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Advertising FeatureContinued from page 13therapy treatments.The new Bracebridge Animal Hospitalhas a large grooming area for cats anddogs under the leadership of accreditedmaster groomer Janice Enright. A lot oftoday’s popular breeds, such as goldendoodles, standard poodles and goldenretrievers have thick hair with lots ofundercoat and feathers. “For them, agrooming can be a very good thing,”says McLeod.McLeod explains trimming or clippingis often a good choice for an olderor overweight pet with health issues.Many dogs also need the hair aroundtheir eyes, ears and mouth trimmed fortheir comfort, health and cleanliness.Other regular grooming service includehaving their nails trimmed and anal sacsemptied.The grooming area has a large walk-intub for big dogs. “At the end of the bath,you drain it and have them walk out,”he says.During the summer many dogs spenda lot of time in the lake and may develophot spots or ear infections.“They can all be dealt with throughthe grooming services here,” he says.The hospital also regularly assistsboth the OSPCA and the MuskokaWildlife Centre.The Bracebridge Animal Hospitalalternates with Centennial Animal Hospital,performing spays and neutering.“We are always there for their medicalemergencies and to answer disease typeCrystal Jacklin and Ellen Crockford use laser therapy treatment to help ease arthritis pain on an older cat.questions,” he says. “We are involved inanimal abuse issues as well.”McLeod says he often personallyhelps out the Muskoka Wildlife Centreand visits the site to assist with the treatmentof animals. His staff assists withlarger projects, or when animals come tothe hospital.McLeod feels it is important that theBracebridge Animal Hospital is a part ofthe community. While his new veterinaryhospital has only been open for alittle while, already school groups havebeen to visit and interested citizens havecome in to take a look. He welcomesthem all, along with the patients withporcupine quills, swimming hot spotsand more.Photograph: Sandy Lockhart4 Elm Street | Huntsville ON | 705 789 4469 | www.bdo.caCONGRATULATIONS!BDO in Huntsville congratulates Dr. JasonMcLeod and the Bracebridge Animal Hospital ontheir new location.BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of theinternational BDO network of independent member firms. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms.Congratulations fromCAMPESE CONTRACTINGRYAN CAMPESEFRAMINGROOFINGDECKSETC...HOME. 705-636-5801CELL. 705-783-5814440 Ecclestone Drive, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z6(705) 645-9827 www.ywcamuskoka.comCOMING EVENTSCOMING EVENTSGirlz Unplugged Summer ProgramsLimited space available:July 26 - 30 at Gravenhurst PS - $150.Aug 3 - 6 at Spruce Glen PS, Huntsville - $125.GOLF TOURNAMENTS SUPPORTING YWCABrian Schaal Memorial TournamentMonday July 26th, at noonDeerhurst Lakeside Golf ClubBracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Rotary Golf TournamentTuesday August 10th, Tee-off 8:00amMuskoka Highlands Golf CourseContact YWCA for detailsWomen of DistinctionWednesday, October 20, 2010Mark O’Meara Club House, Delta Grandview Resort Huntsville5:30 pm Cocktails and Silent Auction6:30 pm Dinner and AwardsNominations are now being acceptedMore information available on our website or at the office14 July 2010 www.whatsupmuskoka.com