There is commonly a difficult discussion with pet owners regarding their pets’ upcoming dental…..do teeth need to be extracted?  If so, how many? 

This is a serious bacterial infection of the uterus.  The word literally means pus in the uterus. It is a condition of un-spayed female dogs and very occasionally cats.

Clappison Animal Hospital is proud and sad to say goodbye to one of our vets this month. Dr. Elaine Williams will be moving to England to start a new chapter in her life.

This is a classic tale, but perhaps one where the warning is often ignored. Do NOT feed hard toys, bones, antlers etc to your dog. It can and will break their teeth.

Some cats suffer from constipation.  If the blockage is very large and for a long period of time, it may be classified as obstipation or megacolon.

Making the decision to euthanize your best good friend is likely one of the hardest decisions we will ever have to make. 

Pain is easier to control, and often with lower doses, if medications are given before the painful event.

Originating throughout Asia in the late ‘90s, cat cafés have become massive tourist attractions worldwide, drawing cat enthusiasts in for a little one-on-one time with cats.

Here at Clappison Animal Hospital, we are making sure all pets are vaccinated for rabies, plus keeping you informed of the latest results as we receive them.

Although less than was once felt some people still feel pets don’t need dental care or that they just don’t have the problems people do. This is not the case.

Stay active with your dog this winter. Explore these top dog parks in Hamilton and enjoy quality time with your furry companion.

Halloween is now over and with it being December we are headed into a season where there are numerous hazards for our furry friends.