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Guelph, ON veterinarians - friendly, experienced veterinarians offering a tailored approach to each individual pet. Specializing in cats, dogs, companion animals. Open 6 days a week for appointments and retail sales. Full service veterinary clinic with state of the art diagnostics on site. Located at Eastview Rd and Watson Pkwy.
Staff from Guelph Lake Veterinary Hospital are excited to be attending the Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group's Community Night tonight (March 26th).
We'll be there to answer questions about our services and say hello to community members. Drop by tonight for a chance to learn more about the Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group's programs, meet our City Councillors, mingle with neighbours and win some door prizes!
More information at gheng.ca!
Guelph Lake Vet Hospital is happy to welcome little Sandra Dee to our clinic! This adorable 9 month old calico kitten is available for adoption through the Guelph Humane Society.
Sandra Dee - making herself at home on the reception desk!
She is friendly and chatty, with an adventurous spirit and a strong desire to snuggle. She also has a top-level purr that isn't hard to coax out. On just her second day here at the clinic she has already made herself comfortable lounging on our reception desk with a great view of the outside world.
Staff at the Guelph Humane Society shared that in her time at their facility she seemed to be very interested in other cats and would be a suitable pet for all ages.
If you're interested in meeting Sandra Dee, drop by GLVH during our regular office hours for a visit, or you can call the Guelph Humane Society directly for more information.
At Guelph Lake Vet we always encourage our clients to have some kind of permanent identifier on their pet, whether that be a micro chip or tattoo. Collar tags are also very important for helping a lost pet get home quickly and safely. Regrettably, companion animals are lost every day and they don't always make their way back home when there isn't a way to identify them.
What should you do if you've found what appears to be a lost pet? We recommend that you first try to find the owner - most pets are lost in the neighbourhood where they live, and the pet's people could be looking for them already.
Step 1 - Be cautious
Remember that the pet may be confused and scared. It could be difficult to get close enough to a dog or cat that is anxious to find it's way home. Be conscious of the pet's behaviour and don't put yourself at risk if they are aggressive or acting strangely.
Step 2 - Get control of the pet
Leash the pet so that you can keep an eye on them, and ensure that they have some water nearby since they may be thirsty after their adventures!
Step 3 - Check for indentification
If the pet has a collar and an ID tag, this should be your first point of contact. It might be a registration number if they have a license with the city/region, or it could be a phone number to call.
There are a few permanent identifiers that people can choose for their pet:
Ear Tattoo - the pet may have a tattoo inside their ear, which can be traced back to a veterinarian who can often locate the owner.
Microchip - unfortunately, there's no way to know if a pet has a microchip (a small electronic chip embedded under the pet's skin) without scanning for one. A veterinarian or an animal shelter can check for a microchip.
If there is no easily visible identification on the pet, more action will be required.
Step 4 - Spread the word
Use the internet! If you are connected to people in your community via Facebook, Twitter or other social networks, post a picture of the pet and the general area where it was found. If word spreads, the owner or someone who knows the pet might be able to connect.
Talk to local veterinary clinics and let them know the description of the pet you've found.
Call your local Humane Society - the owner may have gotten in touch with them in case the pet was turned over to the Humane Society, and the staff may be able to offer suggestions about what to do next.
At GLVH, we believe that veterinary medicine is as much about preventative care as it is about treatment of pet illnesses. One of the best ways to help maintain your pet's basic health is to ensure that their mouths and teeth are healthy. Thank you to Dr. Melissa Cirinna for this post explaining what to watch for, treatments options and preventative options!
Does your pet show any of these signs?
Stinky Breath
Excessive Drooling
Dropping Kibble
Avoiding Hard Foods
Pawing at the Mouth
Loss of Teeth
Changes in Behaviour
...If so, they may be part of the 75% of cats and dogs that suffer from dental disease.
Dental disease begins with the accumulation of plaque on the teeth. Over time the plaque hardens into tartar which aggravates the gums causing gingivitis. Gingivitis is painful inflammation of the gums, we see it as red, inflamed gums that may bleed when touched. With time, gingivitis will progress to periodontal disease. Signs of periodontal disease include tooth loss, infection and pain. Periodontal disease can also lead to bacteremia. Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the blood. Bacteremia can lead to heart, kidney and liver disease.
Thankfully periodontal disease is preventable through good oral hygiene routines. Good oral health starts with puppies and kittens who should be introduced to daily brushing as part of their early training. In addition to brushing, pets should be fed a diet specifically formulated to keep plaque accumulation to a minimum and mechanically remove tartar build-up. Chewing on toys and treats can also help, but exercise caution, toys can be too hard. Take the knee cap test, if you would not be comfortable hitting the toy against your knee cap, then your pet shouldn't be chewing on it. Avoid bones and hard nyla bones. Visit the Veterinary Oral Health Council site for a list of treats, food and products that have met their standards maintaining oral health.
What if your pet already shows signs of dental disease, is it too late? Of course not! The first step for cats and dogs with signs of oral disease is a thorough veterinary exam. After examination the veterinarian may recommend a dental prophylaxis and examination under general anesthesia. During the dental prophylaxis and examination the veterinarian will thoroughly examine your pet's mouth and document any signs of disease including gingivitis, loose teeth, abscesses, gingival recession, root exposure and fractures. All teeth will be scaled to remove tartar build-up and polished. Diseased teeth, loose teeth or fractured teeth will be extracted to remove any source of pain or infection. After a dental prophylaxis the veterinary team will help you to begin an at home plan that includes brushing and an appropriate diet to maintain the health of your pet's mouth.
Speak with your veterinary team today to book your pets' free oral health assessment!
The staff at Guelph Lake Vet are enjoying having little Bell in the clinic for the last week - she is the friendliest, cuddliest little kitten!
A sister to the two kittens we had in a couple of weeks ago, Bell is a sweetheart who loves to be around people. She is spayed and has had her first shots and is ready to go to a loving home.
If you or someone you know would like to meet her, drop by anytime during our office hours for a visit!
Call (519) 824-9898 for more information, or come by 322 Eastview Road to meet Belle.
As always, there are lots of dogs and cats available for adoption at the Guelph Humane Society - you can find out more about them on the GHS adoption gallery page.
Thanks to Snap Guelph for joining us at our Grand Opening in December! We're happy to have been "snapd" and to be featured in the January 2014 edition of the paper.
Pick up a copy in many locations across Guelph throughout the month, or you can read our little write-up online at Snap.
We're also happy to report that all of the cats and kittens who were at our Grand Opening, courtesy of the Guelph Humane Society, have been adopted during the last month and have found loving homes!
Guelph Lake Vet is happy to start our partnership with the Guelph Humane Society as a satellite adoption location. We've got a brand-new multi level cat condo in our hospital which will be home to kittens and cats looking for their forever families. The current residents are these adorable little two month old black kittens. They even have black whiskers and black paw pads!
These sweeties have already been claimed by a family who visited them on Sunday, and we don't blame them one bit for falling in love with both of them! Snow and Charm are tightly bonded and follow each other around, so we're happy that they will be going to the same home once all of the Humane Society interview and approvals process is completed.
Until then, we'll be cuddling them and making sure they are spayed, neutered and have their first round of shots.
Please see below for our holiday hours schedule!
Dec 24th - 8am-noon
Dec 25th - Closed
Dec 26th - Closed
Dec 27th - 10am - 7pm (normal hours)
Dec 28th - Closed (normal hours)
Dec 29th - 11am - 2pm (normal hours)
Dec 30th - 10am - 7pm (normal hours)
Dec 31st - 8am - noon
Jan 1st - Closed
Jan 2nd - return to regular weekly schedule.
If you have any questions or concerns about your pet over the holidays please call in to the hospital to be directed to emeregency medical services. If it is not an urgent medical question, we will be checking emails daily and will respond at that time.
The ownership and staff of Guelph Lake Veterinary Hospital would like to thank everyone who joined us at our Grand Opening celebration on Sunday, December 8th.
We were so thrilled to see so many familiar faces come through the door – family, friends and supporters, as well as some new clients and neighbours! GLVH's first-ever pet patient, Lily the sheltie, visited with her owners and Dr. Mel was in charge of examining stuffed animal pets that joined us with their young owners.
We were pleased to meet representatives from the City of Guelph including Ian Findlay (our Ward 2 representative) who was our first visitor of the day and Cam Guthrie who, despite being a Ward 4 councillor, made the trek allllll the way over to our side of the city!
Thank you to Caroline and Gwen from the Guelph Humane Society for bringing so many adorable cats for adoption. Our bank of kennels in the treatment area of the hospital was full of rambunctious kittens and had a crowd around it all afternoon. The very friendly Harvey, a big fluffy black cat, was adopted and several other families were interested in learning more about the process for adoption. Stay tuned for more details on our continuing relationship with the Humane Society!
We were happy to have a collection of door prizes provided by our vendors and associates, and one lucky little girl even won an iPod Shuffle! We were also pleased to provide refreshments to our guests, featuring local businesses including Planet Bean coffee, a delicious cheese assortment from Chartelli’s on Grange Rd, and adorable (and delicious!) cupcakes from Sweet Temptations.
We are so happy to be part of this community on the east end of Guelph, and we look forward to meeting more of our neighbours and business leaders in the months to come. If you weren't able to come to the Grand Opening, we welcome you to drop in and say hello!
It's Cyber Monday across North America, and we're getting in on the action! For today only (Monday, Dec 2, 2013) and until midnight tonight, anyone who uses our online "appointment request" form will receive a $15 credit on their account, to be applied to that appointment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give Julien a call at the hospital today, but remember that the appointment request must be submitted online to qualify!
