Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic

Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic We are proud to have 10 full-time veterinarians that serve both large and small animals as well as exotic pets.

The Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic is pleased to have serviced Prince Edward Island’s veterinary needs for more than fifty years, having been established in 1952 by Dr. Hammond Kelly. Over the years the building itself has undergone various renovations in order to accommodate the ever-changing veterinary industry. All of our vets attend continuing education during the year to keep abreast of new developments and procedures within the veterinary field.

At CVC, nail trims are only scheduled when medically needed or sedation is required, so we're excited to share that Spot...
03/08/2025

At CVC, nail trims are only scheduled when medically needed or sedation is required, so we're excited to share that Spot On Dogs is now offering a weekly nail trim clinic every Sunday, providing a valuable resource for pet owners looking for convenient and expert nail care services.

Happy International Women's day to all the incredible women who uplift us daily. Here at CVC we are truly fortunate to b...
03/08/2025

Happy International Women's day to all the incredible women who uplift us daily. Here at CVC we are truly fortunate to be surrounded by 30 gifted and exceptional women.

Remember you're all radiant, courageous, brilliant, captivating, lovable and so much more. You're all enough and always will be, never forget that 💕

Thank you CVC family for joining us on some educational posts about dental awareness month. I hope they were beneficial ...
02/28/2025

Thank you CVC family for joining us on some educational posts about dental awareness month. I hope they were beneficial for you and your animals.

As the month is ending here are some important take aways we should always keep in mind. If you have any questions that pertain to dental issues please bring them to the attention of your veterinarian during your next exam or contact us to book if you feel a dental issue has arised.

Did you know we're a Large Animal clinic? That means we get to include horses in our dental awareness talks.Horses have ...
02/26/2025

Did you know we're a Large Animal clinic? That means we get to include horses in our dental awareness talks.

Horses have "hyposodont" teeth which extend unusually far above the gumline, providing lots of extra material for wear. It is extremely important that horses are grinding coarse food all day. With grinding on feed it can create sharp points on the teeth which can cause wounds on cheek or tongue. The top and bottom jaws don’t line up perfectly (top jaw is wider than bottom) so that contributes to the sharp points as well. This can effect how the horse moves their jaw which makes chewing less effective. If this happens your veterinarian will need to do what is called Floating - which is the removal of those sharp points from the cheek side of the horse's upper teeth and from the tongue side of the lower jaw.

Signs your horse needs a dental exam:
🐴 Dropping feed.
🐴Suddenly not eating hay or grass.
🐴Quidding (Dropping clumps of hay)
🐴Eating with head tilt to side.
🐴Salivating more than normal.
🐴Losing weight.
🐴Mouth Odor.
🐴Resistant to bit under saddle.

It's recommended to have dental checks done annually. Some may need every 6 months if they have any underlying dental issues. It all depends on your horse but please reach out to your Large Animal Veterinarian with any questions or if any of these signs do arise.

Exotic teeth care is just as important as our cats and dogs and should be talked about. Unlike our cats and dogs teeth, ...
02/22/2025

Exotic teeth care is just as important as our cats and dogs and should be talked about. Unlike our cats and dogs teeth, their teeth never stop growing!

Unfortunately both rodents and rabbits can be prone to malocclusions which are improper alignment of the teeth. Normally, their teeth are ground down through contact with other teeth. But, if their jaw is misaligned, the teeth will overgrow and the animal will have difficulty eating. (Shown in the left photos).

Rabbits and Guinea pigs do have teeth as well that need constant chewing to prevent their teeth from overgrowing. (Shown in the right photo are their cheek teeth that can have excessive hooks on them) Getting their teeth assessed annually to see if their teeth need to be done and it can also prevent potentially life threatening abscesses, sinus infections, and eye infections. Rabbits and guinea pigs should ALWAYS have hay available to them which will help with grinding down their teeth and should also be 80% of their diet.

Signs to watch out for:
🐀Rubbing at their mouth with their feet.
🐇Inability to chew hard food.
🐀Weight loss.
🐇Sores developing in or near the mouth.

If you do notice these signs in your little friends PLEASE contact us and see one of our lovely vets who see exotics. 🐰🐭🐹

Today is National Love your Pet day! At CVC, we're deeply inspired by the profound impact of the human-animal bond on ou...
02/20/2025

Today is National Love your Pet day!

At CVC, we're deeply inspired by the profound impact of the human-animal bond on our lives and we'd love to hear your heartwarming stories of how your pets enrich your life and see your favorite photos of them.❤️

Given the persistently poor visibility in certain areas and the ongoing need for road clearing, we have made the decisio...
02/18/2025

Given the persistently poor visibility in certain areas and the ongoing need for road clearing, we have made the decision to prioritize the safety of our staff and clients by not venturing out. As a result, we will be closed for the day.

All scheduled surgeries and appointments will be cancelled and rescheduled as soon as we are able to do so.

In the event of an emergency, please contact us at 902-892-4287 and our triage department will provide necessary assistance.

We will be delaying our opening until 10am, with a further update at 9am. Any surgeries scheduled for this morning and a...
02/18/2025

We will be delaying our opening until 10am, with a further update at 9am.

Any surgeries scheduled for this morning and appointments at those times will be rebooked once we are able to access the clinic. Please exercise caution and allow the roads to be cleared by the plow drivers❄️

Dental preventives are a valuable addition to your pet's oral health. On the right is a 7-year-old canine who has been o...
02/17/2025

Dental preventives are a valuable addition to your pet's oral health. On the right is a 7-year-old canine who has been on Royal Canin Dental food with no dental treats or teeth brushing. He does enjoy eating raw broccoli and carrots though that can be beneficial as well. Prior to his dental procedure, as shown in the first photo, he had not received a dental cleaning in over 2 years. As evident in the after photo, there was minimal removal of tartar, demonstrating the efficacy of the dental food in performing its intended function.

Preventives are most effective when utilized consistently.

🦴BONE PSA:🦴 When a dog has a bone, you will see that they grab it with both front paws and munch on it with the side of ...
02/15/2025

🦴BONE PSA:🦴
When a dog has a bone, you will see that they grab it with both front paws and munch on it with the side of their teeth. Human teeth chew straight up and down, but animals chew in the back where the teeth are made to shear food into little pieces, like a pair of scissors that go past each other. When dogs do that and crunch down on something too hard at just the right angle, a piece of the upper fourth premolar breaks off, leaving a slab, as shown in the picture to the right. Slab fractures can be very painful and will require veterinarian attention.

We need to keep in mind that there are many amazing dental products/chews out there that are approved for dogs under the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Dental Health Council) that can benefit your dog's teeth more than the use of bones. 🦷 Here is a list of those products: https://vohc.org/accepted-products/.

If you have any questions about these products and what is beneficial for your dog's teeth, please bring them up at your next veterinary appointment and we will be happy to help.

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at the Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic! As you celebrate your loved ones today, ple...
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at the Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic! As you celebrate your loved ones today, please keep your beloved animals in mind. Keep your pets away from chocolate and any other treats that may be harmful to them. Anything containing the sugar substitute xylitol is toxic to pets and can be fatal.

Help us spread the love by sharing a photo of your furry or scaly valentine in the comments and inspire others with your unconditional love! 🐾💝

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of Islander Day. To ensure uninterrup...
02/12/2025

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of Islander Day. To ensure uninterrupted access to essential items, we advise visiting us prior to the long weekend for any necessary food or medication. For prescription preparations, kindly provide 24 hours' notice by calling in advance.

Resorptive lesions are one of the most common dental issue we see in cats. It can affect up to 60% of cats by the age o...
02/11/2025

Resorptive lesions are one of the most common dental issue we see in cats. It can affect up to 60% of cats by the age of 6 years of age.

They are quite painful and eat away at the tooth until it disappears. While the part of the tooth that we can see may look normal to the visible eye, tooth resorption usually starts at the gum line or below it, where we can’t see. Resorptive lesions start eroding the tooth and eventually becomes irreparably destroyed. By looking at the photo to the left, the tooth the green arrow is pointing at is the tooth in question. By looking at the xray you can see the tooth the green arrow is pointing at, it is currently almost invisible above the gum line. This is why annual exams by your veterinarian are so so so very important to see if dentals are needed and/or having yearly dentals to get these teeth out before they become too painful.

This is why dental xrays are so very important as well to ensure we are taking out the teeth we need. 🦷

Promoting good dental health is the best preventive measure we can provide for our cats and dogs. We must remember that ...
02/10/2025

Promoting good dental health is the best preventive measure we can provide for our cats and dogs. We must remember that our animals' dental health is just as important as ours. 🦷💙

We will initiate our dental educational series with informative posts emphasizing crucial dental facts and signs to moni...
02/08/2025

We will initiate our dental educational series with informative posts emphasizing crucial dental facts and signs to monitor. As our feline and canine companions are unable to articulate their dental issues, it is our responsibility to identify these signs and provide them with necessary care.

Feburary is Pet Dental Awareness Month!!Dental checks are as important to animals as they are to us. Our furry friends d...
02/04/2025

Feburary is Pet Dental Awareness Month!!

Dental checks are as important to animals as they are to us. Our furry friends don’t carry a toothbrush around with them, so their teeth may need a little extra attention. Whether it's a dog, cat, rabbit or horse let’s remember to care for them by looking after their teeth. Preventative dental care can significantly improve overall health and prevent future dental issues.

Stay tuned throughout the month of February for dental educational posts about all our furry friends, from cats, dogs, exotics and even horses. 🦷🐾

You heard of Pigs in a blanket, how about Weenies in a blanket? Miss Poppy and her sister Ivy getting the royal pamperin...
01/24/2025

You heard of Pigs in a blanket, how about Weenies in a blanket?

Miss Poppy and her sister Ivy getting the royal pampering after surgery to ensure they're nice and toasty before heading home.💕

Brrr today was a cold one and so will the rest of the week. I know for us humans it is a cold, so it definitely will ...
01/20/2025

Brrr today was a cold one and so will the rest of the week. I know for us humans it is a cold, so it definitely will be for your furry little friends.

Listed below are some tips and tricks for this weather.

🌬 When you take your dog out make bathroom breaks short, have a jacket on them, if they wear booties put those on and if not please ensure you dry their feet off when you come back inside.

🌬If your indoor/outdoor cat wants to explore the cold please keep them inside until the temperatures are not this cold.

🌬 Warm engines attract small animals, please tap on the hood of your vehicle before starting.

🌬 If you have any feral cats or ones that do hang around your property, I suggest making them a warm cat shelter so they have a nice warm place to go outside. Here is a very good link in how to make one ->https://spca.bc.ca/ways-to-help/take-action/animals-in-the-home/cat-overpopulation/build-a-winter-shelter/

🌬 If you see an animal out in the cold and have means to bring it in, please do so.

🌬Keep in mind of the signs of hypothermia which are shirvering, whining, lethargic, deceased heart rate and trouble walking/breathing.

When in doubt, don't stay out. Keep you and your furry friends warm 🐾💕

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