Colborne Veterinary Clinic is highlighting the importance of accessible, preventative care and informed pet ownership as part of this week’s Animal House feature.
Manager Tammy Mathers says one of the key advantages for pet owners is the clinic’s availability, noting it is open seven days a week. She says that flexibility helps families avoid unnecessary stress and costly emergency visits when unexpected health issues arise, especially on weekends when many other clinics may be closed.
Mathers also emphasizes the importance of continuity of care, saying pets benefit from seeing a familiar veterinary team that already understands their medical history. She adds that routine checkups remain essential, even for animals that appear healthy, because pets cannot communicate when something is wrong and early detection can make a major difference in long-term health outcomes.
She says one of the most common mistakes pet owners make is relying on unreliable online sources or social media for medical advice, rather than consulting veterinary professionals who can assess each animal individually.
With warmer weather arriving, Mathers is also reminding pet owners to be cautious about hot pavement, heat stroke risks, and increased exposure to fleas and ticks. She says prevention is key, especially as parasite populations rise in many areas.
Her top advice for pet owners is simple: consider pet insurance, helping reduce financial stress during unexpected emergencies so decisions can be made based on the animal’s health first.
