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Dec 04 2019

Hello world!

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Apr 14 2016

The ick on Tick

Its getting to be that time of year – warmer weather, longer time outdoors for our pets and the emergence of fleas, ticks and mosquitos. Ticks can carry numerous diseases…
Jan 26 2016

What to Do in an Emergency with your Pet

Emergencies happen when you least expect them and often when you’re least prepared. If you have a plan before it happens, it can be much less stressful and your pet…
Nov 02 2015

Celebrating Seniors!

At River Road Animal Hospital we are celebrating senior pets during the month of November! During Senior Wellness month we are offering senior exams and senior blood panels at a…
Oct 05 2015

October is Fundraise for Farley Month!

The Farley Foundation is a registered charity assisting people in need by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for their pets. The Foundation serves Ontario residents and the funds are…
Aug 25 2015

Vestibular Disease in Dogs

We have had a couple cases of Vestibular Disease in the past month, one of whom is the pet of our Veterinary Technician, Stacey. Tucker is a 15-year-old Irish Wolfhound…
May 29 2015

Is Your Dog Ticked Off?

Lyme disease has been in the press recently with famous cases such as Avril Lavigne, documentaries on CBC, and increased public awareness. Lyme is caused by the spirochete, Borrelia that…
Apr 17 2015

Interesting Case of the Month

I had the privilege of meeting Fingle (meaning gentle) in February for the first time. Unfortunately he was just not him self- he had not eaten in days and was…
Apr 17 2015

Taka

Taka, a 4 year old female American Bulldog was transferred to us from the Huronia Emergency Clinic one morning. She was taken to the emergency clinic earlier that morning when…
Apr 17 2015

Boo

A case of fatty liver disease Boo a 2 year old female, domestic short-haired cat presented to us because she was inappetant and lethargic. According to her owners Boo has…