New Tuesday hours
Thursday, August 19th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »As of the end of August, we'll be closing at 6 p.m. rather than 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. We'll still be open until 8 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Interested in becoming a veterinarian?
Thursday, August 19th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »My daughter is thinking about becoming a veterinarian. She loves animals. What kind of training will she need? Is it hard dealing with the public? What about having to put animals to sleep? Do you ...
Dominance Theories De-bunked
Sunday, August 8th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) is worried that many trainers are using the wrong methods to change behaviour in dogs and other animals. Some dog trainers believe that dogs try to ...
The importance of a post-purchase exam
Friday, August 6th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »As appeared in The Record, July 26, 2010 By Dr. Louise Langlais Buying or adopting a puppy is such a big step for most pet owners. There’s so much to know and do, including house training, vaccinations, deworming, socialization and nutrition. ...
Why it’s important to be careful with Metacam and other NSAIDs
Monday, July 19th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »An open letter to concerned pet owners By Dr. Louise Langlais as appeared in The Record July 13, 2010 I sometimes get pet owners who are frustrated with my colleagues and me. Many of them want medication refills without having to bring ...
Louise’s Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
Sunday, July 11th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »I just finished a really fun bike ride. It was amazing, even with the heat! If you want to see some of the photos, check out the slideshows on the GWTA web page. I've uploaded a gps track on everytrail.com Right click on ...
Mushrooms can be Poisonous for Dogs
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »from Dr. Langlais' column in The Record Is it just me, or are there an unusual number of mushrooms growing in grassy areas this year? I’ve noticed many of them when I’ve gone for an early morning jog, ...
Itchy pets not always due to fleas
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »Some of the most common diseases that veterinarians see are those of the skin. Here are some of the questions we often hear: 1. My pet doesn't have fleas, so why is he constantly scratching himself? Fleas aren’t the only cause ...
How to choose a good dog breeder
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »From Dr. Langlais' column in The Record "Ask a Vet" (appears evey 2nd Tuesday) Q. How do I go about choosing a good dog breeder? A. That is a good question and I wish more prospective dog owners would ask this ...
Feline Leukemia, what you need to know
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »I recently had to have my cat euthanized. It was severely ill as a result of having Feline Leukemia virus infection. I had adopted it from a private “no kill” shelter. Can you please educate your readers about this ...
