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Virtual Howloween Costume Contest | Oakville Vet

Send us pictures of your pet's Halloween costumes to enter to win our online contest! As many of you know from her box of pet costumes, Halloween is one of Dr Mac’s favourite holidays when it comes to pet attire. While we are very sad, we won’t be able to how much the photo booth [...]

M.A.C is an Oakville Reader’s Choice Nominee!

Our team is SO excited to be nominated for the Oakville Reader's Choice "Best Veterinary Service" category! Our team has had a lot to learn as a new clinic with the added challenge of learning to supporting our clients and patients during a pandemic. However, in what feels like a short amount of time, [...]

THE FELINE FEAR FREE VISIT

Our feline friends are unique. They don't usually leave the house unless it is to visit the vet. This means during these visits they experience a lot of things that are not part of their daily routine such as the carrier, the car ride and the clinic which can result in increased fear, anxiety and [...]

A NEW TOOL FOR MAKING INFORMED PET FOOD DECISIONS

With thousands of pet food choices, it is confusing for pet owners and the veterinary healthcare team to make informed decisions about the best pet food for an individual pet. Our team is here to help their pet owners navigate the sea of pet nutrition information (and misinformation) to provide optimal nutrition for every pet [...]

M.A.C LOVES SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUES.

At Mac Animal Clinic we strongly believe in supporting our local animal rescues. We are very fortunate to help care for the dogs of two wonderful rescues Niagara Dog Rescue and Fureverable. These rescues go above and beyond for the dogs in their care and help them receive the veterinary care they deserve. We love [...]

DEBUNKING THE MYTHS BEHIND RAW DIETS

Myth: Dogs are related to wolves, therefore a raw diet is more natural. Truth: Domesticated dogs are not directly related to current Wolf species. Dogs and wolves are “canids”, they share a common ancestor. Also remember, wolves only live for up to 5 years in the wild, out dogs will hopefully live for 10-15 [...]

URBAN WILDLIFE. WHAT IS THE RISK TO YOUR PET?

The humans have been in quarantine but our resident wildlife certainly has not! https://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-wild-animal-sightings There have been an increase in wildlife sightings in urban areas as the normally busy city is much quieter. While it is very cute to see Bambi and Wile E Coyote on the street it does represent an increased risk to [...]

CHANGE THE WAY YOUR PET VIEWS RESTRAINT AND HANDLING!

Do you have a pet that hates having their nails trimmed? Or maybe your pet is fine at the vet EXCEPT when it comes to taking their temperature. One way to deal with these fears is to utilize the concept of "desensitization" and "classical conditioning". Desensitization is the process of teaching the learner that a [...]

COVID-19 UPDATE APRIL 6 2020

**Veterinary services are essential but urgent care only** The province has made revisions to the list of essential workplaces. Veterinary medicine remains an essential service, permitted to deliver URGENT CARE only, as indicated in the list of essential workplaces provided by the Province of Ontario on April 3, 2020. The list also provides permission for [...]

PET NUTRITION: THINK ABOUT NUTRIENTS NOT JUST INGREDIENTS

As pet owners we all want the same thing: to feed our pet a healthy, complete diet to promote a long and happy life. ​A big part of choosing the right diet for your pet is being able to accurately interpret the label on the back of the bag. You can't assume a pet food [...]

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