As the seasons change, it’s our responsibility as pet owners to ensure our pets are comfortable and safe. At Parkside Animal Hospital, we want to help you make the necessary temperature adjustments for pets as the cooler months approach. 

Autumn is here, and in this blog, we turn our attention to seasonal pet health tips for fall plus North Bay veterinarian advice to help you keep your pets healthy, happy, and safe this season—and all year long.

No one wants their pet to be sick, and no one wants their pet to get other pets or people sick. Preventive care for pets is so important, and vaccinations are a big part of that. Parkside Animal Hospital is here to help you navigate dog and cat vaccines, and to provide the best preventive care for pets in our care. 

Get your garden tools and green thumbs ready! If you’ve got a curious kitty who enjoys spending time outdoors, we’ve got pet-proofing garden strategies plus tips on pet-friendly plants so you can grow the garden of your dreams while keeping your favorite feline safe.

Check out the following pet-safe gardening advice from our caring team at Parkside Animal Hospital. 

June is Adopt-A-Cat-Month. If you’ve been wondering if now is the right time to bring home a shelter cat, we can assure you, it is. With “kitten season” in full swing, there seem to be more cats available than there are homes. Adopting a cat makes a difference in the life of one cat, but the good deed goes far beyond a single kitty. 

The snow is finally melting, and the bounty of spring is beginning to arrive. Of course, along with the fresh breezes, colourful flowers, and singing birds come the parasites we all love to hate. Tick season has officially arrived, and protecting your pet—and your family—from the many diseases they carry is a top priority. Fortunately, the team at Parkside Animal Hospital is here to help!

Ticks are infamous for feeding on the blood of various mammals, but the fact that they spread disease secures their reputation as one of the world’s most revolting insects. Without a doubt, the sight of an engorged tick attached to a pet rattles our sense of health and safety. With the proper prevention and attention, you can avoid dealing with this unfortunate disease in your pets. 

Our team at Parkside Animal Hospital is quite familiar with stuffy kitties. Clients commonly bring in their pet because their cat has a runny nose, irritated eyes, or seems congested. Nasal infections and sinus issues are a common feline issue, and we hope to help you understand better what causes this and how to help.

Most of us know that any word ending in “-itis” usually isn’t good. In fact, the suffix refers to disease characterized by inflammation. Because of the enormous impact that dental health has on the whole body, we emphasize dental cleanings 1-2 times a year. Additional tactics at home, such as daily or weekly brushing, dental chews, or even water additives, can prevent gingivitis and stomatitis in cats. 

Sassy, finicky, and incredibly inquisitive, cats have high standards, and so do we! At Parkside Animal Hospital, we’re proud to be a certified Cat Friendly Practice®, which means we take the care and comfort of our feline friends seriously. Cats have unique behaviors and healthcare needs, and we provide customized care in a manner that causes as little stress as possible to our cat patients. 

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