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Vet clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Ryan Llera 2 Comments cats, changes in operations, coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 and pets, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, essential services, Kingston, pet health, pets, social distancing, veterinary clinics

This is a concerning time for many people. And while many people have already been working from home, unfortunately let

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Reader question on dogs and upright ears

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments calcium, corgis, dog chews, dog ears, dog food, Dr. Ryan Llera, erect ears, jaw muscles, Kingston, neutering, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, perk ears, pet nutrition, pets, puppies, puppy health, supplements, upright ears, veterinary advice, veterinary medicine

This week, I’m answering a reader-submitted question regarding her Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy and his ears not standing upright. Hello!

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Tips for visiting your veterinary clinic

October 3, 2019November 11, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments bathing, cat carriers, cat food, cats, dog food, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, ear cleaning, extra pets per visit, Kingston, Kingstonist's Wizard of Paws, kittens, on leash dogs, puppies, timeliness, tips for visiting your vet, trips to the vet, vet visits, veterinary advice, veterinary clinic

How many of us like waiting around in our doctor’s office? Not many, I can imagine… Now what about the

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Kennel cough

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 Ryan Llera 1 Comment Bordetellosis, dog parks, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, June, kennel cough, kennels, Kingston, pet health, veterinary advice

Following a number of social media posts discussing how kennel cough is being spread throughout the area, Dr. Ryan

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: What lurks beneath

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments blue-green algae, bodies of water, cats, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, giardia, heartworm, lakes, leptospirosis, mosquitoes, pet health, pet wellness, puddles, puppies, standing water, streams, veterinary advice, veterinary medicine, water, water-borne illness, waterways

Water is an essential part of life. A lot of pets do enjoy it, whether it be swimming, playing

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Easter and pets

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments animal health, bunnies, cats, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, ducks, Easter, Easter grass, Easter Lillies, Kingston, pet health, pet welfare, pets, rabbits, veterinary advice, veterinary medicine

Easter is coming… Much like winter bringing danger for our friends on Game of Thrones, Easter can bring multiple

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Springtime weight loss for pets

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments activity, ask a vet, catnip toys, cats, diet, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, exercise, feeding, fetch, hikes, interactive toys, Kingston, kittens, pet health, pet wellness, proper diet, puppies, running, Spring, Summer, veterinary advice, veterinary medicine, walks, weight loss

Spring time is finally here! I know what you’re thinking: warm weather, green grass, barbecues, and getting that beach

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Ticks… They’re back!

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments Anaplasmosis, ask a vet, cats, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, Ehrlichia, Kingston, kittens, lyme disease, pet health, pets, prevention, puppies, Spring, thaw, tick season, ticks, veterinary advice, veterinary medicine, warmer weather

Ticks! They’re coming… okay, not really, and this is not a cheesy horror film script. Nor do ticks come actively

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Pets and antifreeze poisoning

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments antifreeze poisoning, cats, coma, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, EG, emergency veterinary treatment, ethylene glycol, fl, fluorescent, kidney failure, Kingston, kittens, laced food, pet health, pet hospital stays, pet wellness, pets, puppies, sweet smell, veterinary advice

Recently, some food items were laced with antifreeze and left on the side of the street. Why does this matter?

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Baby on board

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments babies, cats, cats and babies, dogs, dogs and babies, Dr. Ryan Llera, introducing babies to pets, Kingston, pet behaviour, pet health, pet wellness, pets, rabbits, veterinary advice

Clients have often asked me if I have kids, and the answer has always been ‘Yes, furry and four (or

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Before you smooch your pooch…

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments brushing pet's teeth, cat, dental cleanings, dental diet, dental disease, dental health, dental health for pets, dental treats, dog, Dr. Ryan Llera, gum disease, health, Kingston, pet breath, pet health, tartar, Valentine's Day, veterinary advice

It’s that most magical time of the new year, when people endlessly proclaim their love for one another, or in

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Bringing a puppy into a house with a cat

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments cats, cats and dogs, cats and puppies, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, introducing a puppy to a cat, Kingston, Kingstonist's Wizard of Paws, new puppy, pet health, pet wellness, puppies, veterinary advice

This week, I’m answering another question submitted by a reader, this time about adding new companions to the family. Hi

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