Blog: Dog

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Dog Heartworm Test

While typically not found in Huntsville, heartworm is trending further north each year. Heartworm is transmitted by pesky mosquitos that inject a larval stage into the body, where it eventually migrates to the heart.

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Dog X-ray and Ultrasound

Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in the day-to-day. It helps us in the process of investigating medical cases.

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Surgery Service for Dogs

What types of surgical services do you provide for dogs? At Muskoka Animal Hospital, we provide many different surgical services for dogs, such as general spays and neuters (both offer laser options), orthopedic surgeries, cherry eye surgery, and more. We also offer dental treatments, starting with your basic cleaning to...

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Dog Urinalysis and Fecal Exam

Examining your pet's urine will allow us to monitor your pet's health status with respect to liver, kidney, and bladder diseases. Checking fecal samples allows us to determine whether your pet has internal parasites, which is important because some of them are zoonotic.