Woodlands Veterinary Hospital and Animal Dental Centre

07/23/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/8PBXKvJHmgvRQfQ1/?mibextid=WC7FNe

On July 22, CDC announced updated import requirements for dogs entering the U.S.

Details: https://bit.ly/4fchFza

It is crucial to stay updated by regularly checking with both the CFIA and CDC websites leading up to August 1st.

03/14/2024

02/09/2024

FIP update!

From Dr. Scott Weese.

Great news for Canadian vets, cat owners and cats: We now have legal access to treatments for FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), a disease that’s typically considered almost invariably fatal.

We have known for a few years that remdesivir, it’s close relative GS-441524, and, to a lesser degree, molnupiravir, can be highly effective drugs for FIP. Cure rates are really high, albeit with an expensive treatment.

The problem? Drug access.

None of these are licenced for animals in Canada.

The two licensed human drugs (remsidivir and molnupiravir) are technically able to be imported from their manufacturers via an Emergency Drug Release (EDR) but the manufacturers have not allowed that.

So, for the past few years, people have been purchasing and illegally importing black market drugs and treating their cats themselves (sometimes with some vet support, sometimes without. It’s a tough area for vets since we can’t recommend or give an illegal product but we want to provide supportive care).

Legally compounded remdesivir and GS-441524 have been available in Australia, the UK and South Africa, but we were not able to access those. However, working with Health Canada’s Veterinary Drug Directorate, we’ve been able to get their approval to import legally compounded versions of those drugs from the UK. Vets have to request permission to import the drug via an EDR every time they want to use it, so it has some logistical hassles, but it’s not a big deal. The drug isn’t cheap, but it’s probably cheaper than what I’m hearing most people are paying for illegal drug (that has no assurance of quality control or safety).

11/14/2023

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2023/outbreak-salmonella-infections-under-investigation.html?fbclid=IwAR0E7hM7uTCev1QjfXoOuK7zT4c9dqGhgdeGsxPdj-0m9pLM8wEZUZMQQjg_aem_AcnI47x_yujnWiI0K7Wsjy4iC9uFJe2QnnD7H1AjDzRWLcOnlUMm9WYXxPBZSLqMjVk

An outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to an outbreak in the United States is under investigation.

11/08/2023

https://nationalpost.com/health/dog-dies-first-case-avian-flu-canada

Risk of a human contracting avian influenza from a domestic pet is minor, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

11/06/2023

https://www.facebook.com/reel/172841052527019?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=0NULKw

10/30/2023

This is really awesome news for treatment of this horrible disease.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=720357513459178&id=100064548077249&mibextid=ncKXMA

PAWS Chicago administers the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) to a three-month-old puppy that was set to be euthanized at the city pound.

10/13/2023

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2023/10/articles/animals/dogs/canine-influenza-in-alberta/?fbclid=IwAR3le48pHllkFuX_29SHy_fF5_yMFueK_QR7MBVkLqdMF9jwPOHb373v2Cw_aem_AeaeHrKaC4diNzVtja3XvzJ6zZLTOUrdyu2FaSIWuI3bi3S0HMsohTwHfYbYKP25M0g&mibextid=Zxz2cZ #:~:text=Canine%20influenza%20has%20been%20identified,canine%20flu%20is%20the%20cause

Canine influenza has been identified in a dog in Calgary, Alberta. It is suspected to have been acquired from dogs that participated in a dog show in the

10/06/2023

We hope you all have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Please note we will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023.

09/02/2023

We will be closed on September 4 for the long weekend. We look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday, September 5!

07/15/2023

07/04/2023

https://youtu.be/J6PjQQtE9tM

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06/13/2023

Want to win some prizes and help rescue dogs at the same time? Come check out our Block party this saturday, June 17th, from 10am to 2pm.
There will be 2 opportunities at the event to win!
- A beautiful doggy themed gift basket generously donated our friends
- A big jar of Hills Hypoallergenic doggy treats available to win for the one who guesses the amount.

We will also have a professional groomer on site to do Nail Trims! All prizes and our block party nail trim service will be by cash donation with all proceeds going to our partnered rescues.

06/08/2023

Little Miss Lucky Cornelius was a very brave pup for her spay surgery with our team this week, everyone enjoyed her snuggles and bubbly personality all day!

06/06/2023

Crazy Cat Lady Starter Kit!!

04/25/2023

https://www.albertaanimalhealthsource.ca/content/heartworm-disease

What is heartworm? Heartworms are parasites that infect dogs and other animals.

04/25/2023

https://fb.watch/k7NKJfvipq/?mibextid=l2pjGR

04/05/2023

This is disturbing! We do get avian flu in Alberta, please monitor your pets closely.

Risk of a human contracting avian influenza from a domestic pet is minor, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

02/12/2023

This old dog’s owner passed away recently and is looking for a new home. I’ve been told that he’s 14.

10/26/2022

Due to a staffing shortage, any child that dresses like a veterinarian for Halloween will have to take a shift. Good luck in surgery little Sally! :)