Important Update on Fecal Examination Services
February is Pet Dental Health Month!
Dental health is an often overlooked but essential part of your pets health care. Dental health affects whole body health. What may seem like 'bad breath' to the average pet owner, can actually be a sign of a significant issue. If you answer yes to any of the following questions please call & book a full dental exam for your companion;
1) Does your pet have bad breath?
2) Does your pet eat less enthusiastically or less volume then they used to?
3) Does your pet shy away from chewing on harder items like rawhides?
4) Have you noticed a broken tooth or discolouration to your pets teeth?
5) Have you noticed an attitude change in your pet?
Important Update on Fecal Examination Services
The Companion Animal Parasite Control Council (CAPC) recommends that fecal examinations in dogs and cats are administered two to four times during the first year of life and one to two times per year in adults.
(http://www.capcvet.org/)
Many intestinal parasites present health risks not only to pets, but also to people.
"People in contact with animals that may transmit zoonotic parasites should be advised of the risks and made aware that risks are increased by pregnancy, underlying illness, or immunosuppression."
- CAPC General Guidelines
Parasite control starts with identification!
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING LICENCE FEES IN MISSISSAUGA
As of January 1, 2010 the City of Mississauga Animal Services will no longer be selling Life Time licenses. We will be returning to annual tags only. Existing Life Time licenses will be honoured and Life Time replacement tags will still be available. Please note as of March 3, 2010 the fee changes regarding licenses will be as follows: Changes will be made to intact dogs and cats changing the fee from $40.00 to $45.00. All other fees will remain the same including the senior discount. Late payments on licence fees will be as follows: Up to 6 months there will be a $20.00 late fee plus the cost of the licence, 6 months and over there will be a late fee of $40.00 plus the cost of the licence.
For more information please visit their website:
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/animalservices
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