Posts by Lansdowne Animal Hospital

This upcoming Holiday Season it is good to remember that all the delicious treats we give ourselves may not be good for our pets! Each year every vet clinic gets the calls from clients whose pet has gotten a hold of something they should not. For our fur babies, human food is more rich, fatty,…

If your dog is suffering from diarrhea or vomiting without any other symptoms try feeding a bland diet. This consists of cooked white rice and boiled meat. You can feed this diet for up to 5 days while you are waiting for an appointment with us. This is only for otherwise healthy dogs, and we…

What Are Giardia? Giardia are single-celled organisms, infectious to many types of animals (including humans) all over the world. As you can see in the above image, Giardia organisms have little whip-like tentacles called flagella that classify them as flagellates. They use their flagella to move around from place to place but when they find…

Whether you are planning a move or traveling for leisure, taking your pet along with you can be stressful for both of you. General Travel Tips: Visit the [U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website], and research the requirements and regulations for the location(s) you will be traveling to and through. Work with your veterinarian to…

Summer is full of celebrations involving fireworks. Canada has Canada Day on July 1, the USA has Independence Day on July 4, and France has Bastille Day on July 14. Dogs and cats react to fireworks as individuals. Some aren’t upset by the explosions, and others get hurt by panicking and jumping through closed windows…

When giving our furry friend’s their medications, we try may different things. Please watch these different Youtube Videos on how to easily give the medications. ​

Chocolate may be America’s favorite flavor. We like chocolate candy, ice cream, chocolate drinks, chocolate cakes, just about anything with chocolate. We may want to share our favorite treat with an eager pet but it is best to think twice and reach for the dog biscuits instead. Different Types of Chocolate and How they Are…