Am I required to vaccinate my dog or cat yearly?
Within the province of Ontario, a valid rabies vaccine for all of your pets (including indoor cats) is law. Depending on the vaccine used, coverage varies between 12 and 36 months against rabies. The date of re-vaccination will be printed on the rabies certificate.
For other viral diseases, vaccine interval is dependent on disease and expected exposure.
Why Should I have my pet spayed or neutered?
There are many benefits to your pets' health and well being by having them spayed and neutered, including reducing the risk of your pet developing certain types of cancer later on in life.
One of the main benefits is also helping to reduce any unwanted/unplanned litters.
We will spay/neuter pets as early as 6 months of age but ideal age for this procedure depends on many factors and we encourage you to discuss this with your veterinarian to develop a plan tailored to your pet.
A pre-anesthetic blood profile is required for all pets prior to undergoing any surgical procedure . The blood test results also provide a baseline for future reference.
What is the pre-anesthetic blood profile and why is it recommended?
The pre-anesthetic blood profile is a blood test that we perform in-clinic; generally done the morning of your pets' surgery. The blood test can detect hidden illness and some congenital diseases and is important for planning the anesthesia and surgery of your pet to acheive a favourable outcome.
When should I start my puppy/kitten on a vaccine schedule and when do I need to booster?
The usual recommendation is 8 weeks of age to start vaccines followed by boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.
Why does my puppy/kitten require booster shots?
The first vaccine allows the animals immune system to recognize the virus. With each additional booster the immune system triggers memory to create a better immune response.
What are accepted methods of payment?
We accept Cash, Debit, Visa and MasterCard payment options. Please be advised that payment is required at time of service. We are no longer accepting personal cheques.
Should I call ahead to book an appointment?
Yes. Always! We strive to fit your pet in as soon as we can. Should your pet(s) need emergency care during regular business hours, please call our clinic right away and we will direct you on the best approach for your pet - this depends on veterinarian availability (sometimes we are tied up in procedures on other patients and can't accomodate emergencies right away) and the nature of the emergency. We do out best to accomodate emergencies but sometimes, the emergency clinic is your best option. We are happy to assist with that decision.
