What is it and why is it an evolving concern? Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a bacterial disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. This bacteria can be carried by a few different ticks: American dog tick, Rocky Mountain Wood tick and brown dog tick. The American dog tick is well established throughout Ontario, however it typically has not transmitted the bacteria well. This seems to be changing as we have seen confirmed cases linked back to the Long Point area. Unfortunately,

Picture it: you’re mid-ride and ask for a simple transition as you have a hundred times before. Instead of responding, your horse throws its head, attempts to bolt or even spooks. Frustrated you tighten the reins and ask again, this time getting a buck for an answer. The next week you go to put the saddle on and your horse shifts away, maybe even pins its ears. Thinking your horse is simply being moody you tell them to knock it off. After chatting with friends you conclude th

Written by: Dr. Courtney Anderson; Article title by: Dr. Carleigh Cathcart Your pet’s eyes are an important organ that should be examined...

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What you need to know! With the recent Diagnoses of several equine neurological diseases in Southern Ontario this past year, its no...

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Debatably one of the most feared words amongst horse people is strangles. This disease, caused by the bacterium streptococcus equi subsp....

In this newsletter, we’ll be discussing separation anxiety in pets, which unfortunately is one of the main reasons pet owners surrender...

The holidays are upon us! It's a time of excitement, fun and merriment, but it can also be stressful for humans and pets alike! In this...

A closer look at Potomac Horse Fever and Equine Lyme Disease With the warmer Months coming up Its important to highlight two diseases...

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