Wellness Services

pet nutrition and weight management

Keeping your family as healthy as possible is always in everybody’s best interests, and pets are no exception. Speak with our team about the right type of pet nutrition to keep your fur kids in tip-top condition. Whether you need dry food, wet food, treats, or supplements, we can help. Have an overweight or underweight pet? We have diets formulated specifically for weight loss and weight management to help your pet achieve their goal weight. This is a very important part of pet nutrition, as an unhealthy weight can affect your pet’s joints and internal organs and can even lead to skin issues and other infections. We are proud to carry Royal Canin, Hills, Purina and other veterinary diets. Have a specific food for your pet that we don’t carry? Give us a call, and we’d be more than happy to arrange a special order for you at no extra cost!

puppies and kittens

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Your new addition to the family needs a thorough medical examination to ensure that he or she starts life out in the very best health. Both puppies and kittens are recommended to have their initial vaccinations at 8 weeks of age, followed by a round of boosters at 12 and 16 weeks to ensure proper immunity. Our staff is committed to providing you with all the information you need to raise your little one. 

senior pets

Did you know that over 60% of cats over the age of 7 and 90% over 14 have arthritis? Some studies show that cats over 15 years old have as high as a 49% chance of having some kidney insufficiency. Whereas 60% of senior dogs will develop some form of cognitive function. As your pet ages, they need more care and attention. They need regular physical exams, more screening tests, changes in nutritional diets, exercise, and more frequent care. At Avenida Pet Clinic, we can help your pet enjoy their senior years with comfort. 

When would my dog or cat be considered a senior?
Different sized dogs are considered senior at different ages. Here is an easy breakdown:

  • Giant breeds – 7 years 
  • Large breeds – 8 years
  • Medium breeds – 9 years
  • Small breeds and cats – 10 years

How does care change for senior pets?
During annual exams we recommend screening tests such as blood tests, urine exams and monitoring blood pressure for early detection of some age-related conditions. As they age, pets should be given smaller, more frequent meals to help their digestive system. With age, they also lose flexibility and strength, which means they need to incorporate some exercises to help restore these capacities as well as making your home more accessible based on their needs.

parasite control

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Parasites are organisms that can cause fatal harm to pets. Both internal and external parasites are hard to spot, and thus, it is easier and cheaper to prevent them than to treat them. At Avenida Pet Clinic, we can help you find the most effective parasite control and prevention schedule, so that your pet can lead a joyous and playful life.

How can I prevent parasites in my pet?

  • Pick up after your pet
  • Give your pet preventative medication regularly
  • Consult your veterinarian and build a prevention plan catered to your pet’s specific needs and lifestyle.
  • Stop your pet from any stool-eating behaviour
  • Ensure clean surroundings

international health certificates

The Canadian International Health Certificate may be used to accompany dogs, cats or other pets to other countries. 

Please refer to the following link for the latest updates and more information
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/documents/travel-documents-for-your-pets

 Keep in mind that each country of your destination has their own regulations and rules of entry for different animals, the process of fulfilling them could take 6 months or longer and certain requirements are to be fulfilled in specific time frames prior to travel. Please research the entry requirements of your country of destination and contact us to book an appointment. 

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health certificates

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We can provide Health Certificates and Vaccination certificates for your pet, please inquire during the appointment if you need either for travel, boarding, grooming services or any other reasons. 

ofa certificates

We offer the following:

  • Hip dysplasia screening & Certification
  • Elbow dysplasia screening & Certification

If you own a larger breed of dog or are looking for one, you may have heard the term OFA Certified. This refers to the dog’s hip and elbow joints and is an indicator of potential problems for your dog. Hip and elbow problems for any active dog will cause pain and discomfort that will get progressively worse. The unstable joint will lead to osteoarthritis.

So, what is OFA certification? The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the recognized certifying body to evaluate and determine if a dog will have hip, elbow or other problems. The foundation was established in 1966 by John M. Olin after he found that hip dysplasia was affecting his sporting dogs. Hip and elbow dysplasia is a genetic condition and can be evaluated by radiographs. The OFA maintains a database for those conditions and now also maintains databases on other genetic disorders.

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has defined 7 categories to describe canine hip joints. They are: Excellent, Good, Fair, Borderline, Mild, Moderate, Severe. If you acquire a dog of medium size or larger from a breeder, the breeder should be able to provide the OFA certification for both of the dog’s parents. Each parent should have a certification of Excellent or Good.

For more information please visit OFA website

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