Archives: Illness & Disease

Key Vaccinations for Dogs

April 1, 2019

One very important part of dog ownership is making sure your dog stays up to date on his vaccinations. This is actually required by law in many places, and with … Read More »

Have you ever heard that handling litterboxes is dangerous for pregnant women? It’s true that everyone, especially pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems, should take precautions against toxoplasmosis, … Read More »

Signs of Heat Exhaustion in Cats

August 15, 2018

As you may have noticed, cats are very, very good at getting comfortable. However, while Fluffy can certainly manage to sleep in some very awkward positions, she isn’t quite as … Read More »

Helping Your Dog Get Through Mosquito Season

June 15, 2017

Hot weather tends to bring with it a few pet hazards, one of which is outdoor pests. Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance to us humans—they can bite our … Read More »

How to Tell if Your Hamster Has a Cold

January 1, 2015

Did you know that hamsters can catch colds? Your little pocket pet can get a case of the sniffles, just like we do. Unfortunately, chicken soup and Netflix marathons aren’t … Read More »

Posted in General Care, Illness & Disease, Pocket Pet Care Tagged hamster cold, hamster illness, how to tell if your hamster has a cold, pet clinic Welland ON, pocket pet sickness, preventing colds in hamsters, symptoms of cold
What’s Behind Your Cat’s Excessive Shedding

October 15, 2014

You’ve always enjoyed brushing your cat Moxie, as you know brushing stimulates her skin and keeps her coat in good condition. Lately, though, Moxie has been shedding like crazy, generating … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Health, Illness & Disease Tagged allergies, cat excessive shedding, environmental stressors, feline diet, feline nutrition, infections, nutrition, shedding in cats, Welland ON veterinarian
Common Conditions That Affect Your Pocket Pet

October 1, 2014

Your hamster Billy looks like he could grace the cover of a pocket pet calendar. Billy eats a nutrient-rich diet, and he grooms himself daily so his hair coat shines. … Read More »

Posted in General Health, Illness & Disease, Pocket Pet Care Tagged common conditions that affect pocket pets, dental health, diarrhea, external parasites, lice, pocket pet diseases, pocket pet health, respiratory issues, tumors, veterinarian Welland ON
Welland Veterinarian Update: Sarcoptic Mange and Your Dog

May 15, 2014

Your poor Labrador retriever Harley has been incessantly scratching himself for several days. The poor guy can barely take time to eat, drink, and poop each day. You’ve also noticed … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Health, Illness & Disease
How Regular Brushing Benefits Your Dog

March 15, 2014

Your Shetland sheepdog Cody regards brushing and coat maintenance as a waste of his time. He’d much rather visit his friends at the dog park, and top off his day … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care, Illness & Disease
Welland Veterinarian Discusses Avian Influenza in Your Pet Bird

February 15, 2014

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 … Read More »

Posted in Exotic Care, Illness & Disease