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Blueberry Creek Veterinary Hospital

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02/03/2025

“Machine of the Month”. Today we would like to highlight our ProCyte Blood Machine!!

At Blueberry Creek, we offer the latest in diagnostic technology with our ProCyte Blood Machine! This machine provides quick, accurate, and comprehensive blood tests for your pet, allowing us to detect issues early and monitor their health more effectively.

With our ProCyte, we can:

✔️ Rapid Results: The ProCyte provides quick results within minutes, allowing us to assess your pet's health in real-time during their visit. No need to wait days for lab results! ⏱️

✔️ Accurate Testing: This advanced machine gives us highly accurate readings on your pet's blood components, including red and white blood cells, platelets, and more. This precision helps us make the best treatment decisions for your pet's unique needs.

✔️ Comprehensive Health Monitoring: The ProCyte helps us evaluate a variety of essential health factors, including:

🩸 Kidney and liver function
🩸 Immune system strength
🩸 Anemia or infection detection
🩸 Overall blood health and more

✔️ Early Detection: With the ProCyte, we can identify potential health issues before they become more serious, allowing us to take proactive steps in managing your pet's health. Early intervention is key to keeping your pet happy and healthy for years to come!

We believe in providing the best care for your pets, and the ProCyte Blood Machine is just one of the tools we use to ensure they stay healthy and happy. 🐾❤️

If your pet needs a check-up or you're concerned about their health, don’t hesitate to call OR text us at 613-264-2689!

01/31/2025

💙 Happy Friday Blueberries! 💙

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this week's cute faces! 🥰

01/30/2025

🐾 Hey Blueberries 🐾

Join us in welcoming our newest Registered Technician, Christine!

Christine joined the veterinary field in 2001 as a high school volunteer. She worked as a weekend kennel attendant for many years. Christine later moved into the role of a full time client service representative! Christine then graduated from the Thomson Rivers University Animal Health Technology Distance program.

She grew up in the Perth area and now has a small hobby farm just outside of Perth with her spouse and three sons. They have 3 horses, 2 dogs, and 2 cats!

Christine enjoys camping and fishing with her family and friends and watching her three sons in minor hockey during the winter months!

Welcome to the Blueberry Creek Team Christine 💙

01/29/2025

❄️🐾 Winter Weight Management for Cats and Dogs! 🐾❄️

During winter months pets, just like their humans tend to become more sedentary, which can lead to unwanted weight gain. They may struggle with staying active when the days are shorter and the weather is chilly! Whilst there is a tendency to lose some of that weight during the summer months they may not lose it all, such that there is a net gain year over year. This can lead to health issues such as joint pain, heart problems and diabetes.

1. Your pet needs daily exercise to stay fit. If your dog is used to outdoor walks, try to keep their routine consistent, even if it means bundling up and going for more frequent but shorter walks. For some pets, indoor activities like dog puzzles or climbing structures can mimic the physical challenge of walking outside. For cats, try setting up an enrichment area with climbing trees, scratching posts, or a few cat-friendly toys that encourage natural play; some cats may even like to play fetch!

2. Avoid feeding extra treats, including table scraps etc. Treats/extras should not exceed 10% of their daily calorie intake, or their diet as a whole will become unbalanced as well as contribute to weight gain. Making them work for their treats is a great idea. Things like treat balls, puzzles or hiding treats around the house can help burn those extra calories! Low calorie treats are also a great option, swap out high calorie treats for carrots, green beans, or small amounts of low fat meat.

3. Weighing your pet every 2-4 weeks will help to catch any weight gain early and allow for feeding adjustments. Metabolism may also slow down in the winter, along with the decrease in exercise, makes it so much easier to gain weight. So it’s very important to match the number of calories fed to the calories being used. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your veterinarian for guidance on calorie calculations!

Excess weight can lead to several health problems for both cats and dogs. There was a study done years ago in dogs comparing ideal weight to slightly overweight littermates. The trim dogs lived almost 2 years longer than the slightly overweight littermates! So that little bit of extra winter weight may not be as benign as we’d like to think!

If you have any questions, call OR text us at 613-264-2689!

🐾❤️

01/28/2025

👅 Happy TOT Blueberries!! 👅

Have a GREAT week folks!! 💙

01/27/2025

🐾 Happy Monday Blueberries 🐾

Most of you may have noticed we often have an extra member of staff in the exam room with your pet! Our Exam Room Assistants (ERAs) play a vital role in patient and client care here at Blueberry Creek.

Here’s some insight into their role…

⭐️ Preparing the Exam Room: Ensuring the exam room is clean, stocked, and ready for each appointment, including preparing any necessary tools or equipment.

⭐️ Assisting the Veterinarian and Technicians: Helping the veterinarian with examinations, procedures, and treatments. They may hold animals & help position them for exams.

⭐️ Client Interaction: Greeting clients and their pets, ensuring they are comfortable, and taking their history, such as concerns, symptoms, and medical background.

⭐️ Client Education: Offering guidance to pet owners on topics like medication instructions, post-care advice, general and preventative pet health care.

⭐️ Managing Documentation: Updating patient records, ensuring that medical histories, medical files, and treatments are accurately logged.

⭐️ Post-Visit Care: Helping pet owners schedule follow-up appointments or ensure they have everything needed for home care.

In essence, they ensure that both pets and their owners feel comfortable, while assisting the veterinary team in providing high quality healthcare in a caring and compassionate environment! 💙

01/24/2025

Happy Friday Blueberries! 🥳

We hope you are all staying warm in this freezinngggg weather! Have a wonderful weekend folks 💙🥶

01/23/2025

🩺🐾 Technician Thursday - Surgical Assistant 🐾🩺

Our technicians play a critical role in animal healthcare, especially in the operating room!

When your pet requires surgery, the surgical team includes not only the surgeon but also skilled technicians who assist in various ways to ensure a smooth and safe procedure.

Here’s how our technicians support your pet during surgery:

🐶 Pre-Surgical Prep: Before the surgery begins, technicians, with the help of vet assistants, are responsible for preparing the operating room. This includes ensuring the right tools are ready, and making sure the surgical team has everything they need for a successful procedure.

🐱 Anesthesia Monitoring: Technicians are highly trained to monitor anesthesia throughout the surgery. They ensure that your pet remains safe under anesthesia, adjusting the levels of anesthesia as needed and keeping a close eye on vital signs like heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.

🐶 Assisting the Surgeon: During the surgery, technicians are right by the surgeon’s side, handing them the appropriate instruments, assisting with suturing, and sometimes even helping to maintain surgical field sterility. Their steady hands and quick reflexes make them invaluable in the surgical room!

🐱 Patient Care After Surgery: Once the surgery is complete, technicians monitor your pet as they wake up from anesthesia. They keep a close watch on vital signs, ensure your pet is comfortable, and assist in pain management.

🐶 Post-Surgical Support and Education: After surgery, technicians help ensure your pet is recovering well. They then provide advice on post-op care, such as managing medications, preventing infection, and advising you on activity restrictions.

Technicians are highly trained professionals who work hard to keep your pets safe, comfortable, and cared for during surgical procedures. Their expertise makes a world of difference in your pet’s recovery and overall health!

We’re so grateful for the dedicated technicians who make surgeries smoother for both pets and their owners! 🙌🐾

01/16/2025

Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), are often the first ones to respond when a crisis hits, and their job is to stabilize your pet, assess their condition, and provide life-saving interventions.

What does an RVT do in an emergency?

💉 Immediate Assessment and Triage - The first step in emergency care is triage. RVT’s assess your pet’s vital signs right away, checking their heart rate, breathing, temperature, and level of consciousness. This allows them to prioritize care based on the severity of the situation and start treating the most critical conditions immediately.

🔬 Advanced Diagnostics - When your pet is in distress, we don’t have time to waste. RVTs are trained to run diagnostic tests quickly, such as X-rays, ultrasounds, and blood work, to determine the cause of your pet’s symptoms. This allows the veterinary team to make an accurate diagnosis and start the right treatment right away.

⚡ Life-Saving Interventions - In emergencies, every second counts. RVTs administer emergency medications, fluids, oxygen therapy, and even perform CPR when necessary. Whether it's treating a trauma injury, poisoning, or respiratory distress, they are equipped to handle life-threatening situations until the veterinarian can provide further care.

🩺 Monitoring and Support - Once your pet is stable RVTs monitor vital signs and provide supportive care, ensuring your pet remains stable while undergoing treatment. They communicate with the veterinarian, updating them on progress and any changes in your pet’s condition.

Why Emergency Care Matters:

Pets don’t always show signs of illness right away, and emergencies can happen unexpectedly. Whether it’s a car accident, sudden vomiting, a poisoning incident, or difficulty breathing, an RVT is prepared to respond quickly and accurately to give your pet the best chance at recovery.

💡 Know the Signs:

Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
Severe vomiting or diarrhea
Sudden lethargy or collapse
Uncontrollable bleeding
Trauma or injury

01/10/2025

🫐 Hey Blueberries 🫐

Many of you have already met our newest Client Service Representative, Gracyn!!

Gracyn was born and raised in the Perth area.! Gracyn has always loved animals. Her grandparents run a beef cattle farm where she enjoys assisting her family in the many jobs that a farm entails, including beef cattle, cropping, firewood and maple syrup!

Gracyn enjoys spending time with her friends and family, on a special note she is a triplet! She has an identical sister, and a fraternal brother.

In her free time she enjoys playing sports like softball, volleyball, and basketball and watching local baseball.

Welcome to the Blueberry Creek team Gracyn! 👏💙

01/09/2025

🩺Welcome to Technician Thursday folks 🩺

At Blueberry Creek our Registered Veterinary Technicians are masters of many skills, so we would like to highlight their skills each week!

This week we would like to talk about ultrasound-guided cystocentesis!
Cystocentesis is a quick and minimally invasive procedure used to collect urine directly from your pet's bladder with a needle. By using ultrasound guidance, we can ensure that the needle is precisely placed, minimizing discomfort and maximizing accuracy.

Why might your pet need an ultrasound-guided cystocentesis?

✔️ Accurate Urine Samples: This method provides a clean, uncontaminated sample, which is crucial for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder stones, or other urinary conditions.

✔️ Precise Placement: The ultrasound allows us to visualize the bladder in real-time, ensuring the needle is correctly positioned for optimal results.

✔️ Diagnosis of Infection: It helps identify UTIs or detect abnormal substances like blood or crystals in the urine.

✔️ Monitoring Health: This procedure is also used to monitor ongoing conditions such as kidney disease, bladder issues, or overall urinary health.

How is it done? Using ultrasound, we’ll guide the needle into the bladder, collecting the urine sample quickly and safely. The procedure typically takes just a few minutes, and your pet will be monitored closely for their comfort and well-being.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call OR text us at 613-264-2689 💙

01/08/2025

Happy Blueberries!!

Fleas and ticks can still pose a risk to your pets during the winter months!! Whilst it’s true that the cold weather slows ticks down, they can still thrive outdoors AND indoors. Which means our furry companions could still be at risk of flea and tick bites during winter walks or snuggling by the fire!

🐾 Fleas can infest your home, hiding in carpets, bedding, and furniture, even when it's cold outside.

🐾 Ticks can remain active during milder days, especially in wooded or grassy areas, and they can spread diseases like Lyme disease.

🐾 Continue using flea and tick preventatives year-round, as they offer essential protection.

🐾 Regularly check your pets after outdoor activities.

🐾 Keep your pet’s living space clean and vacuum frequently to prevent indoor flea infestations.

If you haven't already, check your pet’s parasite prevention stock at home, if you need more don’t hesitate to call OR text us at 613-264-2689 💙

01/07/2025

👅 Happy TOT Blueberries!! 👅
We hope you're having a wonderful week!!💙💙

01/06/2025

🐾 Welcome to “Veterinary Machine of the Month” 🐾

Today we would like to highlight our ultrasound machine!!

At Blueberry Creek we use the latest ultrasound technology to take a closer look at what’s happening inside your pet's body.

Ultrasounds are a non-invasive, pain-free diagnostic tool that helps us identify and monitor various health conditions, including:

✔️ Organ Health: We can evaluate the size, shape, and function of organs like the liver, kidneys, and bladder.

✔️ Tumors & Cysts: Early detection of growths or abnormal masses to guide further treatment.

✔️ Heart Issues: Ultrasounds help us assess heart function and detect conditions like heart disease.

✔️ Pregnancy & Reproductive Health: Monitoring pregnancies and checking for any reproductive concerns.

✔️ Digestive Problems: We can spot issues like foreign objects or inflammation in the gastrointestinal system.

Ultrasounds provide valuable real-time images, allowing us to diagnose conditions earlier, plan effective treatments, and provide the best care possible for your furry companions!

Best of all? The process is quick, safe, and painless for your pet, they will just need to relax whilst we perform the ultrasound!

If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to contact us at 613-264-2689 💙🐾

01/03/2025

💙 Happy Friday Blueberries! 💙
We hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this week's cute faces! 🥰

01/01/2025

🎉🐾 HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of us at Blueberry Creek Veterinary Hospital 🐾🎉

As we say goodbye to 2024, we're filled with gratitude for all of the wonderful clients and pets we have cared for this past year. 🐶🐱❤️

Here's to a new year filled with tail wags, purrs, and lots of happy, healthy moments with your furry friends! 🐾🎉

Wishing you all a joyful and pawsitive 2025! 🐾💙

12/31/2024

Hey Folks!

‼️REMINDER‼️

We are CLOSED tomorrow for New Years Day, regular hours commencing Thursday, January 2nd 2025!

🥳🍾🥂🎊

#2025

12/30/2024

📲 Otto – Your New Communication Companion at Blueberry Creek Veterinary Hospital…

Some of you may have already started using Otto, we’re thrilled to introduce Otto, our brand-new communication platform that makes it easier than ever for you to stay connected with us! 🙌

With Otto, you can:

✅ Request appointments quickly and easily
✅ Send and receive messages about your pet’s health
✅ Get reminders for upcoming appointments, or annual vaccinations
✅ Ask quick questions or share concerns with our team
✅ Receive updates on your pet’s treatment or care plan

Otto is designed to offer you seamless and stress-free communication with us 🎉

There is an Otto app available that you can download to contact us, and view any upcoming appointments OR you can simply text us at 613-264-2689!

Address

50 Lanark Road (Hwy 511)
Perth, ON
K7H3C9

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16132642689

Website

https://blueberrycreekvet.ca/

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Happy Tuesday Blueberries! Covid-19 Update: We are now allowing clients to enter the building with their furry friends for appointments only. All other food and medication pickups will continue to be parking lot pickup! Either way, please continue to call the clinic when you arrive at 613-264-2689! Enjoy this cute clip of C.C. waiting patiently for a treat! 💙🐾

Hello Blueberries and welcome to the New Year! 🎉 We have been busy fine-tuning our ~Parking Lot Check In~ appointments and we would like to thank all of our wonderful clients for their understanding and patience during this time. The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association has stated that, “Veterinary practices are still considered essential workplaces and may remain open. Based on the information currently available, bringing a pet to the veterinarian qualifies an an essential purpose for an individual to leave their home.” Unfortunately, grooming services such as nail trims are not able to be booked at this time. If you have any questions on how to perform nail trims to your pet at home, please give us a call at 613-264-2689 and we would be happy to give you some tips and tricks!

DB & Mo

💙 Good morning Blueberries! 💙 DB and Mo would like you to stay snuggled up and warm this weekend! 🥰☃️ We are closed from 12pm to 3pm today, Dec. 18th, for continuing education. If you need anything, please leave us a message and we will get back to you this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding 💙

Rolling into the weekend like...

Happy Monday Blueberries 💙 This is a video taken from the eyepiece of a microscope (trust us, it’s harder than it looks). What can you see on this slide?

Look at that tail wiggle! Cooper is one happy pup!! ☺️🐾

FAQs - NEW CLINIC EDITION "Where is the location for the new clinic? Why did you pick that area?" The new clinic is located less than a 1 minute drive down the road on the opposite side! We chose this location so that our clients don’t have to change their commute to get to us. The property is several acres in size, so there is plenty of room for the new building, parking and green space. We’ve been working on developing this property for over two years to make sure we meet all Tay Valley Township and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority requirements. We have also been working closely with architect Geoff Hodgins and the planners at Zanderplan to ensure that we are meeting all the municipal and provincial codes and standards while creating our pet friendly clinic. “Who is involved in the construction?” Ennis General Carpentry is our General Contractor. Ennis has been coordinating with a number of local companies, including: Crains’ Construction, Arnott Brothers, Perth Planing Mill, Lazer Electric, Wilf Hall & Sons, Publow's Plumbing, Hall's Masonry and Forming, Country Flooring and Design Center, Perth Cabinetry, Burchell Glass, Elite cabinets and Sargeant Construction. We appreciate all the companies for working so hard to make our vision come true. #BCVHbuild #blueberrycreekvethospital #progresspic

🎉WE ARE BUILDING🎉 We are so happy and excited to announce that Blueberry Creek is moving into a brand new building! As some of you already know (word travels fast in a small town), we have outgrown our clinic and need some more space! The new clinic is going to be just down the road and is designed to give you and your pet an even more comfortable and improved experience when coming to see us. We will be keeping you updated during construction with pictures and videos, please stay tuned! Bella is ready to get construction started! 🐾❤️

Puppies!

Congratulations, you're going to be a mom (and very soon)! In this video of the ultrasound, you can see the heartbeat of one of the puppies! Follow us on instagram @blueberrycreekvet

We see all sorts of different critters here at Blueberry Creek! A kitty had some itchy ears today, what's your diagnosis? #gotmites?