South Saskatchewan Animal Hospital

09/15/2024

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09/07/2024

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Over the last week, rabies positive cases have been found in bats tested in the Regina and Moose Jaw areas. Bats can enter homes through small openings or cracks, even though the dryer vents. Vaccination is the key to prevention.

09/04/2024

But how adorable is this little misses? 😍

13 week old pug, Izzy came to see our team for her booster vaccinations. We couldn't resist some photos to share 🐾🥰

09/02/2024

Yes, we're here all day for veterinary appointments, food sales as well as prescription requests & pick ups 🐾

**Appointment times may be limited as we will be prioritizing urgent/emergent concerns. Urgent/Emergent pet care is available around around the clock. **

Contact our team @ 306-761-1449 📞

08/26/2024

It's 🦴🐶🐾

With Roxie and Piper, our front office goofballs, pictured to help kick the celebrations off our team would paw-sitively love to see your cuddly and endlessly entertaining best friends in the comments below 📷

08/23/2024

Tis the season for foxtails to thrive 🌾

As a reminder these pesky pieces of common w**d have a barbed seed head which helps it to burrow (typically into the soil). We often find pieces embedded in dog's tonsils - like Nala's - whose owner brought her in for assessment after she had been coughing and gagging for a few days.

They can also burrow their way into pet noses, between toes as well as the ears and mouth.

Unfortunately, once embedded they do not come out on their own, often causing irritation and serious infection. In worst case scenarios they can ultimately migrate within the body and puncture internal organs, which can be fatal.

Dr. Taam and our team sedated Nala to remove the foxtails from her tonsillar crypts. She was able to head home a few hours later with medications to help soothe the swelling and irritation 🐾.

08/22/2024

We use newspaper 🗞️ to line our kennels, but we're running low!

If you've got some our team would love to take it off your hands. (Not shredded, and no flyers or magazines please). Just drop it off with our reception team anytime from 7a-9p. We (and our patients 🐾) greatly appreciate any donations !!

08/18/2024

Friendly reminder about blue green algae toxicity 🔵🟢💧

With the higher summer temps, these blooms, most often found in stagnant waters of lakes, ponds and rivers, produce a toxin that when ingested can be life threatening.

Signs of toxicity can include excessive drooling, seizures, respiratory failure, diarrhea, disorientation, vomiting, muscle rigidity, weakness. Death may occur if symptoms are not rapidly addressed so veterinary attention should be sought immediately.

08/16/2024

08/15/2024

Boogz was referred to us after his owner had noticed that he was vomiting, lethargic and not interested in his food.

As this was not the first time Boogz had potentially ingested something he shouldn't, his owners were quite aware of the symptoms a pet can show if they've got a blocked gastrointestinal tract. X-rays also supported the owner's suspicions.

Dr. Kour took Boogz into surgery and removed a tiny ⭐shaped item from the area between the stomach and intestinal tract (pen pictured for size comparison). Yes, something this small has the ability to cause a GI blockage, especially in our feline patients.

Boogz needed a few days of supportive care with our team receiving IV hydration and medication until his appetite returned. He was able to continue his recovery at home thereafter 💙🐾

08/13/2024

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08/08/2024

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We're celebrating all the felines today 🎉🐱 and absolutely want to see your majestic kings and queens in the comments (show us your kitties!)

Pictured: Dr. Laurentino's magnificent prairie lions, Firula & Fumassa

08/06/2024

Ivy had a short stay with us when her owner found she had chewed on and punctured an asthmatic inhaler.

Upon presentation, Ivy's heart rate was between 160-220 beats per minute (160 BPM would typically be the high end of normal for a dog of Ivy's size). Blood work also revealed she had low levels of potassium.

This isn't a toxicity exposure our team sees frequently so we consulted with veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline to help make the best treatment plan for Ivy 🤝🐾

Ivy was hooked up to an ECG to monitor her heart rate and rhythm, given IV fluids supplemented with potassium for hydration and to support her heart function as well as medications for nausea and to help reduce her anxiety/excitement. We also repeated blood work until Ivy's potassium levels were within a normal range.

Thanks to quick action from her owner as well as supportive treatment and close monitoring around the clock by our team, Ivy's heart rate and blood pressure gradually returned to normal and she was soon able to head home 🤗

08/05/2024

Stat holiday? Not for us!

We're here all day for veterinary appointments, food sales as well as prescription requests & pick ups. 🐾

**Appointment times may be limited as we will be prioritizing urgent/emergent concerns. Urgent/Emergent pet care is available around around the clock. **

Contact our team @ 306-761-1449 📞

07/29/2024

6 yr old shepherd mix, Lucy, was brought in for an assessment by our team when her owner noted she was not acting herself. She had low energy and wasn't really interested in food.

Blood work indicated signs of infection and imaging (x-ray and ultrasound) were highly suspect of an infection within Lucy's uterus known as pyometra.

Pyometra is a very serious infection and requires surgery to remove the uterus immediately. This surgery is much more complicated as compared to a routine spay (which also prevents pyometra) because not only is the patient not in good health, but also because the womb is typically incredibly engorged with fluid and infection (as seen in the pictures below). A healthy spayed canine womb generally weighs only few grams, whereas Lucy's was almost 3kg!

Lucy did fantastic in surgery and recovered well, with her very invested surgical and assistant team by her side. With antibiotics and pain medication, she was able to head home the following morning to continue her recovery. We are happy to report that she is energetic & acting like herself again 💙🐾

07/28/2024

The CDC's rules to import dogs into the US from a low risk or rabies free country (I.e. Canada) have been updated again.

Check out the latest in the link below:

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

07/22/2024

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Help us spread awareness of the dangers of leaving your pet in the car. Share this and keep the pets in your community safe.

07/20/2024

Scooter presented to us after an early morning romp with a porcupine with a good number of quills embedded in his face, chest and legs. Tiny barbs on the tip of quills help them to move deeper into tissue, rather than outward, which if not removed can then lead to infection and/or the quills migrating within the body risking the puncture of muscles, joints or vital organs and further complications.

With some sedation on board Dr. Verdadero and his team were able to assess for and remove as many quills as they could feel and get to while Scooter was in as little discomfort as possible. This handsome man was able to head home shortly after he woke up to rest and recover. He'll receive some pain control medication and antibiotics for the next few days and be under the watchful eyes of his owner. Without extensive diagnostic imaging it is difficult to know whether ALL the quills are ever removed.

A few fun facts: porcupines can have up to 30,000 quills & they do not "throw" their quills, instead the quills easily detach from the porcupine when they anchor to the porcupine's attacker

07/18/2024

July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month 💧🐾 , reminding us to keep our furry friends refreshed during the summer heat to help prevent dehydration and/or heatstroke. Remember to provide fresh water and shade, especially during outdoor adventures. Let's keep those tails wagging and tongues lapping with plenty of H2O! ​

Please share to help spread awareness!​

07/15/2024

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07/15/2024

Monday, July 15th, is National Pet Fire Safety Day 🔥🚒—check out these tips to help keep you and your pet safe: ​

1. Pet-proof your home: Secure loose wires, keep candles out of reach, remove loose stove k***s. ​

2. Create a pet emergency kit: Include food, water, medications, and vet records.​

3. Practice fire drills: Familiarize your pets with escape routes and meeting spots.​

4. Display a pet alert window cling.

⚠️Share this post to help keep your neighbourhood pets protected!​

07/11/2024

Symptoms of heat stress: excessive panting, lethargy, dazed appearance, and stumbling. More severe signs include vomiting and diarrhea, difficulty breathing, increased heart rate, sudden collapse and death.

If you suspect your pet has heat stroke contact a veterinarian immediately.

07/04/2024

Bonnie came to us when her owner noticed that she had become less active and wasn't eating her food for the previous few days.

Veterinarian, Dr. Herperger, started Bonnie's exam with a physical assessment and felt a palpable object in the area of Bonnie's throat.

Our team then took an x-ray which revealed a thin wired object (upper right picture below).

With a bit of sedation to ensure Bonnie was calm and comfortable we were able to extract the foreign body with the help of a laryngoscope and some skillful hands. Bonnie was able to return home with her owner shortly after she was a bit more awake and we are happy to report that she is back to her normal self and activities 💙🐾

07/01/2024

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦

Yes, we're open today! Appointments will be limited as we'll be prioritizing urgent and emergent cases.

📞306-761-1449 should you have a concern about your pet 🐾💙

Check out our photo booth sent to us by NVA Canada in support of Canadian wildlife. Snap a pic of your fury friend, tag us on FB with and snag a GO WILD Canada-proud bandana!

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06/24/2024

Thinking about pet insurance? Read the following:

8yr shepherd mix, Roxie, was brought in to us when her owners noticed she had a reduced appetite for the past few days and was now vomiting.

Blood work showed that Roxie had significant loss of her kidney function and would need intensive clinical care.

The good news: Roxie's owners had pet insurance and they did not hesitate to do everything they could for her.

For the next 14 days, Roxie was hospitalized with us to receive IV fluids, IV medications, multiple repeat blood work to monitor her kidney values and electrolytes, feeding tube (because she would not eat on her own) as well as in-house ultrasound & CT scans in an attempt to figure out what had caused the kidneys to be affected so quickly and substantially.

Although the cause of the kidney injury was never determined, with the tireless efforts made by our amazing vet & tech team Roxie made a full recovery and only needed a few follow up blood work appointments to check in on her kidney function. We received an updated photo just yesterday (bottom right) of her relaxing on her family's front porch 🐾💙

Pet insurance covered over $15,000 of Roxie's care, treatment & follow up (90% of eligible expenses).

Our team would be happy to chat about pet insurance options and plans should anyone have any questions :)

06/21/2024

Happy ! 🐾

Whether they're offering paw-sitive vibes in meetings, boosting morale with tail wags (or entertaining clients in the lobby by making the manager's office their personal play centre 👀), our furry coworkers make every day brighter. Did you take your pup with you to work today? Share a photo in the comments below!

06/20/2024

THE cutest elk we ever did see 🐾🇨🇦

We support local businesses. We are at South Saskatchewan Animal Hospital and they are promoting Go Wild this Canada Day with

06/18/2024

Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! 🐾💙

Today we celebrate 🎉 our incredible team of veterinarians: Dr. Johnston, Dr. Verdadero, Dr. Taam, Dr. Bajwa, Dr. Kour, Dr. Balouria, Dr. Herperger, Dr. Laurentino & Dr. Christiuk (not all pictured below).

We're incredibly grateful to have this amazing group of dedicated, compassionate and knowledgeable individuals give their best to our community of feline & canine friends & family members.

If you have a veterinary appreciation to share, please leave it in the comments below 👇

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day! We hope all the dads (pet parent dads too 🐾) get to paws & relax today- you deserve it! 🫶