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We know that pet owners appreciate their furry family members very much and give them lots of attention when they ask for it. June 7 however, marked the start of Pet Appreciation Week and we would like to challenge you to spend a few extra minutes each day with your pet doing things that they will super appreciate! This time of year you could easily spend 5-10 minutes brushing your dog or cat.  Take your dog for an extra walk or take your cat outside on a leash so it can explore the yard that it has been admiring from…

May 9 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day.  According to various sites more than half of North Americans are not adequately prepared for an emergency.  Did you know that it is our responsibility to take care of ourselves and our family including our pets.  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society have compiled a comprehensive list that you can use as a reference to prepare an emergency kit for your furry family members.  Get your whole family involved in sourcing, packing and storing your emergency kits.  We would enjoy any feedback and as always are here to answer any questions.

In the veterinary community spring time in Ontario has become synonymous with Heartworm season. However as more information and products have become available it is important to understand the necessity of all parasite prevention and not just Heartworm. If you have a dog or cat sharing your home you are most likely aware of some of the human and animal health concerns that come from parasitic infestations. Parasites are organisms that live on or in a host of another species. Some common intestinal parasites include; roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. External parasites include; fleas, ticks and mites. If your pet were to…

Please remember that Easter plants, Easter lilies and other lily varieties included, are poisonous to cats! Dark Chocolate is another dangerous Easter time toxin for dogs and cats.   Easter Pet Poisons is an informative article for all pet owners who celebrate this holiday. We would like to wish everyone a beautiful Easter weekend.  Kawartha Animal Hospital will be closed on Good Friday, but will reopen bright and early at 7:30am Saturday!

Everyone at Kawartha Animal Hospital would like to say a great big “Thank you” to our wonderful community for your financial support on February 23 for Cupcake day.  We raised a grand total of $805.00 in cupcake sales and in online donations for our local Humane Society.  We enjoy helping animals in need as much as we can and appreciate that our community does too! The second big “Thank you” is for voting us your favorite veterinarian in the Kawartha Lakes Readers Choice awards.  It is wonderful to have our hospital and team recognized in this way.  We work very…

Kawartha Pup-cakes has a very good reason to cheat on your resolution to only eat sweets on the weekend!  Monday, February 23, 2015 is National Cupcake Day and for the third year in a row the team at Kawartha Animal Hospital will be donating their time and baking talents in the hopes of reaching our team goal of $300.00.  All donations will go directly to the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes.  Please feel free to drop in during the day to purchase a cupcake or two.  There will be all kinds of delicious flavours to try!  You can donate in person on the day of…

Have you ever had your pet’s teeth cleaned?  Hill’s Pet Dental has some valuable information and entertaining videos on the benefits of dental care.  If you have any questions about periodontal disease please give us a call, send an email or stop in.

Our Beloved Molly (Jan 10 2004 – Jan 18 2015) Saying good bye never gets any easier.   Owning a veterinarian hospital we help families say goodbye to their four legged family members all too often.  Some might think that it helps us to develop a “thick skin”, but it is quite the opposite.  For us in the veterinary profession, it makes us realize how precious and short life is.  We see firsthand how beautiful and strong the bond can be between pets and their families.   Rick and I found out last Thursday (although we already “knew”) that our beloved…

When Dr. Bond heard that the Lindsay Chamber of Commerce organized an annual Santa Claus Parade she campaigned for Kawartha Animal Hospital to participate.  For just a few seconds we scratched our heads wondering how we could produce a float that was appropriate to this year’s theme.  A few seconds was all that it took for the brainstorming to kick into high gear about all of the “super hero” things that our four legged friends do on a daily basis.  Animals are used in a variety of ways to serve and protect us.  Dogs are used for therapy, canine police units, guide…