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Body weight is only one part of an older cat’s health picture. A 2025 longitudinal study followed 209 cats aged 6.7 to 1...
10/16/2026

Body weight is only one part of an older cat’s health picture. A 2025 longitudinal study followed 209 cats aged 6.7 to 16.4 years for up to seven years.

Researchers recorded 1,231 veterinary examinations overall; muscle scores were available for 208 cats across 1,144 exams. In the group averages, muscle condition began to decline before body weight did, with a steeper decline after age 10.

Individual cats can differ, and the study does not predict what is happening in a particular pet. A veterinary team can assess weight, body condition and muscle condition separately.

If you have noticed a change in your cat’s shape, bring it up with your veterinary team.

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10/14/2026

Some good news from our team. Laura recently became a
Registered Veterinary Technician, after completing the
veterinary technician program while she was working.

In the video she talks about the part of the job she likes
most, and it is not the part you might expect. It is the quiet
work at the start of a surgery day, getting a patient ready
before anything begins. For anyone who has ever left their pet
with us for a procedure, that is a good thing to know someone
enjoys doing well.

Away from the hospital, Laura has two dogs, Scarlet and Luna.

Congratulations, Laura. We are glad you are with us.


A little preparation before a procedure can help your veterinary team understand your pet’s health. Share changes you ha...
10/12/2026

A little preparation before a procedure can help your veterinary team understand your pet’s health. Share changes you have noticed at home, ongoing health conditions, current medications or supplements, and any previous experience with anesthesia. Follow the discharge instructions provided for your pet, since recovery recommendations can vary by patient and procedure.

October is RVT Month in Ontario, recognized by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.

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The 2025 feline dental guidelines describe tooth resorption as progressive and often painful, and note that some cats sh...
10/08/2026

The 2025 feline dental guidelines describe tooth resorption as progressive and often painful, and note that some cats show no obvious signs of it at home. Changes such as chewing differently, avoiding hard food, jaw chattering, or rubbing at the face may be clues, but they can also have other causes. Mention any changes you notice to your veterinarian.

The same guidelines note that a complete dental assessment, including full-mouth X-rays, cannot be done while a cat is awake. Your veterinary team can discuss what your cat needs.

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10/07/2026

A quick look at a piece of equipment most pet owners never see.

This is our electrosurgical unit, also called a Bovie machine. Where
a blade only cuts, this one uses high-frequency electrical energy to
cut and to help seal small blood vessels at the same time. The result
is a cleaner field and less bleeding for the surgical team to deal
with during the procedure.

It earns its place in a lot of different surgeries. Spays and neuters,
skin lump removals, spleen removal, and surgery for pyometra, a
life-threatening uterine infection, are some of the more common ones.
What we reach for depends on what the individual surgery needs.

In the last few seconds of the video you can also see one of our team
staying with the patient and watching the monitor, which is its own
part of the job.

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A study finding describes a group, not an individual dog. Pug facial features can leave the cornea more exposed, and in ...
10/05/2026

A study finding describes a group, not an individual dog. Pug facial features can leave the cornea more exposed, and in some Pugs the eyelids may not close fully. A veterinary exam can assess the eye’s surface and eyelids. Fluorescein staining may be used if an ulcer is suspected.

If you have a concern about your dog’s eye health, our team can help assess it.

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A preventive visit can be a useful chance to check in on more than the obvious. This feline preventive health package br...
10/01/2026

A preventive visit can be a useful chance to check in on more than the obvious. This feline preventive health package brings several parts of your cat’s health assessment together.

It includes a complete physical examination, a thorough oral examination, comprehensive bloodwork including thyroid testing, urinalysis, and blood pressure measurement. The package is intended to support early detection of potential health concerns.

The package is valued at $750 + tax and is available for $450 + tax during October 2026.

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Standard Poodles can be affected by gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), often called bloat, and sebaceous adenitis, a ski...
09/29/2026

Standard Poodles can be affected by gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), often called bloat, and sebaceous adenitis, a skin condition that affects the glands that help condition the coat.

A breed predisposition doesn’t mean every Poodle will develop these conditions. If you have questions about your dog’s individual health, our team can discuss them with you. If you notice sudden abdominal swelling or signs of distress, seek emergency veterinary care right away.

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Choosing a food for your pet can feel complicated before you’ve even opened the bag. Four details on the label are a use...
09/25/2026

Choosing a food for your pet can feel complicated before you’ve even opened the bag. Four details on the label are a useful place to start.

• Complete and balanced: Look for the nutritional adequacy statement, usually on the back or side. Read the full statement to see which life stage it covers and how nutritional adequacy was established.

• Life stage: “Adult maintenance” means the food is formulated for adult dogs or cats, rather than growth or pregnancy and nursing. Matching the food to your pet’s life stage matters.

• Guaranteed analysis: “Crude protein: 26% min” means a guaranteed minimum of 26%, not an exact measurement. Some other values, such as moisture, are listed as maximums.

• Calories: Check the energy per cup, can or other stated serving unit. Two foods can provide different calories in the same-sized portion.

The figures in this image are illustrative. They are not recommended protein or calorie targets for every pet.

These details help you understand the food, but choosing it also means considering your pet’s health, body condition and individual needs.

Need help making sense of your pet’s food label? Request an appointment with our team and bring the label along.

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The route from your pet’s bed to their water bowl might cross a slippery floor. Their favourite resting spot might requi...
09/24/2026

The route from your pet’s bed to their water bowl might cross a slippery floor. Their favourite resting spot might require a jump. When joints are sore, those everyday details can make getting around harder.

Making home more comfortable starts with noticing where your pet hesitates.

Secure, non-slip rugs or runners can give them better footing along the routes they use most. A stable ramp or low, non-slip steps can make a favourite sofa or bed easier to reach. For cats, an easier route to a high perch and a litter box with a low entrance can help them keep familiar routines.

Make sure rugs stay in place and ramps or steps are steady. The aim is to make movement easier without creating another obstacle.

Changes at home are one part of pain management. If your pet has stopped jumping, avoids stairs or seems reluctant to move, an examination can help us understand why and plan their care.

If everyday movements seem harder for your pet, call our team:

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