Welcome to WinRose's Pet Health Pages!  Here you will find information on a variety of species.  Select from the links below to see specific information on the various topics.

Birds | Chinchillas | Ferrets | Guinea pigs | Hamsters 

Hedgehogs | Iguanas | Rabbits | Rats| Snakes |  Aquatic Turtles

The Best for Your Pet !              Way To Grow Wellness Program               Annual Wellness For Life Program              Senior Wellness Program

When Pets Are In Pain Article from ABCNEWS.com

Winnipeg Humane Society cats available for adoption at WinRose

RULES FOR STRAY CATS

Heartworm Prevention & Heartworm/Flea Prevention

Revolution® is our best recommendation for heartworm prevention. This is a topical application that is put on the skin once a month to protect against heartworm, fleas & mites.  Revolution® also helps kill ticks, but you must start the applications at the beginning of May (two extra applications for best results – May 1^st  & 15^th)– Please call one of the team members for details! We also carry Interceptor® for those who prefer this form of heartworm prevention.

Your dog should be tested for heartworm this spring if s/he was not given the heartworm prevention last year, or s/he did not receive the preventative medication each and every month. 

Important Notes to Dog Owners

Heartworm testing is recommended every year by the drug companies to comply with their guarantee. 

At WinRose we require heartworm testing every third (3^rd) year to ensure the medication has been 100% effective in preventing heartworm infection.  

  We start testing for Heartworm March 15^th.  We collect a small blood sample and phone you with the test results.

  Beat the rush and phone WinRose early to request your heartworm test appointment.

(204) 254-3150

 Heartworm and Organ Function Tests Combined for Your Convenience 

        Testing may help detect early signs of: 

Heartworm

Liver Problems

Kidney Problems

Diabetes

Anemia

All of the above for only $76.65

Heartworm testing alone $49.82

 How to Switch Your Pet to a New Diet

A gradual change is the best course of action, in most cases.  Some pets will change readily to a new diet, without any associated problems.  Others will be reluctant to accept a new diet while some will develop diarrhea if switched too rapidly.

       Cats, in particular, can be “finicky” when it comes to a diet change.  Start by mixing a very small amount of the new food with the old, whether that be dried or canned.  Some cats are so finicky that even a small amount of a new diet will stop them from eating. If a cat doesn’t eat for as little as 24 hours, they can develop liver failure.   Therefore, if your cat won’t eat the new diet, DO NOT continue to try to force them to eat it   Give them back their old food and call the hospital immediately.  We will try to find a suitable alternative.  If your cat accepts the first mixture, gradually increase the amount of new food in the mixture over about a 2-week period until they are eating the new diet completely.  If your cat is not a finicky feline, they can be switched over in a shorter period of time, perhaps 3-4 days.

       Dogs are often less selective and will switch easily to a new food.  They can be switched over a shorter time, perhaps 4-5 days by mixing half new and half old food for a few days.  However, if you feel that your dog may be a little more sensitive to food changes, switch them over more slowly so that they don’t develop diarrhea.  Dogs will not starve themselves (other than some tiny toy breeds – see cat information above).  If you persevere, they will switch.  For moral support for owners, call the WinRose Hot Line at 254-3150 !

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