Brookswood Veterinary Hospital

03/03/2025

02/19/2025

Dental disease is one of the most common conditions seen in cats and dogs. Signs to monitor for include bad breath, swollen or red gums, brown tartar and bleeding gums. If you notice any of these signs, schedule a visit with your veterinarian.

02/17/2025

This sweet boy from LAPS named Jasper was all smiles for the camera! ♥

02/15/2025

Having a hard time brushing your pet's teeth? There are multiple alternatives you can try such as:

🦷 Dental wipes

🦷 Water additives

🦷 Dental Treats

🦷 Oral spray

When searching for a product, ensure it has a 'VOHC' seal. This means the product has been certified by the Veterinary Oral Health Council to reduce plaque and tartar.

02/13/2025

Did you know? Most dogs and cats develop periodontal disease by age 3. If gone untreated, it can lead to more serious health concerns. Keep up to date with your pet's oral health to help them live a longer and happier life!

02/12/2025

The Brookswood Veterinary Team has come together today for some training! Thank you to Vet Alliance for the opportunity!

02/12/2025

Penny and Patrick perfectly displaying the two different types of cats on catnip 😹

02/11/2025

Please note: Due to a staff training/continued education event, we will only be open from 3:00 - 6:00 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th.

02/10/2025

🦷 Use a pet safe toothbrush and toothpaste. Do not use human tooth paste as it contains toxic ingredients such as xylitol.

🦷 Allow your pet to sniff and lick the toothpaste off your finger to get them used to it. Use positive reinforcement with treats and praise to make it a good experience!

🦷 Gently lift your pet's lips and focus on brushing the canines and molars, where plaque and tartar build up the most. Work your way to the rest of the mouth when your pet is comfortable. Brush for at least 30 seconds on each side.

🦷 Try to brush their teeth at least every other day, or daily if possible to prevent tartar build-up.

02/08/2025

Our clinic cat, Penny knows all the best ways to win over our hearts 😻

02/07/2025

Anesthesia-free dental cleaning vs. COHAT: what's the difference?

🦷 An anesthesia-free dental cleaning is a cosmetic procedure that only removes the visible plaque and tartar. Under anesthesia, we can clean below the gum line, where dental disease is most commonly found.

🦷 Under anesthesia, we can do full mouth x-rays to detect hidden signs of dental disease such as bone loss, fractures, or abscesses. If necessary, the diseased teeth can be extracted.

🦷 While anesthesia-free dental cleanings may seem like a safer option for your pet, they can actually do more harm than good by delaying proper treatment of dental disease and potentially lead to serious health complications.

02/02/2025

As the temperatures drop, don't forget to wipe your pets paws after their walk to remove any salt and prevent any irritation to their paws.

01/31/2025

This sweet little lady named Junipurr came in for a check up with Dr. Nagra and stole all of our hearts in the process! 💚🐾

01/29/2025

Thank you, Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS), for your incredibly kind words and, more importantly, for the dedication, love, and tireless efforts your entire team puts into caring for the animals in our community. It is a true privilege to support such an amazing organization, and we are constantly inspired by the compassion and commitment you show to every pet that comes through your doors. Seeing these animals receive the second chance they deserve makes everything we do worthwhile. We are so grateful for this partnership and look forward to continuing to make a difference together!

https://www.lapsbc.ca

All of us here at LAPS would like to take a moment to thank Brookswood Veterinary Hospital for their tremendous support! In 2024, Brookswood Vet saw 1093 of our animals for life saving surgeries, compassionate and much needed vet care, and spay/neuters. We are so grateful for the partnership we have grown with the amazing staff at Brookswood Vet and we look forward to fostering that through the coming years! Thank you Brookswood Veterinary Hospital!! 💚🐾💚

https://www.brookswoodvet.com/

01/26/2025

You may recognize Brookswood Veterinary Hospital in one of these episodes! Thank you Dr. Gorodetsky for all that you do!