The Westway Animal Clinic Blog

As pet owners, we all want what’s best for our furry companions — including keeping theirteeth clean and healthy. Oral health is so important and is deeply connected to overallhealth of your pet, as untreated dental disease can lead to pain, infection, and even impactvital organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys. Not all dental…

The rising cost of pet care in Canada has reached a critical point. From routine checkups to emergency surgeries, veterinary expenses are climbing—often faster than wages or overall inflation. And while love for our furry companions remains strong, financial stress is becoming a major factor in decisions around their care. That’s why now, more than…

Heartworm may not be a common diagnosis in Ontario, but it is a serious one—and it is possible. While not as widespread as other parasites, heartworm is among the most dangerous. The good news? It’s completely preventable with consistent, veterinarian-recommended care. Even though the overall risk remains low, heartworm is still present in our province.…

Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi(Bb), a bacterial infection that is spread through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis). This disease is a growing concern for Ontario dogs, especially in southern and eastern regions. Read on to learn how you can protect your dog from Lyme Disease in Ontario. Ticks attach to…

At Westway Animal Clinic, we are proudly independently family owned and operated, committed to providing care that is consistent, and transparent. Our mission is to prevent disease or reduce its impact by partnering with pet parents to detect risks early and take proactive action. Nutrition is one of the most important decisions you make for…

At Westway Animal Clinic, we understand that choosing the right sterilization procedure for your dog is an important decision. Traditionally, ovariohysterectomy (OVH) has been the standard spay procedures. However, now ovariectomy (OVE) and ovary-sparing spay (OSS) are an emerging option that offers an alternative approach. Below, we’ll compare these procedures to help you make an…

At Westway Animal Clinic, we are committed to providing the best possible care for your pets. We are dedicated to fostering lasting connections between pets and their families, ensuring every animal receives the highest standard of veterinary care. One of the most important decisions you can make for your furry friend’s health is whether and…

Since December 2024, over two dozen cases of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, have been confirmed in domestic cats across the United States. This concerning development has highlighted a new route of transmission through contaminated raw pet food and unpasteurized milk. To safeguard the health of pets, the FDA has introduced new…

“Good pain management in suffering animals is not only an obligation but a professional privilege.” At Westway Animal Clinic, we take pain management seriously. September is Pain Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to highlight the importance of recognizing and treating pain in our pets.  Pain is a universal experience for every living being,…

At Westway Animal Clinic, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for our furry companions, especially when it comes to managing chronic conditions like osteoarthritis (OA). Our commitment to innovation and excellence has led us to integrate the latest advancements in veterinary medicine into our multimodal approach to OA management. Current Multimodal Approach…