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Sep 03 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Arthritis in Cats
Arthritis in cats is more common than we think. Unfortunately, cats hide their pain very well, making it hard to tell when they are suffering the pain of arthritis. We…
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Aug 28 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Feline Asthma
What is feline asthma? Feline asthma is one of the most common respiratory issues we see in cats. For reasons we don’t totally understand, cats with this issue have lungs…
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Jul 31 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Talks about Pet Fire Safety
National Pet Fire Safety Day was July 15th Did you know that every year pets are actually responsible for starting almost a thousand house fires in the United States alone?…
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Jun 19 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Adopting a Cat
Did you know June is adopt-a-cat month? It is the perfect time to bring a new furry friend home, as often humane societies are quite full with cats at this…
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Jun 04 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Talks About Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Pet
Did you know that May 24 to 30 is Hurricane Preparedness week? While we may not see hurricanes in Perth County, we certainly aren’t immune to other emergency situations such…
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May 29 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses What to do if your pet is hit by a car:
Warm weather is here in Perth County and we are all enjoying time outside with our pets. Unfortunately, sometimes our pets find their way into the street and get hit…
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May 15 2015
Heartworm Season is Here in Perth County
While it may have felt like it was never going to happen, it appears spring is finally here in Perth County! With the arrival of spring brings the arrival of…
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May 08 2015
Here is a quick tick update from Mitchell Veterinary Services on Lyme disease in Perth County.
Lyme disease is transmitted by black-legged deer ticks. The ticks are found most commonly in long grasses, forested areas and sand. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada: Endemic…
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May 01 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Normal Cat Behaviour
Here at Mitchell Veterinary Services, we are often asked about certain cat behaviours and why cats do the things they do. So today, we are discussing the reasons behind…
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Apr 23 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Pyometra
One of the most important reasons for spaying female dogs is the prevention of pyometra. It is an infection of the uterus and the name pyometra means “pus-filled” uterus. Cause…