October is Farley month! The Farley Foundation is a registered charity that assists people in need by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for their sick or injured pet. They assist low income seniors , disabled individuals, Ontario Works recipients, women at risk of abuse participating in the OVMA SafePet program, and pets belonging to seniors' care facilities. The foundation relies solely on donations . You can make a donation of any amount but donations over $15 will get a tax receipt.  To date, the Farley Foundation has disbursed more than $3.5 million to assist over 8,400 people and pets in need.  We have seen first had the relief and happiness the Farley Foundation gives people. You can learn more about the people and pets the Farley Foundation helps every day across Ontario at www.farleyfoundation.org

Here are some tips on traveling with your cat  :)  
For safety's sake, kittens and cats must ride inside a carrier  while in the car.  The driver needs to concentrate on the road and traffic, not the baby on your lap or under the pedals. Even well-behaved cats loose in the car could be injured, because an airbag will crush the crate and pet if on the front seat during an accident.
Even though he'll be inside a crate, it's helpful for kitty to experience positive things about the car before you start the engine. Cats are sensitive to environment and territory which is why they prefer staying home in familiar surroundings. So make the car familiar by allowing Kitty to cheek rub and spread his scent to claim the car as purr-sonal territory, and he'll feel more relaxed and happy during travels.
Place the cat's bed, blanket, or a towel you've petted him from inside the car on the back seat. That way, his scent is already inside. Spraying Feliway on the towel or car upholstery also may help the cat feel more relaxed.

Our Feline preventive blood work package is still running! Call us for an appointment so we can make sure your cat is in good health. 905-532-0043