Welcome to Kingston Road Animal Hospital Dogs, cats, birds & exotics, older pets
HAPPY NEW YEAR CLIENT GREETING 2012
Kingston Road Animal Hospital and Toronto South Emergency, members of the VETSToronto Group, provides 24/7/365 service. We offer both medical care as your pet's regular veterinarian and we are also an animal hospital that provides emergency, after hours and critical care treatment.
Our hospital provides diagnostics, procedures, treatments and services. We offer on-site ultrasound, laser surgery and endoscopy. We have board certified emergency, critical care specialists, internists and surgeons at our fingertips.
We have a collegial relationship with local vets. Emergency referrals are stabilized at our hospital and returned to their referring vets. Follow up is done with both doctors and pet owners.We have a collegial relationship with local vets. Emergency referrals are stabilized at our hospital and returned to their referring vets. Follow up is done with both doctors and pet owners.
We deliver medical care in a personal, comfortable and welcoming environment.
Ask the VETS: Advice from Drs Morris Samson & Jonathan MitlemanAccessibility
Emergency
We are your East End Emergency Care Provider
We accept walk-in emergencies 24/7. Referrals and Continued Care from your veterinarian are welcomed. We maintain constant communication with your home clinic.
Emergency: 416-690-0625
Latest Blog Entries
When your guinea pig goes off her food
May 14 2012We have had many guinea pigs over the years but none has ever chirped and squealed like our youngest one, Magenta. Our family delights in her constant greetings, day or night, when she hears my voice, we enter the room or open the refrigerator door. The day her squeals suddenly stopped, I knew something was [...] Read more
In a pet emergency, every minute counts
April 29 2012When Diva, a pug, was having trouble breathing, her owners rushed her to VETSToronto. She was suffering an acute allergic reaction and needed emergency treatment. Cohen, a standard poodle, swallowed a stone. His owner saw him do this and immediately took the dog to their regular clinic. Radiographs revealed the rock's location and the owner was advised of the treatment options. The veterinarian referred the case to VETSToronto where the surgeons were able to remove the foreign body via endoscope. These are the types of cases Dr. Morris Samson had in mind three years ago when he and his partner, Dr. Jonathan Mitelman, opened VETS (Veterinary Emergency Trauma Service), housed within the existing Kingston Road Animal Hospital. It allows doctors to provide 24-hour veterinary care in one neighbourhood location. Read more
Vets are all about pets and people
April 6 2012There is more to a veterinarian's day than administering annual vaccines, prescribing flea medications and offering a friendly pat on your pet's head. A recent trip to Centennial College, where Dr. Jonathan Mitelman of VETSToronto was interviewed by journalism students, confirmed a need for community outreach and education. The students who interviewed Dr. Mitelman asked pointed questions and the common thread brought the conversation back to pet owners. Not surprising when the health and happiness of the pet really relies heavily on the owners' participation in their pets' veterinary care. Dr. Mitelman acknowledged the connection between the pets and their people is of the utmost importance and a key factor in the veterinarian-pet-client relationship. Although experience is a good teacher, each case before him must be treated on an individual basis. Read more
Sydney’s healing back to normal
March 14 2012For about two weeks, Sydney, a five year old Artesian Bassett Hound, was intermittently crying out when her owners touched her body or stroked her head. One day, while out for her walk, the 56-pound dog stopped suddenly, refusing to go any further and having to be carried home. She needed to be assessed by a veterinarian as soon as possible. It was a Sunday afternoon and the family was new to the area and without a regular veterinary clinic. On a friend's recommendation, Sydney's owners brought her to VETSToronto at the Kingston Road Animal Hospital, a local emergency veterinary hospital open 24/7/365. Dr. Jagdish Verma was the doctor on duty that day. Read more
“Hallelujah”, Cohen’s lost rock is found
March 1 2012Many dog owners will tell you their beloved companions will eat just about anything. This story about Cohen, a seven month old standard poodle, illustrates this point. Cohen's owner actually saw his puppy eat the stone. He knew that immediate medical attention was required so he took him to his regular veterinarian, Dr. Ronnie Pusong, at Banks Animal Hospital. The radiographs taken there showed a large foreign body in Cohen's stomach. It needed to be removed as soon as possible. Dr. Pusong recommended there were two options: exploratory surgery or the less invasive method via endoscope. Cohen's owner opted for endoscopy and a referral was made to VETSToronto at the Kingston Road Animal Hospital where Dr. Morris Samson and Dr. Jonathan Mitelman took over the case. Read more
Pet dental thoughts to chew on
February 24 2012Let's start with a question: How often should you brush your dog's teeth? The answer might surprise you. It certainly took me aback. It is recommended that you brush your pet's teeth EVERY DAY. There is sticky matrix being formed, etching and latching bacteria. The next day a fresh coat of sticky film appears. Without cleaning this continues. If you were to miss brushing your teeth at night, how would your mouth feel in the morning? The process is the same for your dog and cat. February is Pet Dental Health Month and it brings the issues concerning our animals' dental needs to the forefront. Reminders from the vet clinic, articles in the local press, maybe a free toothbrush and sample toothpaste come our way. But in reality, our pets' dental routines and care should be a priority all year round. Read more
Finding the right mentor is key to happiness
February 11 2012Dr. Jonathan Mitelman, of VETS Toronto at the Kingston Road Animal Hospital, himself a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College in 2002, lectured to the up-and-coming graduating class on "What should I know as emerging veterinary school graduate?" Although many topics were covered during his hour-long, lunch time presentation, the question on everyone's mind concerned mentorship. The new doctors are interested in finding a clinic or work situation with a supervisor or hospital owner that is not only willing to teach and instruct, but be a "mentor" to them. Dr. Mitelman describes a mentor as someone who cares about the outcome. This will influence the quality of teaching, interaction, comprehension and this individual will use feedback to modify interactions. The pairing will be nurturing and reflective. Read more
Tessa’s spleen was all wrapped up
February 4 2012When Tessa, a five year old German Shepherd, showed signs of decreased appetite her owner thought it might be as a result of candy wrappers the dog had eaten a couple of weeks earlier. As the dog's condition continued to worsen and weight loss was becoming apparent, Tessa's owner sought emergency medical attention for her at VETSToronto at the Kingston Road Animal Hospital. Her owner had been reading about ultrasound on the clinic’s Internet blogs, and came in to discuss possible treatment options. When Dr. Jonathan Mitelman performed a physical examination he found Tessa to be at least 10 pounds underweight, cachexic (weakened, emaciated body condition), boney, and presenting with a pendulous abdomen with a large mass in her belly. Read more
Nickle’s injury comes up two heads
January 29 2012A sudden onset of non weight-bearing lameness of Nickle's right hind leg prompted the cat's owner to take him for assessment at the Brimley-Lawrence Animal Clinic. She explained to veterinarian Dr. Chari Paneeru that the 20-month-old Domestic Shorthair climbed bookcases and likely was hurt from a fall. Dr. Paneeru examined the cat, viewed the radiographs and consulted via telephone with Dr. Jonathan Mitelman at VETSToronto at the Kingston Road Animal Hospital. Nickle was in pain and Dr. Paneeru advised the owner that VETSToronto was a 24-hour emergency hospital where the cat could be stabilized and monitored overnight. Read more
What Galway’s life taught us
January 24 2012Galway's owners noticed that their normally active, four year old Bernese Mountain Dog was not herself. For about three-to-four days her behaviour had changed, she was showing reluctance to sit properly at her food bowl, she didn't come to the door and had difficulty ascending the stairs. Normally together with the family's other dog, both full of mischief, she now was not as interested in their usual playful antics. Galway's concerned owners brought her to VETSToronto at the Kingston Road Animal Hospital, where Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Dr. Morris Samson were responsible for the case. Read more
