Pet Identification Week

April 19-25th 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.

To have your Dog or Cat Microchipped, Call us at 

Royal City Animal Hospital

245 Edinburgh Rd S. 

Guelph ON

519-763-4992

rcahtechs@rogers.com

Multiple Sclerosis Fundraising

Many of our followers and clients will remember our former receptionist - LISA B.
She has recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, after a couple of years of struggling, and testing.
She will be doing her very first Walk for MS as team Sweet Distractions in honour of her and all others living with this disease. Please donate anything you can to help raise support and awareness for MS patients and their fellow caretakers. Thank You so Much!

Please visit our Fundraising page to lend your support. 
http://mssoc.convio.net/site/TR/Walk/OntarioDivision?pg=team&fr_id=4074&team_id=74440

Guelph

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Location: College Heights Secondary School, 371 College Ave. W.

Early Check-in Date: May 2, 2015

Early Check-in Time: 10AM-12PM

Early Check-in Location: College Heights Secondary School

Check-in Time: 8:30AM

Start Time: 9:30AM 

Route Length(s): 5km, 10km 

For more information, contact Kim Kay:

kim.kay@mssociety.ca | 519-569-8789

Please share this post on your Facebook, Twitter, etc to help raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. 

Heartworm & Lyme Disease Prevention Month

April is Heartworm and Lyme Disease prevention Month.

At Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, ON, we have seen many cases of Heartworm and Lyme disease positive dogs over the years, and each year the numbers are growing.

We believe testing your dog annually is the best way to help detect, and prevent the disease.
Part of our annual Wellness examinations, we offer a comprehensive blood testing panel which includes test for both Heartworm and Lyme Disease.
This time of year, we do so much blood work on the dogs in the Guelph area, that our laboratory offers us special discounts on the price of running panels. This is to encourage more and more owners to have their pets tested.
We pass those savings on to our clients.

Call our Veterinary Clinic today to schedule your dog in for a comprehensive annual health and wellness examination - including blood work.

 Royal City Animal Hospital

245 Edinburgh Rd S.

Guelph, ON

519-763-4992

rcahtechs@rogers.com

Pet Poison Prevention Week

March 15 - 21 is National Pet Poison Prevention week.

At Royal City Animal Hospital we believe strongly in prevention as the first line of defense in your pet's health care.
Poison prevention is something we have to always be diligent about, as dogs and cats can get into many different things that they shouldn't despite our best intentions.

I am providing you with some great websites for information to have on hand in case something should happen to your pet.

Always call your veterinarian immediately if your dog or cat has ingested something they shouldn't have.

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poisons/

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

Also - know the plants you have in your home and whether they are toxic or not to your pets.
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants


If you think your pet has eaten or come in contact with any toxic or potentially hazardous items, please call your Veterinarian immediately to know what to do. Do not wait as many treatments need to be administered quickly in order to save your pet from potential life-threatening complications.

Call Royal City Animal Hospital today at 519-763-4992 to discuss potential hazards

Rayne Whole Food Star Search

Do you feed your Dog or Cat - Rayne Clinical Nutrition pet food?
If you do, and you think your pet has the right stuff to become a STAR, they are holding a "Star Search" contest.

You can submit a photo of your Pet enjoying their Rayne diet, with their success story to info@RayneCanada.ca to enter.

The winners of this competition will be featured on a bag of dog or cat food.

Rayne Clinical Nutrition is one of the trusted brands of Dog & Cat food that we recommend to our petowners at Royal City Animal Hospital. 

College Royal Cat Show in Guelph

March 21st and 22nd is the Annual College Royal at the University of Guelph.

Once again, Royal City Animal Hospital staffers - Angela and Randi will be our judges for the prestigious CAT SHOW.

http://www.collegeroyalsociety.com/

National Pet Sitter's Week

March 1st - 7th is Professional  Pet Sitters Week

As pet owners, we have all been there when you have needed someone to look after your dog or cat while you are away. There is no greater feeling of relief, and happiness than to know you have entrusted your best friends in the hands of someone who is qualified, trustworthy, loyal, and LOVES YOUR PETS.

In Guelph, we are blessed with so many great people and businesses that operate a Pet Sitting service.
One of our favourites to recommend to the pet parents who visit Royal City Animal Hospital, is Heidi's Happy Hounds.
Heidi is a great friend to Royal City Animal Hospital, who trusts us to look after the medical needs of her own dog, and we have known her for many years. She is a gem, and her service to our community is outstanding.

If you need some one to look after your dog, or cat while you are away - give Heidi a call.

Heidi's Happy Hounds. 

Book a free Meet 'N Greet today
info@heidishappyhounds.com

519-760-4437