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Vaccinating your dog is one of the most important things you can do as a pet parent. Dog vaccinations protect your furry friend from a host of potentially life-threatening diseases and help keep your entire community safer. If you’ve ever wondered what vaccines your dog needs or how often they should be given, you’re in… Continue reading Dog Vaccinations: A Guide to Keeping Your Pup Healthy
Spaying a cat is one of the most responsible decisions you can make as a pet owner. This simple surgical procedure not only prevents unwanted litters but also contributes to your cat’s overall health and well-being. Whether you’re a new cat parent or looking to learn more, we’ve got you covered with all the essential… Continue reading Spaying a Cat: Everything You Need to Know
When it comes to your dog’s health, a little observation can go a long way. Dogs can’t tell us when something feels off, so it’s up to us to recognize the signs. Diabetes is one of those conditions where early detection can make a huge difference. Let’s talk about the key symptoms of diabetes in… Continue reading Symptoms of Diabetes in Dogs: What to Watch Out For
Imagine your dog gets lost—every pet owner’s worst nightmare. You’ve tried everything: posting on social media, hanging flyers, and calling local shelters. Now, picture this: within hours, your dog is back in your arms because a simple scan of a canine microchip helped identify your pet and reunite you. Sounds like magic? It’s not. It’s… Continue reading Canine Microchips: Why Every Dog Owner Should Consider One
Fleas aren’t just an itchy annoyance for your pup—they can lead to serious health problems like skin infections, allergic reactions, and even anemia in extreme cases. At Renfrew Animal Hospital, we want to help your furry best friend stay flea-free and happy. So, let’s dive into what works, what doesn’t, and how you can win… Continue reading Flea Treatment for Dogs: What Works and What Doesn’t
There are many types of mites that infect dogs, cats, and other animals. Mites are microscopic arthropod parasites that, for the most part, infect the skin or mucous membranes. Mites can even be present on birds and reptiles. The most common mites that infect dogs and cats are ear mites, Demodex, scabies, and Cheyletiella. Ear… Continue reading Mites
Luxating patella is a condition where the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position. Luxating patella is one of the most common knee joint abnormalities of dogs, but it is only occasionally seen in cats. It may affect one or both of the knees. In some cases it moves (luxates) towards the inside of… Continue reading Luxating Patella
The rupture of the cruciate ligament is the most common knee injury in the dog. This injury has two common presentations. One is the young athletic dog playing roughly who acutely ruptures the ligament and is non-weight bearing on the affected hind leg. The second presentation is the older, overweight dog with weakened or partially torn ligaments… Continue reading Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs. Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat. This occurs when the… Continue reading Bloat And Gastric Torsion
Vertigo is a syndrome in the elderly dog, which can be very frightening to the owners. The dog is suddenly afflicted with a balance problem, usually staggering, but occasionally unable to stand, and more rarely actually rolling over and over. There is a tilting of the head to one side and nystagmus, a rhythmic flicking… Continue reading Vertigo Or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
