Alonsa Veterinary Clinic

07/16/2024

Funeral Arrangements for Dr. Mentz are being handled by Sneath and Strilchuk Funeral Services. No date has been set yet but please check their webpage for details. Sneath and Strilchuk will know before the office staff does. Thank you.

07/12/2024

We have had many requests for more information. Plans are in flux but at this time the tentative plan is that there will be a memorial and farewell service here at the Alonsa Hall before Dr. Mentz is returned to his homeland in South Africa. Please watch for further details as they become available

07/11/2024

The clinic is closed however retail items are still for sale. Prescription orders previously ordered and approved by Dr. Mentz can still be picked up. Your understanding and patience with our staff is much appreciated during this difficult time.

07/11/2024

Due the suddenness of Dr. Mentz's passing we ask for your cooperation and understanding while we settle clinic affairs. We would like to ask everyone who has outstanding bills to please mail or come by with cheques or cash only as we no longer have access to our bank machine.

07/10/2024

It is with great sorrow and shock that we must announce that Dr. Ronald Mentz died suddenly at home yesterday evening. The clinic is closed until further notice. We will post more details as they become available.

06/21/2024

Have a great weekend.

06/20/2024

06/20/2024

One of THOSE days again.

06/19/2024

Enjoy it while you can. The weatherman says thunderstorms tomorrow.

06/13/2024

I think it's time for some sunshine.

06/12/2024

Updated. Stay Alert folks.

🟠 ⛈️ Strong Severe Thunderstorm Risk for Manitoba Later This Afternoon and Evening

📅 Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Heads up, Southern Manitoba! Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into the evening which could bring the threat of large hail, damaging wind gusts and the potential for one or two tornadoes.

Based on the latest data, we believe the strongest storms will develop within a zone extending from the Saskatchewan border near Russell and to the southeast through Brandon, Portage La Prairie and Winkler.

Storm development has already started in parts of Saskatchewan near Humboldt and Yorkton. Further development is expected over the coming hours as more storms spark near the border and track into Manitoba.

The primary timeframe is during to mid to late afternoon hours. We should begin to see some weakening in the storm activity towards the evening hours as the daylight heating fueling storm development starts to diminish.

Further to the east and north, we have a slight risk of severe storms including Dauphin, Selkirk, Winnipeg and Steinbach. And a marginal risk for the Interlake region which is expected to mostly escape the strongest of the severe weather, but could still see an isolated storm.

The main risks with these storms are large hail up to the size of golf balls or even larger and 110 km/h wind gusts. One or two tornadoes are also possible mainly in the ‘strong’ (orange) risk zone.

▶️ We are planning to go live later today to track the expected storms. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel (instantweather.ca/live) or download our free app (instantweather.ca/app) to be notified when we go live.

Stay tuned for further updates.

- Brennen

06/12/2024

Eye on the sky today, folks. This system produced wind damage and tornados in Alberta yesterday.

& Areas: Environment Canada is forecasting the risk for 100km/h winds & 3-5cm hail this afternoon/evening. For areas in the deep southeast like , 4-6cm hail, 110km/h winds and the risk of a tornado. (Wed, June 12, 2024)

- Adam

06/07/2024

Enjoy your weekend anyway.

06/04/2024

Reminder: Ticks make horses sick, sometimes very sick. Unfortunately we don't yet have Bravecto for horses. Until we do you need to regularly check your horses for ticks, remove them, and if you have a heavy infestation or your horse seems ill, contact us.

05/17/2024

Today is the last day of our annual rabies clinics. We will be in Kelwood 10:00-11:30am at the post office. Then Laurier at the Community Centre 12:00-1:30pm ending in McCreary 2:00-3:30 am at the Centennial Arena.

05/16/2024

We have two rabies clinics today. Glenella 1:00-2:30 and then Amaranth 3:00-4:30

05/16/2024

Dr. Mentz and Laney are on their way to Glenella for our next Rabies Clinic. They will be at he Glenella Arena 1:00-2:30pm.

05/15/2024

Our Friday Rabies Clinics include Kelwood at the post office (10:00 - 11:30) Laurier at the Community Centre 12:00-1:30pm and we finish in McCreary 2:00-3:30pm. (We will not have our machine with us so please bring cash.)

05/15/2024

Rabies Clinics for tomorrow are Glenella Arena 1:00 - 2:30. Amaranth Memorial Hall 3:00-4:30. (We will not have our machine with us so please bring cash.) $50 for full shots and we will have tick and deworming medication for dogs and cats.

05/15/2024

Our rabies clinics are on. Today we visit Eddystone at Westlake Community Centre 1:00-1:30, Bacon Ridge (moved from Ebb&Flow out of respect for an Elder's Funeral) 2:00 to 3:00 and Alonsa 4:00-5:00pm.

05/13/2024

Out of Respect for the funeral of an Elder, our Wednesday May 15th 2:00 to 3:00 pm Ebb&Flow rabies clinic will be moved to Bacon Ridge. Look for us right off the highway. (We will not have our machine so cash only.)

05/13/2024

Don't forget out Rabies Clinics THIS WEEK.

05/10/2024

In an era where many vets opt immediately for amputation or euthanasia, Dr. Mentz uses his skill and experience to try to save a limb. It's a team effort because saving a limb requires not just the skills of the vet but commitment and dedication of a pet owner willing to bring their pet in for bandage changes, give daily medication and be faithful about follow up. Sometimes it doesn't work out but mostly it does. This is one of our success stories. A foot run over by a car, literally flattened and broken in multiple places is almost back to normal including putting weight on it and walking normally. This lucky dog had a dedicated owner.

05/10/2024

Puppies! What a wonderful way to end the week with healthy gorgeous pups in for their first shots and deworming and health check. And yes some of these lab pups are available for purchase from Winston Desjarlais (204-903-7079 call or text.)

05/10/2024

We are looking for someone who can come by on a regular basis to mow our lawns front and back around the clinic. Please contact the clinic if you are interested in the job.

05/06/2024

Reminder - While we are happy to work with rescues, and we understand that emergencies don't come on payday, we are not a rescue. We do not provide free care to anyone. If you cannot afford to pay for your dog or cat spay and neuter the day of surgery, we expect you to make an arrangement IN ADVANCE with the rescue of your choice or you will have to pay us in full the day of any planned surgery.

04/29/2024

Don't forget our upcoming rabies clinics. May 15 to 17 around the area.