Tsolum Mobile Veterinary Health

08/16/2024

Cookie Dough says Happy Fruday!!!

08/03/2024

Tsolum Veterinary Hospital will be closed for the BC Day holiday on Monday 5th August.

As usual, for any emergencies, please call our usual number (778 428 6401) and you will then be directed to our on-call coverage for either large or small animals.

Wishing everyone a sun-filled relaxing day in the sunshine!
The Tsolum Vet Team

08/01/2024

Attention: Local Hay & Silage Producers!

We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic competition just for YOU!

If you're a farmer or hobby farmer who grows your own hay/silage, you could win amazing prizes AND get a FREE full analysis of your hay! Competition is sponsored by Tsolum Mobile Veterinary Health and Top Shelf Feeds.

Here’s the scoop:
1. Enter for FREE: Just let us know you want to join in.
2. Core Sampling: Our experts, Dr Peter Parke and Mr John Lewis, will swing by next Wednesday 7th August from 5 to 9 pm to collect a core sample of your hay.
3. Free Analysis: We’ll test your hay/silage and send you a detailed analysis at no cost!

Prizes Up for Grabs:
• Placing ribbon for the best hay/silage
• One of THREE gift baskets!

Winners will be revealed at the Fall Fair at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, August 23-25. Don’t miss your chance to shine and score some fantastic prizes!

Want in? Drop us an email at [email protected] or give us a call on 778 428 6401.

Happy hay-making!

The Tsolum Vet Team

07/31/2024

Today, thanks to our lovely client Shannon E, we get to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY!!

Our staff will be enjoying all thr Potter themed donuts from bigfoot.donuts. Delicious!! Flavours include Hedwig, polyjuice potion, deathly hallows, pumpkin pasty, golden snitch

07/31/2024

🌞🐾 Keep Your Pets Cool in the Heatwave! 🐾🌞

As temperatures soar, it’s crucial to keep our furry friends safe from the summer heat. Here are some vet-approved tips to ensure your pets stay cool and hydrated:

Hydrate: Make sure fresh, clean water is always available. Add ice cubes to their bowl or use a pet water fountain to keep it cool.

Cool Retreats: Create shaded areas outdoors and cool spots indoors with fans or air-conditioning. Provide cooling mats or comfy bedding.

Avoid Peak Heat: Walk pets early in the morning or late in the evening. Hot pavements can burn their paws, so test the ground with your hand.

Cooling Measures: Use cool, wet towels or bandanas, freeze pet toys, or set up a shallow pool for them to splash in.

Never Leave Pets in Cars: Even with windows cracked, parked cars can become dangerously hot. Always leave pets at home when running errands.

Watch for Overheating: Symptoms include excessive panting, drooling, and lethargy. If you suspect overheating, move your pet to a cool place, give water, and contact your vet immediately.

Follow these tips to help your pets enjoy a safe and cool summer! 🐕🐈💧

07/29/2024

Meet Bella, a 22-month-old spayed female Maremma.🐶❤️

Bella is a beautiful guardian dog who needs more space to roam and do what she does best. She’s got a heart of gold and is incredibly sweet, making her the perfect addition to a farm or large property where she can truly thrive.

Bella is a wonderful companion who loves to protect and be part of the family. If you have space and are looking for a loyal and loving farm dog, Bella might just be the perfect match! Bella is good with other dogs if introduced slowly.

Interested in meeting Bella or learning more? Please reach out for more details.

07/23/2024

And It’s changed again……. The process for taking dogs into the US is now much simpler. Just one form that you complete online. In addition to this form you will need proof of current rabies vaccine and microchip.

This link provides all the necessary information. We are breathing a big sigh of relief that these negotiations have had such success.

If you have any questions, please give us a call on 778 428 6401

There are four requirements for dogs that have ONLY been in countries that are dog-rabies free or lo

07/22/2024

We are always getting compliments on how pretty the gardens around our building are looking, so we wanted to show you the work going on here this weekend.

As most of you know, Dr Parke does all of the planting and design himself, and you can see the results of his hard work when you see the garden in full bloom.

Our video is a time lapse from this weekend with Dr Parke and his friend Chris starting the setup and planting of the new borders along our pathway. Watch this space for the completed project!

07/21/2024

Food for thought ….

07/18/2024

The American Association of Feline Practitioners announced the release of the 2024 AAFP Intercat Tension Guidelines: Recognition, Prevention, and Management. The guidelines are designed to help veterinary teams better understand the social behavior between cats and help recognize, manage or prevent intercat tension.

👉Click the link to see the guidelines and supplemental material
https://ow.ly/OhAO50SEOxP

👉PLUS click this link to see the caregiver resources also!
https://ow.ly/62eL50SEOxO

07/17/2024

NEW TRAVEL RULES HAVE BEEN AGREED

If you are travelling with your dog into the US after 1st August, you will need to book an appointment with your veterinarian prior to travel.

The vet needs to:

-confirm pet's details - Name, Breed, S*x, Date of Birth, colour/markings
- scan and verify your pet's microchip number and confirm the date it was implanted
- confirm details of Rabies vaccination including manufacturer, serial number, product expiry date, date vaccine administered, date next vaccine is due. If the pet hasn't received a Rabies vaccination before, this needs to be done at a minimum of 30 days prior to travel.
- confirm the pet is over 6 months of age
- provide copy of medical records, and ensure pet's details are consistent.
- provide a Rabies Vaccine Certificate for any rabies vaccine administered. If Rabies vaccine was administered by another veterinary practice you will need to obtain a copy of the certificate from them (signed by the Dr in blue ink) and bring this certificate to your appointment.

Once the vet has signed and stamped the form with the practice stamp, you need to keep this form along with the Rabies vaccine certificate, the copy of your pet's medical records for the previous 6 months and the copy of the CDC Import Form Receipt for inspection at the border.

This protocol applies for dogs that have been within Canada and not to have travelled to any of the high risk countries listed on the CDC website. The link below is for the Canadian government website that lists further information for export and for other pets.

At present the CDC website hasn't been updated with the final information but we will forward this to you all as soon as it becomes available. We do not know yet how far in advance of travel these forms need to be completed.

Canadian Government website: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/exports/pets/united-states-america

CDC Dog Import Form to be completed online prior to travel: https://cdc-786687.workflowcloud.com/forms/fb112553-dd9a-4c3e-a75f-12d6b7e2f2a4

If you have any questions, please give us a call and we will help as best we can!

The Tsolum Veterinary Hospital Team

07/17/2024

Update: The CFIA have confirmed they are in negotiations with CDC but are currently unable to endorse any travel documents for taking pets south of the border.

This article goes more in depth on the current situation facing travellers.

With just weeks before new US rules come into effect for Canadians travelling with dogs, there appears to be a roadblock.

07/16/2024

We are very proud of our colleague Maddy Thran who has travelled to Wales as part of Canada’s U20 Women’s Rugby Team.

Canada’s U20 Women’s Rugby Team opened the inaugural Transatlantic Quad Series with a 23-10 win over the United States on Sunday in Ystrad Mynach, Wales.
The team will also play against England and Wales in Cardiff for the first-ever Women’s U20 Transatlantic Quad Series.

Maddy, from Courtenay plays for Comox Valley Rapids and also plays for UBC, while she is studying Arts.

07/15/2024

URGENT UPDATE - TRAVEL TO THE US

We regret to inform you that, at present, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is unable to endorse the required paperwork for pets traveling to the United States. As a result, no pets will be able to travel to the US after August 1st until the CFIA and the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) reach an agreement on the process.

The CDC Dog Import Permit, which was initially scheduled to become available today (July 15th), is still not live on the CDC website. We believe this delay is due to ongoing negotiations with the CFIA.

We will keep you updated as we receive more information. In the meantime, if you were planning to travel to the US with your pet after August 1st, we recommend making alternative arrangements. While we hope for a resolution before the deadline, we want to be transparent that we are not overly optimistic at this time.

The CDC offers a tool called DogBot to help determine the applicable rules for your dog's travel based on the travel dates and origin. However, please note that this information may change in light of recent developments.

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html

Sorry to be the bearers of bad news.

The Tsolum Vet Team

07/10/2024

Happy Wednesday!

This is Sophia, who came to brighten our morning yesterday.

06/21/2024

06/15/2024

Happy Friday from the Tsolum team

06/13/2024

Tell us your favourite animal movie, using only gifs……. And Go!

06/11/2024

🎉🐾 Big News Alert! 🐾🎉

Kayla has been accepted in the veterinary program at Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon!

It may be only 3 years that Kalya has been a part of our Tsolum team, but she went from receptionist, to veterinary assistant and to learning many aspects of working as a veterinary technician. Kayla also ensures that many aspects of our clinic run smoothly.

Kayla is dedicated to MARS and has used her skills to help many birds and other wildlife. She is adventurous and loves volunteering all over the world.

Kayla will be so greatly missed but we are so excited for newest adventure and know she will absolutely rock vet school.

🌟🐾

06/06/2024

Our apologies for the short notice, but we have been offered an amazing opportunity for some staff training on Saturday, so we will be closed from Friday at 5pm and open again on Monday 10th at 10:30am.

If you have an animal emergency over the weekend, please call our usual phone number (778 428 6401) and you will be directed to our emergency coverage.

Thank you for your understanding.
The Tsolum Team

06/01/2024

We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge our employee 🌸Ella🌸. This young lady works hard on her family farm, is a part of our Tsolum team keeping our clinic tidy and stocked and she is also in Air Cadets. Today she’s off to the Annual Ceremonial Review. You may have seen her assisting at the Comox Air show a couple weeks ago.
We are proud of her 🙌🏻

06/01/2024

🐾 Calling all pet parents! 🐾

Are you tired of lugging heavy bags of pet food from the store? Or maybe you don't have time to browse the aisles for the toys and treats your pets love? Look no further because Tsolum Vet's Online Pet Store has got you covered!

🎉 Explore our wide range of pet food, toys, treats, supplements, and more - all conveniently available at the click of a button!

🛍️ Plus, take advantage of our exclusive online offers and discounts for flexible autoorders! Save time and money while keeping your furry friends happy and healthy and never accidentally run out of food again!

🚚 And the best part? Enjoy FREE delivery straight to your home or workplace on qualifying orders.

Due to space limitations in our office, we are unable to stock some of the larger bags of pet food, which is why we're excited to offer this convenient online service.

Visit our online store today and give your pets the love they deserve, without the stress. 🐶🐱 https://tsolummobilevet.com/myvetstore

05/27/2024

🌟 Support the Dime Girls' U15 Basketball Team! 🌟

Join us for a Bottle Drive at the Recycle Depot on Puntledge Road in Courtenay! Let's help our incredible team reach new heights by contributing to their journey.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 1st June
🕘 Time: 9am - 12pm
📍 Location: Recycle Depot, Puntledge Road, Courtenay

Dr. Peter Parke from Tsolum Vet is rallying support for his team, and we need your help! Every bottle counts and brings the Dime Girls one step closer to their goals.

Come drop off your bottles and cans, and let's show our community spirit. See you there! 🏀💪

If you can’t make it into Courtenay, give us a call at Tsolum Mobile Vet on 778 428 6401, we can take drop offs on Friday or can possibly collect.



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05/27/2024

The winner of our Chihuahua Appreciation Day basket is Chantelle May and her gorgeous guy Moo.

We have your basket ready for you to pick up whenever you can drop by!

05/23/2024

‼️ LOST 🐾

Diesel - 11yr Male Neutered Jack Russell
From 4153 Marsden Rd
He is microchipped and tattooed
Please call: 250-218-0527 if you have seen him or call Tsolum Vet
778-429-6401

05/16/2024

Does anyone have a home to offer for an older dog? This little Schauzer X needs a new family.

05/16/2024

Gift baskets are ready to go!

We like to support our local community so our lovely Tessa put these baskets together for some upcoming local fairs.

One of these is the prize for our Chihuahua Appreciation photo draw - so don’t forget to post your pictures under the original post 😊

05/16/2024

Happy news from SPCA today. Long term resident Oso has found his forever home!

Are we dreaming? 🥹🥹
The day we have been waiting on for 290 days has arrived! Oso has been ADOPTED 🎉🎊

Words are escaping us right now, its been such a long journey for Oso and all the people who love and care for him daily. ❤️ Oso has stolen our hearts, and created such an incredible investment from the community.
Our sweet goofy boy sure lucked out big time with his new owners, its everything we could have asked for! Hes going to be so loved!!

We will miss seeing his sweet face so much, but could not be more thrilled to be able to announce his adoption! We love you so much Oso, thank you for being the best boy!! ❤️ We cannot wait to see your amazing adventures!

Thank you to our amazing adopter for taking Oso home ❤️🥹😭

05/15/2024

We may not be able to do this with your pooch, but we do have a dog wash! It’s our hidden gem that you may have walked past without noticing it’s there!

Come along and try it out - or get the full spa package and book a nail trim with one of our techs at the same time!