Tick season is upon us!
These pesky buggers are active in temperatures above 4 degrees Celsius 🌞.
To help protects your pets, yourselves, and your family:
1. Start your dogs and cats on tick control medication for the duration of the tick risk season. If your pet is on a veterinary-approved tick medication, such as Bravecto, the ticks that have attached to your pet will die before getting the chance to transmit tick-borne diseases. 🩺💊
2. Avoid tall grass and leaf litter, and stay on cleared pathways during walks and hikes 🌲🍂🏔⛺️
3. Perform daily tick checks on your pets and on yourselves 🧐
4. If you find a tick, bring it to the clinic and we will submit it to the eTick surveillance program for identification. 🔬
Call us for tick control medication today, at 403-678-9595!
#tickseason #preventioniskey #bravecto #vetmed #vetclinic #bowvalley #canmore #petsofthebowvalley
Hunter is a lovely German Shepherd Dog who likes to fish for rocks when the lakes are thawed. Her human initially noted the fractured canine tooth, and requested to have it assessed by our veterinarian. Watch our video to learn how the fractured tooth was assessed, treated, and how Hunter did after her oral surgery!
#vetmed #vetclinic #GSD #cohat #petsmile #healthyteeth #happydog #bowvalley #canmore #dogsofthebowvalley
We're hosting puppy socials at BRVC!
If you think your puppy could benefit from socializing with other dogs that are 6 months and under, give us a call or email to secure your spot for next week's puppy social class.
There are only two more Wednesdays left out of our 4 week program, but we will host another 4 week program in January!
#puppyclass #puppysocializing #puppiesofinstagram #bowvalley #canmore #vetclinic #browndogs
Come on by to see our new stock of fun toys, and unique small dog and cat felt beds!! All Legend approved! #spoilyourdog #spoilyourcat #catsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #vetclinic
Spring is in the air! #puppyfever
Can you guess what the ultrasound video is showing?
This is what a heartbeat looks like in an almost fully
grown puppy, in utero, from one of our dear patients!
We are all very excited to meet the puppies!
#vetmed #vetclinic #puppy #ultrasoundvideo #canmore
#bowvalley
While ear mites are occasionally encountered external parasites at our practice, skin mites are not so common, thanks to regular preventative anti-parasitics that also happen to target skin mites!
Sarcoptes scabiei is the itch mite that causes Sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies. These microscopic critters cause intense itching leading to scratching and thickened/darkened skin. They can lead to secondary bacterial or yeast infections in the damaged skin.
Because these mites burrow into the skin, superficial and deep skin scrapings need to be performed on the lesions and assessed under the microscope.
Sarcoptic mites are highly contagious to other pets and can also be passed on to humans. A person may experience intense itching and skin rashes. Luckily, the mites cannot survive on humans, so they will die a few days later.
Thankfully, treatment is straightforward! Your typical flea/tick preventative medication is mite-y efficient at ridding pets of these pesky guys!
Even in the dead of winter, regular anti-parasitics are an important part of your furry companion’s wellbeing (and yours)! Call us if you’re getting itchy 🙈.
#vetmedlife #parasites
In celebration of dental month, let’s talk oral health!
Did you know that frequent teeth brushing, good chewing habits, proper diet, and annual professional oral examinations all play a crucial role in keeping your pet’s oral hygiene under check?
When teeth are not tended to, tartar builds up over time leading to inflammation of the gums. In the later stages of dental disease, infection develops, teeth become loose from bone loss, and lengthy procedures involving tooth extractions are required.
Teeth brushing is best taught early on in a puppy and kitten’s life, but it can also be taught to adult and older animals, with patience, consistency, and lots of reward!
Not certain where to start? Book a complimentary appointment with one of our qualified technicians to discuss your pet’s oral health!
#dentalcare #vetmed #dentalfocus
Has your pet been shaking its head or scratching its ears? Are the Yeasty Boys or the Mighty Mitey Bosstones whispering sweet nothings in their ears Call us to book an exam and help kick those unwanted guests out!
#yeastbuds #earmites #cytology #vetmed
Adopting a new kitten? Don’t forget to check their ears!
If you notice your cat scratching at their ears, shaking their head, or dark build up in their ears, it is recommended to have them looked at. They might have ear mites, like this guy here. Ear mites are easily treated but also easily contagious to other cats, so all of the household must be treated.
And... our November photo shoot winner, compliments of Ash Platt Photo is.....
Cleo Brookes!
If you would like to be entered in December's draw, give us a call at 403-678-9595 to book your pet's groom. Spots are filling up quickly for Christmas.
https://ashplattphoto.ca/
