Gladwin Veterinary Clinic

08/24/2024

😂😂😂Good Morning ! We are open from 9am-1pm for prescription diet refill and medication refill pick up only today. As always- we kindly ask you to please call ahead and allow at least 24-48 hrs for any medication refill requests ( the good doc needs to review your pets file). That way we can have your items ready for pick up , streamlining the process for you. Have a wonderful weekend !

08/23/2024

08/21/2024

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08/21/2024

I think all cats would like their own room! 😂😂😂 Good Morning!

08/20/2024

To our valued clients
We know your time is valuable , and you may have noticed we are experiencing higher than normal volume at this time.
To streamline things and not keep you waiting,
We kindly ask you to please call ahead a few hours for any food orders and at least 24hours in advance for medication refill requests. This way we can have your items ready for pick up with a invoice , saving you valuable time and ensuring stock
And as we are also experiencing higher than normal call volume, we may ask to call you back . We appreciate everyones patience as we navigate through these times and rest assured our priority is the health of our patients and making your visit a little easier.
Sincerely,
Staff at Gladwin Veterinary Clinic

08/19/2024

Tip: There are many reasons why your pet may be refusing food, but mixing up their diet can cause digestive upset or pancreatitis which includes vomiting and diarrhea. Meal feeding is preferred over free feeding, so that you can monitor if your pet does stop eating .

08/17/2024

Good Morning! We are open from 9am-1pm for prescription refill pick up and food only. We kindly ask you to please call 48hrs in advance for any medication refill requests for file review. Have a great weekend

Guess what? It's and National Black Cat Appreciation Day!
Help us celebrate with pictures of your favorite feline friends. 📷🐱

08/16/2024

A day late but……if you are unsure if your pet is chipped , or was chipped a few years ago and have forgotten the number, or you have moved and need the number to update your information , give us a call and we can check your pets chip

08/15/2024

This applies to dogs as well. We are seeing lots of patients with fleas this year

Fleas can be annoying especially if your cat has a flea allergy. Cats can be allergic to the flea saliva causing the skin to overreact and cause intense itching. This can cause red, crusty bumps on the skin where the cat has been bit, but it will also cause your cat to scratch. When cats start scratching, they can cause very severe skin lesions quickly, due to their sharp claws. These lesions are then at risk for secondary bacterial infection. It is important to seek veterinary care if you think your cat has a flea allergy.

To learn more click the link below.
https://hubs.la/Q02JNF_k0

08/12/2024

The occasional hairball….however please have your cat seen by the doctor for any continuous vomiting, diarrhea and weight loss. Vomiting can be signs of a more serious issue such as IBS, food allergies, foreign body obstruction, infection, etc.

08/12/2024

Aggression in cats can be a complicated and upsetting problem for owners to solve. Because aggression may be caused by a medical problem, first take your cat to your veterinarian to rule out painful conditions such as arthritis, dental disease, central nervous system conditions and hyperthyroidism.

It’s important to determine what kind of aggression your cat is displaying in order to formulate a management strategy, and ultimately a solution. Play, fear, predatory, pain induced, and redirected aggression are just a few types, learn more from our website: http://goo.gl/12nBBo

08/11/2024

Cardiomyopathy, literally means “disease of the heart muscle,” refers to primary diseases of this heart muscle itself, as opposed to diseases of the heart valves, blood vessels, and the tissue that conducts electrical activity through the heart. Feline cardiomyopathies can cause the heart muscle to become too thick, too thin, and/or inflamed. These changes in heart structure are commonly accompanied by a decreased ability of the heart to efficiently pump blood that can lead to congestive heart failure, paralysis-causing blood clots, and, in some cases, sudden death.

The cause of most feline cardiomyopathies is currently unknown, and many have been shown to be or are presumed to be genetically mediated. Some, however, occur secondary to other diseases such as hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure or inflammation within the myocardium.

With appropriate care, a cat diagnosed with cardiomyopathy may survive for years, depending upon whether congestive heart failure and/or thromboembolism occurs.

To learn more about heat disease in cat click the link below.
https://hubs.la/Q02JMxCL0

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day from the Cornell Feline Health Center! 🐱

08/06/2024

Good Morning! Our office opens at 8:30am today.

08/03/2024

Good morning! We are open today from 9am-1pm for food and medication refill pick up only. As a reminder - we are closed tomorrow and Monday for BC Day! If you have a emergency with your pet, please call the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley at (604)514-1711 or Boundary Bay Emergency and Specialty Hospital at (604) 514-8383. With soaring temps this weekend, please keep your pets cool and offer plenty of fresh water

Hyperthyroidism is common in cats and mostly afflicts kitties that are middle-aged and older. The most common clinical signs are weight loss, increased appetite, and increased thirst and urination. Since thyroid hormones affect nearly all of the organs in the body, thyroid disease often causes secondary problems but the prognosis is generally good with appropriate therapy.

Learn more about clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment options: https://goo.gl/BFrtn3

08/02/2024

And the long weekend is here! Our hours of operation are:
Friday Aug 2/24: 8:30 -5pm
Saturday Aug 3/24: 9am-1pm for food and medication refill pick up only.
Closed Sunday Aug 4/24 & Monday Aug 5/24.
If you have a emergency with your pet- please call the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley at (604)514-1711 or Boundary Bay Emergency and Specialty Hospital at (604) 514-8383.
Happy BC Day Weekend.

07/31/2024

For our clients that are travelling to their recreational properties in the US, tomorrow all dogs require a CDC import form. It is pretty streamlined, and is good for multiple trips. While putting in your information, do not try to use your nexus card number as the system does not recognize it. Use your passport number instead and within minutes a receipt will be emailed to you. There is no charge, but you may be required to provide at US border crossings
Here is a link to the CDC form

07/31/2024

All the staff here at the clinic have this problem….and usually forgiven after a few cuddles and treats !

07/30/2024

Happy International Friendship Day from the Cornell Feline Health Center. 🐾