Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

12/02/2025

Our friends at the Canadian Animal Blood Bank had another successful donation day with some brave K9 companions. Great job to everyone involved! 💞

If you think that your dog may be a good candidate to be a donor, contact the Canadian Animal Blood Bank at [email protected]. For more information on the process you can view their website;

https://canadiananimalbloodbank.ca/ 🐾

https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/video/2025/11/21/dogs-donate-blood-for-other-pups/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOb3f5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1OXdEOENUS09ySkJaQ1RDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeLQdiT2eZNMSNuL79beSQNyP562uNOxr_htwAyXK_i6_m8KE3G0tuKNKNpks_aem_-xa69pC8DB1kvq-k_s-x4g

Canadian Animal Blood Bank saves the lives of dogs by supplying quality blood products from the generous donation of donor dogs in Canada. Call today!

12/01/2025

Our friends at the Canadian Animal Blood Bank had another successful donation day with some brave K9 companions. Great job to everyone involved! 💞

If you think that your dog may be a good candidate to be a donor, contact the Canadian Animal Blood Bank at [email protected]. For more information on the process you can view their website; https://canadiananimalbloodbank.ca/ 🐾

https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/video/2025/11/21/dogs-donate-blood-for-other-pups/

11/28/2025

🐾Sometimes the best kind of support comes on four paws! 🐾

For some pets, having their sibling come along for their vet visit makes the experience a calmer and more positive experience, and it certainly brings a smile to our team! 💛

Little moments of comfort make a big difference. 🥰

Show us your support buddies in the comments, we’d love to see them! 💛

11/24/2025

🐾 Patient Spotlight: Flynt & Fisher 🐾

Meet Flynt and Fisher, two sweet cats who were recently brought to Coastal after being exposed to lilies, a plant that can be extremely dangerous for our feline friends.

Even tiny amounts of any part of a lily (including the pollen) can cause sudden and severe kidney damage.
While some cats are more susceptible than others, most will show signs of kidney injury on bloodwork within 48 hours, and in rare cases up to 72 hours.

To reduce the risk of kidney injury, Flynt and Fisher were hospitalized for 48 hours on IV fluid therapy, supportive medications, frequent monitoring of their kidney values and lots of TLC🥰😻

We’re happy to share that their bloodwork stayed normal throughout their stay, showing no signs of kidney damage and they both were able to return home together. 💕

11/21/2025

✨ A little art goes a long way! ✨

Our talented and caring surgical VTAs have been adding a special touch to their patients’ bandages, turning simple bandages into mini works of art. 🎨💛

It’s just one of the many ways they show how much they care, making recovery a bit brighter (and cuter!) for our patients. 🐾💚

We’d love to see your pet’s bandage art! Share a photo in the comments below.

11/17/2025

A reminder of this week's Free CE for RVTs with Christina Miller, AHT, RVT, BSc (Ag. Env. Sci.), VTS (CP- Exotics). This week's topic will be Reptile and Amphibian ER assessment for technicians.

Email [email protected] to hold your spot!

11/14/2025

🐾Hospital stays can be stressful for our feline friends, that’s why we do our best to make their experience as calm and comfortable as possible. 🐾

One simple way we help is by providing boxes for our feline friends to curl up in or hide in.📦🥰

Cats love to have a safe place to hide, so we make sure to save boxes (Costco boxes are a fan favorite!) to create cozy forts for our patients. It’s amazing how much comfort a simple box can bring. 💕 🐱

If your cat loves a good box at home, we’d love to see it! Share a photo of your cat enjoying their favorite box in the comments below.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember and honor the courage, sacrifice, and compassion of all who have served, both people and animals.

Their bravery reminds us of the bond we share and the comfort we can bring to others. 🌺🐾

▪Our hospital remains open today ▪

11/10/2025

✨Patient Spotlight: Sprout✨

Sprout thought you might like to see what it looks like behind the scenes when our team needs to take your fur babies to the back for their treatments.

Behind every treatment is a team dedicated to comfort, care, compassion and plenty of love mixed in 🥰🐾

11/07/2025

Shared by our friends at the

Jessica is our talented Neurology RVT. She’s pictured here closing the dermal layer at the end of a spinal surgery!

Jessica is passionate about learning and mastering as many advanced skills as she can, a true example of dedication and excellence in patient care.

11/03/2025

SUPPORT STAFF CE OPPORTUNITY!

Coastal Care is inviting support staff from the community to join us for an informative CE event hosted by, Christina Miller, AHT, RVT, BSc (Ag. Env. Sci.), VTS (CP- Exotics). She is excited to lecture on 'Reptile and Amphibian ER assessment for technicians'.

JOIN US on Friday, November 21st at 6pm, 168 Hobsons Lake Dr. Suite 101.

To RSVP for this event, please email [email protected] today!