We would like to honour International Assistance Dog Week by featuring a recent patient who came to the ER at Mountainside recently, as she was having difficulty giving birth after 13 hours of labour. Keiko comes from the Canine Valley Therapy Dog Program and she and...
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August 1st is National Mutt Day and it seems like the perfect time to talk about the slogan “adopt, don’t shop.” Here are 5 reasons why adopting a dog benefits you and the dog community: Less health issues and genetic diseases if mixed breed due to...
Tia was non-weight bearing when she came to Mountainside and after a previous cruciate repair in her other leg, a cruciate tear was suspected and confirmed by x-rays. Fortunately, the x-rays indicated that her hips were still in good shape with no signs of osteoarthritis. During surgery...
Here are some safety tips for you to help your pet have a happy and safe summer: SUMMERTIME TIPS FOR PETS Summer is here and we have some useful tips to be aware of for you and your pet family. Always contact your local veterinarian or nearest...
Lola had an unfortunate run-in with a fish hook that brought her to the ER department. She had one wedged in her mouth and x-rays and an endoscopy revealed that she also had one lodged in the opening to her stomach. Fortunately, the fish hook was removed...
Flashback Friday to when COVID-19 was a thing of the future! Staff pet, Sasha, accompanied by her friend and Manager at Mountainside Animal Hospital to be a guest speaker at Lynn Valley Seniors Association. Marla interpreted for Sasha and provided some education to the group of...
While not our usual type of picture, even chameleon’s need emergency treatment once in a while!This gorgeous lady came in to the ER with an injured hind leg and not much of an appetite.Upon examination, Yoshi did not appear to have a fractured leg so...
Summer's finally here but be sure to keep your dog safe by leaving him or her in your car. It's important to remember that dogs and hot cars don't mix. https://youtu.be/xdR694IArWI For example, if it's 24°C outside it only takes 10 minutes for your car's interior to...
Here's our latest team intro video. This time, we'd like to introduce you to Dr. Tom Homer. https://youtu.be/mVvNxo1oS6Q...