Pet Tips

Please don’t leave your pets in the car unattended.  Even if you leave the windows open, the temperature in the car can get so hot, 5 min will be enough to harm them.

When you plan on taking your pet somewhere in the car, even just to the park, you should consider restraining your pet. Unrestrained pets could easily cause an accident by distracting the driver.  By having windows down and allowing dogs to let their heads out the dog may fall out of the car or jump

We recommend you get your pet microchipped with a good, reputable microchip company.  At Linden Vet we make use of Virbac microchips. Microchipping your animal ensures that your contact information is with your pet, in case he/she gets lost and end up at the vet or a welfare society/kennel. When a stray animal comes in,

It is very important to feed your pet twice daily.  Often the first question the vet will ask during a consult is whether your pet is eating or not.  This is very important information and will aid the vet in making a diagnosis. It is also very important for yourself as a pet owner, as

Getting a new pet can be very exciting, but it is also a big responsibility that we tend to forget with all the emotions that go along with the excitement of a new pet. We suggest that you do research on the breed of your pet before you get your pet.  Researching will help you

You love your pet but his/her hair is all over your clothes and furniture and it’s driving you and your family nuts! Well, there is no need to stress because these days there are many products available that can help you remove the unwanted hair.  Some of these are lint rollers, with nifty refills available

Lighting up the night sky with a magnificent display of pyrotechnics is a popular and fun way to usher in a new year; but while it may be enjoyable for us, it is hellish for our four-legged companions. Fireworks, along with thunderstorms and owners who have gone away, are the main causes of lost or

Dental care starts with feeding your pet the correct food. Special dental diets are available which have specially formulated kibble sizes and shapes to reduce tartar and plaque build-up on teeth. Plaque build-up can lead to bad breath, gingivitis and dental disease. To read more on periodontal disease, click here. At Linden Veterinary Clinic we have

If your pet moults a lot, wet a face cloth and wipe him/her once a day. This helps to remove most of the loose hairs. You may need to do this in addition to brushing and it is more effective for cats and short haired dogs. A good diet will also ensure your pet’s skin

If you have a white pet, and especially if they have a white face and belly showing pink skin, it is important to treat them with a pet-friendly sunscreen. Sunscreen will help protect your pet against cancer.  White pets tend to get skin cancer more easily than your darker pets, therefore, we advise to keep