Prince Edward Animal Clinic
2903 Bloor St. West M8X 1B3 Toronto, ON, Canada

Cinder wishes all of you a PAWsome start to the week, even if it is a rainy and grey morning! She hopes your day will be as wonderful as these epic high-fives she learned to give

Here are some tips for hiking with your dog: 1. Make sure that your dog is fit enough for the hike. Build up their endurance over several weeks (even months) if you are planning strenuous, all-day outdoor adventures. Do not push their limits. If your dog is panting heavily, lying down it’s time for a break or a shortcut home. 2. Make sure your dog is on a good flea and tick preventative. If hiking around rivers, lakes, stagnant water, a Leptospirosis vaccine is a good id...ea to keep them safe! 3. Always obey the trail waste disposal and leash rules. Or even better keep your dog on a leash at all times. Consider a hands-free" six-foot leash and avoid retractable leashes. 4. Bring enough water and a portable dog water bowl. If it is hot out, you can add an electrolyte solution to their water. Don’t forget to bring snacks! On long day hikes, break-up your dog’s meals into several smaller ones and give them a big dinner at the end of the day. 5. Have your dog carry their own supplies in their backpack harness. Most healthy dogs can carry 20% of their body weight. 6. Carry a first aid kit for both you and your pet. It should at minimum have: antiseptic wipes, Hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, forceps, bandage scissors, gauze pads, gauze rolls, surgical tape. Commercial pet first aid kits are available. 7. Stay vigilant porcupines, snakes, coyotes, poisonous plants, mushrooms - so much for a dog to get its paws on the trails! 8. At the end of the day, don’t forget to give your dog a good check for ticks, cuts, and scrapes. See more

A pet parent sent us a picture of a tick he actually found on himself, not on his dog reminding us that even on the hottest summer days we need to be aware of these blood sucking parasites when out hiking or camping. The activity of adult black-legged ticks (Ixodes) has subsided by now (they will come back in the fall), but it is their nymphs that are looking for prey now. Other species like American Dog Ticks have high season in the summer months. Please always be aware of... ticks and use precaution on your walks through our city parks, or when out in the countryside. Remember giving the monthly tick preventatives to your four legged friends, all the way until December. Here is a great link with very useful and accurate information about various tick species, what they look like, when and where to expect them and which ones to worry about: https://tickencounter.org/tick_identification/tick_species

We are so proud to introduce you to Morganna, our student veterinarian! COVID-19 has taken a major toll on our everyday lives and has significantly affected students in the medical field. You can read all about Morganna's experiences and perspective as a student studying veterinary medicine during a global pandemic on our blog! https://www.yourpetsdoctor.com//life-in-the-time-of-corona/

Meet Baby Dash, Annie’s little brother He was so brave (and a little bit sleepy ) when he came in for his first puppy visit!