The Kingsway Animal Hospital
3265 Bloor Street West M8X 1E2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Welcome to the KAH, little Jelly Bean

We wanted to share Oliver’s sweet face with you Oliver had a fine needle aspirate done today while he was in for his visit! Fine needle aspirate (FNA): involves a small needle being inserted into a growth or lump removing a sample of cells to be viewed under the microscope! This is an important procedure to help us identify any abnormal growths on your pets body!

Teddy the German Shepherd puppy was in today for some vaccines. He was nervous at first, but slowly opened up to us and accepted some treats & play time

Hugo the havanese was in for his first visit! Isn’t he a special little panda?!

Hank is ready for it to be the weekend already...

Attention clientsNEW HOURS We have made the difficult decision to close on Saturdays starting February 2021 in an effort to balance staffing. We are extending our weekly hours until 6:00pm to allot for this. It is our goal to provide the best care for our clients and patients while preventing staff fatigue. ... Thank you all for your understanding this past year. We are grateful for the amazing group of clients that we have. See you soon!

We have been receiving an increase in calls regarding sick and disoriented raccoons. Distemper is a highly contagious canine virus now present in nearly all raccoon populations. It is in fact the second leading cause of death for raccoons. Distemper is very easily picked up from the environment and was responsible for the death of many pets before the introduction of a vaccine. ... Once a raccoon or other wild animal is infected, there is little to no chance of survival. This is not the fate you want for your pets. Please make sure your dogs, cats and ferrets are up to date with the recommended vaccinations!

Grain free diets are linked to serious and life threatening heart disease in dogs. There are thousands of stories just like this one. Grain free diets are generally NOT recommended. They should only be used when prescribed by your veterinarian.

Dogs are not built to be physically and mentally stimulated for long periods of time. Overstimulation can cause aggression and inappropriate play. Daycare and dog parks are for well-socialized, stable, behaviourally sound dogs who are reliably appropriate with other dogs and enjoy play. Daycare and dog parks are not meant to socialize your dog. ... To learn more visit The Centre for Canine Education Inc. blog: https://bit.ly/3bOwUOz

Supplements intended for human use may contain levels that are unsafe for pets or have harmful additives or sweeteners. Cod liver oil, for example, is not generally recommended for pets. The concentration of vitamin A in cod liver oil can be much too high for companion animals already eating a balanced diet. Too much vitamin A causes an imbalance in bone remodelling, artery and vein degeneration, central nervous system depression, joint pain and dehydration. ... Always ask your veterinarian before giving any supplement or medication!

RECALL ALERT: One person in Canada is dead and several others were hospitalized due to an outbreak of salmonella that has been linked to two brands of pig ear dog treats. A notice was issued on September 29th to stop the sale of the treats which are sold nationally. Symptoms of salmonella usually start six to 72 hours after exposure and last four to seven days. These symptoms include fever, chills, diarrhea, stomach cramps, headaches, nausea and vomiting.... For details visit: https://www.canada.ca//outbreak-salmonella-illnesses-dog-t

October is Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month. A Veterinary Technician is a trained professional with a separate and vital role in veterinary medicine. A Veterinary Technician is not a ‘wannabe’ veterinarian. Veterinary Technicians are crucial to everyday clinical practice, surgery, emergency medicine and animal welfare. ... In human healthcare the responsibilities and expertise of a Veterinary Technician are divided amongst nurses, anesthesiologists, radiation technologists, laboratory technologists, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, dieticians, physiotherapists and others. Help us say thank you to our Veterinary Technicians, Alex and Krysten. We couldn’t manage without them!

NEW STUDY - Grain-free, small brand diets vs traditional recipe, large brand diets. The grain-free, small company brands used included Acana, Orijen, Fromm, The Honest Kitchen, Kirkland Signature, and Taste of the Wild. The traditional recipe diets included Purina Pro Plan, Purina One, Royal Canin, and Eukanuba. ... 86 dogs were studied. 43 were fed traditional diets and 43 were fed the non-traditional diets. Measured parameters included the diet fed, fractional shortening (a cardiovascular measurement of the change in the heart's diameter when contracting), left ventricular diameter measured via echocardiogram, and both whole blood and plasma taurine levels. The findings? Dogs fed the small company non traditional diets had significantly lower whole blood taurine concentrations compared to dogs fed the traditional diets and echocardiographic parameters, including left ventricular diameter, and fractional shortening, were significantly more abnormal in the non-traditional group. The authors concluded that the study affirmed their hypothesis and further validates the findings of multiple previous studies and the FDA alert. Grain-free, small companies diets, including legumes within the top 5 ingredients represent a risk for the development of taurine deficiency and echocardiographic abnormalities consistent with dilated cardiomyopathy. Grain-free, small brand diets pose an unnecessary risk to your dog. Please choose a traditional diet manufactured by a company that meets the global standards in safety and nutrition. Have questions? Ask your vet. To read more on this study visit: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file

Beatrice is staying with us while patiently waiting for someone kind to adopt her. This loving senior was part of a hoarding seizure in Quebec. Senior pets that find themselves in the overcrowded Quebec shelter system are often euthanized without ever being offered for adoption. We believe this sweet and affectionate lady deserves the chance to find a loving home. Please consider Beatrice if you are looking for a feline companion. ... If interested please call the clinic and ask for Jennifer or reach out to her rescue directly at Long Branch Animal Rescue and Adoptions.

Happy Adoption Day!

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Looking to adopt a companion for your cat? Important factors to consider are age and personality. Both of which should be compatible with your current cat’s age and temperament. If your cat is a young adult, they’ll probably enjoy the company of a similar age cat or younger. ... If your cat is older, a young cat’s idea of fun will likely not be compatible with their leisure plans. For locally adoptable cats please visit Long Branch Animal Rescue and Adoptions

It’s not every day a senior cat is ravenous for food in clinic! Way to go Lily we hope you enjoy your new hypoallergenic diet ... #veterinarian #veterinaryclinic #catoftheday #torontocats #torontovet #catsofinstagram #catsofig #petowners #pet #happy #cute #kitten #vetmed #toronto #catoftheday #vetsofinstagram #instacat #thekingswayanimalhospital #thekah #cat #feline #barkbox #meow See more

It’s that time of the year! Now accepting pet photos for our 2021 KAH calendar Please submit photos to [email protected] or if you have Instagram through DM. Ensure that these photos are large so that the quality does not suffer! Deadline is October 15th. Good luck, we look forward to seeing all of their sweet faces as they come in

When it comes to rearing a well-adjusted and happy kitten, paying attention to early social development is a must. For kittens and young cats that have not reached the 2-year mark, playmates are an integral part of social development. Cat behaviorists now know that kittens raised without kitty companionship suffer long term health effects. They often lack biting and scratching restraint as adults and are at increased risk for developing other inappropriate behaviour disorders. Please choose an adult cat if you are unable to commit to adopting a pair of kittens. These two cuties are available for adoption through Long Branch Animal Rescue and Adoptions.