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Veterinary Resources

Midtown Mobile Veterinary Services - Palliative care and in-home euthanasia

Pulczer Mobile Veterinary Services - Pet transportation services (Ambulance)

Gateway Pet Memorial - Pet cremation and memorialization

American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Educational resource for pet owners and veterinarians. Learn more about veterinary surgeons and pet surgeries.

Dog under Anesthesia at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto

What is Anesthesia?

Having your pet sedated or anesthetized is a common fear among pet owners. There are risks involved when performing these procedures however all precautions are taken to significantly minimize these risks.

Dog under Anesthesia at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto

What is Anesthesia?

Having your pet sedated or anesthetized is a common fear among pet owners. There are risks involved when performing these procedures however all precautions are taken to significantly minimize these risks.

What is Arthroscopy at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto

What is Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is an orthopedic surgical procedure used to identify, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.

Canine Hip Dysplasia at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto

Canine Hip Dysplasia

Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a developmental disorder of the hip that begins withjoint laxity and progresses to arthritis over a period of several months to years

Technician petting two dogs that are laying on the tile

Cruciate Ligament Tears

Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL)is one of the most common orthopedic injuries in the dog.

Technician petting two dogs that are laying on the tile

Cruciate Ligament Tears

Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL)is one of the most common orthopedic injuries in the dog.

Elbow Dysplasia at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto

Elbow Dysplasia

The term “canine elbow dysplasia” (CED) is a general term for several conditions that result in arthritis of the elbow joint.

Laryngeal Paralysis at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto

Laryngeal Paralysis

Geriatric laryngeal paralysis polyneuropathy is a progressively incapacitating disease ofthe nervous system, affecting the upper airway and hindlimb.

Dog having armed wrapped

Non-responsive Hind-limb Lameness

in Agility Dogs: Iliopsoas Strains

Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., D.V.M., M.S., Diplomate ACVS

Dog having armed wrapped

Non-responsive Hind-limb Lameness

in Agility Dogs: Iliopsoas Strains

Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., D.V.M., M.S., Diplomate ACVS

Osteoarthritis at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects both soft tissues and bones in a joint.

Dog and cat at home

Patellar Luxation

Patellar luxations (dislocation of the kneecap) occur frequently in dogs and rarely in cats.

Woman Vet inspecting X-Rays

Rotator Cuff

It is important to identify and treat this condition early to obtain the best long-term results and prevent further shoulder instability and osteoarthritic progression.

Woman Vet inspecting X-Rays

Rotator Cuff

It is important to identify and treat this condition early to obtain the best long-term results and prevent further shoulder instability and osteoarthritic progression.

Man checking golden retriever on table

Shoulder Conditions in Agility Dogs

Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., D.V.M., M.S., Diplomate ACVS

Surgical Ear Diseases at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto

Surgical Ear Diseases

Chronic ear infections (otitis) are a commonly diagnosed and often frustrating diseaseseen in dogs and less often in cats.