Prevention of heat stroke during summer time

Prevention of heat stroke during summer time

Definition Heat stroke is an elevation of the body temperature caused by excessive exposure to heat and the inability of the body to dissipate the heat to regulate body temperature. The normal temperature of a dog is between 38.5 to 39.5C.  We call it heat stroke when...
Summer parasite protection, for a worry-free vacation

Summer parasite protection, for a worry-free vacation

s your pet already protected for the summer against parasites? Intestinal worms, heart worm, fleas, ticks, skin and ear mites….a worry-free vacation is easy, and it is not too late to achieve it! If you have not had the time to stop by for your pet’s annual...
What’s new with cats and ticks?

What’s new with cats and ticks?

We would like to inform cat owners that there is now an effective topical prevention against ticks for cats. Like many of our neighbours, you may have had the unhappy experience of finding a tick on one of your pets. Your dog may be protected against ticks, but your...
Seasonal parasites. Is your pet protected?

Seasonal parasites. Is your pet protected?

One of our principal activities in Springtime is to prepare for those long awaited summer months. As well as gardening and opening the pool and patio, we must also think about protecting our cats and dogs against seasonal parasites (intestinal worms, heartworm, fleas...