Coulee Veterinary Clinic

09/05/2024

09/03/2024

40cm cones are for big dogs or small assistants 💚💙

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08/29/2024

We aren't artists but you can still be our 'mews' 💚💙

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08/27/2024

Please note our long weekend hours! 💚💙
We will be open normally on August 30. Closed as usual for the weekend, and closed for Labour Day Monday Sept 2.
Please make sure to get your medication and food orders in by noon Thursday, August 28! Food orders can always be placed online at couleevet.clientvantage.ca

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08/26/2024

End of Summer Photo Contest‼ ☀️
As we absolutely adore all our patients, we would love to feature one of your pets as our new Facebook profile picture! The winner will win a special gift from all of us here at Coulee Vet! 💚💙

Please send your pet's best summer or 'back to school' photo in the comments below. The four photos with the most 'reactions' will be entered to be our new profile picture!
The details:
1. You must own the rights and the pet pictures and allow us to use the picture on our social media platforms. (Please comment pictures on the original post)
2. Share and like this post!
3. We will be accepting submissions until Friday, September 6th at 8:00am.
4. The winner must be local (Lethbridge and area) and able to pick up the prize from the clinic.
We can't wait to see how cute they all are!

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08/15/2024

✨The cutest glow up✨

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08/06/2024

Getting a history doesn't get cuter than this 😻

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08/02/2024

Keep your pets out of the lake water! If ingested, blue-green algae may cause vomiting/diarrhea, weakness, lethargy, pale gums, muscle tremors, or collapse. Give us a call if you are worried your pet may have been exposed to blue-green algae!

08/02/2024

Lorenzo was feline pretty fine after his health exam and kitten boosters with Dr. Barry❣️ 😺
Vet visits don't have to be scary, at Coulee Vet we practice , give us a call to learn more!

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07/31/2024

Foxtail Grass‼

Once mature the barbed nature of the foxtail awns means that once they encounter soft tissue (such as between toes or the inside of the mouth), they will dig in and travel deeper like tiny arrowheads.

We frequently see dogs accidentally ingest these awns. It is very easy for the barbs to catch and become stuck in the tonsils. Even small awns, like in the video, can cause the dog to cough/gag and sometimes even vomit or become unwilling to eat/drink. During the summer, this is one of the most common urgent appointments that we see!

We urge pet owners to comb their lawns frequently and remove any blown-in foxtail awns. If your dog begins coughing/gagging as if something is stuck in their throat, bring them in to see the vet as soon as possible!

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07/30/2024

Updates to CDC’s August 1 dog importation rule: If you are bringing a dog into the US from a dog rabies-free or low-risk country, you now only need to fill out the simple CDC Dog Import Form. Other forms are no longer needed. The requirements for dogs arriving from high-risk countries have not changed, and these dogs are still required to have additional documents. Read the full requirements: www.cdc.gov/dogtravel

07/29/2024

When size meets cuddles 🥰

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07/23/2024

It's HOT outside!! ☀️🥵
Heat exhaustion can happen quickly!
In and out of the car! Never leave your pet unattended in the hot weather!
When out with your pet be sure to have water available and a shady cool place for them to rest!
If your pet is showing signs of heat exhaustion/heat stroke (elevated breathing rates, dry or sticky gums, abnormal gum colour, bruising in the gums, lethargic/disoriented, or even seizures) seek veterinary care IMMEDIATELY!
We do not recommend attempting to rapidly cool your pet with ice baths, etc, as this can cause shock. A cool, wet towel on the neck and armpits can help to start the cooling process while you transfer your pet to the vet!

Have fun, and be safe! 💚💙

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07/16/2024

It’s Leanna’s birthday! 🥳💕

If you’ve met Leanna, you know she is one of the most compassionate and lovely souls you’ll ever encounter. She is one of the best RVTs on the planet, and she loves dad jokes and puns! Help us wish her a happy birthday and a wonderful year ahead by leaving your best joke! ❤️ ❤️

07/11/2024

Sorry our puns are so paw-ful 😉🤣

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07/10/2024

It's officially summer! ☀️
As always, we caution against ever leaving a pet in a car unattended. The temperatures rise sharply in a matter of minutes, even with the windows cracked, even in the shade.
If your pet begins to show signs of heat stroke (elevated breathing rates, dry or sticky gums, abnormal gum color, bruising in the gums, lethargic/disoriented, or even seizures), seek veterinary care immediately! We do not recommend attempting to rapidly cool your pet with ice baths, etc, as this can cause shock.
Have fun, and be safe! 💚💙

07/09/2024

Foxtail Grass‼

We saw our first foxtail foreign body of the summer here this week! With so much rain, it looks pretty green around the city still, but the foxtail awns are maturing and the risk is present.

Foxtail grass, or foxtail barley, is a w**d that succeeds on recently disturbed soil and does well in Lethbridge's hot and dry summers. It is common around the city! Once the awns mature and dry to a golden colour, they will blow in the wind and are a hazard everywhere, even in your backyard oasis.

The barbed nature of the awns means that once they encounter soft tissue (such as between toes or the inside of the mouth), they will dig in and travel deeper like tiny arrowheads.

We frequently see dogs accidentally ingest these awns. It is very easy for the barbs to catch and become stuck in the tonsils, causing the dog to cough/gag and sometimes even vomit or become unwilling to eat/drink. During the summer, this is one of the most common urgent appointments that we see!

We urge pet owners to comb their lawns frequently and remove any blown-in foxtail awns. If your dog begins coughing/gagging as if something is stuck in their throat, bring them in to see the vet as soon as possible!

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07/04/2024

Creepy Crawlies‼

Earmites (Otodectes cynotis) are sometimes found in kitty ears, and even occasionally can be found in dogs. They are transferrable between animals, but thankfully do not affect humans. 🤢 This sweet little kitten came in having been rescued off the street, and her new family was glad to find out that her itchy ears could be treated!

If you observe intensely itchy ears with lots of dark brown, coffee-ground-resembling discharge, bring your pet in to see us! We can find those extra little friends on the microscope, and get your pet feeling much better right away. 💚💙

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07/02/2024

Stanley selfies are the best selfies 💚💙

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06/30/2024

Help us wish Julia, our Brazilian-trained veterinarian who is working on Canadian certification, a very happy birthday! 💙💚

She is always so positive, and hardworking, and is a ray of tropical sunshine whenever she is in clinic. If you see her, wish her a happy birthday! Or leave your favourite bird photo or emoji on this post to make her day 🐦

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06/27/2024

💚💙 These two kittens are absolutely purr-fect 😻

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06/25/2024

It’s Taco Tuesday! 🌮


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06/24/2024

To our wonderful clients: just a friendly reminder that we will be closed for the Canada Day 🍁 long weekend. We very much look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, July 2nd!

Please call before 3pm Wednesday, June 26, for your food and prescriptions refills to ensure availability before the long weekend.

If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency please call the 24-Hour Pet Emergency Centre at 403-320-5200. For non-urgent matters please feel free to leave us a voicemail and we will return your call on July 2nd. 📞
~Dream Team

06/21/2024

We promote hugs, not bugs‼
This sweet pup was in earlier this week to have a tick removed. With her long, beautiful coat it's lucky this tick was in a spot easy to see!

If there is an exam on file for your pet within the last year, it's as easy as a phone call 💙💚 We can always be reached by phone or email if you want to pick up tick-prevention medication for your pet!

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06/20/2024

Tick Season continues - and can continue until into November if the weather stays ☀
Prevention is recommended when the temperatures are regularly above 4°C

If there is an exam on file for your pet within the last year, it's as easy as a phone call 💙💚 We can always be reached by phone or email if you would like to pick up tick prevention medication for your pet!

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06/19/2024

URGENT UPDATE‼
There is a malicious email that has gone out pretending to be from our clinic. Some of our clients have notified us of the situation, but it appears to be selective at this time.
If you receive an email like this please do not open the attachment and delete the email immediately!

We apologize for any inconvenience and are working swiftly to resolve this situation.

06/14/2024

‼️Important Info‼️

If you travel to the US with your dog, please note that the requirements are growing more stringent as of August 1, 2024. All dogs entering the US (regardless of country of origin) must be:

- healthy at the time of travel;
- at least 6 months of age;
- microchipped;
- accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt (link: ***), as well as documents from your veterinarian certifying your current vaccine status and health.

We can help! Give us a call at 403-898-0321 and we will book you in for an exam to update microchip info (or place one if your dog doesn't have one), and get all the vaccine and health documents together for you to give your family the best chance of a stress-free trip this summer! 😎

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html

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