Register yourself and friends in our group, team Kingston Road Animal
Hospital.
Our goal is to raise ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS and we would LOVE for you and your friends to join our cycle team.
You can sign up to ride or to pledge a donation with these 10 easy steps:
- Visit http://www.rideforheart.ca/
- Choose the Toronto picture
- Choose "Register Now"
- Read waiver and select "I agree"
- Choose "Join Group or Corporate Team"
- Scan the list of teams, find "Kingston Road Animal Hospital"
- Select "Continue"
- Fill out registration form with personal information, and select "I am joining an
existing group"
- Choose "Continue" & enter payment information
- Choose "Submit"
Thank you for joining our group. The experience will be unforgettable!
Common Springtime Toxicities to Cats
and Dogs
We're informing our client base again because we're seeing too many accidental pet
poisonings. Lilies are EXTREMELY toxic to cats, and they include the these varieties: Easter Lily, tiger lily, rubrum lily, Japanese
show lily, stargazer lily, Asiatic hybrid lily, and the common Day lily but not the peace lily (since it's not a real lily!).
Automotive or plumbing antifreeze, which contains ethylene glycol, is also HIGHLY
toxic. Not only is it perceived by animals as a sweet syrup, it takes only a couple of sips by domestic pets or wildlife to kill.
The chemicals in both lillies and antifreeze cause kidney failure within hours. If ingestion is
suspected, please call us immediately. Treatment can be successful if caught early. We are available for emergencies after hours.
A Rise in Canine Leptospirosis Cases
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs and other mammals, including humans, that affects the liver or
kidneys. The rise in number of cases seen in the Greater Toronto Area is attributed to changes in weather patterns, presence of urban wildlife hosts
(rats, and
ESPECIALLY RACCOONS), new virulent strains, and contaminated water &
refuse.
Ingestion of infected urine or rodent-contaminated garbage is the most important means of transmission, but
some forms of the bacteria can penetrate damaged or thin skin. For instance, when dogs swim in contaminated water, they may become infected through
their skin. Infected or recovered "carrier" dogs can also act as a source of the disease.
The presentation of leptospirosis in your pet may vary: From general malaise, fever, muscle aches, to overt
bleeding disorders, jaundice, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive drinking and urination.
Leptospirosis can be diagnosed via blood and urine tests, and can be treated if caught early in the
course of disease. Prevention is managed both by vaccination to maintain good immunity, as well as effective pest control and limiting contact
between your pet and contaminated waters.
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