Tag Archives: canine
ALERT: Cosmetic Teeth Cleaning
Recent Court Decision on Use of Cosmetic Teeth Cleaning A recent decision of The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has provided further clarity related to the area of anesthesia-free dentistry performed by non-veterinarians. This decision is similar to two previous … Continue reading
ALERT: Coughing Dogs
Over the last month, we at the Bradford Animal Clinic have been seeing many dogs come in with a nasty cough. The dogs are usually healthy in every other way, except for the persistent hacking cough! This also is sometimes accompanied … Continue reading
ALERT: Lyme Disease / Ticks
Veterinarians have been tracking ticks that could lead to Lyme Disease longer than public health units and family doctors, according to one Ottawa veterinarian. Deer Ticks (pictured right) carry Lyme Disease which is more dangerous to humans than animals. The … Continue reading
ALERT: Distemper
There has been a local outbreak of Distemper in Raccoons and Skunk. Although Distemper is not seen much in dogs anymore due to regular vaccination programs it is a serious fatal disease. Distemper is spread through contact with bodily fluids, … Continue reading