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As your pet gets older, they need to get regular check-ups with your vet to make sure they are fit and healthy. Senior pets are more likely to have health issues.

The Feline leukemia virus vaccine is a non-core vaccine in Canada, meaning it is not one of the mandatory vaccinations required for your cat at vaccinations.

FPV infection results in the disease known as Feline Panleukopenia (FP) among cats and kittens. Like many other viral diseases, FP has no cure, is fatal and highly contagious.

As part of our canine patients’ annual wellness care, our veterinarians recommend having pups tested for heartworm infection each year in order to prescribe heartworm prevention.

Pyometra describes a bacterial infection of the uterus (womb) and usually manifests with a pus-filled uterus. Unspayed female pets are at the highest risk for this condition.

Heartworm disease is caused by parasitic worms that invade your dog’s heart and the surrounding blood vessels. They make their way into your dog by infected mosquitoes.

Dental wellness is a very important aspect of overall pet health. At least once per year, your veterinarian will examine your pet’s mouth to check for signs of problems.

Many East Asian cultures celebrate Lunar/Chinese New Year which begins on February 5, 2019. This is certainly a fun time full of celebration with exciting traditions!

November is dedicated to educating pet owners about the signs of cancer – the earlier the disease is detected, the greater the chance that treatment will be successful.