Christmas Pet Photos Made Easy

It's that time of year again.....time to make Christmas cards with the Pets.
Do you find taking Christmas photos of your pets to be a challenge?
Our friends at Vetstreet have created this infographic to help minimize the stress and the ability to create amazing photos that your family and friends will cherish.



How to Take the Best Dog or Cat Photos for Holiday Cards — Infographic by Vetstreet

Christmas Dog Grooming

It is hard to believe - but Christmas is just around the corner.
If you usually get your dog groomed in time for portraits with Santa, or visits with the family - you are probably aware that grooming appointments can some times be hard to get just before the holiday.

If you are looking to get your little dog clipped, trimmed, washed, puffed, and pampered in time for Christmas, be certain to make your grooming appointments now.
Prime spaces fill up really fast, and to prevent being disappointed -call ahead and book.

We have 2 groomers- Jenny and Terri who look forward to making your pooches look and feel their best.

Call today to Schedule  a dog grooming appointment before they fill up. 

 519-763-5788

Royal City Grooming Centre

245 Edinburgh Rd S, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2J6

Whole Food Pet Nutrition

Attention Canadian pet owners:
There is a brand new Pet nutrition company in Canada that is making veterinary exclusive diets with a whole food philosophy: RAYNE CLINICAL NUTRITION.

Many pet owners have been looking for a more natural, whole food based maintenance and therapeutic diets for their pets. Some of these owners have been led by marketing gimmicks to foods of lesser quality and very little scientific research behind them. Now there is a new option you can feel good about. Unlike many diets found in pet stores that have claims of 'natural', 'whole food', or 'feed them like family'  - These new diets have actually been formulated by experts, have been verified by independent testing and research, and guaranteed for quality and safety as well as completely unique, dedicated solely to the veterinary market, whole food based with minimal processing.

If you are a passionate pet owner looking for a new way to feed your pet, while still giving them quality nutrition, with no wheat, corn, or meat by-products - Ask your veterinarian about Rayne Clinical Nutrition.

Kittens up for Adoption

Are you a resident of Guelph or the surrounding area and looking to add a Kitten into your family?
At Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, we have 3 very sweet little kittens who are looking for their Furr-ever homes.
These kittens are all around 5-6 months of age right now, and have been living with us here at the Veterinary hospital since they were 7 weeks of age. They are all fully vaccinated, de-wormed, feleuk/fiv tested (negative), and all have had stool samples tested for intestinal parasites (none found).

There are 2 boys - both orange tabbies "Cringer" and " Orko"
and one girl "Teela" a tortoiseshell.
The boys have already been neutered, and Teela will be spayed when she reaches 6 months of age.

If you would like to know more about them, please call our office to discuss the adoption process and fees.
They might just be the most adorable kittens you have seen.

Cringer

Teela

Orko

Charity Dog Wash -Sept 15th, 2013

One Sunday Sept 15th - once again, Royal City Animal Hospital  and Royal City Grooming Centre in Guelph will be hosting our annual Charity Dog Wash.
This year the beneficiary of our Dog wash will be Guelph Humane Society.
In the past, we have raised upward of $1500 to benefit other charities, and this year our goal is $2000 and up.
If you have a dog who could use a bath, or if you just want to help us raise money for a great cause please come to our Special event between 11am - 3pm.
If you are unable to attend, but would still like to donate - please contact our clinic to make a donation.
During the event, we will have many games and raffles to help increase the proceeds. We already have many great gift baskets that have been donated by many amazing companies like Rens Pet Depot, Home Depot, Sweet Distractions, Royal Canin Pet Nutrition, Zoetis animal health, Merck, Merial, and more.
Help Support our efforts to help those who help the homeless dogs and cats at the Guelph Humane Society. 

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Pet Portraits

Teya

Many of our regular clients and visitors have seen a hand drawn portrait of Dr Drewry's dog Teya, hanging in our waiting room.
This portrait was done by one of our former staff members Lisa B. as a Christmas Present to Dr Drewry.
Lisa has recently decided to take her art to a new level and focus on it full time.
Her preferred subjects are dogs and cats, and has done many portraits for people, as well as for Dogs in Canada magazine.

If you would be interested in getting a hand-drawn portrait of one of your pets done by Lisa, she would love to hear from you.
You can find her contact information and samples of her work on her Facebook Page:  Dustpan Drawings by Lisa B. 
 

Dustpan Drawings by Lisa B.

If you are in Elora, Ontario - stop in to Sweet Distractions Candy Shop and you can ask to view her portfolio. 

Protect your dog from Lyme Disease

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What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme Disease is a tick-borne bacterial disease that affects both humans and Animals.  The bacterium that causes Lyme disease is Borrelia burgorferi, which is picked up by ticks when they feed on infected animals. The tick then transmits the bacteria to other animals (or people) when they attach and feed again.

Signs of Lyme Disease: 
The signs and symptoms of Lyme disease can take several months to appear and are often mistaken for signs of other diseases. The most common sign is lameness due to joint pain, but Lyme disease also cause Kidney problems, as well.

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Deer Ticks  or black-legged tick (the type of tick that transmits Lyme Disease) are found in grassy areas (including lawns), brush, shrubs, and woodlands - particularly along trails. Ticks prefer moist humid areas. Due to climate change, migratory birds, and other factors, the range of where these ticks can be found, is growing and expanding all the time.

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At Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph - as part of your dog's yearly spring check up for Heartworm disease, your veterinarian will also test for 3 tick borne diseases as well - Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis.