It was extremely hot out but everyone had a smile on their face at the Grimsby Purina Walk for Dog Guides! Livingston Animal Hospital would like to thank everyone who came out to participate or made a donation. We are still waiting on final numbers for funds raised however, a little bird told us it is even more than last year! Great job everyone! Hope to see you all next year.
Easter is almost here! We all enjoy gathering with family and hunting for chocolate eggs however, this can cause serious illness in our pets too. This holiday, please make sure to keep your pet safe and minimize their chances of being exposed to any of the following dangerous Easter treats. If your pet does ingest any, please contact Livingston Animal Hospital or Burlington Veterinary Emergency and Referral Clinic at (905) 637-8111 immediately.
1. Chocolate
Easter is the APCC’s top day for chocolate intoxication calls, topping Christmas, Valentine’s Day and even Halloween! Pets can find Easter candy hidden around the house or the yard and get into unattended Easter baskets. Ensure all candy is out of reach of pets at all times especially when it will be unsupervised.
2. Lilies
True lilies (with the Latin name starting with Lilium) or daylilies (Hemerocallis) may cause acute kidney failure in cats. Easter lilies(Lilium longiflorum) are included in this and homes with cats should be very careful. We would discourage them from even entering houses with cats, but if they must be there, make sure cats can’t access any part of the plant, including falling leaves, the pollen or the water flowers were stored in; all can all cause life-threatening signs in cats.
3. Easter Grass
The plastic grass that is found in Easter baskets is appealing to pets but can cause a life-threatening gastrointestinal obstruction that may require surgery to resolve.
4. Table Food
Onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, grapes, and raisins which are commonly found in our meals are actually toxic to pets and should not be given to them. Even foods that aren’t toxic may cause stomach upset that could lead to pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas gland that causes severe abdominal discomfort as well as potential permanent damage to other vital organs such as the kidneys if left untreated.
5. Herbicides
Many people begin spring yard work on Easter weekend. Keep herbicides where pets can’t chew or puncture the bottle. Also, make sure that application is dry before letting the pets outside. Pets are exposed when they are outside while their owners are spraying these products. While many herbicides are not highly toxic, any exposure does warrant a call to Livingston Animal Hospital.
For more information on toxic substances for pets, please visit http://www.aspcapro.org/
The above information is provided from their website.
Does your dog or cat have bad breath?
Is your pet exhibiting any of the following? :
Bad Breath?
Staining of Teeth?
Rubbing their face?
RELUCTANT for you to examine or touch their mouth?
Bleeding or inflammed gums?
A Change in their weight, chewing, or eating habits?
Our pets may continue to eat and chew normally while coping with pain due to an underlying dental problem. Periodontal disease may be associated with microscopic changes to the heart, liver and kidneys.
This is why it is very important that your pet has regular dental examinations.
Are you concerned about your pet’s dental and oral hygiene? We are!
Good News!!
We have extended our February Dental Month Special Until March. 31st !
We will be offering Dental Examinations for $34.00 + HST up until March 31, 2016!
If a procedure is booked, the $34 + HST will be put towards your procedure!
If your pet’s Dentistry is scheduled before March 31, 2016, we are offering a Routine Dental Assessment that includes:
- Hospitalization under the care of Veterinary Technician’s that your pet already know, love, and trust
- General Anaesthesia- the only safe and effective way to complete a thorough dental assessment from tooth/gum examination, to professional cleaning and polishing
- I.V. Fluid Therapy- this allows the pet to wake up more comfortably and to maintain a safe level in their blood pressure
- Complete Ultrasonic Dental Scaling and Polishing
- Digital Dental Radiography is available- did you know that over 60% of a pet’s tooth is hidden under the gumline and cannot be seen with the naked eye?!
- Pain Medication In Hospital to keep your pet comfortable. If Oral surgery was performed, your pet will be sent home with pain relieving medications
- Antibiotic Injection in hospital to help prevent infection
- Up to 2 Post Dental Progress Examinations with Dr. Burmeister
- A COMPLIMENTARY BAG of a Prescription Oral Care Diet developed to help slow down the process of plaque and tartar build up in-between dental cleanings
- 20% off all other dental products
- and best of all, 15% Off the cost of the Procedure
PLEASE CALL US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR DENTAL ASSESSMENT!
Please click this to see why ‘Non anesthetic Dentistry” is not recommended
Supreme Court of Canada Ruling PROHIBITS “Non Anesthetic Dentistries”
Dr. Fraser Hale writes about ‘Non-Professional Dental Cleaning”
From The Expert
“Solutions To Common Dog Problems”
Presented by Dave McMahon
Dave McMahon is the owner and operator of Dave McMahon’s Dog Training Academy, located in Niagara Falls. Dave has been coaching dog owners on how to train their dogs for over 26 years. He is a Professor of Animal Studies at Niagara College Canada, Host of the popular Radio talk show called “Dog Talk” on 610am on Sunday mornings, and is Author of “Obedience Training For the Family Dog”.
On October.25, 2015 Dave will discuss:
- solutions to common dog problems
- dog bite prevention
- how to choose the right circle of dog friends at the dog park
- Dave will also be available to answer individual questions on behaviour
Why Livingston Animal Hospital does NOT support this
Please click this to see why ‘Non anesthetic Dentistry” is not recommended
Supreme Court of Canada Ruling PROHIBITS “Non Anesthetic Dentistries”
Dr. Fraser Hale writes about ‘Non-Professional Dental Cleaning
