Arbor Hills Veterinary Centre

07/03/2025

Please keep your pets safe this weekend.

06/26/2025

Be careful shopping online for pet products.

Pet owners in the UK are being warned about counterfeit medications containing toxic chemicals, including pirimiphos-methyl, after a cat was severely sickened by a fake flea treatment labeled as Frontline. Officials advise checking for signs of fake products, such as poor packaging and spelling erro...

03/13/2025

A 10-year-old dog needed aggressive care at the Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital to survive a case of leptospirosis, highlighting the reason why the leptospirosis vaccine has been added to protocols as a core vaccine. "Now we know that leptospirosis can infect any dog year-round, even just...

02/13/2025

Regularly brushing dogs' and cats' teeth supports oral and overall health, and veterinarian Marianne Bailey suggests starting when pets are young. Dental chews and water additives recommended by the Veterinary Oral Health Council can help maintain oral health between brushing, and an annual dental e...

12/10/2024

Things you should know as the colder weather approaches.

You're probably already aware of the risks our pets face from hot weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets' health? The AVMA has gathered tips to help you keep your pets safe during cold weather and has developed a handout on the subject that veterinarians....

10/10/2024

As most of you know I am not a Proponent of insecticidal flea and tick products because I do not think they are good for our pets. This is another reason to avoid these products.

Imidacloprid and fipronil, pesticides that treat and prevent flea and tick infestations in pets, have appeared in ponds where dogs swim, reaching levels that can harm honeybees and other invertebrates, according to a study in Science of the Total Environment. "Dog owners can play an important part i...

09/23/2024

Unvaccinated dogs everywhere are at risk for potentially fatal leptospirosis, and dogs in urban areas may be at particularly high risk because leptospira bacteria are carried by small rodents that thrive in urban environments, says veterinarian Madeleine Stein, an assistant professor of small animal...

06/21/2024

It is getting to be a Texas Summer.

Extreme heat gripping wide swaths of the US is dangerous for dogs, which don't have sweat glands and release body heat through their paws and by panting, says veterinarian Joe Snock. Signs that a dog is headed for heat illness include excessive panting and drooling and dry, dark red or purple gums,....

06/18/2024

Came across this today, and felt it may impact some of our clients.

The country's biggest provider of pet insurance cites rising cost of veterinary care in pulling product in some states.

05/15/2024

We are seeing more and more facilities refusing service without proper influenza vaccines, so please make sure your check with your pes boarding and grooming facilities prior to seeking services so you will not be refused service.

It's a good idea to talk with a veterinarian about a canine influenza vaccine at least six weeks before traveling with a dog, says veterinarian Amanda Vockler. Few dogs are naturally immune to canine influenza, and exposure to the virus can result in weekslong illness and hospitalization, Dr. Vockle...

04/09/2024

What an amazing event!

04/09/2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza was found in three dead cats in an investigation at dairy farms that also found cows and a person infected with H5N1. Wild and domesticated mammals have contracted avian influenza infections in the past, and health experts believe most cases stem from direct contact...