Selkirk Veterinary Hospital

12/26/2024

Did you know that the Boxing Day tradition started in the UK back in the 17th century ? It was a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of our Holiday festivities, with many people choosing to shop for deals on Boxing Day. 🛒🎁
To help you save money this festive season, our friends at Hills pet food are offering your a massive 40% off your first bag of pet food when you order online via our webstore.
This offer is only available on December 26th & 27th, so don't miss out, order today.
www.myvetstore.ca

12/23/2024

However you celebrate, we wish everyone a happy holiday season spent with family and friends!

12/23/2024

12/20/2024

Just like us, the winter season and cold temperatures can be harsh on our pet’s skin. If you notice any changes in your pet’s skin this winter, be sure to bring them in for a checkup.

12/19/2024

When your morning starts like this, you know it's gonna be a great day ! 🥰🐾

12/18/2024

You may wonder why you should microchip your pet. Having your pet microchipped increases the chances of reuniting them with you if they become lost. You can learn more here:

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/microchips-reunite-pets-families/microchipping-faq

12/17/2024

Sweetie wants to make sure that your pet doesn't run out of prescription food or medications over the Holiday season.
She also wants to remind you that we do please ask for at least 48 hours notice for prescription medication refills.
She is sat at reception ready to take your call if you need to place an order today.

12/16/2024

Wondering which winter or holiday items could be poisonous to your pet? Take a look at the Pet Poison Helpline’s list - https://ow.ly/zmAb50Uj8J2 holiday-pet-poison-tips/

And remember not to put chocolates under the tree or leave them open on a table, as dogs tend to get into them this time of year, which can be an emergency.

12/15/2024

A reminder the deadline for ordering most special-order items to be received before Christmas is Wednesday, December 18th at 10:00am.
Please order enough supply of food and medications to get you through the holiday season. Our first order in the New Year will be placed on Thursday January 2nd.
Thank you!

12/13/2024

It’s Friday the 13th! So we’re sharing an interesting black cat fact!

12/12/2024

This gorgeous girl is Norma Jean, a 7-year-old Staffordshire Terrier.
She had been suffering from urinary tract infections (UTIs) throughout the year and despite her owner bringing her to see the vet and treating her with various antibiotics, the UTI kept re-occurring.
Her owner decided to allow us to x-ray her bladder so that we could see inside and look for stones that may be causing all the UTIs. We discovered some very large stones (as you can see in the xray image here), and the Dr. advised her owner that a surgery called a cystotomy would be necessary to remove them.
Within 24 hours of the surgery, her owner could already see a huge improvement in Norma Jeans spirits and her urine no longer had blood in it.

The Dr. recommend that she eats a veterinary prescribed urinary diet*, moving forward, and that she increased her water intake to help dilute her urine.

Norma Jean is now living her best life and her owner is so happy .

*specialty urinary diets are designed to make it as hard as possible for crystals/stones to form by keeping the urine pH within a certain range and to limit the minerals that form crystals/stones in the bladder.

12/11/2024

We’re sharing three easy ways to make sure your pet’s teeth and mouth stay healthy!

12/10/2024

Sometimes pets can feel extra chilly after their surgery. 🥶
This is because anesthesia can cause their body temperature to drop, leading to chills and shivering as they wake up from the procedure. Our kennels have heated floors and we lay them on lots of cozy blankets and surround them with heat bags. But that wasn't enough for this guy, who seemed to be feeling the cold still, so our kind-hearted vet nurse, Heather, wrapped him in her Selkirk staff hoodie. 🥰
Now that's going the extra mile with patient care !

12/09/2024

Whether it’s an upcoming trip, an emergency, or an unexpected natural disaster, being able to quickly and easily find pet-friendly hotels goes a long way! We’re sharing some helpful websites where you can easily search for pet-friendly hotels in Canada and beyond.

https://www.bringfido.com
https://www.petswelcome.com
https://www.tripswithpets.com

12/06/2024

Fun animal fact for your Friday!

A reindeer’s eyes turn blue in winter! Scientists discovered the collagen fibres in their reflective layer pack together more tightly and start to reflect blue wavelengths of light instead of yellow, to help them capture more light during the dark winter months.

12/05/2024

"Nice try kiddo but you'll never be as big as me".

Moppet the Maltese Poodle cross is having a mini-me moment with her big brother Bubbalou the Golden Retriever Poodle cross, while they wait for their veterinary appointment.