Lyme Disease in Pets

 Lyme Disease, a tick borne, zoonotic problem effecting pets and human. Clinical signs may be fever, lethargy, lameness, or renal issues. Screening can be done by running blood test in suspected or clinically ill pets. Routine monitoring for any tick attachment to pets and prompt removal of tick is important to minimize infection.

Disease seen in North America, Europe and Asia.
Antibiotics for 4 weeks period with pain medication and suppurative therapy may be recommended in effected cases.
Tick avoidance, year-round tick prevention and annual vaccination against Lyme disease may be helpful to minimize the problem.

Vets for Pets in Windsor ON

 It is that time of year to test your pets for HeartWorm. Heartworm is carried through mosquito bite and no one knows either mosquito was a carrier or free from worms. Testing is recommended before starting heartworm prevention. To schedule appointments call: 519 974 7387

Vets for Pets in Windsor

 A full service veterinary hospital in Windsor offering wide range of pet services including complete wellness examinations, medicine, surgery, veterinary diagnostics, digital radiography, spay and neuter, microchipping, vaccinations, prescription foods, flea, tick and heartworm prevention. Call to schedule appointments:519 974 7387 Hours: M-F 9.00-6.00pm, Sat:9.00am-2.00pm

Rivard Animal Hospital 5635 Tecumseh RD E Windsor ON N8T 1C8

Vets in Windsor

 

Can mosquito bite transfer HeartWorm in pets? Yes

 

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VOMITING IN CATS

VOMITING in CATS could be acute or chronic in nature.In some cases dietary changes may upset stomach turning into vomiting but some times linear foreign body or hair balls could be a cause. Infection, toxicity or parasitism are also among the differential list when vomiting does not stop at own. In some cases,other than gastrointestinal problems can be a causative agent for this problem.Some metabolic disorders like renal, hepatic, pancreatitis, or endocrine factors like hyperthyroidism or severe diabetic ketoacidosis could also cause vomiting in cats. A complete blood work, urine analysis and abdominal X-rays may be recommended to rule out the underlying cause for vomiting in acute serious or ongoing chronic vomiting cases

CANINE INFLUENZA

Canine Influenza, a newly emerging problem effecting dogs in our surrounding areas.It is an infection caused by a virus showing respiratory signs in effected pets.Problem is highly contagious and can target healthy pets especially immunocompromised pets which are at high risk.Infection can transfer by direct contact,by coughing or sneezing or through the contaminated hands,clothes or shared feeding bowls.

Effected pets may start coughing that vary from dry to moist or productive.Fever,nose discharges,lack of interest in food and loosing energy may be experienced in some pets.If you notice any of the above mentioned signs, do not wait till problem becomes serious and talk to your vet for the safety of your pets life.Make sure pets are properly immunized and well protected against infectious diseases to avoid serious complications

PET DENTISTRY IN WINDSOR

Dental health and ideal body weight are key factors that play a vital role in happy and glorious lifespan of your pet.Dental disease is a common and often overlooked problem in pets.As dental hygiene is an important part of maintaining your personal health,same-way it has equal importance for a healthy life of your pet.Regular teeth cleaning and brushing at home is highly encouraged to avoid plaque and tartar build up.If things are ignored for a long time,infection starts to grow in the effected areas and ultimately goes deep into tooth root.Once roots are damaged, tooth becomes loose and need to be pulled out or in some cases root canal may be an option but that may need referral to specialist, a board certified dentist. To avoid all these complications, we should not wait too long and try to fix the things at earliest.Regular veterinary dental exam by your vet should be routinely done and if plaque and tartar has already been build up, it should be taken care immediately.Rivard Animal Hospital is full service veterinary hospital offering complete dental care, including cleaning, polishing, tooth extraction and oral surgery. Please feel free to call at 519-974-7387 to schedule your pet’s dental exam today. We can also show you how to brush your pet’s teeth at home and recommend foods and treats that will help to minimize plaque and tartar buildup.

HYPERTHYROID TREATMENT IN CATS

Methimazole is an antithyroid medicine used for treating cats that suffer from Hyperthyroidism Oral and trans-dermal administered options are available Side Effets: -Although cats can well tolerate oral medication, but some may experience mild to moderate GI upsets resulting in Vomiting, Diarrhea or Decreased appetite -Some cats may show facial excoriation(repeated urge to pick at one’s own skin) around neck and pinnea,blood dyscrasia(neutropenia,thrombocytopenia) Or Hepatopathies(increased liver enzymes) -Rarely Myasthenia Gravis(Neuromuscular weakness and positive Acetylcholine receptor auto-antibodies)may be seen Call your veterinarian if you noticed any unusual signs while your cat is taking methimazole