News & Announcements

February is Pet Dental Awareness Month

***Did your know:  Dogs and Cats need Dental Care too!  Unfortunately, Dental Hygiene for your furry friend is often overlooked.  Few people brush their pets teeth frequently enough, if at all.  Dental Hygiene is just as important to your dog and cats overall health as nutrition, proper excercise, and routine grooming.  Help keep your furry family member healthy, pay attention to those pearly whites!

August 15, 2011 - We Are EXPANDING!!!

We would like to announce our plans to expand our building to make room for more exam rooms and extra space in the reception area, as well as an expanded retail section.  The plans enclude enough space to ensure our feline patients will have a separate waiting area to reduce the stress of coming in for an appointment.  The regular entrance will be closed once construction begins, however, we will have a temporary entrance located at the back of the building along side the parking lot.  We anticipate construction to last approximately 3 months.  We value and appreciate your business and thank you for your pateince and understanding while we are going though the expansion of the building.

Click to see Pictures of the construction!

NEW expansion plans:

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  5/18/2011 - Study Shows 60 Per Cent Increase in Canine Heartworm Cases in Ontario
A 2010 study published by the Ontario Veterinary College?s Department of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph has revealed a 60 per cent increase in the number of pets carrying the heartworm parasite in Ontario since the last study of its kind was conducted in 2002.  The study revealed that 564 dogs tested positive for heartworm in 2010, and of these cases, 431 were located in Ontario. 80 per cent of the dogs had not been on heartworm preventative medication.  The results of this study emphasize the importance of educating pet owners about regular heartworm testing and ensuring that all dogs are receiving heartworm preventative medication at the prescribed intervals and dosage.   The full results of the study can be accessed at http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/heartworm/2010/

9/16/2010 - New West Brant Animal Hospital Webstore launched - purchase veterinary dietes and non-prescription products online and have them shipped to your home for one low fee

8/3/2010 - Iams/Eukaneuba Food Recall - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported. No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement.

Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them and should wash their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

For further information or a product replacement or refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8823 (Monday ? Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).

The following dry pet food products are included:

6/16/2010 - Support the Farley Foundation by donating for the Ride for Farley Event being held September 11 2010. Dr Shana Halfon will be taking part in the 50 km Ride for Farley event. Donations can be accepted online at the CanadaHelps website or at the clinic. Donations over $15 will be eligible for a tax receipt. The Farley Foundation helps seniors, persons with disabilities and pets of women who are at risk for abuse (Pet Safe Program).

6/9/2010 - Iams Issues Voluntary Recall for Iams ProActive Health Canned Cat and Kitten Food - All Varieties of 3 oz & 5.5 oz Cans

5/22/2010 - Bat tested positive for Rabies in Georgina, Ontario, just south of Lake Simcoe

4/15/2010 - Heartworm Flea and Tick season are here! Be sure to have your pets tested for heartworm this year. Several heartworm and tick borne disease (lyme and anaplasmosis) positives are detected every year. Did you know that our heartworm tests are run in house in 8 minutes and that they also include testing for 3 tick born diseases.

• Available Products: Heartguard, Interceptor, Sentinel, Advantage, Advantage Multi, Revolution, Advantix, Comfortis, Capstar, Program Injectable

2/24/2010 - Transfer from 24 hour emergency on call to After Hours Veterinary Clinic - Effective March 8 2010

3/1/2010 - Happy 5 Year Anniversary West Brant Animal Hospital!!!

10/5/2009 - Attention: Canine Rabies vaccination now has a 3 year duration of immunity. Remember that given this long time span between vaccinations it is important to not let your dog's immunity be out of date as rabies vaccination is required by law. Other vaccinations have a varying duration of immunity and most pets require a vaccine or at least an annual pet exam once annually.

9/1/2009 - Attention: Feline rabies vaccination protocols have changed - please watch for vaccine reminders in the mail and give us a call to find out when your cat is due next and for which vaccines - owners will be given the option to have their cat vaccinated for rabies virus on an annual basis or on a three year basis. Ask your veterinarian which rabies vaccine is best for your cat

11/14/2008 - Xylitol: Commonly Used Artificial Sweetener Dangerous for Pets - dogs ingesting items sweetened with xylitol may develop a fairly sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. The APCC also suspects xylitol may play a role in liver failure. These symptoms can develop quite rapidly, sometimes less than half an hour after ingestion.- see article at http://www.aspca.org/site/DocServer/vetm0207f_095-100_.pdf?docID=10462

3/1/2005 - West Brant Animal Hospital opens its doors!