Rivard Animal Hospital

5635 Tecumseh road east
Windsor, ON N8T 1C8

(519)974-7387

www.rivardanimalhospital.com

Squirrels as Pets: A Really Bad Idea

Cute, isn't he? However, according to Coast & Canyon Wildlife Rehabilitation in Los Angeles, when infant ground squirrels feel threatened, they get into thi ...

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Hairballs (Trichobezoars) In Cats

"He's throwing up hairballs all the time. I'm tired of stepping on slimy hair."To the client, the problem may be simple.But to the veterinarian, it's much more ...

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Lead Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

The most common cause of lead poisoning in pets is ingestion of lead-based paint. Although lead-based paint is no longer available in the United States, it was ...

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Hot Cars Are Not for Dogs - but They're OK for Defrosting Fish

Hey! You! Yes – you.You know that feeling when you get in a hot car after it’s been sitting, baking in the sweltering sun all day? That cloying, sweaty, Corinth ...

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Cloacal Prolapse Occurs in any Reptile Species

The cloaca, or vent, in reptiles, is the slit opening under the tail. The digestive tract, the reproductive system, and the bladder all empty out of the same cl ...

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Flea Anemia in Cats and Dogs

It is important to get the message out early: Fleas aren't just a nuisance. They drink blood, and blood loss can kill.In almost every case, the owner had no ide ...

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