Animal Health Clinic of Humboldt

08/29/2024

We will be closed Monday, September 2nd for Labour Day. We will have a veterinarian on call for emergencies cases. We will be open again Septemeber 3rd with our regular buisiness hours.

Remember to pick up medications and food needed!

Have a lovely long weekend!!

08/28/2024

It's Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Let take today to remember all of our loved ones that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.❤️

"Every life is noted and is cherished, nothing loved is ever lost or perished."- Madeleine L'Engle

08/27/2024

Anyone who has lost a pet that could use a community of people who understand and can help you work through it, should check this out!

I emailed the organizers and they said we have access to it here in Canada as well! She also said it will always be on the 4th Tuesday of the month (not necessarily the last Tuesday in the month) from 7-8:30pm Central Standard Time (except for November and December where they may shift the group meeting date depending on when the holidays fall)

Any questions you can email [email protected]

🐾Pet Loss Support Group 🐾

Our Pet Loss Support Group is meeting tonight (Tuesday, August 27th) at 7PM CST via Zoom. If you would like to join, please reach out to Heidi Brenegan, our Chief Marketing Officer, at (651) 501-3759, ext. 3005, or [email protected].

For more details, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/690098716603451/690098746603448

08/26/2024

Happy International Dog Day! 🐶

For tips and tricks and all things dogs click the link!
https://www.hillspet.ca/en-ca/dog-care

08/22/2024

It's National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day!

Click the link below to learn how to make the experience better for your kitty, especially when they hate coming to the vet!
https://youtu.be/o-ouO9dNRkc
For more helpful tips! https://www.royalcanin.com/au/take-your-cat-to-the-vet

At Royal Canin, our philosophy is to put cats and dogs first. So here are our top 10 tips for recognising when to bring your cat to the vet.For more informat...

08/15/2024

Today is check the chip day!

Sadly no this is not a day to check in the pantry for chips! Today is a day to remind pet owners to update and check their microchip information online to make sure it is the most accurate information. There is no point in having a microchip if the information won't help us find their owner.

Take advantage of this reminder:
~ Make an appointment with us for microchipping if your pet isn’t already microchipped (then make sure that your pet’s chip is immediately registered). We like to microchip at time of spay or neuter because it is nice as they are sleeping for it, but it can be done at anytime (with a bit of local freezing)!
~Check your already-microchipped pet’s registration information in the microchip manufacturer’s database, and make sure it’s up-to-date.

08/13/2024

We love it when cute puppies come in for their vaccines!🥰 They were so brave for their pokes!

08/09/2024

Exciting news!

There's a chewable option for Apoquel for dogs! It's so palatable you will have to keep the bottle up high and out of reach because it tastes so good!

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day!!🐱

For tips and tricks and all things cats check out the link! https://www.hillspet.ca/en-ca/cat-care

08/06/2024

🩺August is National Immunization Awareness Month! 💉

Here are 5 great reasons to vaccinate your pets!

1. Vaccinations prevent many pet illnesses
2. Vaccinations can help avoid extremely costly treatments for diseases that can be prevented.
3. Vaccinations prevent diseases that can be passed between animals, and also from animals to people.
4. Diseases prevalent in wildlife, such as rabies (an incurable deadly disease), and distemper which can infect unvaccinated pets. We have seen numerous cases of distemper around our area!
5. In many areas, local or state ordinances require certain vaccinations of household pets.
6. (extra thought)- A lot of boarding facilities and groomers require up to date vaccinations.

08/01/2024

We will be closed Monday, August 5th for Saskatchewan Day. 💚💛
We will have a veterinarian on call for emergencies. We will be open again Tuesday, August 6th with our regular business hours.
Emergencies are life threatening situations such as:
- Breathing issues
- Seizures
- Unable to walk (collapsing or unconsciousness, or broken bones)
- Ingestion of foreign material or toxic substances
- Severe bleeding (bleeding through towels, squirting blood)
- Trauma (hit by car)
- Choking
- Very young ill patient
- Allergic reaction
Call us at 306-682-2583 and the veterinarian on call will help you decide if your pet actually needs to be seen or not. Our vets are able to give you advice over the phone if it is an urgent issue but not an emergency. Otherwise if it is a non-urgent issue we can wait to see them during regular business hours.

Remember to pick up food and medications! Have a great long weekend!!

07/31/2024

Happy National Mutt Day!!

07/26/2024

📣Part-time after-school job available!📢

Some of the duties include:
- Walking dogs
- Feeding animals
- Laundry
- Cleaning- dishes, floors, garbage's etc.
- Pressure washing
Ideal candidate would have their drivers license (or a reliable ride), is friendly, and interested in animals! Share this if you know someone who would be a good fit! Send us your resume to [email protected]

07/25/2024

"I have how many toes?!?🙀"

Here is the adorable polydactyl kitten "Shadow"! He came in for a check up and we couldn't resist taking a picture of his multiple toes.

07/23/2024

07/18/2024

Let us know what you would like to learn more about! Any burning questions? We try to use our page as an information source, but also a source for cool and cute pictures of course! If there is anything you want to see more of let us know!

We appreciate all of our clients and patients!🥰

07/16/2024

Happy World Snake Day!!🐍

07/15/2024

"Rajah" (a former stray) had such a relaxing first time at the clinic with Dr. Brendan that he fell asleep! Sweet dreams Rajah😴

"Sometimes your pet finds its way to you." ❤️

07/11/2024

🎊Celebration post!🎉

This year is the 15th year Dr. Kim has owned her own practice!
It is Tammy's 10th year working as a Vet Tech here!
It is Paige's 5th year working as a Receptionist here!
Dr. Brendan just had his 1st year anniversary since joining the clinic!

The clinic would not be here, and it would not be the same with out you all! Congratulations Dr. Kim, Tammy, Paige, and Dr. Brendan!!🥳

07/10/2024

📣Pet Traveling Notice 📣✈️
Pets travelling to the United States the rules have changed!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated their travel rules for dogs, effective August 1, 2024. It is very important to make sure you’re up-to-date on these new regulations before you leave by checking out the full list of requirements on the CDC website. Please spread the word and share this with anyone you know who goes to the US with their pets.

Please do extensive research before coming to the vet clinic about what the destination country you are going to requires pets to have. Please book an appointment or consultation well in advance so that it gives our vets ample time to finish up paperwork (there is also a cost for forms the doctors have to fill out).

Check out the link for more information! https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fimportation%2Fdogs%2Fenter-the-us.html

07/09/2024

Happy this weeks topic is Cruciate injuries in dogs!

We see this type of injury quite often here at the clinic! This injury is the same as tearing your ACL as a human; you are partially or completely tearing the crutiate ligament in your knee. It is the type of injury where doing nothing can damage other areas in the knee, and it can lead to very painful arthritis. Typical treatment includes implementing strict cage/kennel rest, pain and anti-inflammatory medications, lasering, braces, and/or surgery.

Watch this video to learn more about it! 🔗

Movement in a healthy dog appears almost effortless.

07/04/2024

We get all sorts of species in the clinic!

07/02/2024

Happy Topic Tuesday! Todays topic is Allergies in Cats and Dogs!

These are the information sheets we send with clients if we think their animal has clinical signs related to allergies such as: scratching at their body, recurrent ear and skin infections, skin lesions, hair plucking and hair loss, and licking at their paws. There are multiple other conditions other than allergies that can cause those clinical signs, such as ectoparasites like mites.

Your best bet is to book an appointment with your veterinarian and they can get a comprehensive history and do diagnostics (skin scrapings, ear and skin cytology etc.) to see what they are dealing with, so that they can treat the right condition with the right medications.
Check out this quiz if you think your dog is itchy! https://www.itchingforhelp.com/quiz.aspx

06/28/2024

National Insurance Awareness Day!

There are a few different companies that offer Veterinary insurance. The one most of our clients seem to use is Trupanion. They have an exciting offer where if you apply for insurance the same day (within 24 hours) of your vet visit, you will have no wait time between application and policy start date and no cost to activate!!

In order for the insurance to work and for your pet to be covered, the policy needs to be in place before the animal gets sick or diagnosed with an illness/condition. The best way to avoid facing issues with pre-existing conditions is to enroll your pet while they are young and healthy. The sooner you sign up, the more likely it is that any future injuries and illnesses are covered by your insurance plan.

Check out the link for more information!
🔗https://www.trupanion.com/en-ca/

06/27/2024

We will be closed Monday, July 1st for Canada Day. We do have a veterinarian on call for emergency situations. We will be open again Tuesday, July 2nd with our usual hours.

Remember to pick up any food or medications you may need before the long weekend!

Have a great long weekend!!🤍❤️

06/20/2024

Today is the longest day of the year! Time to get outside and enjoy all that daylight!🌞

06/18/2024

Staffing announcement!

Animal Health Clinic of Humboldt is looking for a Veterinary Receptionist to join our animal care team. This is a part time, flexible maternity leave position. We are looking for a friendly, professional, and detail-oriented individual to work in a busy clinic setting. Previous office experience is an asset.
Responsibilities include:
-scheduling appointments
-answering phones
-setting up new clients and patients
-preparation and maintenance of medical records
-admitting and discharging patients
-over the counter sales
-accurate computer operation
*Must be comfortable working with animals.

Thank you to all applicants, however only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply in person at 626 2nd St. in Humboldt or send cover letter and resume by email to [email protected]

06/17/2024

🦋Happy Pollinator Week!!🐝

Lets celebrate some of the most important creatures on earth!
🔗https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week

06/14/2024

🦸 Happy Fathers Day weekend! 🦸‍♂️

To all the fur fathers (furr-thers hehe), grandfathers, and uncles out there, we thank you for being such great dads as well!🐾💙

06/14/2024

We have a special birthday today! We were asked to share these pictures of the birthday girl all dressed up!
Happy Birthday Molly!🥳🎉🎊