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We offer additional services including pain management. Please click here to see other services we offer.
Jul 08We now know that animals experience pain in much the same way as people. We use our knowledge of pain medication and pain relief strategies to prevent and manage pain in pets, both before and after surgery and in the event of an injury or infection. We can also ease pain caused by chronic disease, such as arthritis.
Ask us about our pain management options and plans, which we will tailor to your pet’s medical condition and individual needs.
May 18Imagine if your dog or cat got lost. You’d want to give him or her the best chance of getting home. With microchipping, you can.
Microchipping is a safe, permanent way to identify your pet in case he or she becomes lost. A microchip, which is a tiny device about the size and shape of a grain of rice, is placed just under the loose skin at the back of the neck. When a lost dog or cat without an ID tag is found, a veterinarian or veterinary technician will use a handheld microchip scanner to check for a chip. If the pet has one, it will transmit its ID number to the scanner via a low-frequency radio wave. The veterinary hospital or shelter then calls the chip manufacturer, retrieves the pet owner’s contact information, and calls the owner.
Even the most responsible pet owners can’t always guarantee their pet won’t get lost. A leash could break or slip out of your hand, a pet could push through a screen door or window, or a contractor or friend might accidentally leave a door or gate open.
We recommend that you use a microchip, along with a collar and ID tag, to identify your pet. An ID tag is still a reliable identification method. Pets that have tags with current contact information are more likely to not end up in shelters and tend to get home faster than those without tags. However, collars and ID tags aren’t permanent and can be removed (overnight or for grooming); pets can also lose them. With a microchip, your pet will have a much better chance of being identified and returned to you. Pets without microchips that end up in shelters may be adopted out to another family or even euthanized.
Please contact us to schedule an appointment to microchip your pet. Although we hope your pet never becomes lost, we want you to be prepared. We can also suggest a plan to have in place so if your pet does go missing, you’ll be able to act quickly.
May 18We are happy to provide boarding services for our clients in Richmond Hill and the GTA. Please call us to book!
Read MoreCONTACT US Phone: 905 737 3477 Fax: 905 248 3553 Email: info@acah.vet
ADDRESS 26 Arnold Crescent Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3R5
24-HOUR CANCELLATION POLICYThere will be a fee of $55.00 for any missed appointments, or cancellations made with less than 24-hours notice of the scheduled appointment. For surgeries this amount is $160.00
HOURS OF OPERATION Monday to Friday – 8:00am – 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Closed on statutory holidays Click here for full details
SECURE CARRIERWe require all pets to arrive in SECURE CARRIERS or on a LEASH. This ensures safety for your pet while inside our facilities.
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