Many potential pet owners—or even current ones—are put off by the amount of money they’ll have to spend on a pet over the years. While a pet isn’t a cheap investment by any means, there are ways to cut down on costs a bit. Learn how from a Pelham vet here. Home Grooming Instead of paying a groomer or pet stylist, groom your pet at home—get a quality brush and give your pet regular brushings … Read More
The bird flu is a respiratory disease found in pet birds, caused by the influenza virus. Both due to its serious effects on the bird’s health and the potential for transmission to humans, avian influenza is a serious health concern. Learn more from a Welland veterinarian below. Cause The avian influenza virus is spread between birds, mostly through direct contact with other birds or contact with nasal discharge or droppings of an infected bird. As … Read More
Planning on including your pets in the festivities this Valentine’s Day? Keep things romantic by following these safety tips from a Pelham veterinary professional. Chocolate Most pet owners already know that chocolate is bad for pets. Milk chocolate, semi-sweet, dark, and baker’s chocolate all contain theobromine and caffeine, harmful chemical compounds for pets. Of these, baker’s chocolate has the highest concentrations. Keep it and all chocolate products far out of your pet’s reach—store treats in … Read More
As dog owners, one of the most important aspects of their health we can maintain is dental health. Poor dental hygiene can lead to gum disease and a host of other concerns. Here, a Welland vet offers five steps to keeping your dog’s mouth in tip-top shape. Sniff the Breath Every once in a while, sniff your dog’s breath. We realize it’s not going to smell wonderful, but if your dog’s breath seems to have … Read More
As it gets colder and colder, we aren’t the only ones who need to adapt to the conditions—our pets need to stay safe in the chilly weather too. Here, a Pelham veterinarian discusses a few cold weather tips for our companion animals. Limit Outdoor Time The easiest way to keep your pet safe and warm this winter is to limit the time they spend outside. By all means, let them go out and romp in … Read More
From our family to yours, the Main West Animal Hospital would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year. We hope you are able to spend time with family and friends as you celebrate the holidays. Of course you’ll have more time to spend with your lovely pets so give them an extra hug and kiss from us this Christmas day, hopefully they’ve been good and Santa got them some presents!!! Merry Christmas … Read More
The team at the Main West Animal Hospital would like to wish you and your family the very best this holiday season. As we will also be taking some time to spend with our families our hours of operation have changed for the upcoming holiday. The Main West Animal Hospital will be open the following hours during the holiday season: December 24th: 8am-2pm December 25-29th- Closed December 30th- 8am-6pm December 31st- 8am-2pm January 1st/2014- Closed January 2nd- 8am-6pm … Read More
The holiday season should be a time filled with family, friends, fun, and joy. Keep it that way by making sure your beloved pets stay safe! Follow these tips from a Welland veterinarian. Keep Goodies to Yourself There are a lot of holiday goodies that we enjoy but could prove quite harmful to our pets. Chocolate, candies and gum sweetened with xylitol, baked goods—all of them could poison your pet, or at the very least … Read More
You may have been told that cats are not trainable. The good news is, while you may not be able to get your feline companion to rollover or sit, if you apply the right techniques, you can successfully train your cat to exhibit the positive behavior that you desire. Below, a Welland Veterinarian shares some step-by-step tips on how you can accomplish this with your own feline. Determine your limits right away. Right off the … Read More
Newborn puppies are adorable, but they require a high level of care if they are to survive and thrive to eventually become happy, healthy adult dogs. While mother dogs instinctually know how to care for their pups, human intervention is sometimes needed to ensure that the litter stays safe and healthy. If your dog recently had pups, or is about to any day now, here are a few helpful tips from a Welland Veterinary Clinc … Read More
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Welland, Ontario L3C 5L2
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