Most cats in the household like to make up their own agenda; choosing when they would like to be pet, when they would like to be played with, and when they would like to eat. When your cat does not want your affection, they have no problem showing you they want none of it (through their claws and teeth!). So, it isn’t a surprise that most cat owners don’t get a very good look into … Read More
The name Kennel cough (infectious tracheobronchitis), is often confused as an illness that only happens if your dog visits a kennel; we want you to know, this is not the case! The illness got this name because of how contagious it is, as it can spread through a boarding kennel rapidly, and because most dogs in kennels are in close quarters with each other. Another name for this illness, and a better name at that, … Read More
Our feline companions, as we know, are usually the rulers of the household (or so they think!), watching us from up high perches, demanding us to get up early for feeding, only allowing petting when it is permitted, and having the pickiest of bathroom standards. The last point about bathroom standards are one of the things that pet owners need to be more cautious of with their felines. One of the top veterinary visits for … Read More
Anesthesia-free dental clinics have been making their appearances in many cities around North America, including Medicine Hat. And although it sounds like an appealing option for our precious canine companions, we are here to say that anesthesia-free dental cleanings ONLY provide a cosmetic outcome and do nothing to decrease or slow down the progression of dental disease in their mouths. Here’s why: Most of us humans get our teeth cleaned and examined at least once … Read More
Diabetes. We all know at least one person who is affected by this disease. Did you know your own pet can develop diabetes? The Veterinary community is seeing an increase in the diagnoses of cats and dogs with this serious illness, so we would like to give a quick and easy (hopefully) guide on what diabetes is, how to recognize signs in your pet, and how it is treated. This is a diagram of how … Read More
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and our Team at Cypress View want to educate owners on the importance of spaying their female pets. Spaying and preventing mammary cancer go hand in hand together. Just like their human counterparts, female pets can fall victim to mammary cancer, with 90% of tumours in cats and 50% in dogs being malignant or cancerous. Research shows that: If a dog is spayed before their first heat (Approx 6 … Read More
Pet owners and their furry companions often welcome spring with open arms and paws. Spring means longer and more enjoyable walks, more exploring, and sitting in the warm grass sunbathing. Unfortunately, for you, your pet, and other animals, there are others who love the warmer weather just as much. As soon as the temperatures are above freezing, ticks become more active and ready to find their tasty host. Ticks have four life stages (egg, larvae, … Read More
Is your cat acting out? Â Any change in behavior can be a sign of stress in our feline friends. Â Cats are terrible at hiding their feelings and can act out in a number of ways including but not limited to: Aggression towards you or other animals Inappropriate Urination Inappropriate Defecation Hiding Destructive behavior Vocalization How can you help?? Always consult your veterinarian to ensure there is not an underlying medical issue. Management of the situation. … Read More
Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol, known as a polyol, which is used as an alternative sweetener. Even though it is a natural substance extracted from hardwoods, it is posing a greater risk for our pets. This sweetener is found in more products than you would imagine and ingesting small amounts can cause hypoglycemic shock and liver failure, leading to death in your furry family member. In people, xylitol is slowly absorbed. However in pets, it is … Read More
The underwater treadmill is one of the many tools we can use to rehabilitate animals that have injured themselves, or have limiting conditions such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, or neurological injuries. Using the buoyancy that the water provides, there is reduced weight bearing which enables the animal to exercise with less pain. The water temperature is kept comfortably warm to ease muscles and joints. Differing levels of water provides resistance to encourage muscle use, helping … Read More
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