Most vets discuss dental health at annual check-ups, many clients in the Edmonton area look at their dog’s teeth on a regular basis; some even brush them.

Cats are laid back and enjoy activities like napping, basking in the sun and of course, eating. Cats are also intrinsic hunters that love the thrill of the chase. 

We have some tips on what to do if you’ve encountered a stray animal.  If you choose to approach the stray animal, move slowly and watch for signs of aggression.

Like anything else we insure, it’s a preventative measure to avoid the unknown – the big bills that can pop up when an unplanned circumstance arises.

Ear mites are a very common parasite seen in the veterinary industry. These pesky parasites can cause a lot of discomfort and problems for your beloved dog and/or cat. 

Most pet owners have heard of ear mites and are aware that they are a fairly common parasite among cats and dogs. 

Dog parks have become a normal activity for many pet owners – the fenced green space, the ability to run freely, and of course, socialization with other dogs

One of the great things about owning a pet in the Edmonton area is that the climate we have limits the number of parasites that owners will have to worry about. 

Morinville has been having the rain, and soon it will be followed by the heat. That means we can expect a full-out air assault of mosquitoes to be on it’s way very soon.

Do you have room in your heart for another pet? Right now, there are dogs and cats at the Morinville Vet Clinic waiting to fill that room with love.

Based on the calls to Morinville Vet Clinic, a lot of people are concerned about the risk of their dogs picking up these pesky parasites and their diseases.

A tapeworm segment is a packet of eggs that a pet eats by accident when it is eating something else. The “something else” is an intermediate host for the tapeworm.