McPhee Veterinary House Call Services

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone!

Did someone say cookies?! Cole you are too cute! Your family has done an amazing job training you!

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria carried mainly by rodents and wildlife. Pets can become infected through contact with the urine of infected animal...s such as raccoons, skunks and rats. Dogs can also contract the disease by swimming in stagnant water or drinking contaminated puddle water. If your dog spends time in nature and you’re concerned about the disease, speak to your veterinarian to learn if the leptospirosis vaccine is suitable for your pet. See more

It’s #NationalHeartwormAwarenessMonth . If you have any questions about keeping your dog safe with preventative measures please send me a message.

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria carried mainly by rodents and wildlife. Pets can become infected through contact with the urine of infected animal...s such as raccoons, skunks and rats. Dogs can also contract the disease by swimming in stagnant water or drinking contaminated puddle water. If your dog spends time in nature and you’re concerned about the disease, speak to your veterinarian to learn if the leptospirosis vaccine is suitable for your pet. See more

It’s #NationalHeartwormAwarenessMonth . If you have any questions about keeping your dog safe with preventative measures please send me a message.

Easter is right around the corner. Keep your pets safe during this holiday by keeping aware of the hazards.

Easter is right around the corner. Keep your pets safe during this holiday by keeping aware of the hazards.

With Easter coming next weekend we see a lot of Easter Lilies forsale in stores. Please remember that lilies are not safe to have in a house with cats.

Happy International Puppy Day! Let’s see those adorable puppy pictures!! This is a picture of my girl Splash as a puppy.

Chase was PURRRRfect for his exam!

Happy Octo-purr This coming Monday is Thanksgiving and we will be closed for the holiday. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving long weekend!

Had a wonderful house call with this cutie the other day!

Many people have been asking me about this since hearing that a dog in Hong Kong tested positive. This article supports that animals do not get Covid-19.

Hello friends, We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. I've had some questions of concern from owners and rightly so, regarding the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on dogs and cats. Can dogs or cats get the new coronavirus (COVID-19)?... At this time, experts believe it is very unlikely that dogs or cats can become infected with COVID-19. The World Health Organization currently advises that there is no evidence to suggest that dogs or cats can be infected with the new coronavirus. The OIE states there is no evidence that dogs play a role in the spread of this disease or that they become sick. The CDC also seconds that opinion, stating that, At this time, there is no evidence that companion animals including pets can spread COVID-19. Below is a full FAQ for pet owners, which I hope you will find helpful. https://tinyurl.com/st2tpuf (Source: College of Veterinary Medicine / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) A Note Regarding House Call Services: I am currently continuing to see house call patients, while acknowledging social distancing best practices as recommended by the ministry of health. In the interest of public health, I would ask you not to book appointments for the time being, if you: - are displaying any signs of fever, cough, sore-throat or flu-like symptoms. - have traveled recently and have not self-isolated for the recommended 14-day period - have had contact with a person who is known to be infected with COVID-19 and have not self-isolated for a 14-day period Thank you for your understanding, hopefully our efforts will help us get past these challenges as quickly as possible. Regards, - Dr. Melissa McPhee

Hello friends, We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. Ive had some questions of concern from owners and rightly so, regarding the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on dogs and cats. Can dogs or cats get the new coronavirus (COVID-19)?... At this time, experts believe it is very unlikely that dogs or cats can become infected with COVID-19. The World Health Organization currently advises that there is no evidence to suggest that dogs or cats can be infected with the new coronavirus. The OIE states there is no evidence that dogs play a role in the spread of this disease or that they become sick. The CDC also seconds that opinion, stating that, At this time, there is no evidence that companion animals including pets can spread COVID-19. Below is a full FAQ for pet owners, which I hope you will find helpful. https://tinyurl.com/st2tpuf (Source: College of Veterinary Medicine / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) A Note Regarding House Call Services: I am currently continuing to see house call patients, while acknowledging social distancing best practices as recommended by the ministry of health. In the interest of public health, I would ask you not to book appointments for the time being, if you: - are displaying any signs of fever, cough, sore-throat or flu-like symptoms. - have traveled recently and have not self-isolated for the recommended 14-day period - have had contact with a person who is known to be infected with COVID-19 and have not self-isolated for a 14-day period Thank you for your understanding, hopefully our efforts will help us get past these challenges as quickly as possible. Regards, - Dr. Melissa McPhee

Great information about the health of your pet. https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet_column/coronavirus-pets/

Happy Valentines Day

These two are looking for their forever family! Check them out!

Happy BOXing day!

I was speaking to a Registered Veterinary Technician today who works in the Cardiology department at a hospital here in Ontario. They are seeing more and more cases of cardiac disease in dogs that would not normally have these issues! All of which were fed grain free diets! Please be aware of what youre feeding!

Happy Black Cat Day!

My patients are seriously cute! Meet Saturn an American Bulldog who gives lots of kisses!

Happy Veterinary Technician week! I am so thankful for everything they do!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Always love the greeting I get when I pull in for a house call!

New addition to my house call family! Meet Bo! Hes such a cutie pie!

Back to school means getting your pets back into routines too!

Great visit with these two cuties!

House calls are the stress free solution to examine your cat! Remember cats need check ups too!

Keep your pets safe during this heat wave! Remember dogs can get heat stroke very quickly. Especially flat faced dogs (brachycephalic breeds) are at very high risk to over heat. Lets not forget their little paws can burn quickly on hot pavement.

So glad they were found safe! Thank you Zoe and the rescue team!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/dog-food-dcm-fda-1.5199186

Happy Fathers Day!

This time of year I am constantly asked about very red spots on some of my patients. These are often found this time of year and are black fly bites. Often these biting flies are gone when the really warm weather arrives. Please dont panic! They are just black fly bites. However if your dog seems uncomfortable please dont hesitate to send me a PM.

A great visit with this cutie today!

Toxic Tuesday! Remember this weekend to keep your pet safe! With Easter weekend comes many risks to your pet. Chocolate toxicity as well as Ingesting all of the wrappings and foil can cause issues for your fur babies. Remember they can also get into trouble with ingestion of the grass that is in the baskets too. Keep your pets safe and have a great Easter weekend!

Friday Fun! Did you know that your dogs nose print is unique to them? Its like a human finger print!

Toxic Tuesdays As Easter is approaching, we tend to see an abundance of Easter Lilies in stores. Never bring a lily into your home if you own a cat! ... All parts of the plant are highly toxic to cats! Even small ingestions (such as 2-3 petals or leaves) even the pollen or water from the vase can result in severe, acute kidney failure. Please help spread the word to all your cat-loving friends out there! If you have any questions or concerns, you should always call your veterinarian they are your best resource to ensure the health and well-being of your pets.

Tick Talk Thursdays How do you remove a tick? The best way to remove a tick is to take a fine pair of tweezers, grasp the tick as closely to the skin as possible, and pull up gently and firmly until the tick releases itself.... Do NOT use any sort of substance on the tick prior to removal (rubbing alcohol, essential oils). Putting something onto the tick makes it more likely to regurgitate and this actually increases the chance of disease transmission. The best method is to remove the tick as soon as possible by grasping it gently, but firmly, and pulling up. There are some great tick remover devices you can purchase on the market that may make removal even easier than with tweezers!

Toxic Tuesdays With so many people watching the amount of calories and sugar they consume, sugar- free sweeteners have become very popular. Xylitol is a very common sugar substitute that can be life threatening if consumed by our pets. This sweetener is commonly found in sugar free gum, candies, throat lozenges, toothpaste, mouthwash and even some brands of peanut butter! ... Even small amounts of Xylitol can be potentially toxic for our fur babies. Within 10-15 minutes xylitol can cause a fast drop in blood sugar. This drop in blood sugar so quickly can be fatal for our pets. Larger doses of this sweetener can cause liver failure, ultimately leading to death. Please try to pick alternate sweeteners if you have pets! Xylitol can be even more dangerous than chocolate. See the below picture of a comparison of ingestion of xylitol vs chocolate. Keep your pets safe!