Last updated: May 29, 2020 Dear Clients, With recent changes to restrictions on businesses, we are pleased to advise that effective May 15, 2020 some restrictions on veterinary practices have been lifted. Based on these changes, below are some important updates to our operating policies. 1. WE CAN NOW SEE ALL CASES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY … Read more

 Rabies is one of the oldest and most feared viral infections of all time. Despite having a vaccine available, every year there are 55,000 human deaths worldwide. Of the 25 human deaths from rabies in Canada, the most recent was in 2012 and all happened after exposure to bats. In Canada, there were 239 cases … Read more

Ontario (and Canada) are canine influenza-free… for now, at least. The latest cluster, associated with another importation of the virus from China, seems to have been contained. The last new positive case was identified October 30, with the likely date of exposure being October 23. We are now beyond the 28-day shedding window that we … Read more

Ontario canine flu update: March 10 BY SCOTT WEESE ON MARCH 10, 2018 Active canine influenza cases are still known to be present in two regions in Ontario. Muskoka A small number of dogs from the initial cluster of cases in the Orillia/Bracebridge/Gravenhurst region are still shedding the virus, as expected given this virus can be shed … Read more