As your pet becomes older and enters their senior years, arthritis is one of the many health conditions they may develop. Like with us humans, arthritis in dogs, cats and other pets is a condition that causes inflammation and degeneration of joint cartilage and bones. With proper treatment, we can ensure your pet's arthritis is managed well and they are as comfortable as possible. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any further questions about pets and arthritis.
At Simcoe Veterinary Hospital in Barrie, pet X-rays are just some of the exceptional diagnostic tools we utilize.
We believe in providing complete veterinary services for our patients at all times, ensuring that they are receiving all of the treatment they need at all times.
Our hospital is equipped with a range of diagnostic tools to ensure that we have what we need to get the job done.
Your pet's skin and fur are vital parts of their overall well-being. As such a large organ and part of their body, pets can develop so many different kinds of dermatological problems. Unfortunately, your pet can get anything from acute conditions such as hives or external parasites, to chronic conditions such as allergies or immunological conditions. Rest assured, we are here for you to help you get ahead of these conditions and ensure your pet is properly diagnosed and treated.
Many illnesses can only be detected by laboratory tests. Our hospital has an in-house laboratory so we can get same-day blood test results to help identify your pet's medical condition and determine the proper treatment that they need. If more advanced screening is needed, we also have to ability to send out our samples to our referral lab. We recommend yearly screening when your pet reaches their senior years to make sure that we catch any abnormalities before they can become major health concerns.
Microchipping is a simple, safe and quick procedure. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted under the skin by a veterinarian. It takes only minutes and lasts a lifetime. If your pet becomes lost and is transported to a clinic or shelter, they can scan your pet for a chip and get the information to contact you. We at Simcoe Animal Hospital believe microchipping is important and feel that every animal should be chipped for their own safety.
If you have any questions or concerns about microchipping, please feel free to give us a call at 226-894-3253.
