Here at Mountainside Animal Hospital and 24-Hour Emergency Veterinary Services our staff is taking every step to keep the hospital clean, and free of Covid-19. Every day our Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Receptionists work hard to sanitize each area of the hospital, including the treatment area,...
We posted this a while back but just in case you're new to our website, we thought it might be easier for you to see this closer to the top of the blog posts. https://youtu.be/-_x8TNMKvX8 Please click this link to see Dr. Doherty's full bio....
It's National Lost Dog Awareness Day and we wanted to share with you how easy it is to ID a dog if they're microchipped and some other tips to keep your dog from getting lost. https://youtu.be/T_x92aIJ_aU Preventative steps to take: Microchip your dog and keep contact information...
Dr. Westcott was recently featured on Global News talking about Pot and pets and that veterinarians seeing spike in THC toxicity cases since legalization. In his interview he also talks about cannabis toxicity and the danger it poses to your pets. Please watch and keep...
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is a chemical compound found in the marijuana plant, most commonly known for its psychoactive effect on humans. Unfortunately, THC is extremely toxic for pets, causing balance problems, irregular heartbeat, breathing problems, incontinence, or worse. Pet insurance provider Trupanion has already paid more than $250,000...
“Place your hand over your heart, can you feel it? That is called purpose. You’re alive for a reason so don’t ever give up.” – Unknown We share this quote to remind all of those at Mountainside Animal Hospital and the entire veterinary profession to always...
This is clearly NOT our patient but in honour of World Wildlife Day, we acknowledge and give thanks for those that do their part. Seen here with a sedated rhino, Mountainside’s Dr. Westcott volunteered his time and skills for an African conservation organization. Mountainside is not...
There are many ways to honour National Justice for Animals Week: - Petition local governments to make changes in the laws that consider animals as property rather than sentient beings. - Continue to lobby for laws prohibiting unnecessary and often inhumane practices such as ear cropping or...
Today is Love Your Pet Day! Seems obvious as every day that goes by should be Love Your Pet Day. But just in case, give your furry family members some extra special treat today or extra hugs and kisses. (You could also buy them the...
Gizmo’s Whistler hike took a turn for the worse when he saw a tasty treat and went for it hook, line and sinker! Unfortunately, that tasty treat was attached to a fishing rod and a panicked trip to Emergency ensued. X-rays revealed that the hook...