Learn what you can do today to protect your pets against tick-borne diseases Did you know that Toronto is considered a high risk area for Lyme disease? In Ontario, ticks have been implicated in the transmission of nearly a dozen human and animal infectious diseases,...
What is a vaccine, and how does it work in the body? A vaccine is a preparation that helps the body’s immune system get ready to fight disease-causing organisms. If the immune system has “seen” an unfamiliar microbe (bacteria or virus) as part of a vaccine, it’s...
We have some very exciting news! We are pleased to welcome our newest Veterinarian to Centre Street Animal Hospital, Dr. Kineret Aloni-Goldman BSc, DVM. She comes to us from Milliken-Bridlewood Animal Clinic, but is no stranger to Centre Street Animal Hospital. Dr....
The issue around grain-free pet foods has been growing this year, with scientists studying the effects of certain diets that may be linked to fatal canine heart disease. While this information is still under review, we thought it was important to share the data so you...
Are You Taking the Right Steps to Protect Your Pet from Fleas & Ticks? With the beautiful spring weather upon us, many pets are spending more time outdoors. This is wonderful for pets, as well as their owners, but it also exposes your dog or cat to common pests...
