Summer Safety

Deborah Wolfe on Pet Life Radio

How can you tell if your pet has heat stroke? Do you need a puffer for your pet or a lint roller? Dr. Jory Bocknek updates us on the latest in flea and tick prevention and which vaccines you can ask for to keep your pets safe from Lyme and Lepto and why these are more important than ever before in urban areas.  Giardia or beaver fever is also more common than ever before and Dr. Jory will tell you how to keep your pets safe from this rapid weight loss tummy problem.


BIO:


Dr. Bocknek studied Marine Biology in Santa Cruz California for 3 years before coming to Guelph where he graduated from the Veterinary College in 1993.

Dr. Bocknek has spent the last 23 years practicing small animal medicine, with a special focus in ophthalmology, ultrasound, dermatology and animal behavior. He also enjoys teaching children of all ages about animal care and veterinary medicine.  He is available for class or group talks as well as career day lectures. As a child growing up with dyslexia and dysgraphia, Dr. Bocknek has a unique insight into the challenges faced by kids with special needs.

When he is not in the clinic you can find him snowboarding with the kids, torturing the family with his saxophone or running with his wife Amber.