Metro Animal Hospital
2646 Danforth Ave M4C 1L7 Toronto, ON, Canada

#DidYouKnow: The Association for Pet Obesity has shown that 50 - 60% of cats and dogs are overweight? Check for these signs of healthy body composition in your pets: Your pet should have a tapered waistline with a tummy tuck (breed dependent), ribs are easily palpable with a minimal fat layer, and ribs may be seen (coat dependent) When the waistline, tummy tuck, spine, ribs, or hips become too prominent, it's a sign of your pet being underweight When the waistline, ...tummy tuck, and ribs are less or non-discernible due to excess padding, it's a sign your pet is overweight. Please ’Share’ to help spread this #PetHealth message, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about your pets health!

#DidYouKnow: February is National Pet Dental Health Month! The best preventative measure against dental disease is brushing. It removes plaque and prevents it from turning into tartar, which causes gingivitis and dental disease. Try these simple steps to get started: Let your pet lick pet-safe toothpaste off of your finger... Rub your finger with toothpaste onto your pet's teeth Let your pet lick pet-safe toothpaste off a toothbrush Touch teeth with toothbrush and toothpaste Brush teeth, focusing on the outer surfaces of the large upper cheek teeth and upper canines (they are the most problematic areas)! As a supplement to brushing at home pets should also receive an annual cleaning at their vet! Give us a call, we’d be happy to help and share more information on how to receive 20% off your pets dental cleaning.

#DidYouKnow: An animal's natural instinct is to try to hide illness? This means that we can't always recognize that our pet may be sick (and unfortunately they can't verbally tell us). This is why an annual general check-up can be so beneficial in the maintenance of your pet's health. If your pet could talk, what do you think they'd say?

True or False: Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.

Today, we would like to dedicate a post to all the hardworking service animals in our community! Give some thanks and a shout out to our hardworking service animals below!

"They were so good with Mary Jane. She loves Dr. Elizabeth and Kyndra . Thank you so much for taking care of my baby (Mary Jane). M. Chicoine (Mary Jane’s Mom) It’s an honour to serve pets and their families in this community. #WeLoveOurClients