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Pyometra in Dogs

What is a Pyometra? Pyometra is a serious and life-threatening condition that occurs in unspayed female dogs. Pyometra is defined as an infection of the uterus, it is a secondary infection that occurs because of hormonal changes that occur when a female dog is in heat.

What You Need to Know About Spaying

At Fairmont Animal Hospital we recommend having your puppy surgically sterilized (Ovariohysterectomy) at 6 months of age, before her first heat cycle. An Ovariohysterectomy is commonly referred to as ‘spaying’.

Feline Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, and when inflamed, the digestive enzymes leak out and cause damage to the pancreas and the nearby liver. Pancreatitis is quite different in cats than it is in dogs.

The Allergic Pet: What to Do?

Allergies in our pets can be a frustrating thing. More and more dogs and cats are prone to itching, scratching, chewing, gnawing and biting. They can damage their skin, lose sleep and become irritable because of how itchy they feel.

Is my cat overweight?

Cats have a great life, they are very much the pampered member of our family unit. How many of us try hard not to disturb the cat while it is sleeping on the bed or sofa? This sedentary lifestyle has led to the increase of overweight and obese cats. The unfortunate truth is that many […]

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