Selkirk Veterinary Hospital

11/19/2025

It's not every day that we get to see a pigeon at our hospital.
But Cocoa was injured by a pellet shot to her wing so her owner brought her in to see us.
An examination and x-rays revealed that the injury had been there for some time. The location of the pellet and the type and age of the fracture meant that the injury was unsuitable for splinting or pinning. The x-rays of the wing clearly show the location of the pellet.
We therefore recommended cage rest and pain management medication to facilitate healing and are wishing Cocoa a speedy recovery.

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

Exercise for your senior pet can help minimize loss of muscle and strength, decrease weight gain and obesity, and can help with joint pain and stiffness.

The amount of exercise your pet needs depends on how active your pet has been recently and what health issues they may have. If your pet has not been very active, then you can start out slowly with short walks and increase them as they get used to them. One of the most important things is to be consistent!

11/14/2025

Fun (and adorable) fact!

11/14/2025

Is this art imitating life, or life imitating art ?

One of these is a stuffed toy and the other is Caramel, a 13-week-old adorable Bichon puppy who came to see us for a health check and vaccinations. Luckily our vet could tell which one was Caramel. 🤣

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

Owner found and reunited!

This sweet younger female came in as a stray from Ridgewood Dr in Castlegar. She does not have any permanent identification. If you are missing her please contact us at 250-509-0297 with proof of ownership

11/13/2025

Upsate owner found and reunited!

This sweet older female with no permanent identification came in from Castlegar. Christina Place and Columbia Ave area. Please contact us with proof of ownership to redeem. 250-509-0297

11/12/2025

Acorns contain tannins, which can cause anything from an upset stomach to liver and kidney damage in larger quantities. If you think your dog has ingested acorns, call their veterinarian right away.

11/10/2025

Senior pet health tip!

11/07/2025

Ticks only need temperatures to be above freezing to still be a threat to your furry loved one. So be sure to keep an eye out for ticks and continue their preventive medication if temperatures stay above zero.