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Seasonal parasites: protect your cat!
Spring is nearly here! It is time to think about protecting your cat against parasites in the environment (intestinal worms, fleas, ticks, skin mites, ear mites and heartworm). This prevention is important if your cat spends time outdoors, if there is contact with...
Seasonal parasites: protect your dog!
Spring is nearly here! It is time to think of protecting your dog against parasites found in the environment (heartworm, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks). Mosquitos are responsible for the transmission of heartworm. The best way to prevent this disease is to...
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
The virus The Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a disease caused by an extremely contagious calicivirus. This disease, exclusive to rabbits in its classic European Type 1 form, also effects hares or wild white-tailed rabbits in its Type 2 form, and has a mortality...
Let’s talk about raw food for your pet
The subject of feeding a raw diet to your dog or cat seems to be a sensitive one, and sometimes very emotional. Some pet owners will take a firm and often extreme position in favour of raw pet food, which is heavily promoted on social media and in pet stores where...
Corn on the cob: a real danger for dogs!
Ask any veterinarian, technician or receptionist what they think of offering a corn cob to a dog and you will get the exact same response, it is a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, this information does not seem to have been sufficiently transmitted because in the...
Thanks to our customers and staff of Hôpital Vétérinaire de L’Île-Perrot
Hôpital Vétérinaire de L’Île-Perrot is rapidly expanding despite the COVID situation, which does not simplify our work. Thank you to our loyal customers who have made this major construction project possible by trusting us with the care of their animals and for...
Watery Eyes
We can see on the picture a green area : the corneal ulcer retains the fluorescein coloration during the test. The ulcer is caused by a distichiasis on the upper eyelid of this dog.Who has not seen a cute little white dog with brown or reddish staining under the eyes?...
Kittens with crusted eyes, adult cats with a squinty eye, and cats with recurrent corneal ulcers… all possible manifestations of feline herpes virus.
It is estimated that up to 75% of cats may be carriers of feline herpes virus. Kittens will often display signs of respiratory disease along with ocular problems. In the adult cat, when the dormant virus is reactivated, the signs are often limited to the eyes. There...
A 100% Québec Family Business
As a client of Hôpital Vétérinaire de L’Île-Perrot, not only do you have access to excellent, personalised veterinary services, you are encouraging a local family business. Owners Dr. Lebeau and Dr. Gagnon are also a married couple and their daughter Emilie, a...
Hôpital Vétérinaire de L’Ile-Perrot will be moving soon !
Hôpital Vétérinaire de l’Île-Perrot is moving to 400 Grand Boulevard in Ile-Perrot! We are very proud to announce the construction of our new hospital, which is expected to be ready in April 2020. We will be sending an official invitation to visit our new hospital by...
Dental care at Hôpital Vétérinaire de L’Île-Perrot
Did you know that February is the National Pet Dental Month? If you are the owner of a cat or dog that is seen for regular care such as vaccinations and treatments for the prevention of seasonal parasites (intestinal worms, heartworm, fleas, ticks), why not also ask...
Heartworm in Quebec 2019
Presence of the Parasite in Quebec Towns In the last 5 years, the Association des médecins vétérinaires du Québec has been accumulating data provided by small animal veterinarians across the province concerning dogs that test positive for the heartworm parasite. This...
Cats and Ticks
Cats are naturally resistant to Borrelia Burgdorferi, the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, and they rarely develop the disease, contrary to dogs and humans. However, they can still be bitten by ticks, and can sometimes be found with ticks in large numbers firmly...
Ticks
Description and Geographic Distribution Ticks are small parasites that feed off the blood of birds and mammals, including humans, and are vectors for several diseases : Anaplasmosis, tick-born paralysis, Erhlichiosis, Lyme, and many others. In North America, the most...
Spring break sports activities for the whole family
Take advantage of the last weeks of winter by being active outdoors with the whole family, including your four-legged friend. Many dog-harness sports are excellent forms of exercise and wonderful for burning off excess energy, promoting good musculature and minimising...
New preventive treatment for canine parasites
Complete parasite prevention, including ticks, has never been simpler than in 2019! Now, with just one simple chew per month, your dog can be parasite-free! We have been waiting patiently for protection against ticks, fleas, heartworm, and intestinal parasites to be...
Sterilisation of our companion animals is the responsible choice
National Sterilisation Week in February National Sterilisation Week is organized and implemented by the Association of Small Animal Veterinarians of Quebec (AMVQ) in order to underline the importance of sterilising our companion animals. The event, which takes place...
Holidays
Wilson the Christmas PointerThe holidays can be a wonderful and exciting time, but often involve a lot of preparation, lists, errands, invitations and receiving of guests. Not a good time for an unexpected incident. Here are a few suggestions to help avoid an...
Cannabis Intoxication in Companion Animals
The ingestion of cannabis in any form can cause serious intoxication in small pets. Dogs are particularly attracted to the butts of joints found on the ground, or the butter or residue left behind when cooking using cannabis. Even inhaling second-hand smoke, in...
Les tiques et la maladie de Lyme chez l’humain (In french only)
Les vétérinaires discutent souvent de la prévention des tiques chez les animaux de compagnie avec leur client mais nous constatons que les gens s’inquiètent aussi de leur propre prévention contre ce parasite vecteur de maladies. Nous vous proposons ici la lecture d’un...
Qui nettoie les dents de votre animal? (In french only)
COMMUNIQUÉ Laval, le 20 juillet 2018. – Alors que vous êtes assis sur sa chaise, un coiffeur délaissant son peigne pour une brosse à dents vous offre un petit nettoyage moyennant un léger supplément. Vous hésitez, pourquoi ? Pourtant, chaque jour au Québec, des...
Water games for dogs
French bulldog watered at the pool
Watering dogs in hot weather
How to manage periods of intense heat with your pet
Winter was long and cold and the spring, rainy and damp. We’ve imagined those long, hot days in the summer sun and suddenly, here we are in the middle of a heat wave dreaming of the cool days of winter! Your pets also suffer from excessive heat. Here are some...
Prevention of dog bites
Dog bites and maulings of humans have been in the headlines for many years. Not surprising, since it is extremely disturbing when ‘’man’s best friend’’ is involved in the serious injury of a human being. We are often shocked and frustrated, and there is a deep sense...
Hedgehog: anting or self-anointing
Excited by a special taste or odor, he will produce a foamy saliva and will apply it on himself . Here , this hedgehog just received a treat in consultation and started anting behavior. We do not understand very well the exact purpose of this behavior.
Hedgehog hand feeding
The AMVQ invites its members to participate in the national week for the prevention of poisoning
March 18 – 24 is National Poison Prevention Week for Pets! Unfortunately, we often see animals that have been poisoned by foods, drinks, plants, medications, and others. Some of these intoxications are particularly dangerous and require immediate treatment. Do you own...
Apoquel and Cytopoint: Revolutionary products for treating atopy in dogs
Apoquel and Cytopoint are now the medications of choice for treating dogs that suffer from itchiness due to allergies. They are a welcome addition in the battle against the scratching, biting, rubbing and licking that are often observed in allergic dogs. Apoquel...
Seasonal Atopic Dermatitis
Your pet is scratching, biting or excessively licking his skin. Did you know that he could be suffering from allergies? There are many types of allergies : seasonal or annual atopic dermatitis, food allergies, allergies to insect bites and contact dermatitis. Atopy...
Travel with your pet or choose a kennel?
Using a kennel When going on vacation, many pet owners choose to leave their companion animals in the care of a family member, friend, in a kennel or veterinary hospital. All these choices are good ones, and are often the best solution for a care-free and worry-free...
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
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...
Our favourite product of the month : The inflatable Elisabethan collar!
Arthur the French Bulldog wears an inflatable collar, but it’s not to keep him afloat in the pool! We tested the famous inflatable collar on Arthur, Dr Gagnon’s French Bulldog, following his castration. Result: We love this collar! Gone are the scraped door jams and...
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?
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...
A new veterinarian in our team
It is our great pleasure to welcome Dr. Isabelle Foisy to our veterinary team. Dr. Foisy is an experienced veterinarian who shares in our philosophy of practicing medicine in response to the needs of the patient while meeting the highest expectations of our clients....
The bacteria that causes Lyme disease is alive and well in Ile-Perrot.
The oral prevention against ticks (chewable cube) must be administered from April to December. Three ticks analysed in laboratory in the last two weeks of November were identified as carriers of the bacteria that causes Lyme disease (Borrelia Burgdorferi). These ticks...
Canine winter sports
How to choose a companion animal
Jack and Bella Are you considering adopting a pet? Would you prefer a dog, a cat, a rabbit or perhaps a more exotic species? It is essential to consider the decision carefully and to research the breed or type of pet that interests you. This exercise will help...
HYPERTHYROIDISM
Does your senior cat suddenly seem rejuvenated? Is he more active despite his advanced age? Does he seem to be losing weight though he eats voraciously? These are all signs of an illness called hyperthyroidism. The Thyroid Gland The thyroid gland is located in the...
It’s spring! What’s on the mind of the Doctor?
Dr Lebeau and WilsonThe return of mild temperatures revives the irresistible desire in our dogs and cats to go exploring in the yard or venturing out into the woods. With the enjoyment of these happy times come a few unpleasant possibilities. Seasonal allergies are...