Riverside Small Animal Hospital

Riverside Small Animal Hospital Riverside Small Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice located in sunny Kamloops, British Columbia.

โœจ๐Ÿพ Happy New Year! ๐ŸพโœจAs we end 2025, we canโ€™t help but reflect on all the amazing patients weโ€™ve had the privilege of ca...
12/31/2025

โœจ๐Ÿพ Happy New Year! ๐Ÿพโœจ

As we end 2025, we canโ€™t help but reflect on all the amazing patients weโ€™ve had the privilege of caring for. From brave pups to sassy cats (and everything in between), each one has left paw prints on our hearts.

Here are just a few of our pawsome patients who made this year extra special ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

Thank you to our wonderful clients for trusting us with your fur family, and cheers to another year of wagging tails, happy purrs, and lots of love. ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ†

Hereโ€™s to a healthy, happy New Year! ๐Ÿพโœจ

๐ŸŽ„๐ŸพOn the 12th day of Christmas, our family pets said to meโ€ฆ๐ŸŽถ Wish you all a very Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽถThank you for followi...
12/25/2025

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On the 12th day of Christmas, our family pets said to meโ€ฆ
๐ŸŽถ Wish you all a very Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽถ

Thank you for following along with our 12 Days of Christmas Pet Safety series. We hope these tips helped keep your furry family members safe, happy, and healthy throughout the holidays.

From our pets to yours โ€” may your days be filled with wagging tails, gentle purrs, and lots of love this Christmas season โค๏ธ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

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๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ On the 11th Day of Christmas, Piper said to meโ€ฆ ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ”Œ Medications from suitcases and electrical cords are not safe for...
12/24/2025

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ On the 11th Day of Christmas, Piper said to meโ€ฆ ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ”Œ Medications from suitcases and electrical cords are not safe for us of left unsupervised

Holiday guests often bring medications that can fall from suitcases, purses, or nightstands. Even one pill can cause serious illness or organ failure in pets.
Electrical cords from lights and devices are also tempting to chew, leading to mouth burns, electrocution, or fires.

Please keep luggage zipped, medications secured, and cords covered or out of reach.
๐Ÿพโœจ If ingestion or chewing is suspected, contact your veterinarian immediately.

On the 10th Day of Christmas, Timone said to meโ€ฆ ๐ŸŽ„โœจ Donโ€™t let your pets eat the ornaments from the tree, glass ,salt dou...
12/24/2025

On the 10th Day of Christmas, Timone said to meโ€ฆ ๐ŸŽ„

โœจ Donโ€™t let your pets eat the ornaments from the tree, glass ,salt dough etcโœจ

Salt dough ornaments may look festive (and smell tempting ๐Ÿ‘€), but they contain very high levels of salt, which can cause salt toxicity in dogs if chewed or eaten.

โš ๏ธ Salt toxicity can lead to:
โ€ข Vomiting & diarrhea
โ€ข Excessive thirst & urination
โ€ข Lethargy or tremors
โ€ข Seizures in severe cases

๐Ÿšจ Another hidden danger:
Small ornaments, hooks, and broken pieces can be swallowed and may cause gastrointestinal blockages, requiring emergency veterinary care or surgery.

๐Ÿพ Pet Safety Tip:
Hang ornaments out of reach, avoid small or breakable decorations, and opt for pet-safe dรฉcor to keep your holiday merry and safe.

Because the best gift is a healthy, happy pet โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ„

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ On the 9th Day of Christmas, Kiera said to meโ€ฆ ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿน๐Ÿฌ Spiked drinks and sugar-free treats may seem festive and fun,but ...
12/23/2025

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ On the 9th Day of Christmas, Kiera said to meโ€ฆ ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿน๐Ÿฌ Spiked drinks and sugar-free treats may seem festive and fun,
but they can make me very sick โ€” so please share none.

Alcohol can cause vomiting, low blood sugar, trouble breathing, and coma.
Xylitol, found in many sugar-free syrups and sweeteners, can lead to dangerous hypoglycemia, seizures, and liver failure in dogs.

Keep holiday beverages and sweeteners safely out of reach.
๐Ÿพโœจ If exposure is suspected, contact your veterinarian immediately.

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๐Ÿ“ฃ 4 more days till Christmas!!! ๐ŸŽ„ On the 8th Day of Christmas, Remy said to meโ€ฆ ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿง„๐Ÿง… Onions, garlic, and holiday leftove...
12/21/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ 4 more days till Christmas!!!

๐ŸŽ„ On the 8th Day of Christmas, Remy said to meโ€ฆ ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿง„๐Ÿง… Onions, garlic, and holiday leftovers may seem nice, but they can end up hurting my blood cells and my tummy.

Many festive foods contain onions, garlic, leeks, or chives, which damage red blood cells in pets. Rich leftovers like gravy, turkey skin, and fatty scraps can also cause painful pancreatitis.

Please keep plates out of reach and remind guests not to share.
๐Ÿพโœจ If ingestion is suspected, contact your veterinarian.

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ On the 7th day of Christmas, Biggie said to meโ€ฆ ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„โ€œHoliday scents may smell sweet, but they can be toxic to me!โ€โš ๏ธ Pl...
12/21/2025

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ On the 7th day of Christmas, Biggie said to meโ€ฆ ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„

โ€œHoliday scents may smell sweet, but they can be toxic to me!โ€

โš ๏ธ Please be cautious with:
โ€ข Scented candles
โ€ข Essential oils & diffusers
โ€ข Wax melts & potpourri
โ€ข Incense and room sprays

Many holiday fragrances (like pine, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and clove) can cause respiratory irritation, drooling, vomiting, or worseโ€”especially for our feline friends.

โœจ Keep the holidays merry, bright, and pet-safe by choosing unscented options and good ventilation.

Because a healthy pet is the best gift of all ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

๐ŸŽถ On the 6th day of Christmas, Maggie and Monte said to meโ€ฆ ๐ŸŽถWatch out for the de-icer on sidewalks โ€” it can really hurt...
12/20/2025

๐ŸŽถ On the 6th day of Christmas, Maggie and Monte said to meโ€ฆ ๐ŸŽถ
Watch out for the de-icer on sidewalks โ€” it can really hurt your toesies!

โ„๏ธ Many ice melts and de-icers can cause paw irritation, burns, and tummy upset if licked.
๐Ÿพ Wipe paws after walks, use pet-safe ice melt when possible, put paw wax on prior to walks and consider booties for extra protection.

Letโ€™s keep those paws safe all winter long! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•

๐ŸŽ„โœจ On the 5th Day of Christmas, Lulu said to meโ€ฆ โœจ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ โ€œWatch out for tinsel and the water from the tree!โ€ ๐ŸพShiny tinsel m...
12/19/2025

๐ŸŽ„โœจ On the 5th Day of Christmas, Lulu said to meโ€ฆ โœจ๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿพ โ€œWatch out for tinsel and the water from the tree!โ€ ๐Ÿพ

Shiny tinsel may look fun to play with, but if swallowed it can cause serious intestinal problems for curious kitties. And that tempting tree water? It can contain fertilizers, preservatives, or bacteria that may upset your petโ€™s tummy or worse.

๐ŸŽ Holiday safety tip:
โœ”๏ธ Skip the tinsel
โœ”๏ธ Cover or block access to tree water
โœ”๏ธ Keep festive dรฉcor pet-friendly

Because the only thing Lulu wants under the tree is cozy naps and safe snuggles ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸŽ„

๐ŸŽ„โœจ On the 4th Day of Christmas, Kelso Said to Meโ€ฆ โœจ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿž Uncooked Bread Dough Is a No-Go! ๐ŸžRising bread dough may smell del...
12/18/2025

๐ŸŽ„โœจ On the 4th Day of Christmas, Kelso Said to Meโ€ฆ โœจ๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿž Uncooked Bread Dough Is a No-Go! ๐Ÿž

Rising bread dough may smell delicious, but it can be dangerous for petsโ€”especially dogs. When eaten, raw dough can continue to rise in the warm stomach, causing painful bloating, vomiting, and even life-threatening stomach expansion.

Even more concerning, fermenting dough produces alcohol, which can lead to alcohol poisoning in pets. Signs may include lethargy, disorientation, vomiting, or trouble breathing.

๐Ÿพ Holiday Safety Tip:
Keep raw dough well out of reach and always supervise curious paws in the kitchen!

Follow along with our 12 Days of Christmas Pet Safety to keep your furry family members safe and merry this season ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ River wanted to share the Paw-fect Christmas Gifts at our clinic! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„If youโ€™re looking for a meaningful way to spoil y...
12/17/2025

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ River wanted to share the Paw-fect Christmas Gifts at our clinic! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ„

If youโ€™re looking for a meaningful way to spoil your furry friends this holiday season? Weโ€™ve got you covered! ๐ŸŽ

Our festive pet Christmas gifts make tails wag and whiskers twitch โ€” and every purchase gives back. ๐Ÿ’–
โœจ All proceeds go to the Karissa Wilson Fund, supporting animals and families in need within our community.

๐ŸŽ… Treat your pet
๐ŸŽ Gift with purpose
๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ Help animals in need

Stop by, and make this Christmas extra special for the ones who love you unconditionally.

Thank you for spreading the holiday cheer and supporting a cause close to our hearts! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ

๐ŸŽ„โ„๏ธ On the 3rd Day of Christmas, Jada said to meโ€ฆ โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽถ Careful with snow globes and fake snow, because hazardous they ca...
12/17/2025

๐ŸŽ„โ„๏ธ On the 3rd Day of Christmas, Jada said to meโ€ฆ โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽ„

๐ŸŽถ Careful with snow globes and fake snow, because hazardous they can be!๐ŸŽถ

Snow globes may look magical, but some contain antifreeze, which is extremely toxic if broken and licked. โ„๏ธ
Fake snow and flocking sprays can also be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing stomach upset or more serious illness.

Keep these decorations safely out of reach to keep your holidays merry and your pets safe ๐Ÿพโœจ

If exposure is suspected, contact your veterinarian right away.

Address

945 Lorne Street
Kamloops, BC
V2C1X1

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12503727781

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