Nauvoo Road Veterinary Services: Dr. Levesque

07/31/2026

We will be closed on Monday August 3rd for the Civic Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday August 4th at 9 am. Enjoy some watermelon this weekend!

07/14/2026

We do nail trims! Give us a call at 519 876 3514 🐶🐱

06/30/2026

We will be closed for Canada Day! Have a safe holiday :)

06/19/2026

It just takes one tick bite to spread disease. 🕷️

CAPC Board Member and Auburn University parasitologist Dr. Kathryn Reif is busting some of the most common myths that leave pets, and their owners, vulnerable to vector-borne diseases.

In a recent interview and video spotlight featured by Auburn University, Dr. Reif breaks down why tick risk is an all-year, all-neighborhood phenomenon. If you see wildlife like deer, bunnies, or squirrels passing through your backyard, those spaces aren't immune to ticks. Furthermore, while some species love the summer heat, others, like the blacklegged tick responsible for transmitting Lyme disease, actually thrive in cooler temperatures.

Because these risks are ever-present, CAPC’s motto remains clear: Every Pet Tested, Every Pet Protected. 🔬 Dr. Reif's Top Clinical Takeaways:

Ditch Seasonal Assumptions: We need to protect pets on a year-round basis, not just during anecdotally "high-risk" months.

The Backyard Threat: Wildlife brings vectors directly to your doorstep.

The Solution: Prioritize annual parasite testing and regular, year-round preventive treatments for ticks, fleas, and other common pests.

Want to read Dr. Reif's full breakdown ?

Check out the original post by Auburn University to level up your tick knowledge today: 👉 https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/blog/cvm-news/year-round-threat-2026-pet-parasite-forecast-shows-rising-tick-risk/

06/04/2026

04/21/2026

Ekkkkk!!!

The sprint happens in seconds. A Lone Star tick detects your exhale from fifteen feet away and begins its calculated pursuit, moving faster than most people expect a tick to move. Unlike passive ticks that wait on grass tips, these hunters actively track the carbon dioxide plume you leave behind, following it like a scent trail straight to warm skin. What makes them particularly efficient is their ability to detect the slightest ground vibration from footsteps, then orient toward the source while maintaining their chemical lock on your breath. This hunting behavior explains their rapid territorial expansion northward as climate zones shift. When you walk through areas where they've established, you're not accidentally picking up a passenger. You're being actively pursued by a predator that has already calculated your location. The most effective defense isn't avoiding all outdoor spaces, but understanding their detection range and moving deliberately through areas where they're known to hunt. [KWLHD]