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In 2019, Kawartha Animal Hospital underwent a significant renovation that included the installation of a state of the art dental surgery suite with oral radiography capabilities.  This decision was based on our desire to provide exceptional dental care for our patients, and we are thrilled to have expanded our hospital services to include comprehensive oral surgery. One of our veterinarians, Dr. Cherie Knox, is currently pursuing a dental surgery specialty with Dr. Brett Beckman, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist at Orlando Veterinary Dentistry, and his head technician, Annie Mills LVT, VTS (Dentistry).  During a recent training session in Orlando, Annie agreed…

Remembrance Day falls on a Sunday this year so it may be possible for you to take part in one of the many ceremonies being held throughout our great City of Kawartha Lakes either in person, by watching online or at least be able to be silent for 2 minutes at 11:00 am and contemplate all that Remembrance day is and what it means.   During Veterans week (Nov.5-11) the Government of Canada has put out a series of tales that shares the important roles that men, women and animals have played and continue to play in war.  We want to express…

The FDA has recently released a new statement that is making the rounds on social media. It talks about the potential for adverse neurological events associated with drugs in the isoxazoline class (ie. Flea and tick products). Neurological events include tremors, ataxia and seizures. People should be aware that these are very rare side effects and the FDA statement also says that these products continue to be safe and effective for the majority of animals.  This statement is primarily a clarification by the FDA of known and rare side effects. In general it is a concern for pets with a…

Updates on Vaccinations for your Dog You may have seen on the news or social media recently that vaccinations for your canine family member could be getting more complicated. Everyone knows about the core vaccinations recommended for dogs – that would be the rabies vaccination and the Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DAPP) vaccination. It is recommended that all dogs receive these two vaccinations at the very least because of the potential devastating or fatal consequences of these diseases. Rabies is also required by law for human health protection. Two other “lifestyle” vaccines that have been around for a long…

It’s January and boy is it a cold one! Arthritis always seems to be worse in the winter months and the same is true for our dogs and cats with arthritis.  If you notice your dog or cat seems extra stiff right now it might be time to consider something to help with arthritis – whether that is a nutraceutical (i.e. Glucosamine), a medication (i.e. Metacam, Tramadol, etc.), a disease modifying osteoarthritis drug (i.e. Cartrophen injections) or a complementary treatment (i.e. Laser therapy).  We would happy to talk to you about any of these options for your furry family member!…