If our feline friends could talk, their meal requests might sound something like this: “Hold the carbs, human—pass the protein!” But is a high-protein diet really the cat’s meow when it comes to feline nutrition? At Parkside Animal Hospital, we love catering to the health and nutritional needs of cats, and one question we hear often is, “Should my cat eat a lot of protein?”

Let’s dig into the cat dish and find out.

Advancements in veterinary medicine have opened the door to more precise and less invasive surgical techniques. At Parkside Animal Hospital, we’re proud to provide laparoscopic pet surgery in North Bay—a modern option for certain procedures in dogs and cats that provides a gentler experience and a faster healing process for your beloved companion.

As our beloved pets age, their needs change in ways that require more attentive and specialized care. At Parkside Animal Hospital, we understand the deep bond you share with your furry family members, and we’re here to help you ensure they enjoy their golden years to the fullest. With the right approach to senior pet care, your aging dog or cat can remain happy, comfortable, and healthy for years to come.

Summer is a season of adventure, sunshine, and time spent outdoors with your furry family members. And after our long winters in Ontario, summer feels like a rare and fleeting treat! 

But while it’s easy to get caught up in vacations, park days, and backyard BBQs, it’s important not to overlook your pet’s health during the warmer months. 

Regular vet visits—yes, even in summer—are essential to keeping your furry friend happy and healthy. Here’s why the team at Parkside Animal Hospital wants to remind you to make time for a pet wellness check in Ontario during the summer.

Canada Day and other celebrations with family and friends make summertime extra special, but parades, fireworks, barbecues, and seasonal storms create plenty of noise, which can trigger pet anxiety for our animal companions.

Not to worry! With a bit of advanced planning and helpful hints from our caring team, balancing summer fun with the need to keep our pets comfy is a walk in the park. 

No matter how much you adore your cat, chances are that you aren’t in love with some of the hitchhikers that can come along with them. Parasite prevention is an important part of pet ownership, and Parkside Animal Hospital is your partner in keeping your furry friends free of intestinal parasites and other pesky and unwanted guests. 

Springtime in Ontario means warmer days, blooming flowers, and, unfortunately, the return of tick season. These tiny pests can cause big problems for your furry friends, but with a bit of preparation and guidance from your trusted North Bay veterinarian at Parkside Animal Hospital, you can keep ticks off pets and ensure a safe and happy season for all. 

Spring has finally sprung in North Bay, ON! Or, it’s starting to, anyway. As the snow retreats and the sunshine starts warming skin, fur, and paws alike, now’s the perfect time to get your furry friends ready for spring. 

With some TLC in the pet wellness department, you can help Fido and Kitty transition into the new season happy, healthy, and ready for adventure. Here are the top spring care tips from our team at Parkside Animal Hospital.

Veterinary laser therapy provides effective and non-invasive relief for numerous health conditions. Parkside Animal Hospital offers this service to our patients as a part of our approach to safe, modern veterinary medicine. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of laser therapy for pets.

If you are thinking about bringing an animal into your home, it is important to thoroughly contemplate compatibility. Lifestyle, environment, and household dynamics can all affect how well an animal fits into your home. To help achieve the greatest possible connection with a new pet, we offer some of our tried-and-tested tips.