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Jul 04
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Cancer Care Services

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Just like humans, cats and dogs can get a wide variety of tumours. Tumours are formed when cells in the body grow and multiple at an uncontrolled rate. This is known as neoplasia. Some neoplasias are harmless, or benign. Others cause harm to the body. These malignant tumours are called cancer. It is estimated that 1 in 4 dogs will have neoplasia at some time in their life. (Cats also develop neoplasia, but the numbers of cats are less well known.)

While learning that your cat or dog has cancer is certainly bad news, it does not need to be an immediate death sentence. Depending on the type of cancer and the location of the tumour, animals can live with cancer for days, months, or even years. A cancer consultation and exam appointment with a veterinarian can provide you with diagnostics and treatment options and help you choose the best course of action. Diagnostics such as medical imaging (x-rays or ultrasound), biopsies, or blood or urine tests can help identify the type of cancer. In some cases, surgery will be option. Other therapies such as medications, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and nutrition can help you and your pet make the best of the time that is left. Progress exams will help you and your veterinarian track the progression of the disease and determine if any changes to medication or other therapies need to be made.

Apr 15
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Food Enegetics

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food’s importance in keeping the body healthy is recognized. In fact, TCM categorizes foods by the different effects it has on the body. For example, beef is a Qi (energy) and Blood tonic, while pork is a Yin and Blood tonic, and chicken is a Qi tonic. These meats are not equivalent, and will be beneficial for different patients. Food energetics can be used to determine foods that will be beneficial for general wellness, and it can also be used as part of a disease management plan. Your veterinarian can provide Food Energetic recommendation as part of a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine examination.

Apr 15
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Nutritional Supplements

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We carry a variety of nutritional supplements.

Glucosamine supplements can be beneficial for joint health. We carry the Actistatin and GLC line of glucosamine supplements.

Are you interested in homecooking? It can be very difficult to balance a homecooked meal to meet your cat’s or dog’s nutritional needs. Using a nutritional supplement such as Hilary’s Blend can help ensure your four-legged family is getting a complete and balanced meal. For best results, it is recommended that Hilary’s recipes are used with the supplement.

May 19
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Puppies/Kittens

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It’s easy to get confused or overwhelmed by all the pet foods on the market. We can help you weed through the choices and find a puppy or kitten food that will meet your growing pet’s nutritional needs. We even carry many nutritionally balanced, veterinary-approved brands in our clinic.

Giant breeds such as Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, and giant schnauzers have unique dietary requirements. Very few commercial puppy foods offer the ideal mix of calcium, energy, and protein levels that these breeds need. We can provide you with feeding recommendations that will encourage your dog’s maximum growth potential without causing developmental problems. For added convenience, we also stock veterinary-approved diets for giant breeds.

Feel free to ask us for a food recommendation or to contact us with any nutrition questions or concerns you might have.