In November and December we offered "Christmas Nail Trims" at a discounted rate. All proceeds were donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muskoka. Together we raised $1120!
Thank you so much to our clients who helped contribute to this great cause.

In July, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a list of 16 pet food brands that may be linked to an increased risk of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). A graph of this information is displayed below. The investigation began in July 2018 when there appeared to be a  drastic increase in reports of DCM in dogs, including in breeds without genetic predisposition. Many of the foods identified were labeled as “grain-free” and contained a high proportion of peas, lentils, other legumes and/or potatoes/sweet potatoes.  
Although most commonly reported in larger dogs, some smaller dogs and a few cats have also been affected. Due to the complexity of the issue, the FDA has announced it will continue to investigate the link between pet food ingredients and DCM. To read the full report and learn more, visit the FDA website: 
True grain allergy or intolerance is rare in the dog and cat. The current recommendation is to transition pets eating grain-free diets to a more conventional alternative. We are happy to provide nutritional advice and diet recommendations for our patients, including those with documented food allergies.

For more information on this important topic and others, please visit:
https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/petfoodology/
A link to one of the many articles on Grain Free Diets and DCM in dogs:
https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/11/dcm-update/
and this article on the same topic updated July 2019:
 https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2019/07/dcmupdate/

Congratulations are in order for 3 of our team members.
​In the last month, Crystal, Kristy, and Dayna have all tied the knot!  

April, 2019

It is with a heavy heart that I post my last website and facebook post on behalf of Centennial Animal Hospital.  It has been my privilege to launch the new website and facebook page for Centennial Animal Hospital.  I have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with you all in a less formal environment and getting to know you, your pet(s) and the relationship you share with them even better.  I hope that my efforts have ensured that you have learned some new things, were advised of some important information and that you had a bit of fun over this past year.  I wish you and your pet(s) all the best and, if you see me out and about, please don’t hesitate to stop and say hi.  I hope my new adventure brings me as much joy as you, and especially your pet(s), have given me over the years.