Go for a daily walk, try a new class together, or build a fun cat perch.
4) Schedule annual wellness exams
5) Brushing your pet's teeth will keep your pet's mouth healthy, and oral health is a foundation of health!
In keeping with the theme of National Pet Dental Health Month, it's important to note that our gum health is important too! Pets are susceptible to tartar on their teeth, just like people. Once tartar begins to develop, it can lead to gum irritation. As gums become inflamed, they can pull away from the teeth, which creates pockets that trap more bacteria and food particles. Your pet's teeth can become loose and painful. This is why it's so important to have your pet's teeth checked by your vet regularly!
February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Just like humans, pets need to have their teeth professionally cleaned too!
Is your pet at risk for diabetes? While diabetes has been diagnosed in dogs and cats of all ages and breeds, certain pets are at greater risk of the disease. Your veterinarian can diagnose diabetes and provide support for your pet to live a healthy and happy life.
#PetDiabetesAware
November is Pet Diabetes Month! This is a time where we celebrate the furry diabetic pets out there and their amazing owners who love and care for them. If you have any concerns with your pet consider getting them checked out for an early diabetes diagnosis - so you can look forward to a long and happy life together. Ask us about it! #PetDiabetesAware #PetDiabetesMonth #HealthyPetHappyFamily
Have you experienced your cat approaching you with a straight, almost vibrating tail?
This means that they are extremely happy to see you.
