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Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog, there's no better time to start training. But if your canine companion is advancing in years, you may be wondering if it's even possible to teach an old dog new tricks. Keep on reading to find out! Training a Puppy Vs....

February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and if you're a pet parent, it's important to consider if spaying or neutering your cat or dog is the right choice for them. There are a number of benefits to spaying and neutering that can help keep your pet healthy, safe, and...

Taking care of a pet is a huge responsibility, and it's important to make sure you're doing everything you can to ensure your furry friend is healthy and happy. February is Responsible Pet Owners Month, and there's no better time to brush up on your pet parenting...

We are pleased to offer wellness testing packages at a significant discount to promote and provide happier and longer lives for your pet. Yearly checkups and physical examinations are essential to the health and well-being of pets, but so are internal exams. Internal...

As a veterinarian, I am often told about new products and treatments the I can sell or market to my clients from pet food manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. However, sometimes these treatments and products have very little evidence or support as for a reason...

Our veterinary team needs your help to make your dog’s visit as fear-free as possible. One thing you can do is to ensure that your dog gets to Wilmot Veterinary Clinic in a calm state of mind. The following tips will help you, and your pet arrives in one piece and in...

Stress, anxiety, and fear during veterinary visits begin at home when you take out the cat carrier. Before traveling to the clinic, there are many things you can do to reduce the stress of a veterinary visit. The first part of the journey is the cat carrier. The cat...

As we start to enjoy the first few warm days of spring, we need to think about our pets. Parasites, such as fleas, ticks and worms can infect our pets during our trips to parks and sports fields. Prevention is the best way to protect your dog and cat from these...

Throughout the United States and Canada, there are a number of ticks that carry a number of serious diseases. And some ticks are known to carry more than one of these diseases, which can lead to multiple infections, or coinfection, that can complicate treatment and...

In response to the new position statement on declawing from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, we at Wilmot Veterinary Clinic have decided to stop doing this procedure. If you are considering removing your cat's knuckles, we urge you to consider these other...