Blog: General Health

Un-Be-Flea-Vable
I bet if I did a survey that asked people what the worst part of summer is; the majority of us would agree that it’s the plethora of biting flies, mosquitoes, spiders and other insects.

Interview with My Veterinarian
Echinococcus multilocularis is prominent in the news right now; having been discussed on CBC recently.

Bug Bites: Lyme Disease Explained
Being fairly new to the front end (reception) at the Southampton Pet Hospital means that I don’t have the same knowledge base that the RVT’s and veterinarians have.

What to Do When Your Dog Has a Hot Spot?
What is a hot spot? Hot spots are one of the most frustrating skin conditions your dog can get.