Devonian Veterinary Clinic

02/22/2025

🐾 Happy Walk Your Dog Day! 🚶‍♂️🐶

Lace up those boots, grab the leash, and hit the great outdoors with your furry friend! 🌳🐕 Regular walks are not just great for your dog's health—they’re the perfect way to bond, explore, and sniff out some fun! 👃💨

📸 We’d love to see your adventures! Share a photo of you and your pup on a walk and tag us! 🐾✨

🐕💬 Bonus Question: Does your dog have a favorite walking spot or routine? Let us know in the comments!

02/20/2025

🐾 Happy Love Your Pet Day! ❤️🐶🐱

Give your furry, feathered, or scaly friend some extra snuggles today—they deserve it! 🥰

02/17/2025

🏡 Family Day Notice 🐾

We are closed for Family Day, to spend time with our loved ones—both two-legged and four-legged! ❤️🐶🐱

For emergencies, please contact:
📍 Vet ER: (825) 480-4881
📍 Boreal Veterinary Centre: (780) 306-4400
📍 Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency: (780) 570-9999
📍 Guardian Veterinary Centre: (780) 436-5880

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy Family Day! 🥰🐾

02/14/2025

❤️🐾 Happy Valentine’s Day from DVC! 🐾❤️

This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the unconditional love of our furry friends who fill our lives with wagging tails, purrs, and endless joy. 🐶🐱💕

🌹 Ways to Show Your Pet Some Love Today:
🐾 Treat them to their favorite snack or a special treat
🐾 Go for an extra-long walk or have a playful game of fetch
🐾 Give them an extra cuddle or belly rub
🐾 Schedule their next wellness check to keep them healthy and happy!

💕 Share the Love!
Drop a photo of your pet below and tell us why they’re your Valentine this year. We’d love to see your adorable fur babies!

Thank you for trusting us with the care of your beloved companions. Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️🐾

02/12/2025

02/10/2025

🐱🎉 Happy National Cat Month! 🎉🐱

All month long, we’re celebrating our fabulous feline friends—the masters of purrs, head boops, and cat naps! 🐾💤 Whether they're playful kittens or wise senior cats, they fill our lives with love (and a little bit of mischief 😼).

📸 Show us your kitties! Share a photo of your cat being their adorable, quirky selves! 🐈✨

02/07/2025

🐾 Advocating for Your Nervous Pet: Why We Pause Procedures 🐾

At our clinic, your pet’s emotional and physical well-being is always our top priority. Whether your furry friend is a dog or a cat, we’re committed to creating a calm and stress-free experience. If your pet becomes too anxious or overwhelmed during a procedure, we may pause or stop entirely. Here’s why this matters:

1. Stress Impacts Health and Safety
Stress can increase heart rate, respiration, and sensitivity, making some procedures more difficult or even unsafe. Pausing allows us to prioritize your pet’s safety and well-being.

2. Building Trust for the Future
Forcing a nervous pet through a procedure can create lasting fear and anxiety about vet visits. By taking a patient-centered approach, we help build trust, setting the stage for better future experiences.

3. Respecting Individual Needs
Every pet is different—dogs and cats express anxiety in unique ways. Some may need extra time, breaks, or even multiple visits to complete a procedure. We work at their pace to ensure they feel secure.

4. Low-Stress Techniques
We use tools like gentle handling, calming pheromones, species-specific soothing techniques, and low-stress restraint to help ease anxiety. For pets with heightened stress, we may recommend pre-visit calming medications or sedation to keep them comfortable.

Your pet deserves compassionate care that respects both their emotional and physical needs. If you have a nervous dog or cat, let us know—we’ll work with you to make every visit as calm and positive as possible!

02/04/2025

✨ Dental Health Month Continues! ✨🦷

Keeping your furry friend’s teeth clean is about more than just a sparkling smile – it’s essential for their overall health!

🐾 Signs your pet may need a dental check-up:

Bad breath (no, it’s not normal!)
Difficulty eating or chewing
Excessive drooling
Red or swollen gums
Loose or discolored teeth

📅 Spots are filling up fast – schedule your pet’s dental today! Call us at 780-987-5780 for more details

Let’s keep those tails wagging and those teeth shining! 🐶🐱✨

01/30/2025

Littermate Syndrome: What You Need to Know

Littermate Syndrome is a behavioral phenomenon that can occur when two puppies of the same age—often siblings—are raised together in the same household. While it’s not a guaranteed outcome, it’s important for pet owners to understand the risks and take steps to prevent potential problems.

Fearfulness: Puppies may become overly dependent on each other, leading to anxiety or fear when separated, even briefly.

Difficulty Training: They may struggle with focus during training sessions, as their attention is more on each other than on their owner.

Inter-dog Aggression: As the puppies mature, they may develop aggression toward one another, especially if they compete for resources or attention.

Delayed Social Development: They may have difficulty interacting with other dogs and people, as they rely too heavily on each other for social cues.

How to Prevent Littermate Syndrome
Raising two puppies at the same time can be done successfully, but it requires extra effort and planning. Here are some tips to prevent Littermate Syndrome:

Separate Training Sessions: Work with each puppy individually to ensure they learn to focus on you and develop independent skills.

Individual Socialization: Take each puppy to separate playdates or outings to expose them to new environments, people, and other dogs without the other puppy present.

Crate Separately: Train each puppy to sleep in their own crate or space to foster independence and reduce reliance on their sibling.

Spend One-on-One Time: Dedicate individual time to bond with each puppy. This builds a strong relationship with you and helps them feel secure on their own.

Consult a Trainer or Behaviorist: If you’re concerned about early signs of Littermate Syndrome, seek professional guidance to develop a tailored training plan.

Should You Get Two Puppies at the Same Time?

While it might seem like a great idea to bring home two puppies, it’s worth considering the extra time, effort, and resources required to raise them successfully. If you’re set on adopting two, be prepared for the additional training and socialization necessary to prevent behavioral issues.

01/20/2025

Veterinarians pull (extract) teeth to protect a pet's overall health and well-being. Common reasons include:

Severe Dental Disease: Advanced periodontal disease can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss.

Broken or Fractured Teeth: These can expose the tooth pulp, leading to pain and infection.

Abscesses or Infections: Infected teeth can harm surrounding tissue and even spread to other organs.

Crowded or Misaligned Teeth: In some cases, extraction helps prevent future issues.
Retained Baby Teeth: Baby teeth that don’t fall out naturally can cause alignment problems.

Extractions alleviate pain, prevent further health issues, and improve a pet's quality of life. Regular dental care can reduce the need for extractions! 🦷🐾

01/18/2025

🐾🎉 Yay It’s Friday! 🎉🐾

🐱😹Kick back, relax, and enjoy the weekend as much as your pets do! 🐶🐾

01/14/2025

🦷🐱 Healthy teeth = happy cats! 🐱🦷
Did you know that 70% of cats over the age of 3 show signs of dental disease?
Keep your feline friend feeling fine with:
✔️ Regular dental check-ups
✔️ Proper dental care at home
✔️ A diet that promotes oral health
Schedule your cat’s dental cleaning today and help them stay purrfectly healthy!
📞 Call us at 780-987-5780

01/08/2025

🚨 Important Alert for Pet Owners 🚨

A recent recall has been issued for Northwest Naturals' 2 lb. Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after a tragic incident where a house cat in Oregon contracted and succumbed to H5N1 avian influenza linked to this product.

This incident underscores the risks associated with feeding raw meat to pets, as pathogens like H5N1 can be present. Thorough cooking of pet food can help eliminate such risks.

For more information, please refer to the full article:

https://www.veterinarypracticenews.ca/pet-food-recalled-in-b-c-after-cat-dies-from-bird-flu/?qnewsletter=20250102&en_click=1&utm_campaign=2025-01-02&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=news&oly_enc_id=5578C9196145J7Z

01/06/2025

🦷✨ Kickstart the New Year with a Fresh Smile! ✨🦷
Did you know that dental health is vital to your pet's overall well-being? Regular dental care can help prevent gum disease, tooth loss, and other serious health issues.
Book your pet’s dental check-up today and take advantage of our Dental Health Month running through January and February!
📞 Call us at 780-987-5780 to secure your spot!

01/02/2025

🎉 The Holidays Are Over—We Are Back to Regular Hours 🐾

We hope you and your furry friends had a wonderful holiday season! Starting today we’re back to our regular hours.

🐶🐱✨

01/01/2025

🎉🐾 Happy New Year 2025! 🎆🎊

Cheers to a fresh start and another year of wagging tails, gentle purrs, and all the love our pets bring to our lives. 💕🐶🐱

We’re so grateful to be part of your pet’s journey and look forward to serving you and your pets in 2025! 🐾