Dalton Road Veterinary Clinic

01/04/2025

The risk of Lyme disease in Canada is growing.
The third layer of tick protection is to discuss whether Lyme
disease vaccination is right for your dog. As we have reviewed this
month, it is important to be aware of when ticks are active and avoid locations where ticks can be found.

If you can’t avoid them, make sure to do a tick check on your pet after being in those areas. Remove ticks promptly if they are found.

In addition to awareness and avoidance, practicing uninterrupted tick control with a veterinary-approved product further reduces risk.

Finally, Lyme vaccinations are available for dogs. Your veterinarian is
the best resource to determine if this vaccine is right for your dog.
Talk to your veterinarian today and visit www.ticktalkcanada.com.

23/03/2025

Gaps in protection open the door for ticks!
The second layer of tick protection includes using a veterinary approved tick control medication throughout the tick risk period.
Tick control medications only work if they are given! We all know this is true, but life is busy and sometimes we forget to remember! It is important to administer your veterinary-approved tick control medication as directed by your veterinarian for the entire tick risk activity period. Gaps in protection open the door for ticks!
Call your veterinary clinic to discuss the best tick control options for your pet and visit www.ticktalkcanada.com to learn more about the risks in your province.

13/03/2025

Tip #1 for National Tick Awareness Month

DAILY TICK CHECKS & REMOVAL

Check back next week for tip #2

05/03/2025

March is Tick Awareness Month!

Ticks are active whenever the temperature is above 4 degrees celcius. Our first step against ticks is awareness.
Watch for our future posts about ticks in the next few weeks!

26/02/2025

TikTok may be filled with videos of adorable chubby
cats, but diabetes and high blood pressure are two
potential health problems for overweight cats.
Schedule an appointment today to ensure your cat
is at a healthy weight.

11/02/2025

February is Pet Dental Health Month! Got questions about
how to best care for your pet’s oral health? We’re
here with answers. Schedule your pet’s FREE dental
checkup today. Only available during February and March so call today to book!
905-476-3802 905-722-3534

04/07/2024

Update: U.S. dog importation rules
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to its dog importation regulations and subsequent changes to its import requirements for dogs entering the U.S. These changes take effect Aug. 1 and will impact dogs travelling from Canada to the U.S. Dogs now entering the U.S. must:
Be at least six months of age.
Have an International Organization for Standardization-compliant microchip.
Appear healthy upon arrival.
Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt (this form will only be made available by the CDC on July 15 and must be submitted through the CDC website).
Have additional documentation, which varies depending on where the dog has been in the past six months before entering the U.S., and the dog's rabies vaccination status.

Changes to US Importation Rules CDC Dog Import Form
-https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/exports/pets/united-states-america

*****Please note that these regulations may change as things develop so please check the above websites regularly before you want to leave for any changes.*****

If you are unsure if your dog's microchip is ISO compliant or not, check the papers you received when implanted or you may call us and we can scan their chip for you. Keswick Veterinary Clinic 905-476-3802, Dalton Road Veterinary Clinic 905-722-3534

04/07/2024

Update: U.S. dog importation rules
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to its dog importation regulations and subsequent changes to its import requirements for dogs entering the U.S. These changes take effect Aug. 1 and will impact dogs travelling from Canada to the U.S. Dogs now entering the U.S. must:
Be at least six months of age.
Have an International Organization for Standardization-compliant microchip.
Appear healthy upon arrival.
Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt (this form will only be made available by the CDC on July 15 and must be submitted through the CDC website).
Have additional documentation, which varies depending on where the dog has been in the past six months before entering the U.S., and the dog's rabies vaccination status.
Changes to US Importation Rules CDC Dog Import Form
-https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/exports/pets/united-states-america

*****Please note that these regulations may change as things develop so please check the above websites regularly before you want to leave for any changes.*****

If you are unsure if your dog's microchip is ISO compliant or not, check the papers you received when implanted or you may call us and we can scan their chip for you. Keswick Veterinary Clinic 905-476-3802, Dalton Road Veterinary Clinic 905-722-3534

03/04/2024

Do you know how to recognize
a tick? Watch this video to know more! Knowing what ticks look
like can help you Outsmart Ticks! Anytime, Anywhere.

Link:

Series of 12: "What Do You Really Know About Ticks?" videos, in which Canadian "tickspert" Dr. Scott Stevenson, BMSc, MSc, DVM, provides answers to questions...

27/03/2024

You may be itching to get out and enjoy the outdoors
with your pet as spring approaches. But don’t forget – ticks can be
active when temperatures reach 4°C, even when there is still snow on
the ground! Make sure to do tick checks on yourself and your pets
and promptly remove any found after being out and about! Also, be
sure to talk to us about the best protection for your pet. Let’s
Outsmart Ticks! Anytime, Anywhere.

Link: https://ticktalkcanada.com

20/03/2024

With temperature fluctuations at this time of year, checking your
weather forecast helps you decide if you need sunglasses, snow
boots, or a sweater! But what about ticks – could ticks be active in
your area today? Check out your area’s tick risk “forecast” and be
prepared to Outsmart Ticks! Anytime, Anywhere.

Link: https://ticktalkcanada.com