15 Jan Feel Good Friday: George the Great Dane Service Dog | DOG’s BEST DAY (Video)
Feel Good Friday: George the Great Dane Service Dog | DOG's BEST DAY https://youtu.be/Z9vSU1Yb_7A...
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13 Jan Patient of the Week – Renee
At only 2 yrs old, Renee required an emergency thoracocentesis to drain fluid from her chest. She also had bloodwork, x-rays, and ultrasounds to help with diagnosis and required ICU care in an O2 chamber.Testing revealed that she had a rare condition called chylothorax where...
11 Jan When it Rains it Pours! Pet Safety Tips
You may have noticed that it's been a bit wet outside lately. Here are some rainy day dangers to watch out for:-Bacteria and parasite-riddled puddles can carry infectious diseases such as Giardia and Leptospirosis.-Toxins and chemicals such as motor oil can be washed downstream and...
08 Jan Don’t Let Your Dog Go To Pot!
Marijuana (and other drug) toxicity continues to be a problem on our local trails. Mountainside treats these types of emergencies several times a week. Dogs (and cats) do not metabolize marijuana the same as humans. Symptoms include disorientation, unsteadiness, tremors, drooling/vomiting, seizures and coma.Immediate treatment is...
30 Dec Patient of the Week – Maia
6 month old Maia required surgery to fix an extensive laceration to her gum, exposing bone as well as some puncture wounds to her tongue and lip. She made a good recovery and went home with some antibiotics and anti-inflammatories to help with the healing...
29 Dec How Mountainside Animal Hospital Spent the Holidays (Video)
How we spent the holidays at Mountainside Animal Hospital. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=926A2lJAWW0...
25 Dec Happy Holidays!
We want to wish all our local friends and neighbours Happy Holidays. No matter how you celebrate this time of year, we hope you stay safe and healthy. Our team will be available to assist your pet if you need us, as we'll be open...
23 Dec Patient of the Week – Bubba
Bubba was one sick puppy but felt well enough for a Christmas photo shoot at discharge. He came in with severe gastrointestinal issues and secondary aspiration pneumonia. He underwent blood work, urinalysis, as well as abdominal & chest x-rays. He also required treatment with a nebulizer...
22 Dec Christmas Hours Reminder
The team at Mountainside Animal Hospital would like to remind you that during Christmas we'll be open our usual 24 hours to care for your pet in case of emergency or urgent care. We hope your pet family member has a safe and Happy Holidays but...
21 Dec Give the Gift of Pet Insurance (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDt1j_K8yHw This Christmas...