Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes; it’s here, it kills and it’s getting worse. There were over 400 cases of heartworm in Ontario two summers ago, with over 200 of them from the GTA – that makes southern Ontario the hotspot for heartworm in Canada. Yes heartworm kills, but it’s also almost entirely preventable. April has traditionally been the month to get your pet checked for fleas and heartworm, mainly to make sure they didn’t pick something up in the previous summer. But now this area of pet health can be constantly addressed … [Read more...]

Have you ever heard the veterinarian expression “Twice is Nice”? It means a regular health care examination every six months has become the gold standard for pets. Most animals age seven years to our one. Going to your vet just once a year would be like you visiting your dentist or family doctor once every seven years. Imagine how bad your teeth could get, or how dangerously high your blood pressure or cholesterol might become if you did that. For a healthy pet, early disease detection screening is vital. That means an examination by … [Read more...]

Think about it: food is the only aspect of your pet’s health that you have full control over every single day and just like people – they are what they eat. It is important to make the most informed decision you can about what to feed your dogs and cats based on their breed, age, lifestyle and other relevant factors. Information or advice on pet nutrition is available everywhere from friends and neighbours to the internet. The problem is getting expert advice that is highly tailored to your pet’s unique needs. These days animals are … [Read more...]

If your pet only got sick between 9 am and 6 pm, you wouldn’t need 24-hour emergency service. And if you had all the time in the world during the day, a veterinary clinic that offered regular exams and services at any time of the day or night might not be that special. But that’s not your life, is it? That’s why the Willowdale Animal Hospital started Toronto’s very first veterinary hospital offering surgery, routine and urgent care open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, weekends and holidays. If your pet gets sick on New Year’s … [Read more...]