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Paramount Animal Hospital is a locally-owned, with 2 locations to serve pet owners in NW Calgary. 24hr emergency + routine care.

Location:
156-4625 Varsity Drive NW, Calgary, AB

Office Hours:
24 Hours for Emergency Services
8:30AM - 8:00PM for appointments

Contact:
[email protected]
(403) 300-9111

Services offered:
Preventative care, dentistry, elective surgery, soft tissue surgery, 24 hour emergency services, and diagnostics (including ultrasound, in-house lab, and radiology). Type of animals we work with:
Dogs

and cats. (We do not do routine care for pocket pets however we will treat them on an emergency basis only.)

09/21/2024

🐾We are honoured that so many Calgary pet owners have trusted us to care for your fur babies.💖

We love reading your stories and reviews!

➡️Swipe through to read just a few of the 300+ five-star Google reviews our clients have given us.

🐾"My regular vet service was not available so they advised me to go to Paramount Animal Hospital. The service was excellent and the staff friendly and hospitable. Dr Burns explained everything to me clearly and took excellent care of my dog Maggie
" - Ryan D.

🐾"We had to say good bye to are best friend Bailey . But the staff was so kind. And didn’t rush us to say our last good byes . Everything went smoothly. Thank you again 💕 " - Leicia Miller

🐶"They took care of my sweet doggie gentleman when he was sick. Reception and the vet were both fantastic. We now go here for regular checkups as well as emergencies." - Evan Gillespie🐾

🇨🇦We're proud to be locally owned and operated, and are looking forward to serving you in our community.

Now with 2 locations to serve Calgary pet owners, including 24 hour emergency and walk-ins at our Northlands location.

Info and maps on our website contact or the DM us.

https://paramount24hr.com
*Link in bio*

09/18/2024

🐾Is your pet at risk of being poisoned? Here are some tips to help prevent common poisonings at home.

➡ Pets can be accidentally poisoned by many substances found around the home. Here are 10 of the most common:

1. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications (ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc)
2. Human food (grapes, raisins, xylitol, onions, garlic, protein bars)
3. Human prescription medications (antidepressants, cardiac, etc)
4. Chocolate
5. Bouquets and plants
6. Household toxicants (cleaning and beauty products)
7. Veterinary products (like chewable medications)
8. Rodenticide
9. Insecticide
10. Recreational drugs (ma*****na, etc)

To help prevent accidental poisonings, make sure to keep the above items far out of reach, preferably in a closed cabinet or room.

➡ Swipe through the images for extra tips on how to prevent poisoning and keep your pets safe!

➡ What to do if you think your pet has been poisoned...

If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, call your veterinarian or take them to your local emergency animal hospital immediately.

Every second counts, so don’t wait.

➡Also try to provide as much detail about what and how much you think they ingested. Include whether they vomited, how many times, if there was any evidence of the toxin in the vomit (explaining the color can be helpful), and how much of the toxin was vomited back up (eg. how many pills).

🐾NEW AT PARAMOUNT 24 HR ANIMAL HOSPITAL
We're proud to offer a new treatment called hemperfusion that can help for certain intoxications. This unique treatment filters your pet’s blood to remove toxins directly and help them feel better faster.

https://www.paramount24hr.com

If you live in the Calgary area, our Northlands Drive location is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for emergencies and walk-ins to help you and your furry family member.

09/13/2024

🐾Pet Poison Prevention Tips (Part 1): Fast action can save your pet's life! Here are 9 signs to recognize poisoning in your pet...
- vomiting
- diarrhea or upset stomach
- seizures
- lethargy
- loss of appetite
- drooling
- abnormal behaviour
- excessive thirst or urination
- weakness

These are the most common signs of poisoning, but every case is different.

info source: ASPCA

If you suspect your pet may have been poisoned, call your veterinarian
or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center as soon as possible.

If you live in the Calgary area, our Northlands Drive location is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help you and your pet.

Paramount 24 Hour Animal Hospital offers Hemoperfusion as a treatment option for several common poisonings. This technology is designed to treat severe intoxication from commonly ingested drugs/medications such as ibuprofen, NSAIDS, acetaminophen, and more.

This unique treatment filters your pet’s blood to remove toxins directly and help them feel better faster.

Visit our website at https://paramount24hr.com
or call us 403.300.9111 to ask about this treatment and learn more.

09/11/2024

Introducing Dr. Valerie Madden, Critical Care Specialist 🐾 We are proud to offer critical care services at our new Northland Drive location.

Please help us to welcome Dr Madden to our Paramount team!

Dr Madden graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Post-graduate training included a small animal rotating internship and a residency in small animal emergency and critical care at Cornell University. She is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.

After completing her residency Dr. Madden moved to Calgary where she practices as a critical care specialist.

Dr. Madden’s interests are diverse and include management of trauma, sepsis, respiratory disorders and mechanical ventilation. She has a passion for extracorporeal therapies including therapeutic plasma exchange and dialysis.

Paramount 24 Hour Animal Hospital’s critical care service offers mechanical ventilation, therapeutic plasma exchange, advanced coagulation assessments, emergency and diagnostic endoscopy, amongst other critical care services.

We are the only veterinary hospital in Alberta offering carbon hemoperfusion for management of various toxins.

The Critical Care Service offers tailored continuing education services including lectures and labs (including RECOVER rescuer certification, point of care ultrasound, emergency procedures) to veterinarians in Calgary and across the country.

09/08/2024

A little🐱humour! So true, right? 🤣
➡Tell us your cat's funniest quirk in the comments!

Cat owners, can you relate? 🐈

09/04/2024

Meet Luna 🐶
"Luna donkey accident update:

Vet did a full check over her and all her vitals are good. No sign of any injury. Sent us home with some pain drugs for the next few days as the one eye seemed to be hurting a lil bit after the incident.

Hope this lil bean has learned a lesson to give the mini donkeys some space and they are not to be “played” with like she does with Nebula. She certainly is a big dog in a lil dog body.

Very grateful to for their amazing care of Luna.

We called in advance to let them know we were on the way and when we got there they were ready to take her right away. I love how they fully explained everything they checked on her to make me feel more at ease and what to be aware of in the next few days.

If you are in the Calgary area I’d highly recommend them. They have always been so good to us. 💙 Thank you"

Repost via .tails.and.hearts

Thanks for the kind words❤️🐾 We're happy to have helped your fur baby🐶

09/01/2024

⭐️Opening hours for Labour Day Weekend 🐾 Just a reminder ...
➡️Our NEW Northland Drive location is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for emergencies and walk-ins.
Find us at our new location at 4110 - 5111 Northland Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2J8.

➡️ Our Varsity Drive location is closed on Sunday and Monday. We'll reopen for regular hours at the general practice clinic on Tuesday at 9am.

For more info and maps visit our website:
https://paramount24hr.com
Or call us at(403) 300-9111

08/30/2024

🐶Meet Nova - a young dog that thought rocks tasted delicious. She underwent a scoping procedure to remove the rocks which allowed her to avoid surgery. She was back in business in no time.

Paramount 24HR Animal hospital is equipped for emergency and diagnostic endoscopy. For more information DM or call us.

Or visit or website to see our services.

Repost Via Upper GI endoscopy for foreign object removal 🪨

08/26/2024

All systems go ✅ Our new Servo-U mechanical ventilator is up and running.

We can provide high flow nasal oxygen and mechanical ventilation, so we are prepared to manage respiratory emergencies 🫁

Repost via on IG

For more information DM us or call 403-300-9111.

08/22/2024

Uh oh. .wadi needed some help from the Paramount team 🐾

Here's what they posted:

"Wadi ingested fox tail grass somehow - he had to be sedated last night as the vet went into his esophagus and pulled out multiple slivers lodged in his throat.

He was retching for hours and puked about 7 times by the time we were able to get him in.

😔 thank you and for your quick and loving response to Wadi."

Update:
"Someone’s feeling better and back to his normal self. 😰 wild 7 days."

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We're so glad we could help. Thanks for the kind words 💖🐶

08/21/2024

Break out those sleeping bags, folks! Camping season is here! Before you head out on your summer adventure, for campers who bring along their furry friends, we have 10 pet safety tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center to make this your best camping trip yet!

08/20/2024

Calgary pet owners 👋Is it time for a check-up? 👩‍⚕️ 🐾 How often your pet needs a check-up or wellness exam depends on their general health and stage of life.

Proactive, preventative care can include diet suggestions, dental exams, vaccinations, and thorough examinations can prevent health issues by detecting early signs.

Did you know that both young pets and seniors might need more than annual check-ups?

We now have 2 locations to serve pet owners in NW Calgary including a general practice animal clinic and a 24 hour animal hospital.

Call us at 403.300.9111 to book your pet's toe to tail wellness exam 🐾

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08/15/2024

Blue-green algae intoxication can be fatal to our furry friends. But don’t worry, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has all the information on keeping your pets safe.

08/02/2024

Too hot outside? Try these indoor activities with your pup 🐶

07/30/2024

🐈 🐶 Hello Calgary👋🇨🇦 We’re here for you and your pets! And we’re a locally-owned animal hospital. 🐾

Services offered:
Preventative care, dentistry, elective surgery, soft tissue surgery, 24 hour emergency services, and diagnostics (including ultrasound, in-house lab, and radiology).

We also offer an in-house pharmacy, prescription diets and nutritional consultation.

Office Hours:
24 hours for emergency services and walk-ins.
8:30AM - 8:00PM for booked appointments.

⭐️ New patients welcome

➡️Contact us to book your appointment!
Call 403.300.9111
or link in bio.

Drop-ins or emergencies 24hr a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

07/26/2024

Calgary pet owners, we're always here for you and your pet! Paramount 24Hr Animal Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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We're locally owned and operated, and our caring and experienced staff is here for you and your pet anytime, day or night, at our location in Northwest Calgary.⠀
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156-4625 Varsity Drive NW, Calgary (Varsity area).⠀
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07/20/2024

More hot weather ahead 🌞How does your pet stay cool in the heat? 🐾
Tell us in the comments!

Have a great weekend.

And just a reminder to never leave your pet unattended in your vehicle, and make sure they have plenty of water!

Paramount 24 Hr Animal Hospital is here for you and your furry family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year in the NW Calgary area.

07/16/2024

Keep your pets safe during this heat wave! ☀️🔥

Make sure your pets stay comfortable in the heat. Keep them hydrated with fresh water, ensure they have plenty of shade, and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours 🚰. Watch out for signs of heatstroke, such as excessive panting or drooling, and take immediate action if needed.

🚨 NEVER leave your pets in a parked car, not even for a minute. 🚨 Temperatures can rise dangerously fast and can be fatal. If you see an animal alone in a vehicle on a warm or hot day, call Calgary Humane Society or Calgary Police Service at 911 immediately.

Visit our website for more information about Pet Safety! https://www.calgaryhumane.ca/animals/report-animal-cruelty/pet-safety/

07/08/2024

Happy National Kitten Day 🐱 Fun facts coming up! (Psst tell us about your kitty in the comments!)

➡️Here are 10 fun facts about kittens...
- Kittens sleep for an average of 15-20 hours a day. 😴
- A group of kittens is called a "kindle." 📚
- Kittens communicate with their mother using tiny meows called "mewling." 🐾
- Kittens' eyes change color as they grow, often starting blue and turning green or gold. 👀
- Kittens have a natural instinct to use a litter box, even without training. 🚽
- A kitten's nose has unique markings, just like a human fingerprint. 👃
- Kittens' whiskers are as wide as their body to help them navigate in the dark. 🌙
- Kittens have a unique ability to rotate their ears up to 180 degrees.👂
- Kittens have a natural ability to retract their sharp claws for safe playtime.😺
- Kittens have a remarkable sense of agility and can jump up to five times their body length.🐾

Which ones did you already know?

We hope you spent the day spoiling your kitten(s) 💖

If you have any questions about your cat's health, or your kitten has an emergency, Paramount 24hr Animal Hospital is here for you in NW Calgary 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

07/06/2024

🐾Say hello to this little cutie

" Thank you for taking such good care of me!

I became VERY ill recently and almost died! As it turns out, I had an Addisonian crisis! I have been diagnosed with Addisons disease.

Thankfully my mom purchased a pet health insurance policy for me that includes Accident & Illness coverage. Thanks to my mom was able to have the proper tests and care at the emergency veterinary clinic.

Addison's disease in dogs (also called hypoandrenocorticism) occurs when your dog's adrenal glands aren't producing adequate levels of corticosteroid hormones. If diagnosed and treated appropriately, these dogs can live a long, happy life."

We're happy we could help.

If you live in the Calgary area our compassionate and highly skilled team are here for you and your pet 24 hours a day 365 days a year for emergencies and walk-ins.

06/27/2024

🐈 Calgary pet owners 🐶 We’re here for you and your pets! And we’re a locally-owned animal hospital. 🐾

Services offered:
Preventative care, dentistry, elective surgery, soft tissue surgery, 24 hour emergency services, and diagnostics (including ultrasound, in-house lab, and radiology).

We also offer an in-house pharmacy, prescription diets and nutritional consultation.

Office Hours:
24 hours for emergency services and walk-ins.
8:30AM - 8:00PM for booked appointments.

⭐️ New patients welcome

➡️Contact us to book your appointment!
Call 403.300.9111
or link in bio.

Drop-ins or emergencies 24hr a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

06/22/2024

No hockey 🏒until Monday... what will you do with the rest of your weekend???
🐾Maybe enjoy a hike with your furry bestie, or head to a pet-friendly patio?
Tell us your fave summer weekend activities in Calgary!

✅Remember to stay pet safe with the warmer weather - never leave your dog in the car, make sure they have plenty of water and shade, and look out for signs of that your dog is overheating (scroll back to our previous post for helpful pet safety info).

Enjoy the first weekend of summer 🌞

06/20/2024

Please keep your pets safe in summer 🐾☀️Save for later and share with your fellow pet owner friends 🔥 With the temperature climbing this week, heat related issues can affect your pet’s health!

Here are some things to look out for, and ways to keep your dog summer safe ☀

Signs of overheating in dogs:
- Heavy, frantic panting
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Excessive drooling or thick saliva
- Bright red gums and tongue
- Rapid or irregular heart rate
- Seizures or muscle tremors
- Instability and lack of coordination
- Collapse and unconsciousness

💧 Make sure your pets have plenty of water. Refill water bowls often.

✅ Monitor your pets for signs of distress or fatigue. However lowered activity level or appetite could be normal, just as we humans often feel less energetic in hot weather.

🚗 Never leave your dog in a car - even 5 minutes is too long! Dogs can get dehydrated quickly.

🐾 Beware of hot pavement. Try to walk your dog in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler.

🐶 Some breeds are more susceptible due to their compressed snouts affecting their breathing, especially in hot weather - pugs, bulldogs, Cavalier King Charles spaniels.

Contact your vet or bring your pet to the nearest animal hospital if you think they are suffering from dehydration or heat stroke.

https://paramount24hr.com/

If you're in the Calgary area, Paramount 24hr Animal Hospital is here for you and your pets around the clock, 365 days a year.

06/11/2024

🐾 Today is World Pet Memorial Day - tell us about your fur babies that you'll meet again one day over the rainbow bridge.🌈

"You came into my life one day,
so beautiful and smart,
my dear and sweet companion,
I loved you from the start.
And though I knew the time would come,
when we would have to part,
you'll never be forgotten,
you left paw prints on my heart."

~author unknown

06/09/2024

🐾 If you're a dog owner, we bet you can relate 🐶🤣

Which of these are part of your dog's anatomy???

06/08/2024

Ahhh time to enjoy the weekend!🐾 What do you have planned with your furry bestie?
Enjoy one of Calgary's pet-friendly pubs?
Go for a hike?
Or just chill out at home and cuddle?

Enjoy the weekend!

06/06/2024

Is it time for a check-up? 👩‍⚕️ 🐾 How often your pet needs a check-up or wellness exam depends on their general health and stage of life.

Proactive, preventative care can include diet suggestions, dental exams, and thorough examinations can prevent health issues by detecting early signs.

Did you know that both young pets and seniors might need more than annual check-ups?

Paramount 24hr Animal Hospital in Northwest Calgary (Varsity area) takes scheduled appointments 7 days a week from 8:30 am - 8:00 pm.

Or walk-ins and emergencies any time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

Call us at 403.300.9111 to book your pet's toe to tail wellness exam 🐾

06/04/2024

💖Happy Hug Your Cat Day 🐱
(We think every day should be hug your cat day!)

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156-4625 Varsity Drive NW
Calgary, AB
T3A0Z9

Telephone

+14033009111

Website

https://paramount24hr.com/

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Exciting news for exotic pet owners 📢 Starting September 24th, we will be welcoming Dr. Eryn Hanak to the Paramount 24 HR Animal Hospital team. 🎉 Dr. Hanak is a dedicated veterinarian with a special interest in exotic pets and will be a valuable asset to our emergency walk-in service. She will be available to provide expert care for your exotic companions and will also begin accepting referral appointments. Whether it's a rare reptile or a unique avian friend, Dr. Hanak’s extensive experience ensures your pet will receive top-notch care. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Hanak to our Paramount family! 🐍🐢

🐾The hardest part of owning a pet is letting them go 🌈 Today is World Pet Remembrance Day, a time for reflection for those who have lost a cherished pet. They will live forever in our hearts💖 #RainbowBridge #WorldPetRemembranceDay #yycpets

We're excited it's Friday too. 🐾Lily can't wait for the weekend 🤣 What are your weekend plans? #yycdogs #yycpets #calgarylife #calgaryvet #fridayfeeling

Look what's new🐾➡️ Veterinary Carbon Hemoperfusion Machine 🚨 "We are proud to offer AimaLojic Hemoperfusion treatments at Paramount 24hour Animal Hospital. This revolutionary treatment helps poisoned pets by filtering toxins from their system to help them recover faster and save their lives. This treatment can help with many common causes of poisoning in pets, including ibuprofen, acetaminophen, carprofen and more. What is hemoperfusion? Hemoperfusion is a dialysis-like treatment that can quickly remove toxins from the blood, allowing your pet to get quick relief from certain poisonings. The AimaLojic Complete Hemoperfusion Delivery System uses a specially designed pump and carbon-filled columns, designed to work together to make the hemoperfusion process simple, seamless and able to be performed at practices like ours. How long does an AimaLojic Hemoperfusion treatment take? Treatments can take as little as 90 minutes, but may require more time depending on the severity of the poisoning, the size of your pet, and other factors. Typically, only one treatment is required, but more may sometimes be needed–just like every treatment for your pet–one size does not fit all. What can the AimaLojic Hemoperfusion System treat? The AimaLojic Complete Hemoperfusion Delivery System can treat most common severe intoxications, including: ● Ibuprofen/ NSAIDs ● Acetaminophen overdoses ● Phenobarbital ● Meloxicam ● Methotrexate ● Vincristine ● Bromethalin ● More… The sooner pet owners seek medical attention for intoxicated pets or the sooner your veterinarian refers pets who have ingested toxic substances, the better the outcomes! For more information contact Paramount 24Hour Animal Hospital or DM the veterinaryintensivist" Reshared via @veterinaryintensivist . . #specialtyvetmedicine #extracorporeal #carbonhemoperfusion #yycvets #yycdogs #yyccats #paramount24hr . . . . . #carbonhemoperfusion #veterinary #vet #toxins #dogtoxin #

☀️What's your pet's favourite summertime activity? 🐾Just a reminder to never leave your pets in the car 🚗 and make sure they have plenty of water 💦 ✅ scroll through our previous posts and reels for hot weather tips and signs of distress in your pet during hot weather. Let’s keep your fur babies safe this summer ❤️🐱🐶 ➡️Tell us in the comments what your pet’s favourite summertime activity is 🐾 Hiking? Swimming in a lake? Sleeping in a shady spot? ✅🐶Calgary pet owners: our experienced and caring team at Paramount 24hr Animal Hospital is now open at our new location in NW Calgary at 4110-5111 Northland Drive. For routine care appointments you can still visit our original Varsity location from Tuesday to Saturday at 9am-7pm. #PetSafety #PetHealth #summervibes #explorealberta #CalgaryPets #CalgaryLocal #DogDaysOfSummer #calgarydoglife #paramount24hr #yycliving #calgarylife #yycpets #yycdogs #yycdogsofinstagram

Planning a trip to the USA with your pet on or after August 1st, 2024? Travel rules have changed! Depending on your destination State, your pet may need to meet State entry requirements in addition to Federal entry requirements. Pet owners are responsible for meeting all Federal and State requirements. You can find more information here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import DM us if you require further info. #pettravel #PetTravelTips #yycdogs #yyccats #Calgarypets #pethealthandwellness #usapettravel

🐾Thanks for all the kind words from these Calgary pet owners 💖 We're proud to support our local community. Our highly skilled and compassionate veterinary team is here for you and your pet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. https://paramount24hr.com Find us in Northwest Calgary (Varsity area).

☀️Ahhh summertime in Calgary 🇨🇦What are your long weekend plans? 🐾 Happy Canada Day weekend 🍁 As always Paramount 24 HR Animal Hospital is here for you and your fur babies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

🐾Thanks for all the kind words from these Calgary pet owners 💖 We're proud to support our local community. Our highly skilled and compassionate veterinary team is here for you and your pet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Find us in Northwest Calgary (Varsity area). #CalgaryPets #YYCPets #calgaryanimalhospital #yycdogs #yyccats

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Paramount 24 HR Animal Hospital. Have a wonderful day!

More happy clients 💕We're proud to be a locally owned 24 hour animal hospital in NW Calgary! 🐶🐱Here for you and your pets 365 days a year, 24 hours a day!

Happy Easter from all of us at Paramount 24hr Animal Hospital. A bit of Easter fun with our colourful wall of bunnies. Can you see? They're made from staff handprints 🐰🖐 ~~~ Just a reminder that we located in Northwest Calgary (Varisty area), and we're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help you and your pets for emergencies and walk-ins. Booked appointments are limited on holidays.

Trying to find us? 🐾 We are here, in Northwest Calgary [Varsity area]. 🇨🇦 If you watch till the end of the video, you’ll even see where you can park when you and your fur babies come to visit us at Paramount 24 Hr Animal Hospital. Though it’s probably better if you use Google Maps and enter our address to get directions! 156-4625 Varsity Drive NW, Calgary 🐶🐱We are proud to be a locally owned small animal practice, providing a full range of services from primary care to 24 hour emergencies. Our services includes preventative care, dentistry, elective surgery, ultrasound, in-house lab, and X-rays. We also offer an in-house pharmacy, prescription, diet, and nutritional consultation for your pets. Our experience veterinarians are here for you and your pet anytime, day or night! We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for emergencies and walk-ins. Or you can book a scheduled appointment between 8:30 AM and 8 PM. You can also find us online at Paramount24hr.com Or use the in bio. #paramount24hranimalhospital #CalgaryPets #CalgaryVeterinarian #yycpets #yyclocalbusiness #calgarycatsofinstagram #calgarydogsofinstagram

Did you know we now have an online store? 🎉 Save up to 30% off when you buy Royal Canin Veterinary Exclusive products from January 19th-22nd 🐾 Visit our online shop here: https://paramount24hr.clientvantage.ca/royal-canin-canada-company Set up your account at our online store, then use the search bar to find your favourite Royal Canin products for cats and dogs, including extra savings on recurring orders. Delivered right to your home within 2-3 days anywhere in Canada. Got questions? DM us!

Which winter weather do you like better... ☃️❄️milder but snowy or ☀️ freezing cold but sunny? We love being part of the local community in Calgary and enjoy all the seasons of this beautiful part of the country, but we know that winter weather can be challenging for your pets. Just a reminder to keep your pets safe this winter, especially with snowy or extreme cold conditions. Read our previous post for winter safety tips, especially for small or senior dogs and cats. Paramount 24hr Animal Hospital is here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

⏰Last chance to order pet treats + toys from our online store to be delivered before Christmas 🐾🎅 ➡️Did you know that we now have a new online shop? 🖥 You'll find thousands of products that we don’t have room for at our animal hospital. 🐱🐶Our online store carries everything from food, treats, leashes, collars, clothing, accessories, food bowls, seasonal items, and more. 🎁 Find something fun and festive for your furry family member that your dog or cat will love! Orders are shipped directly to your home in 2-3 days. https://paramount24hr.clientvantage.ca 🖥 Visit our online store and type Christmas in the search bar to check out treats, toys and other goodies to spoil your fur baby this Christmas.🎄🐾

Meet Aero 🐱More cat love 💕 and we have to say that Aero is looking very smart in her Christmas sweater! Aero is a 1 year 8 month old Snowshoe, female spayed cat. Her pet-parent is one of our TA's Liz, and she brought Aero in for a check-up regarding wheezing because she has a history of asthma. She's doing just fine, and was even patient enough to let us take a photo to show off her fancy sweater 🎄🐾

Well hello Mittens 🐾 This cute kitty belongs to Susan, the Client Care Manager at Paramount 24hr Animal Hospital, who brought her in for her vaccines & her yearly nose to toes exam. Mittens is a rescue, and we think she is 1.5 years old. She's a female Domestic Mediumhair cat. This video is when one of our TA’s Kayla gave Mittens some catnip (one of her favourite things). 😻 We're glad that Mittens is healthy and happy, and look forward to seeing her for her next check-up!💕 Contact us to book your wellness exam, or we're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for emergencies and walk-ins.

🐾 Calgary pet owners🎅Santa Paws is coming to Paramount 24hr Animal Hospital! When: Saturday, December 9th from 11am to 3pm Where: 156 - 4625 Varsity Dr NW, Calgary (Varsity area) ➡ Book a spot for your pets and kids to take pictures with Santa. Pre-booked appointments only! 📞Call us at 403-300-9111 to schedule your timeslot. 📸 Please bring your own camera. Proceeds go to the Calgary Humane Society and the Calgary Food Bank Minimum donation of $10. Book soon - last year we were fully booked before the event! Feel free to share this with anyone who'd love to have their pet's photo taken with Santa!

Let's start with some Q&A about your Golden Oldies pets... Q: When does a pet become "old"? A: It varies, but cats and small dogs are generally considered geriatric at the age of 7. Larger breed dogs tend to have shorter life spans and are considered geriatric when they are approximately 6 years of age. Q: What kinds of health problems can affect older pets? A: Geriatric pets can develop many of the same problems seen in older people, such as cancer, heart disease, kidney/urinary tract disease, liver disease diabetes, joint or bone disease, senility, and general weakness. Q: How common is cancer in older pets? A: In pets the rate of cancer increases with age. Almost half of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans. Some cancers, such as lymphoma, are more common in cats than in dogs. A diagnosis of cancer may be based on x-rays, blood tests, physical appearance of tumors, and other physical signs. The ultimate test for cancer is through confirmation via a biopsy. Q: I know my pet is getting older. How do I help them stay happy and healthy for as long as possible? A: Talk to your veterinarian about how to care for your older pet and be prepared for possible age-related health issues. Senior pets require increased attention, including more frequent visits to the veterinarian, possible changes in diet, and in some cases alterations to their home environment. ➡There's lots more Q&A in the extensive Senior Pets FAQs by the American Veterinary Medical Association right here: https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/senior-pet-care-faq *Info source: AVMA Here's to long happy lives for all those Golden Oldies cats and dogs who add joy to our lives!