The black legged tick is the most common tick species found from Ontario to Eastern Canada. It is the species responsible for transmitting the bacteria that causes Lyme disease to pets and people.
Check the potential tick activity in your area today so you can help protect your pet and your family members!
Even the most responsible pet owners can find themselves with a pet emergency, and when those times come, Orillia Pet Hospital is here to help with all of your pet emergency care. All of our Orillia emergency vets are trained to treat virtually any pet emergency for our patients during our normal business hours. Because we know that no two emergencies are exactly alike, we tailor our emergency services to meet your pet's specific needs. www.OrilliaPetHospital.com
During your pet's dermatology visit, we'll evaluate their medical history and ask you about their symptoms. We'll also ask questions about their lifestyle and environment. This discussion serves as the first step in diagnosing the source of your pet's skin condition/allergy. We can also perform several tests, including food allergy trials. Once a diagnosis is made, we can discuss your treatment options to alleviate your pet's symptoms, which can be as simple as changing your pet's food.
Making the decision to have your pet spayed or neutered can sometimes be difficult. You may not know the best time to have your female pet spayed or your male pet neutered. At Orillia Pet Hospital, we're prepared to thoroughly discuss the benefits and drawbacks of spay and neuter surgery for the breed, size and type of pet you have. We're here for the pets and people of Orillia and surrounding areas as well as the ones just visiting us for the summer. www.OrilliaPetHospital.com
We'll begin your pet's dental cleaning with an oral exam prior to placing them under anesthesia. Once your pet is anesthetized, we perform a second exam and proceed with the following steps:
Step 1: Ultrasonic scaling (cleaning): To remove plaque and tartar from above the gum line Step 2: Root scaling and planning: To remove calculus from the root surface and smooth out roughened root surfaces Step 3: Polishing: To smooth out any defects and remove any residual plaque from the surface of the teeth Step 4: Irrigation (water spray): To remove plaque and diseased tissue from the gingival pocket Step 5: Fluoride treatment: To harden and protect teeth enamel Step 6: Digital X-rays: To examine the teeth below the gum line to evaluate the presence or degree of gum disease Step 7: Charting: To record any abnormalities, such as feline oral resorptive lesions or fractured teeth, before treatment Step 8: Personalized oral care solutions: To correct or prevent any dental problems found in Step 7
