Gagemount Vet Blog

Jun 11 2017

Is your cat a fussy eater?

Some cats are just plain fussy – when it comes to where they sleep, eat and play. However, some felines appear to be finicky, when, in fact, there is a…
Jun 06 2017

Bait drop planned

Rabies continues to be a problem in Hamilton, with cases now totalling 242. To address this growing concern, this summer the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is going to drop…
Mar 27 2017

Ticks are here!

Ticks have been spotted already. As soon as the temperature is above 4 degrees Celsius the ticks are out and looking for a host to feed on. Make sure you…
Feb 20 2017

Rabies reminder

Two cats in Hamilton have now tested positive for rabies, something that hasn’t happened for over 20 years. It is extremely important that you get your pets vaccinated against rabies,…
Nov 13 2016

Cats, cold weather & car engines

Cats will sometimes climb into car engines to keep warm in the cold weather, so it’s important to do a couple simple things to protect your cat. Keep your cat…
Jul 01 2016

No hot pets!!

Remember that your car can become an oven very quickly in the summer heat. Dogs have a limited ability to sweat and even a short time in a hot environment…
May 05 2016

Ticks that spread Lyme disease are here!

Ticks that spread Lyme disease have been found in Hamilton. Dogs show several different forms of the disease, but by far, the most common symptoms are a fever, lameness, swelling in the joints,…
Mar 24 2016

Some toys are dangerous to your cat

Not long ago I had to take a cat to surgery for vomiting and not eating. Radiographs showed something in the intestines that shouldn’t be there. During surgery I removed…
Feb 09 2016

Hair elastics and cats don’t mix

A number of cats have recently been brought in to see me because of vomiting. Although many things can cause this, one of the more common causes is hair elastics….
Jan 07 2016

Rabies in Hamilton

The number of raccoons with rabies is 12 and counting in Hamilton. This is a huge concern, and a reminder of why it is important to get your pets vaccinated…