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  • Colonial Veterinary Hospital
  • 1364 Colonial Rd.,
  • Navan,
  • Ontario,
  • Phone: (613) 835-2883

Let the Adventure Begin!
After years of hard work and dedication, the time has come to bid farewell to the daily grind and welcome the joy of retirement.
Honoring Dr. Brown.

Please email the clinic at info@colonialvet.ca to let us know if you would like to join us in celebrating in September. Date and Location are still to be determined.

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Senior Pets

  • Exercises to Improve Proprioception

    Proprioception is the ability to know where your body is in space. This is what helps reduce falls and injury. Proprioception may be lost suddenly through spinal cord trauma, or it may be reduced with age, joint disease (osteoarthritis), or other orthopedic or neurologic disease. Some specific controlled exercises that can improve proprioception are discussed. Any exercise plan needs to be formulated by a veterinary rehabilitation therapist to avoid injury.

  • Nutrition for Dogs With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)

    As dogs live longer, they have a greater chance of developing diseases associated with advanced age, such as cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS). Diets rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, L-carnitine, alpha-lipoic acid, flavonoids, and carotenoids have been shown to help slow the decline of brain function. Your veterinarian can help you choose a diet with a nutrient profile suitable for your dog.

  • Wellness Testing for Senior Cats

    Regular wellness exams and laboratory testing are designed to detect hidden disease in older cats, allowing earlier intervention to manage or slow the progress of the disease. Typical testing in senior and geriatric cats includes complete blood count (CBC) that assesses the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets; a biochemistry panel that provides information about the organs, electrolytes, blood sugar, and proteins; urinalysis that assesses kidney function and can identify inflammation or infection in the urinary tract; thyroid testing to identify hyperthyroidism; and blood pressure assessment to identify hypertension.

  • Wellness Testing for Senior Dogs

    Regular wellness exams and laboratory testing are designed to detect hidden disease in senior dogs, allowing earlier intervention to manage or slow the progress of the disease. Typical testing in senior and geriatric dogs includes complete blood count (CBC) that assesses the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets; a biochemistry panel that provides information about the organs, electrolytes, blood sugar, and proteins; urinalysis that assesses kidney function and can identify inflammation or infection in the urinary tract; and a thyroid test to screen for hypothyroidism.