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Richview Animal Hospital

416-245-8805

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  • Bloat and Gastric Torsion
    Category: We Help Your Pet With, Digestive and Oral Health

    Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs. Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat. This

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  • Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)
    Category: We Help Your Pet With, Digestive and Oral Health

    Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) is a life threatening, acute condition that requires immediate medical attention. Certain breeds are more prone to this condition: boxers, great Danes, standard poodles, saint bernards, Irish setters, dobermans, weimaraners and gordon setters. These breeds are considered

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  • Dentistry
    Category: We Help Your Pet With, Digestive and Oral Health

    Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria. This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly. Periodontal

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Monday:

8:00 am-9:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-9:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-9:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-9:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-9:00 pm

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9:00 am-5:00 pm

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