Morriston Vet Clinic

04/03/2025

Did you know ticks can be active when temperatures reach 4 degrees? Ticks can also survive the winter by hiding under snow, leaf litter, and brush.
What disease can they transmit? The main tick-borne disease of concern in Canada is Lyme disease.
Ask us about tick prevention by giving us a call. For more information about ticks, visit the link below!
https://ticktalkcanada.com/

03/31/2025

A note from Lenny: What do you mean you’re going away again??? You went away last year!!! Is this going to be regular thing? We don’t like it 😁

03/27/2025

Tick Talk! Tick control medications only work if they are given. Life is busy and sometimes we forget to remember, so try setting a reminder on your phone or mark your calendar.
Be sure to administer your tick control medication as directed for the entire tick risk activity period to ensure your pet is fully protected.
Give us a call to discuss tick control options for your pet!

03/21/2025

Did you know that ticks can be active even when there is still snow on the ground? And the risk in Canada continues to increase for pets (and their owners).
One easy way to protect against ticks, aside from tick control medication, is to perform daily tick checks on your pets. Do you know what to do if you find a tick on your pet? Remove it asap!

Visit the link below to watch the video on how to safely remove a tick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wsRhbg4yuU

03/17/2025

What are ticks?
They’re arachnids, relatives of spiders, mites and scorpions, that feed on blood of animals and humans. Ticks come in different sizes and make their way by crawling (not by jumping or flying).
In Canada, there are over 40 species of ticks but the most common is the deer/blacklegged tick and the American dog /wood tick. The deer/blacklegged tick can transmit Lyme disease.
These pests can be found in many areas across Canada, but they prefer to live in wooded areas, in tall grasses, and under leaf litter. They can also be found in urban areas, like city parks and green spaces.
Give us a call to discuss tick control options for your pet.
For more information, visit: https://ticktalkcanada.com/tick-facts/

02/17/2025

Family is who you nap with 🥰 From Boots, Barry, and all of us at MVC, we wish you a cozy and love-filled Family Day!

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💌

12/24/2024

🎄🐾 Happy Holidays from MVC!🐾🎄
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for trusting us with the care of your furry family members.
Wishing you and your pets a joyful holiday season filled with snuggles, wagging tails, and purrs! Here’s to another pawsome year together in 2025! 🐶🐱🐾

12/24/2024

The holiday season is here! 🐾🎄 Here’s our schedule for the upcoming holidays.

If your pet needs care during our closed hours, please contact your local emergency clinic:

Burlington Veterinary Emergency: 905-637-8111
Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency: 905-829-9444
Cambridge Emergency: 519-650-1617
Campus Estates (Guelph Area): 519-837-1212

12/16/2024

Santa, we’re ready for you! Don’t forget the catnip cookies🍪
- Murray, Molly, Kramer and Lenny 🐱

11/27/2024

Falalalala...ahhhhh. It’s that cat again!! Poor Willow can’t seem to get away from Cashmere 😁
Do you have both a dog and a cat? We’d love to know - how do they get along? 🐶🐱

10/13/2024

Nova is thankful for a delicious dinner and a warm bed. Wishing all our clients a Happy Thanksgiving 🍂🦃🧡

09/17/2024

Barry is not available to take your call, please leave a message and he probably WON’T call you back… but we will 😉 Call us at 519-766-9494 with any questions or to book an appointment 🐾

09/03/2024

First day back to school, work, or routine? Murray has packed the purrfect supplies - himself! 🐾 Wishing everyone a great first day back! 📚✏️

06/19/2024

Visit the link below to learn more about the signs of heat stroke and how it can be prevented ☀️Stay cool out there!

With the province experiencing a heat wave this week, remember to keep your pet safe. Pets have a limited capacity to deal with the heat, and they can quickly become overwhelmed, leading to heat stroke (learn more about the signs and symptoms at www.ovma.org/petcare/pet-safety-tips). If you see an animal left in a hot car in distress, call 911.

05/15/2024

As the presence of coyotes and foxes continue to increase throughout the urban and residential areas, so does the prevalence of the parasites they carry, including the zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis. This means more domestic dogs are now at risk — along with their owners.
Dogs can become infected with this parasite by eating infected rodents. Humans become infected through the accidental ingestion of E. multilocularis eggs, causing serious internal damage and possible death.
E.multilocularis is treated with praziquantel, the same pet medication that is used to treat other tapeworm species. This medication can be given to your dog by mouth or as an injection.
If you have questions about E.multilocularis or general parasite prevention, give us a call at 519 766 9494

05/02/2024

Call us with any questions you may have about parasite prevention 📞 519 766 9494

Lyme disease is a serious tick-borne illness that can cause ongoing health issues in animals, including swollen joints, lameness and muscle pain. In serious cases, it can also lead to kidney failure. To protect your pet, speak to your veterinarian about parasite prevention.

04/15/2024

What is Echinococcus multilocularis?
It’s a tapeworm that is typically found in wild animals, including coyotes, rodents, and foxes that can easily infect dogs and humans, leading to severe illness and/or death.
With a widespread of EM in southern Ontario, it’s important to keep your dog healthy and protected.

How can you protect your pet?
💚Praziquantel is a monthly oral treatment to control infections.
💚 Keep an eye on your pet while they’re outside to help prevent them eating rodents, fox, and coyote droppings.
💚 Dog owners should also wash their hands regularly, especially after handling p**p and petting their fur.

Have any questions? Feel free to call us!