Edson Veterinary Clinic

08/28/2024

We will be closed Monday, September 2nd for the Labour Day long weekend! If you have an emergency, please call (780) 723-3355 or (780) 800-1606. We hope everyone has a safe and happy long weekend!

08/05/2024

We are closed today for the August long weekend. Please call (780) 723-3355 or (780) 800- 606 if you have an emergency. We hope everyone has had a fun long weekend!

08/01/2024

Due to a recent increase in the number of no-shows, there may be a no-show fee applied and/or a deposit required to hold future appointment times. Thank you for your understanding.

07/31/2024

Due to a recent change with the return policy of our supplier, we are requesting that any special order items now be pre-paid for before we will order them. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.

07/31/2024

We will be closed Monday, August 5th for the August long weekend. Please call (780) 723-3355 or (780) 800-1606 in case of emergency.

07/26/2024

Attention pet owning evacuees from Jasper…
The Edson Veterinary Clinic is working with Hills Pet Food to help you out for the next couple of weeks.
Hills is offering two weeks worth of food for each pet affected by the evacuation.
Please call us at 780 723 3354
We can also work with EARS to get shipments to Hinton if needed.

07/26/2024

As some of you already know, our lovely tech-in-training, Janelle, is getting married tomorrow! As such we are sending our after hours elsewhere from Saturday at 1pm to Sunday morning so we can celebrate accordingly. If you have a small animal emergency, please head to one of the emergency clinics in Edmonton. If you have a large animal emergency, please call Mayerthorpe Vet Services. Thank you for your understanding and congrats to Janelle and Wesley!

07/24/2024

The latest updated requirements to take dogs to the U.S. are:

-dogs must appear healthy
-dogs must be at least 6 months old
-dogs must have a microchip
-owners must have a completed CDC Dog Import Form
-dogs must be up to date on Rabies vaccine and have a valid vaccine certificate to re-enter Canada

If you will be travelling to the U.S.in the near future, please keep an eye out for any updates on the CDC website.

07/23/2024

Wildfire evacuees please let us know if we can help with your pet or livestock needs. We are here to help!

07/16/2024

The Peace Region is experiencing another summer heatwave 🌞⛱️ A reminder the keep our furry friends cool and safe ❤️

Warning signs of heatstroke

Heavy panting and difficulty breathing

Excessively drooling

The dog appears lethargic, drowsy or uncoordinated

Collapsed or vomiting

What to do if you see a dog exhibiting excessive heat related symptoms:

Move the dog to a shaded and cool area
Immediately pour cool (not cold to avoid shock) water over the dog. Tap water (15-16°C) has been found to be the most effective at cooling dogs with heat-related illnesses. In a true emergency, any water is better than nothing.
Wet towels placed over the dog can worsen the condition, trapping heat. In mild cases towels can be placed under the dog, but never over, and in a true emergency water immersion or pouring water with air movement is ideal.
Allow the dog to drink small amounts of cool water
Continue to pour cool water over the dog until their breathing starts to settle, but not too much that they start shivering
Dogs that have lost consciousness will stop panting, despite still having a very high temperature, these dogs require urgent aggressive cooling as a priority.
Throughout the treatment of heatstroke try to avoid pouring water on or near your dog's head, as there is a risk of them inhaling water which could lead to drowning, especially for flat-faced and unconscious dogs.
Once the dog is cool, take them to the nearest vet as a matter of urgency.

Some types of dogs are more prone to heatstroke, like very old or young dogs, dogs with thick, heavy coats or dogs with very short flat faces like pugs and bulldog types. Dogs with certain diseases or on some types of medication are also more at risk.

Information taken from the RSPCA website

07/16/2024

As we have posted before, the requirements for travelling with dogs into the U.S. are changing as of Aug. 1/ 2024. The CDC was supposed to release the newly required form and solidify other requirements yesterday, July 15th, so we could prepare for the changes. They have not at this point. What we do know so far is that all dogs will have to have a microchip and are required to have had a Rabies vaccine since their microchipping. If you plan on travelling with your dog into the U.S. after Aug. 1/ 24 please keep an eye on the CDC website and call with questions and we will do our best to assist you.

07/09/2024

With this week's hot temperatures, our pets are at a higher risk for heat stroke. Dogs with flat faces (Pugs, Bulldogs, Frenchies, etc) are at a higher risk as well as seniors and puppies. Make sure your pet has access to shade and water at all times. Also, avoid exercising them during the heat of the day, wait until it is cooler in the mornings and evenings. If you have concerns your pet may be suffering from heat stroke it is an emergency, please call the clinic at (780) 723-3354 immediately.

07/01/2024

We are closed today to celebrate Canada Day! We hope everyone has a safe and happy long weekend! If you have an emergency, please call (780) 723-3355 or (780) 800-1606.

06/26/2024

With July 1st quickly approaching, here are some tips to help pets cope with fireworks:

1)Seek Veterinary Advice- if you have concerns speak to your vet BEFORE the event, there are nutraceuticals, pheromone devices, and prescribed medications that can help ease the anxiety.
2)Practice- help your pet learn to associate loud noises with good things. Desensitize them by carrying treats with you and any time your pet hears a loud noise, like something being dropped on the ground, or a loud car passing by, give your pet plenty of treats.
3)Set Up Your Home- create a safe space for your pet (preferably in a basement if possible), cover windows, play music or a fan to cover sounds, and offer them a tasty treat or favorite toy to distract them.
4) Comfort Them- comfort and support your pet if it helps them. Do not punish your pet to try to make them stop showing signs of fear or stress, such as whining, pacing, or being unsettled. This will likely cause them to further associate fireworks with stress.
Also, make sure your pet has proper identification to ensure they can be returned to you in case they do manage to escape.

Please call the clinic if you have anything further questions!

06/26/2024

The Edson Veterinary Clinic is delighted to announce the establishment of the Carl Tews Memorial Scholarship, which will be awarded to several worthy students this fall. Carl was a highly valued client of ours and consistently showed great support for the students we brought to the farm. These scholarships are primarily intended for students pursuing Veterinary Medicine, but depending on the number of applicants, they may be extended to Agriculture students as well. Please contact our clinic for additional information.

06/19/2024

The party has started! Stop by for some food and enter to win some prizes!

06/19/2024

We will be closed at noon today so we can celebrate with all of you! Feel free to stop by and grab some food!

06/17/2024

One of our reps will be bringing a tag machine to the anniversary party on Wednesday to make personalized dog tags for a small donation to EARS. If your pet is in need of some new ID stop on by!

06/17/2024

Just a friendly reminder we will be having our anniversary BBQ this Wednesday from 12-4pm! Come on by for some food, swag, and fun!

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all the human and fur dads!

06/15/2024

These two are set up for Lemonade Day today outside in the parking lot! They’d love for you to stop by for a sweet treat!

06/11/2024

06/05/2024

We would like to give a huge shoutout to Tracy and the Hive Quarters for our amazing True Movement class last night!

06/05/2024

As of August 1st anyone traveling to the United States with their dogs and/or cats must have import permits.

To acquire these documents you will need to go to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. You can also contact them at 1-800-232-4636 for more information.

05/28/2024

Just a little FYI for everyone with cat allergies! Purina Veterinary Diets makes a food called Live Clear that significantly reduces the allergens cats produce. It uses a key protein found in eggs to bind to the most common allergen in cat saliva and neutralize it. It does need to be fed daily and be the majority of food fed but it can reduce allergens by 47% We even have a couple of staff who feed it and have found it works wonders! If you have an questions or would like to try it pop into the clinic!

05/27/2024

The Edson Vet Clinic has been around for 50 years this year! To celebrate we are having an appreciation BBQ for all of our staff and clients. Please come by and check it out!

05/20/2024

We are closed today for Victoria Day. If you have an emergency, please call (780) 723-3355 or (780) 800-1606. We hope everyone is having a safe and fun May Long!

05/15/2024

We will be closed Monday, May 20th for Victoria Day. If you have an emergency, please call (780) 723-3355 or (780) 800-1606.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!