Blog: Dog

Microchipping

Microchipping is a safe and inexpensive way of reuniting lost pets with their families. Hundreds of pets go missing every month and we want to get your pet home as quickly and safely as possible. Lost pets are generally brought into nearby veterinary clinics or the local Humane Society to...

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Overweight Dog Help

Managing your pet’s weight can be challenging, but it is very important for their health and wellbeing. Over 50% of dogs and cats are overweight. Excess weight can lead to joint disease, respiratory disorders, skin problems, urinary tract diseases, diabetes, and cancer.

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Emergency Vet

Where is your clinic located? We are located at 700 Innovation Drive, off Highway 15 in the east end of Kingston. Are you a 24-hour veterinary hospital? Barriefield Animal Hospital is not a 24-hour animal hospital, but we do our best to accommodate emergencies during office hours. Where do I...

Senior Care

Dogs are often labelled as ‘senior’ when they reach seven years of age. This is not always accurate, however, as giant breed dogs can be seniors at a younger age, and small breed dogs may not show any signs of aging until they are closer to ten.