Kamloops Large Animal Veterinary Clinic

02/14/2025

Our clinic will be closed on Monday, February 17th for Family Day! As always, we have a veterinarian on-call for any emergencies you may have - just call 250-374-1486. Have a great long weekend!

02/11/2025

Happy Canadian Agriculture Day! Today we want to recognize all of the hard work that goes into producing food not only for Canadians, but for people around the world! We are lucky enough to get to work directly with so many producers, and we are proud to be a part of Canada's Agriculture!

02/06/2025

Hauling in the snow can be unavoidable at times - here are some things you can do to make sure you are staying safe!

- Clear off as much snow and ice as possible off of the the top of your truck and trailer. when snow and ice fly off the top of your truck and trailer, not only can it spook your horses - it can also cause an accident for any drivers behind you.

- Make sure to clear off all of your lights as well, to ensure that others on the road can see you and can anticipate your next move.

- Although our instinct it to close the trailer off form all of the elements, we have to ensure proper ventilation in the trailer to avoid overheating your horse.

- Don't feel pressured by other drivers. Your safety, and the safety of your horses is far more important.

Stay safe on the roads this winter! ❄

01/31/2025

As we wrap up January, we wanted to remind everyone that our dental promo is continuing into February! By bringing your horse (or horses) into the clinic for a dental in the month of February, you qualify for a discount on the dental (not including sedation) and enter yourself into a draw for one free dental!
To book your appointment, call the clinic at 250-374-1486.

12/30/2024

For the months of January and February we are doing a dental promotion! If you book an in-clinic dental appointment for your horse or horses, you will receive a discount on the professional services (sedation not included in the discount). Each dental performed by us in the clinic will enter you into a draw for one free dental! To book your appointment please call the clinic at 250-374-1486.

12/20/2024

The countdown to the holidays is on! As we get closer to the big day, please take note of our clinic's holiday hours. As always, we will have a veterinarian on call for emergencies, even when the office is closed. If you have an emergency, you can reach them at 250-374-1486.

We hope you have a very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year!

12/16/2024

We are proud to offer a scholarship for a Kamloops (or surrounding area) student that is entering Veterinary Technology studies, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, or Agricultural Studies! We are looking for applicants that are academically well-rounded, and contribute to their community. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please reach out to [email protected] and we will send you the application package - the deadline for applications is June 8th 2025.

12/14/2024

It’s starting to feel like Christmas in the clinic! As the year winds down, we’ve been able to make some time for staff holiday parties, lots of decorating, and secret Santa exchanges! We’re looking forward to a great 2025 with you all!

11/29/2024

We are closing the clinic early tomorrow - Saturday November 30th - for our staff holiday party! We will have a veterinarian on-call should you have any emergencies. They can be reached by calling 250-374-1486.

11/26/2024

Thanks Cowboy Photos!

For those local to the Kamloops area, I have just dropped off a new batch of calendars to the Kamloops Large Animal Veterinary Clinic. 1465 Cariboo Place, Kamloops. While there you can have a look at my photo that they chose for their feature piece when they renovated. All proceeds from the calendars sold at the clinic will be donated to the Grassland Conservation Council.

11/09/2024

We will be closed on Monday, November 11th. In the case of an emergency, please call 250-374-1486 to be connected with our on-call veterinarian.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween everyone! We hope you all have a safe and fun day! Dr. Kerry Dyson's dog, Flash, has his pumpkin costume on and is ready to take on the day!

10/22/2024

What is colic in horses? Colic is a broad term used to describe many different conditions that cause abdominal pain in horses.
The most common signs of colic in horses are: Pawing with their front feet, looking back at their flanks, curling their upper lip, rolling on the ground, kicking at the abdomen and sweating, straining to defecate, loss of appetite and depression, and a lack of bowel movements.

Although many things can cause a colic, some things that you can do to avoid it are: supply fresh water (in the winter your horse is less likely to drink very cold or nearly frozen water. Warm, tepid water encourages them to drink more.) If you are changing your horses diet, do it slowly and gradually. Too much of a change can upset the digestive system. Allow your horse to cool off before feeding them after they have been exercised heavily.

If you notice your horse is starting to colic, please call the clinic as soon as possible with the following information: which symptoms is your horse showing, how long has your horse been displaying colic symptoms, their current heart rate and respiratory rate, and their current temperature. You can call us anytime at (250) 374-1486.

10/11/2024

Our clinic will be closed on Monday October 14th for Thanksgiving. We will have a veterinarian on-call in case of emergencies. Have a happy long weekend!

10/01/2024

We have another Princeton Vet Day coming up on October 8th! If you'd like to book an appointment for your horse with Dr. Dyson, give our office a call!

09/27/2024

Our clinic will be closed on Monday September 30th for Truth and Reconciliation Day. We will have a veterinarian on-call for the day in case of any emergencies.

09/13/2024

What is PPID? Also commonly referred to as Cushing's Disease, PPID is when a part of the pituitary gland - which sits at the base of the equine brain and is the command center for hormones in the body - is working overtime resulting in a hormonal imbalance. This hormonal imbalance causes a variety of other health issues.

Research shows that 21% of horses and ponies 15 years of age and above are affected by PPID.

From now until October 31st, Boehringer Ingelheim is offering our existing clients free PPID testing for eligible horses. Eligible horses are chosen at the vet's discretion and must not have been diagnosed or treated previously.

Suspect that your horse has PPID? Here's what to look for:
• Change in attitude and acting more lethargic
• Delayed shedding of their seasonal coat, or not shedding at all
• Abnormal sweating
• Recurring infections
• Laminitis

If you want to learn more about PPID and testing for it, please call into the clinic or head to http://www.bicanadaequine.ca/ppid