Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic
1840 Lansdowne St W Unit 20 K9K 2M9 Peterborough, ON, Canada

We have had a number of Leptospirosis cases in this last 2 weeks. More than we have seen all summer. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Leptospira. The disease causes serious damage to the kidney and liver, and may be fatal in severe cases. Bacteria are passed in the urine of infected animals and can survive in the environment for long periods of time in warm, stagnant water or moist soil. Wild animals, including skunks, raccoons, opos...sums, rats, wolves, and deer, can spread infection to dogs. This disease is also Zoonotic which means it can be spread to humans, so it is important to be very careful when handling these pets. After infection, bacteria multiply in the bloodstream and then move into the tissues. They concentrate in the liver and kidney, causing extensive damage to these organs. If you think your dog is at risk of contracting leptospirosis; talk to your regular vet about the vaccine. See more

For this weeks Frequent Flyer Friday were going to be talking about; Bloat, also known as gastric dilatation volvulus or GDV. This is the mother of all emergencies in veterinary ER’s, it can cause death in a matter of hours if left untreated and even with aggressive veterinary care it can still have a poor prognosis. GDV is essentially when the stomach fills with air and twists on itself, effectively cutting off blood supply and sealing the exit of the stomach which normal...ly allows gasses and food to pass through. The now trapped gasses distend the stomach and causes a painfully bloated appearance. The poor blood supply and involvement of other major organs like the spleen can cause things like hypovolemic shock and produce deadly toxins in the bloodstream. Treatment is surgical intervention to rotate the stomach back into its intended position. Once we have the stomach back in place, a gastropexy is done to essentially anchor the stomach to the abdomen wall to prevent further twists. Surgery is not without risk and there can be many complications. Can I prevent this from happening? There is still a lot to be learned about GDV, the at risk dogs tend to be large deep chested breeds such as; Great Danes, German Shepherds, Poodles ect. There also seems to be a genetic factor, if your dog’s littermate or parent has had GDV, It would be fair to assume your dog is at higher risk. Ultimately we don’t 100% know why some dogs have this issue and some don’t, so it’s best to be vigilant if you have an at risk dog. Another option for at risk pets is a prophylactic gastropexy. This is where we surgically anchor the stomach to the abdomen wall to prevent a torsion, this can be done by your vet during an elective procedure like a spay or neuter. Symptoms can appear quickly, and will usually include one or more of the following: A swollen, hard belly Retching but not able to vomit Drooling Pain in abdomen Other signs of distress such as panting and restlessness If you think your pet may be suffering from GDV it is very important to have them assessed by a veterinarian as treatment needs to be started ASAP See more

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Have you heard of xylitol? It's an ingredient that is present in some dental products and human food but can present problems for your dog if ingested.

A special shoutout to RVT Kat and her dog Aloy! Aloy selflessly donated blood so we could administer a life saving blood transfusion to a patient. We love our staff pets!

Our power is out! If you need to get ahold of us please call the clinic cellphone at 705-875-4996. Thank you for your patience, we will keep you updated on the situation.Our power is out! If you need to get ahold of us please call the clinic cellphone at 705-875-4996. Thank you for your patience, we will keep you updated on the situation.

We have seen quite a few lyme positive dogs in the last 2 months! With our unusually greener winters some vets are now recommending year round flea/tick preventions. Please talk to your regular vet about the best options for you, we love seeing your pets but this can be a painful disease and prevention is key!

Happy RVT Month to Nicole!! There isn’t a day that goes by where Nicole doesn’t have a giant smile on her face!!! She spends her time with her dogs Bo-Diddly and Logan, her cat Cash, and her Husband Alex!! Thanks for all you do Nicole!! #thankanrvt #emergvetrvt #rvtmonth

As a pet owner, you know at some point you'll have to care for an aging pet. Make these tips part of your furry companion's routine to keep them healthy as long as possible.

Help support families in need this Christmas! Together with Omemee Veterinary Hospital, and the Kawartha Veterinary Association, 3 gift baskets have been donated! Tickets are 5 dollars each or 5 for $20. Etransfer to [email protected] to get tickets or stop by Omemee Veterinary Hospital. *call 705-799-5228* Please specify which basket your tickets are going towards if you are doing etransfer!

Clooney takes his job as inventory clerk very seriously!

The results are in.... I am indeed perfect. (Sparkle knew this all along) #labworkanalysis #emergvetlife #perfectpooch

We hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from KVEC the family to yours!! Times have been tough this year for a lot of families, but let’s take today to remember all that we have to be thankful for!! #givethanks #gobble #

Another RVT shoutout for RVT month!! Kat, here with our clinic cat Clooney is another valuable member of our team!! You can catch her hanging out with her 2 German shepherds @germanshepateam one of her 3 cats or her adorable hog nose snake moon pie!! Happy RVT month Kat!! #thankanrvt #rvtmonth #imanrvtwhatsyoursuperpower

Gobble weekend is here!! Check out pet poison helpline for more information on how to keep your pet safe over the Thanksgiving weekend!! https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com//thanksgiving-pet-safet/ #gobblegobble #thanksgivingsafety #turkeytalk

October is National Pet Wellness Month! What are you doing as a pet owner to make sure that your pet is as healthy as can be?

To start off the RVT spotlights this month we have Tamson, with her dog Pike!! Tamson has just started with us at KVEC, but has been an RVT for a couple of years now! In her spare time she likes to commission digital pet portraits, does training with her dogs or hangs out with one of her many critters at home!! Tamson has a full house with 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 rats, 1 mouse, 2 hermit crabs and a beta fish!! #happyrvtmonthtamson #emergtechs #kvectechs #

Otter is getting ready for Halloween early with his adorable Dino get up!! Show us your most adorable pet costumes!! #halloweencutie #emergvetlife

RVT’S wear many hats in a veterinary clinic! Here is just a short list of tasks they are responsible for!! I guess you could say they are the superhero’s of the veterinary world!! #rvtmonth #Multiplejobs #vettechlife

October is RVT Month!! Check back for spotlights on all our amazing and talented RVT’s!! Help us celebrate all month long!! #rvtmonth2020 #oavtrvts #thenamesT #RVT

The staff went crazy over insanely adorable Cleo yesterday!! Her voice was 10 times bigger then she was!!! #sphynxofinstagram #sometimesweseecutekittens #emergvetlife