Guelph Tribune Reader's Choice Awards

The Staff at Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, are very pleased and honoured to have been nominated in this year's Guelph Tribune Reader's Choice Awards, under the category of Favourite Veterinary Clinic.

We really appreciate all of the people who nominated us, and all of our amazing clients, friends and family.

We would appreciate it if you could submit a vote on our behalf to let other pet owners in Guelph know where they can go to get great service, pet care, advice, and a friendly greeting for your pets.

http://guelph.readers-choice.ca/

If you live in Guelph, and are looking for a a veterinarian, Give us a call. 

we would love to talk to you about our services, and staff. 

Royal City Animal Hospital

245 Edinburgh Rd S

Guelph ON

519-763-4992

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

Continuing Education in Veterinary Health Care

The Veterinary Professionals at Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph are always learning new things.....

In order to provide the best care possible for your ‪#‎cats‬ and ‪#‎dogs‬, our staff are constantly learning new things. 

This week, Our ‪#‎VeterinaryTechnician‬ Lisa will be attending the annual ‪#‎OAVTconference‬to Upgrade her skills in pet rehabilitation, pain control, IV fluid therapy, nursing techniques, and much more. 

We always strive to do the best for your pets, and continuing education is necessary to keep up on the latest advancements in ‪#‎veterinary‬ medicine.

Www.royalcityanimalhospital.com

We are here for your Dogs and Cats, and we are continually improving our knowledge and skills to continue to serve them better.

To schedule an Examination appointment for your Pet, please contact us:

Royal City Animal Hospital

245 Edinburgh Rd S. 

Guelph, ON

519-763-4992

rcahclients@rogers.com

Caturday Night Fever

At Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, we love cats, and we appreciate their unique behaviour quirks.
Instead of expecting a cat to not be a cat, we work hard to accommodate our feline patients and meet them more on their terms.


Cats feel stress and anxiety at a much more intense level than most people realize. Being creatures of habit, and very territorial animals - they aren't fond of changes. When you bring your cat to the Veterinarian, there is a lot going on that will cause your cat stress - The carrier, the car ride, the noises, the moving around....and the dogs that might be in the clinic.

We do everything we can to help minimize their stress.
One way is to schedule specific days where we only offer appointments for cats, so they don't have to see dogs.
We call these days "CATURDAYS" and these dedicated times are:

The 2nd Friday of every month - from 10 am - 1pm, 
The Last Tuesday of the month from 3pm - 7Pm 

If you would like to schedule your Cat in for an examination with Our veterinarian Dr Barbara Drewry during one of these "Cat-Friendly" appointment times, please call our Clinic.
We would also love to tell you about the other ways we work to make our clinic a more Positive environment for our Feline patients.

Royal City Animal Hospital

245 Edinburgh Rd S

Guelph, ON

519-763-4992

rcahclients@rogers.com

Dog Biscuit Day

Monday February 23rd is "DOG BISCUIT  APPRECIATION DAY"

At Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, we know how important giving your dog a treat is to the Human-Animal Bond. It is a great way to reward your dog for good behaviours, to help train them, and to show love (although treats for love is not ideal).

We offer a good variety of Dog biscuits that are healthy, tasty, and low in calorie so that treating your dog doesn't always mean adding to their weight.

One such biscuit is Rayne Clinical Nutrition's Apple & Pumpkin biscuits, which contain whole ingredients, no corn, no wheat, and no animal proteins. This means they are an excellent choice for dogs with any condition including food sensitivities, medical conditions, or weight loss program.

Ask our veterinary team at Royal City Animal Hospital about these nutritious and delicious Whole Food treats for your Dog.

519-763-4992

LOVE YOUR PET DAY

Friday February 20th is "LOVE YOUR PET" day.

We know everyone loves their pet every day, so why celebrate a special day, right?

Like Valentines Day, it is a day we set aside to Show our dog, cat, or other pets how much they mean to us.

I know there are days in my life when things seem rough, all I need to forget the bad and see the good in the world is to look in the adoring face of my beloved dog.

He knows when I am down, angry, sad, or stressed, and he knows exactly what to do. He puts on that super cut face, and stares into my eyes. With that one small gesture - I know Life is wonderful.

I Love My pets. 

If you love your pets - send us a photo of the 2 of you together so we can share on our Facebook page. (rcahtechs@rogers.com)

the face that makes everything better

SHOP ONLINE with My Vet Store

Did you know you can order your Pet's food, medications, treats, toys and more online?
Contact the staff at Royal City Animal Hospital to learn more.

http://royalcityanimalhospital.com/

https://www.myvetstore.ca/

Now you can enjoy the benefits of home delivery of your pet’s diets, as well as a wide range of toys, treats and supplements! We trust you will enjoy spoiling your pets on-line and will appreciate the convenience of having your pet’s products delivered right to your home.If you are a registered user, access your account entering your login information into our sign-in box on this web page.To get started, call us at (519) 763-4992 or fill out our online registration form!
Sign-up now to enjoy these great benefits:

Order anytime at your convenience, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Delivery to your doorstep. No need to go out in the rain, the snow, traffic or during your busy day. Products can conveniently be delivered to you at home, work…where ever you need them.

No-Obligation Automatic Home Delivery. Have your chosen pet food delivered to your door, so you don't have to worry about running out! You select shipping frequency, can delay your shipment or cancel at any time!

Free Clinic Pick-Up. When you order online, you can also choose to pick-up your order at our clinic, it's always free.  It will be ready, waiting for you and paid for!

Huge Selection! We have a wide selection of products for your pet, like food, toys, treats, and shampoo…all approved by us and at a very competitive price.*Please note that prices indicated in our web store may be different than those in our facility and are subject to change without notice.

Are Valentines Day and Easter Dangerous for your Pet?

Many people love to celebrate Valentines day, and Easter with sweet treats like Chocolate.

While Chocolate may taste good and even have some health benefits for People, the same is not true for pets.

Dogs and cats can get very sick, and even die from eating chocolate. Depending on the size of the animal, the type of chocolate consumed (white, milk, dark, or Bakers), and the amount of it consumed - there can be some serious health issues for your dogs and cats.

This website has a great tool to help guide you to know how chocolate can affect pets.

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/10/pets/chocolate-chart-interactive

IF your pet ever eats chocolate of any kind - the first thing you need to do is call your veterinarian right away. They can advise you if it is minor or if it is a cause for serious concern.

Enjoy your Valentines Day and Easter but keep your pets safe.

Royal City Animal Hospital 

245 Edinburgh Rd S 

Guelph ON

519-763-4992

Valentines Day and Pets

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, so I thought I would take this opportunity to remind everyone of the hidden danger this day to celebrate love can bring -Chocolate. 

Every year for Valentine’s Day, many people receive gifts of chocolates from their special someone not realizing that this gift can be deadly to their other special someone – their dog.  Chocolate contains a chemical compound called theobromine, which is a stimulant that is found in the cocoa bean. This chemical is easily processed by humans  with no affect on our bodies, however dog’s metabolize this compound much more slowly and as a result it can lead to very serious health effects. Some of the symptoms of chocolate toxicity are vomiting and diarrhea, tremors, heart problems, seizures, and death. The severity of the problem depends upon a few factors; such as the size of the dog, the amount of chocolate consumed, and the type of chocolate that was eaten. White chocolate has much less theobromine in it than dark or baker’s chocolate and therefore the amount needed to cause a problem is greatly reduced.

Keep all chocolate out of reach from your dog – even the best dogs can be tempted by a tasty treat.

If your dog has eaten any chocolate – regardless of type, please consult with your veterinarian to ensure immediate attention can be given to your dog before the toxin has a chance to take effect. Your veterinarian will have better success in treating your dog for chocolate toxicity if immediate action is taken. Do not delay treatment or any reason.  When you call your veterinarian, be prepared to tell them what type of chocolate your dog ate, approximately how much was eaten, and when it was eaten.

Enjoy the day with your special someone – and your 4-legged valentine as well.

RVT's on site at Royal City Animal Hospital

When it comes to your pet's health care, we know you have options.
Our goal at Royal City Animal Hospital is to provide the best possible care to your dogs and cats.
The staff at our veterinary clinic are knowledgeable in many areas of petcare, and each member of our staff has their own unique interests, passions, and areas of expertise.

One quality of our Animal Hospital in Guelph, is that we hire Registered Veterinary Technicians.
Lisa and Randi are both graduates of accredited schools for Veterinary technology, and animal health. Both also maintain their registration status with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT), by abiding by codes of conduct, and maintaining continuing education standards requirements by constantly upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities at various conferences, seminars, and symposiums.

Lisa will be once again attending the OAVT conference - the annual Educational Conference for Veterinary Technicians in Ontario. She will learn more ways to improve the health of your Pets.

If you have a question about your pet's health - send her or Randi an email.
rcahtechs(at)Rogers.com

Christmas Gift Giving

Looking for a great Christmas gift for the Pet Lover in your life?
Make a donation to the Ontario Veterinary College Pet Trust - to help end pet Cancer.
you can purchase items from their website, or make a donation in their name.

help end CANCER.

Pets on Facebook

We want to hear from you....our fans - Fellow Pet Owners who care about their Pets.
Join us on Facebook - and share stories and photos with us,
We Love to hear about your Dogs and cats and how we can help them,
If you have any questions about pet care - feel free to share your questions.

If you would like your Pet to be the Cover Model on our Veterinary Exclusive Facebook Page - send your photos to us.

rcahclients@rogers.com

How Pets Improve our Lives and make us HAPPIER

Happify has created this great infographic to demonstrate how our Pets can help improve our lives, our Outlook, and our emotional Well-Being.

If you are feeling down, or stressed, or unhappy, or sad.....
Please check out how a Pet can make things better.

Call Royal City Animal Hospital if you have any questions about #PetCare.
visit us on Facebook. 

Pet Halloween Costume Contest

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Guelph Area Pet Owners - get ready.

The Royal City Animal Hospital annual Halloween Costume Contest is on again this year.

Get your pet Dressed up in their Halloween Costumes, take a photo, and submit it in to us.
At the end of October, we will post all of the photos we receive on our Facebook Page, and the photo that gets the most likes, will be declared the winner. There is a small prize for the winner (pet treats, and such).

What will you be dressing your pet up as?

3 extra votes will automatically be added to the submissions that has a Person & Pet matching theme costume - like Martha & Cooper dressed as a Witch with her Familiar.

Wicked Witch and her Familiar

Email photos of your Halloween creations to rcahclients(at)rogers.com