What to do when your Pet Goes Missing

Have you ever lost a pet? Perhaps the dog slips his collar, or your cat bolts through the door.
Would you know what to do in the event this happens to you?

First: Be Prepared. Always have information about your Pet ready and accessible. Have a current and up to date photo that show any unique characteristics of your pets appearance. Have their microchip number handy so you can publish the number. Ensure your Microchip provider has current and up to date contact information for you, so they can contact you if your pet goes missing.

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Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph is happy to post information about lost pets in and around the Guelph Area on our facebook page or Blog if your pet goes missing.

Puppy Mill Action Week

May 4- 10th is Puppy Mill Action Week. 

What can you do to help put an end to an industry that is based on profiting off of the suffering of animals? 

At Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, Ontario - we always recommend you keep away from any pet store that sells puppies. When looking for a new pet, the first place you should go is to the local humane society or shelter.

You can take a simple stand to not support any business that puts money in the pocket of people who run puppy mills. The key contributors are pet stores that sell puppies (and kittens).
Every time you buy a pet supply, leash, toys, or treats from a pet store that sells puppies and kittens, you are contributing to the continuation of Puppy Mills. 

The life of a breeding dog in a puppy mill is not a good life. They are forced into breeding repeatedly in often terrible conditions. They are rarely cared for, poorly nourished, and given minimal to ZERO socialization. Their offspring are torn away from them at an extremely young age, and they are not properly immunized against life threatening diseases. 

Next time you visit a pet store that sells puppies and kittens - tell them you will not support this industry and will not purchase anything in their store. 

When you are looking to get a new pet for your own family check out the local humane society or shelter - they always have great pets that need loving homes as well. 

Don't be fooled to think that Pet store puppies are pure breeds. Many of these pets are not only mixed breed dogs, but they are often INBRED as well. This practice of inbreeding creates genetically complicated animals with many health concerns later in life. 

#AdoptDontShop

www.nopetstorepuppies.com

Pet ID Week

April 20th - 26th is National Pet ID Week. A week to raise awareness on the importance of having your dogs and cats ID's in the event they ever get lost, stolen, or go missing.

There are several methods of  ID'ing your pets.

1) Tags for the collars/harness
2) Tattoos usually done in the ear, or inner thigh.
3) Microchip implanted under the skin.

Of all the methods of identifying your pet - a Microchip is the most effective and permanent.
Over time, tattoos can fade and can be difficult to read due to legibility and location.
Tags and collars can be lost, fall off, or taken off.
Microchips are permanently inserted under the skin at the base of the neck and is easily read by a reader which every veterinary clinic, pet shelter, and humane society has on hand.
When a pet is microchipped, the information is entered into a data base which makes it easy to locate the owners.
This helps get your dog or cat back home to you much sooner.

Speak with your veterinary team members about microchipping your pet.

Preventive Screening blood work

At Royal City Animal Hospital we have some exciting news.
We have a special price break on Preventive Health Screening blood work at this time. 

Our Laboratory has reduced their prices of blood testing during Heartworm season, and we have passed the savings on to you. 

Book your dog in for a Health and Wellness Blood screening test today to take advantage of these excellent prices. 

In addition to testing for Heartworm disease, you will also test for other illnesses such as Kidney, Liver, Anemia, infections, Lyme disease (and 2 other tick borne diseases). 

Call us today to discuss this great savings. 

Pet Toxin: Human pain relievers (NSAIDS)

As Part of Pet Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. 

Toxin: Human Pain Relievers (NSAIDS)

Human Pain relievers /NSAIDS (or no-sterroidal anti-inflammatories) are medications to relieve pain an inflammation in People which can be potentially toxic to your pet. Do not assume that medications that are safe to give to people are safe for your pet. Common drugs that are included in this category are aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and various cold and flu medicines. 

Common signs to watch for:

• Vomiting 
• Bloody vomitus
• Diarrhea
• Black-tarry stool
• Inappetance
• Lethargy
• Inappropriate urination or thirst
• General malaise
• Abdominal pain
• Seizures

Never intentionally give your dog or cat any human medicine without first consulting your veterinarian. 


Call your #veterinarian immediately if you believe your pet has ingested any human medicines, and bring the medicine bottle with you so they know what was consumed. Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, Ontario.

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/nsaids/

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/acetaminophen/

Pet Toxins: Pyrethrins & Pyrethroids (over the counter flea medications)

As Part of Pet #Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. 

Toxin profile:  Pyrethrins and pyrethroids.

These are the active ingredient in many over the counter (Pet store) #Flea control products - spot-ons, powders, sprays, and more. The effects can be mild to very severe and can affect both Cats and Dogs. 

Before you buy a Flea, Tick, or deworming medication at your local pet store - Contact your veterinarian to discuss safer parasite prevention and treatment options. 

Common signs to watch for:

• Profuse drooling
• Vomiting
• Tremoring
• Hyperexcitability
• Agitation
• Seizures
• Weakness
• Difficulty breathing

Call your #veterinarian immediately if your pet has been exposed to a product containing Pyrethrins or pyrethroids. Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, Ontario


http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/pyrethrin

Pet Toxin: Tea Tree Oil

As Part of Pet #Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. 

Today's Toxin is Tea Tree Oil. 

Many people use Tea Tree oil for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, but you should never use it on your pet. Many pet stores even carry products for pets that contains Tea Tree Oil.Due to the varying concentrations available, toxic effects of Tea Tree oil can range from mild to life threatening. 

Common signs to watch for:

• Low body temperature
• Weakness
• Walking drunk
• Inability to walk,
• Tremors
• Coma
• Increased liver enzymes
• Death

Call your #Veterinarian if you think your pet has been exposed to Tea Tree Oil. Royal City Animal Hospital

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/tea-tree-oil/