We have designated a Logon I.D. and password for each pet at Queen West Animal Hospital and are in the process of providing you online access to components of your pets' medical records at our hospital. We will let you know when this service becomes available.

Some pets are better suited for some individuals or families. We will help you make the right choice and always recommend researching the selection of a new pet. We would be happy to help you with this selection process. Give us a call to schedule a consultation.

Also, check the 'Links' section of this website for other helpful sites in the selection of a new pet. Of particular interest is the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association's website at www.ovma.org. They have an excellent online service set up for prospective pet owners.

Young animals require special attention and care. At Queen West Animal Hospital we offer medical and surgical care aimed at meeting the needs of new puppies and kittens and their owners. If possible, please contact us before your new pets are six weeks old to arrange for their first visit to a veterinarian. This first visit will cover a wide range of topics, from nutrition and behaviour to deworming and vaccines.

Queen West Animal Hospital, we recognize the special needs of aging pets. In response to the growing demand for senior pet care, we offer wellness laboratory testing, dentistry, orthopedic examinations, special anesthetic protocols and nutrition evaluation. If you consider your pet to be senior, please email or call us to arrange a consultation.

Queen West Animal Hospital is about more than just dogs and cats. Many of our staff have specific interests in a variety of exotic pets. We welcome consultations with:

We prefer, however, if scheduled appointments are made for these pets to insure appropriate staffing at the time of your appointment. Please email or call us to learn more.

Nutrition represents one of the critical aspects of preventative healthcare in pets.

Dietary issues will be discussed during all annual exams. Additionally, new puppy and kitten owners and owners with specific nutrition concerns can take advantage of nutrition consultations with both our veterinary and technical staff. We will help you to create and implement a dietary program to suit your pets' needs.

At Queen West Animal Hospital, we are proud to offer high quality pet food from Medi-Cal and Hills. Other brands of high quality pet food, however, can be special ordered upon request. Please email or call us to learn more about these programs.

As our understanding and the demand for complimentary therapies grows, Queen West Animal Hospital has responded by openly discussing and pursuing these options with interested clients. Although the current emphasis at Queen West Animal Hospital is traditional western medicine, it is our goal to provide choice to our clients and recommend the best possible care for their pets.

As our veterinary and technical staff become better trained and educated in complimentary therapies, we will be happy to serve as a resource in pursuing these treatment and diagnostic options.

The death of a pet can be a devastating loss. Add the emotional weight of elective euthanasia and it is often too much for some to bear. We understand far too well the emotional needs of our clients at these times. We are therefore flexible in our euthanasia policies and will do our best to accommodate your wishes. Although we do regret that we are unable to offer house calls, we will attempt to make you and your pet feel at home.

Additionally, we will be happy to offer grief counseling at our hospital or, for more serious cases, offer resources and referrals. Please email or call us if you have any questions on pet loss, grief or euthanasia.

Because the best medicine is prevention, wellness evaluations are an integral component of pet care at Queen West Animal Hospital. Available to all species of all ages, wellness testing complements the diagnostic value of a routine physical examination. Depending on the needs of your pets, wellness testing can include blood and urine tests, radiographs, ultrasound and electrocardiograms. We will tailor the wellness program to meet the needs of your pets. Please email or call us to further discuss the advantages of wellness testing for your pets.