Pet Point Veterinary

  A microchip is a radio-frequency identification transponder that carries a unique identification number and is roughly the size of a grain of rice. When the microchip is scanned by a vet or shelter, it transmits the ID number. There’s no battery, no power required, and no moving parts. The microchip is injected under the loose skin between your pet’s shoulder blades and can be done in the consultation room. Once the microchip is installed, your pet has a way to be identified if it ever gets lost and is sent into a shelter or veterinary clinic . The microchip contains an identification number registered to your name, address, and contact information.     Microchips: Fact vs. Fiction: ✔ Your pet’s microchip ID will last its entire lifetime. You’ll only have to keep your registration active and update your information anytime you move or change phone numbers. ✔ It is always a great idea to microchip both dogs and cats. Since many cats don’t wear collars, ...

 Although preventable, many people will battle a parasite infection at least once in their pet’s lifetime. When left untreated, parasites can cause a variety of ailments to your pet, from simple irritation to life-threatening conditions. Plus, it is possible for pets to transmit parasites to you and your family, infecting you as well. Even if you do consistent pet care, parasites can still take hold of your pet and make their life miserable until treated. Luckily, PetPoint carries the latest parasite scanning and treatment technology from Idexx Laboratories. Our team of experts can quickly and efficiently wipe out a parasite infection and aid you with a plan for prevention.   Parasites that can affect your pet: ✔ Fleas ✔ Ticks ✔ Roundworms ✔ Hookworms ✔ Heartworms ✔ Tapeworms ✔ Whipworms ✔ Coccidia ✔ Giardia ✔ Mange Mites ✔ Ear Mites ✔ Toxoplasmosis Everyday practices to protect your pet from parasites: ✔ Regula...

  Dental care is about more than keeping foul odours in check (although not being bombarded by your pet’s bad breath is certainly a plus). Intense tartar build-up and discoloration of the teeth is not just a cosmetic problem and may affect other aspects of your pet’s overall health. Poor dental care can result in a wide range of other problems, such as: ✔ Gingivitis (gum infection) ✔ Large numbers of bacteria that can work their way into the bloodstream and vital organs, possibly causing heart problems. ✔ Weakened jawbones that leave your pet at risk for sudden fractures. In some cases, dental surgery may be needed to extract abnormal, damaged or diseased teeth, or removal of oral masses. We recommend an annual dental cleaning and scaling in our clinic’s dental unit where we use the latest technology in the veterinary dentistry medicine.