What's New at SVH?

We all know how important it is to do our part in reducing our ecological footprint. This means obeying the Three R's (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle) and doing what we can to keep harmful plastic products...
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THINK OF US THE NEXT TIME YOU CLEAN OUT YOUR LINEN CLOSET!

As you can image we go through a lot of towels and linens in an effort to make sure all pets are comfortable during their stay. We are always accepting donations of towels, sheets and blankets!

It's 12 o'clock midnight and you notice that Fluffy is running low on her food - what do you do? Why not try our online order forms? Check out our Fast Forms on the right side of your screen.

No one likes to think about their furry little friend getting sick but sometimes, despite good intentions, even the most pampered of pooches falls ill. Annual blood work allows us to detect changes before they become problems.

HELP MAKE PET CANCER HISTORY!

Every year thousands of pets succumb to the terrible effects of cancer. Please visit the OVC Pet Trust Fund to donate to this worthy cause.

Feline Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common, yet seldom diagnosed disease in cats. If your kitty is beginning to exhibit unusual sleep patterns, soiling outside the litter box, hiding or avoiding be sure to speak with your vet and ask about the new veterinary diets available to help manage this painful condition.

Every year thousands of pets end up in shelters and all of them are desperately searching for their forever homes. If you are looking to add a furry friend to your home please visit the Urban Cat Rescue website.

Any time is a good time to learn about your pet's health -- so why not learn while you wait? Next time you visit our hospital don't spend your time just staring aimlessly at the wall; check out the fun facts and playful quizzes now showing in our front office!

We are happy to report that Sherry is back and feeling as good as new!

If you've been waiting for Sherry's return and your pooch is looking super shaggy, now is the time to give us a call and book that grooming appointment!

With frost still clinging to every frozen nook and cranny it's hard to imagine that in just two short months winter will be over and Spring will arrive! Certainly mosquitoes are the last thing you're thinking about as you shovel snow from your driveway but Heartworm Season is less than 45 days away!

For those of you with adult dogs, heartworm season is no big surprise -- the annual Springtime visit is just a part of life. But for those of you new to the puppy parenting game this will all be new! Heartworm is a parasite that is spread when a dog is bitten by an infected mosquito. Once the parasite enters the bloodstream it travels to the heart where it grows into long worms that clog the heart with deadly consequences. Luckily preventing this serious disease is easy -- a simple preventive medication given once a month during our mosquito season (June-November) can protect your pooch from the deadly effects of heartworm disease. Click here to learn more about Heartworm Disease and the importance of annual testing and prevention. For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Heartworm Disease please click here.

Don't let their tiny size fool you: Ticks have become a real threat in Southern Ontario. With more tick sightings reported last summer than ever before, we felt it would be prudent to amp up our "tick-ucation"!

Click here to learn more about ticks and the diseases they can transmit.

We are excited to welcome two new doctors to the Smith Family: Dr. Kineret Goldman and Dr. Jason Norris.

Dr. Kineret has been in practice for a year and previously worked in a downtown practice.

Dr. Norris has also been practicing for a year and, prior to joining the Smith team, worked in a busy general and emergency medicine practice.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Goldman and Dr. Norris join our team and we know you'll love them as much as we do!