Choosing the Most Effective Allergy Relief for Your Itchy Dog Constant scratching. Relentless licking. Nighttime chewing that disrupts everyone's sleep. When allergies make dogs miserable, temporary relief isn't enough. Effective treatment requires understanding available options and choosing what works best for each individual dog. Apoquel, Cytopoint, topical therapies, immunotherapy, and traditional steroids each offer distinct [...]

Fighting Fat: Helping Your Dog Reach a Healthy Weight Do you find yourself wondering why your dog is slowing down on walks or struggling to jump onto the sofa like they used to? It’s tough to see your pet dealing with those extra pounds, but you’re not alone. Many pet owners face this challenge. While [...]

Helping Older Cats Stay on the Move As cats age, arthritis and joint stiffness can make once-easy jumps and climbs difficult. Soft bedding, ramps, and joint supplements help maintain comfort and independence. Gentle exercise and pain management keep senior cats active and content. At Trafalgar Animal Hospital in Oakville, we've been helping pets age gracefully [...]

Training Your Dog at Home: Five Simple Habits That Work If daily walks feel like a tug-of-war or your guests get greeted with flying paws, you’re not alone. Even well-loved dogs can develop habits that test their owners’ patience. The good news? Better behavior often starts with small, consistent changes at home. At Trafalgar Animal Hospital, [...]

Toxic to Pets: Everyday Hazards Hiding in Your Home You step away from the kitchen for two minutes, and suddenly your dog is nose-deep in the garbage. Or maybe your cat decides your new houseplant looks like a tempting snack. As veterinarians at Trafalgar Animal Hospital in Oakville, ON, we see firsthand just how [...]

Annual Vaccines, Lifelong Protection: What Every Pet Owner Should Know There’s something incredibly reassuring about knowing your pet is up to date on their vaccines. They’re protected, they’re prepared, and you’ve taken one giant step toward preventing diseases that are not only dangerous—but in many cases, deadly. At Trafalgar Animal Hospital in Oakville, ON, we [...]

Managing Mobility Issues in Cats: How Rehabilitation Can Help Trafalgar Animal Hospital Cats are known for their agility, independence, and graceful movement—but when mobility becomes an issue, these traits can quickly diminish. Whether due to age, injury, or chronic illness, mobility challenges in cats often go unnoticed until they start affecting everyday life. Because cats [...]