Brintnell Veterinary Hospital

01/08/2025

When it comes to your pet's health and the good ol' internet, you want to make sure you're getting accurate, trustworthy information. Brintnell Vet's got you covered.

Did you know our website has a Pet Health Library full of doctor-approved articles and info? From behaviour and training tips to dental health and medications, the Pet Health Library is an incredible free resource you can access anytime. Questions about what you're reading? Follow-up with your veterinarian!

Check out the Pet Health Library today at https://brintnellvet.com/pet-health-resources/pet-health-articles/

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays to our amazing Brintnell Vet community! 💫❄️

We want to take a moment to thank you, our incredible clients, for another year of trusting us with taking care of your families. Your support and love mean the world to us and we’re so grateful to be part of your lives and such a wonderful community. You bring us so much joy and remind us everyday why we love what we do! 🥰

From our little family to yours: however you're celebrating this season, the Brintnell Vet crew wishes you lots of laughter, love and great memories 💛

12/20/2024

The clinic will be closed for a few days over the holidays! Please call us with refill requests and food orders ASAP so your pets can ring in 2024 with rattlin' pill bottles and full bellies 😇

Brintnell Vet Holiday Hours ✨
Mon, Dec. 23: regular hours
Tues, Dec. 24: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wed, Dec. 25 & Thurs, Dec. 26: CLOSED
Fri, Dec. 27 & Sat, Dec. 28: regular hours
Mon, Dec. 30: regular hours
Tues, Dec. 31: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wed, Jan. 1: CLOSED

Regular hours resume Thurs, Jan. 2.

12/17/2024

Let's fill those bowls before Christmas! Give us a call today to place your pet's food order and ensure you have enough to get you through the holidays.

The food order deadline is Thursday, December 19 at 5 p.m. Call the clinic today to place yours! 780.809.8508

Happy Holidays! 🐾

12/12/2024

Sweet Molly standing guard while her little sister gets some bloodwork done! This gorgeous girl made our day 🥰 Hope everybody is having a lovely week 🐾

12/09/2024

Important Hours Update for this Week! ✨

The clinic will be closing early this Friday, Dec. 13 (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.) and we will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Call us today at 780.809.8508 for medication refills and food orders.

If your pet is in need of medical assistance while we're closed, please contact our friends at
Boreal Veterinary Centre
Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency
Vet ER or
VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre

12/07/2024

If you're running low on meds for your pet, contact the clinic ASAP to get your refills before the holidays! ➡️ The deadline for special orders is 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 ⬅️ Call, text or email us with your refill request today 🐾 780.809.8508

12/02/2024

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✨Thankful Thursday✨

Thank you to the following vet clinics for donating to us in October!

Terwillegar Veterinary Clinic
Brintnell Veterinary Hospital
River Valley Veterinary Wellness Clinic
Summerside Vet Hospital - Edmonton
VCA Canada Mills Haven Animal Hospital

If you or your business have any items you would like to donate please email [email protected]

Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and can be sent through etransfer to [email protected] or at edmontonanimalrescue.org/donate (link in bio)

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12/01/2024

Every November, we celebrate Senior Pet Month—a time to focus on the special care our aging pets need to stay healthy, happy and comfortable in their golden years! 🐶🐱

As pets age, their needs change, just like ours! Did you know most dogs are considered senior at 7 years old and cats are considered seniors at 10?

Here are Dr. Ho and Dr. Carlson’s top tips for keeping your senior pet happy, healthy and comfortable:

It all starts with Regular Health Checkups 🩺
A lot can change in 6 months for senior pets! Twice-yearly exams and annual lab work help catch age-related conditions early, such as kidney disease, diabetes or arthritis. Early intervention makes all the difference.

Dr. Ho’s Top Tips for Senior Pets
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Excess weight puts strain on aging joints and increases the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart issues, and arthritis. Maintaining a healthy weight through portion control, a proper diet and regular exercise is key to their well-being.

Moderate Exercise is a Must 🏃‍♂️
Staying active helps maintain muscle tone, supports joint health and keeps your pet mentally engaged. Aim for short, consistent activities like gentle walks or interactive play tailored to their mobility.

Dr. Carlson’s Top Tips
Switch to Senior Pet Food
Senior diets are specially formulated to support aging bodies, with controlled calories, joint-supporting nutrients and easy-to-digest ingredients. Ask us which brand is best for your pet!

Support Their Joints 🦴
Arthritis is common in older pets, but joint supplements and mobility monitoring can help keep them comfortable. Watch for signs of pain like limping, difficulty jumping, or stiffness after rest.

Your pet deserves the best in their golden years—let us help! Call us at the clinic 780.809.8508 to schedule a checkup or for personalized advice 🐾

11/07/2024

We will be closed this coming Monday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

If your pet is in need of medical assistance while we're closed, please contact:
Boreal Veterinary Centre
Vet ER
Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency or
VCA Guardian

If you need food or medication refills, give us a call at 780.809.8508

11/05/2024

October was Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Appreciation Month, and we spent it celebrating this team of heroes. There aren't enough words to convey how much our techs at Brintnell Vet mean to us.

Our crew is small but mighty, and the passion these folks have for their jobs, patients, and clients is unmatched. We're so lucky to call this group of talented professionals our team—they are the heart of everything we do, and our clinic wouldn't function without them. From providing compassionate care to our patients, assisting in life-saving procedures, dispensing medications, working in the lab, doing x-rays, educating pet parents, and so much more, their dedication knows no bounds.

Swipe through to get to know each of our RVTs and hear us gush about them a lil' bit 🥰 And be sure to give them a big high-five next time you're in the clinic.

Let's hear it for our RVTs today and every day! 🎉

10/28/2024

Some great tips from our friends over at Companion Veterinary Clinic for keeping our pets calm and happy during Halloween this week!

It's that time of year! Doorbells ringing, strange clothing, and spooky decor, which can all be quite scary for your pets! 👻

Here are some tips to help you navigate this time of year and provide your pets with a safe and comfortable evening:

👯‍♀️ The vast majority of cats and dogs are not comfortable wearing costumes. Consider a Halloween-themed bandana rather than a costume.

🐶 If you choose to dress your pet up, watch for signs of stress. These include; panting, lip licking, looking away, freezing, tail tucked, ears back, yawning, and walking away. If you see these signs, stop and work slowly up to wearing a costume for next year, if it’s necessary.

👯‍♀️ If you're planning to wear a costume around your pet, expose them to it gradually in the days leading up to the event.

🦮 Walk your dog before it's dark out; people in costumes and houses with decorations and music may be scary for your dog.

🐈 Keep your pets in a safe place so they can't escape out the front door. We recommend all pets are microchipped and wearing tags with your contact information, just in case.

👻 During trick-or-treating hours, your pet may be most comfortable in a room away from the front door with food toys, likimat or a long-lasting chew to enjoy. Play calming music to drown out the sounds of children at the door.

🏡 If your pet is fearful or concerned about people coming to the door, consider moving the party outside and handing out candy in the driveway.

🍫 Keep Halloween treats out of reach.

Follow us for more tips!

10/28/2024

Celebrating National Black Cat Day with a very dapper Salem 🖤 Give all of your ebony critters a little extra love today from the Brintnell Vet team!

10/25/2024

Some tips to keep in mind with Halloween coming up next week!

🎃 Halloween is right around the corner, which means CANDY EVERYWHERE! 👻🍫🚫

🍫 Chocolate toxicity is a real threat to dogs and cats. Even a small amount of chocolate—especially dark or baking chocolate—can cause serious health problems. It can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, increased heart rate, and even seizures.

🍬 Other toxic treats: Watch out for candies containing xylitol (a common sugar substitute), as it’s extremely dangerous for pets, causing a sharp drop in blood sugar and potential liver failure. Raisins and certain types of nuts are also no-gos for pets!

If you think your pet has gotten into Halloween candy, don’t wait! Call us or your nearest emergency vet clinic immediately. Fast action can make all the difference 🐾

Keep candy out of reach of curious critters and make Halloween fun and safe for everyone! 🎃🐶🐱

10/21/2024

Every Monday morning, sweet Joni comes in for a Happy Visit. She's always so dang happy to hop on the scale, get some pets, have some good sniffs and load up on treats. Everybody should start their week with a little Joni love! Thanks for making us smile, sweet girl 🥰

10/20/2024

Did you know we have an online store?! 🤯 Shop all your pet's food, accessories and supplements 24/7, get everything delivered right to your doorstep AND set-up recurring orders so you'll never run out of food again!

🛒 Start shopping now at https://brintnellvet.clientvantage.ca/

10/18/2024

🎃 Halloween is right around the corner, which means CANDY EVERYWHERE! 👻🍫🚫

🍫 Chocolate toxicity is a real threat to dogs and cats. Even a small amount of chocolate—especially dark or baking chocolate—can cause serious health problems. It can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, increased heart rate, and even seizures.

🍬 Other toxic treats: Watch out for candies containing xylitol (a common sugar substitute), as it’s extremely dangerous for pets, causing a sharp drop in blood sugar and potential liver failure. Raisins and certain types of nuts are also no-gos for pets!

If you think your pet has gotten into Halloween candy, don’t wait! Call us or your nearest emergency vet clinic immediately. Fast action can make all the difference 🐾

Keep candy out of reach of curious critters and make Halloween fun and safe for everyone! 🎃🐶🐱

10/15/2024

Time to show our tremendous RVTs some love 💛

It’s Vet Tech Appreciation Week and we don’t have enough words to express how much we value our incredible RVTs and the extensive amount of work they do. No vet clinic could operate without these multi-talented, highly trained professionals.

When you and your pet come in for an appointment, you see our Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) several times during your visit. They draw up vaccines for the doctor, bring you your pet’s medications and go over homecare instructions with you. But do you know what goes on behind the scenes? A HECK of a lot!

💊 Not only do RVTs provide healthcare guidance and advocate for your pet, they run the pharmacy, preparing all medications that go out the door; 🩸 they are phlebotomists, drawing your pet’s blood and sending it off to the lab; 🩻 they’re x-ray techs 🔬 they’re laboratory technicians, analyzing urine, f***l and skin tape samples; 💉 RVTs are anesthetists, calculating and administering the meds that make your pet sleepy for surgical procedures; 🩺 they’re surgical assistants, keeping a close eye on your pet’s vital body functions like heart rate and breathing while in surgery; 🦷 they also perform all the duties of a dental hygienist during dental procedures. 🤗 PLUS they’re professional critter cuddlers to boot.
Who knew vet techs had so many responsibilities?! Show your love and appreciation for our incredible team of techs in the comments and give them a high five next time you’re in.

HAPPY RVT WEEK TO ALL THE AMAZING VETERINARY TECHNICIANS OUT THERE! We love you a whole bunch 💛🎉