Spring 2017 Edition
We are an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital. That means we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Pets are our passion, and
keeping them healthy is our #1 priority. We
strive to deliver excellent care to pets because
your pets deserve nothing less!
“Exceptional People, Exceptional Service, for Exceptional Pets”
Simcoe Veterinary Hospital 2 Steel Street, Barrie Ontario L4M 2E5 Tel: (705) 726-8002 Email: [email protected] Online: www.simcoevet.com
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Hi everyone - Wilbur here! I wanted to share the story of my recent adventure with you!
My dad took me out for my regular morning walk to the park where there is this
really fun spot that I’m allowed to run around without my leash in the trees and
paths. Every morning I run along the fence to smell the leaves and see who else has
visited the park that day, and try as I may I can never find a way out. But last week I
saw a fox on the other side of the fence and someone le� the gate open - it was as if
the world was telling me to get that fox...and I ran as fast as I could a�er it!
I forgot that my dad can’t run as fast as me, and I heard him calling me but I thought
he was just cheering me on. That fox was so exci�ng and kept looking back at me,
taun�ng me to catch it...so I just kept running. It wasn’t un�l I was really far from
my dad that I realized that I was lost. Luckily a nice man found me si�ng all by
myself and called Barrie Animal Control. They pulled out this big magic wand and
ran it over my shoulders un�l it beeped - they said they found my microchip. Now I
don’t know what a microchip is - but I sure am glad I had one because the nice
people were able to call my dad and let him know I was safe and wai�ng for him.
When we got home Dad told me that Simcoe
Veterinary Hospital put my microchip in when I
was neutered, and it has a unique number that
is linked to contact informa�on for my parents
and vet clinic. He even told me that my cat,
Madelaine, has one in case she ever runs away.
If I hadn’t had a microchip, I would have been
taken to the dog pound un�l someone claimed
me - that doesn’t sound like fun at all - I’d much
rather be chasing foxes.
The good news is I’m safe and sound - and I
tell everybody about how my microchip
helped to reunite me with my parents. Ask
the team at Simcoe Veterinary Hospital
about a microchip for your furry family.
PawsPrecious
RESCUE
Saturday�June 17� 2017AT SHANTY BAY GOLF CLUB
8�ANNUAL
GOLF “FORE”
DOGSTOURNAMENTall proceeds will help save dogs lives
For the 8th year in a row we, Simcoe Veterinary Hospital, will be the �tle sponsor for the Precious Paws Rescue Golf Fore Dogs Tournament - and registra�on is now open!
Precious Paws Rescue is a non-profit, all-breed dog rescue based in Barrie, Ontario. They are dedicated to saving the lives of homeless pets by rescuing from pounds and shelters across North America. All of the fosters come to Simcoe Veterinary Hospital to be examined and cared for ranging from vaccina�ons and deworming, to spays and neuters, or in extreme cases orthopaedic and dental procedures, which can all become very costly. What be�er way to celebrate Father's Day weekend than a day of golf in support of a great cause?
Register today for the Annual Golf Fore Dogs Tournament at www.golfforedogs2017.eventbrite.ca
Simcoe Veterinary Hospital 2 Steel Street, Barrie Ontario L4M 2E5 Tel: (705) 726-8002 Email: [email protected] Online: www.simcoevet.com
Ticks come out earlier than fleas and mosquitos to feed on our beloved pets, poten�ally transmi�ng disease such as Lyme Disease. Ticks are most ac�ve between 4 and 25 degrees Celsius, so we start preven�on as early as March 1st.If you are concerned about �cks, or you or your pet has ever had a �ck, please talk to our friendly staff today to find out about how to best protect your pet from these nasty creatures. Bravecto is a flavoured chew that is given once every 3 months to protect your pet from fleas and �cks - it's as easy as that!
Call us at 705-726-8002 or email [email protected] with ques�ons or
to get your pet started on �ck
preven�on.
ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT TICKS?
BRAVECTO
GiardiaGiardia is a single celled parasite that lives in the intes�nes of our pets causing serious infec�on. Giardiasis occurs when dogs and cats swallow water contaminated with Giardia or come into contact with other substances soiled with contaminated feces – like puddles and lakes, or ea�ng wet grass.
A dog becomes infected with Giardia when it swallows the cyst stage of the parasite. Once inside the dog's intes�ne, the cyst goes through several stages of matura�on. Eventually, the dog is able to pass infec�ve cysts in the stool. These cysts lie in the environment and can infect other dogs. They may also be transmi�ed through drinking infected water. The typical drug used to treat Giardia is metronidazole, an an�bio�c-type drug. It is given for 5-7 days. Other drugs are also used if diarrhea and dehydra�on occur. If metronidazole is not effec�ve, others are available.
Giardia can be transmi�ed to people, and causes diarrhea in humans (o�en referred to as beaver fever). Therefore, environmental disinfec�on is important. To prevent yourself from ge�ng infected we recommend washing your hands a�er pe�ng, as well as washing your dog's paws and bum at the beginning and end of treatment. This will wash away any cysts that may be stuck on the fur. And most importantly not ge�ng any kisses while your pet is being treated.
common Symptoms: Ÿ Diarrhea or loose stools
Ÿ Flatulence Ÿ Vomi�ng
Ÿ Dehydra�on Ÿ Poor Hair coat Ÿ Weight loss
Ÿ Failure to gain weight
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