Veterinary Mobility Center

09/04/2024

Educate yourself on the signs of arthritis.
Contrary to what many people believe, our dog and cats often will NOT cry / wince and whine to show their pain.

Their signs are more subtle. Learn them.

Click on 🔗http://Stan.store/VeterinaryMobilityCenter

➡️ download the FREE info guide on
🐾 How to Manage Joint Pain at Home 🐾

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09/03/2024

Acute pain has a purpose.
➡️ it tells our body to stop what you are doing right now. It is a protective mechanism.

But: That does NOT mean we should leave acute pain untreated!

Why not?
➡️ because pain sucks and is painful. Pretty obvious 🤷‍♀️

➡️ because it can progress to too much inflammation, too much scarring, too much compensation in the body

➡️ because it leads to chronic 😠 pain

Chronic pain has NO purpose.

09/02/2024

September is Pain Awareness Month.

There is no one better than us to teach you about:

➡️ Pain: the different types of pain.
Do you know when to use heat? Or ice for pain? Why the difference?

➡️ Living in pain sucks, but what does it do to the rest of the body?
There are negative effects elsewhere when there is chronic pain.

➡️ Is all pain bad? Well…. not really. There is a bodily reason for pain…. Sometimes.

All month we will be sharing 🐾 info tips
🐾 what you can do at home
🐾 pet peeve pain misconceptions

08/30/2024

Enjoy the long weekend!

For after hour emergency care, contact the South Saskatchewan Animal Hospital ☎️ 306-761-1449.

Be safe, enjoy the outside🍁 and take your dog 🐕 for walk!

08/28/2024

Today is ❤️Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, observed annually on August 28th. It is a special day dedicated to honoring the lives of our beloved pets who have passed away, offering a chance to reflect on the profound impact they had in our lives.

Thinking of all our friends 🐾 whom we have had the privilege to know and be part of their journey ❤️.

08/27/2024

Imagine if everything you did in your home, you did on slippery surface, like ice. 🧊

Makes walking, laying down, getting up from resting, and even standing to eat a difficult task.
Tile, laminate, wood and vinyl flooring are common in everyday homes. They provide little to no traction for your dog. Watch your dog closely- they are always slipping even a little bit.

Am I telling you to bring back the carpet?
Nope. I surely am not interested in recarpeting my house.

But, I am telling you that you can make small changes that will make a huge difference for your dog.

2 aspects determine whether your dog slips on the floor:
1️⃣ flooring material

2️⃣ their paws

Learn what you can do at home :
🔗 http://Stan.store/VeterinaryMobilityCenter

08/27/2024

Imagine if everything you did in your home, you did on slippery surface, like ice. 🧊

Makes walking, laying down, getting up from resting, and even standing to eat a difficult task.
Tile, laminate, wood and vinyl flooring are common in everyday homes. They provide little to no traction for your dog. Watch your dog closely- they are always slipping even a little bit.

Am I telling you to bring back the carpet?
Nope. I surely am not interested in recarpeting my house.

But, I am telling you that you can make small changes that will make a huge difference for your dog.

2 aspects determine whether your dog slips on the floor: 1️⃣ flooring material
2️⃣ their paws

Read more at
🔗http://Stan.store/VeterinaryMobilityCenter

08/20/2024

They say you should learn 1️⃣ thing every single day.
Well, do we have you covered!!

We believe that education and knowledge is paramount to your dog’s success. That’s why we developed info guides for pet owners, like YOU 👋.

🐾 Guide to Acupressure

🐾Understanding Elbow Dysplasia

🐾Canine Amputation: Helping your dog live fully

🐾Understanding Hip Dysplasia ….. and many more!!

We are so excited 😆 to get you learning, so we are GIVING away our 🐾Natural Guide to Managing Joint Pain in Pets🐾

Yep, this guide is FREE!

⬇️ comment YES below and I will send you more info!

😊Let’s get learning!

08/19/2024

If your dog or cat ever needed exercise, strengthening, stretching, swimming, trotting…. the list could go on and on…
then you’ll know how who this gal is!

She deserves a huge shoutout 🙌 , somehow she will find a way to work with every single rehab patient we have. Let’s face it, some pups would rather eat cheez whiz and run around than exercise 😏 but somehow she’ll get them doing the reps with ease!
She literally celebrates 🐾their wins, 🐾their milestones and
🐾their achievements, all with enthusiasm 😁 every single day.

Taylor has been with us for 2️⃣ years 🎉 and we are looking forward to many more years! You are an essential part of our VMC team and we thank you for that!! I know many others 🐶🐾🐱thank you as well!!

08/17/2024

Truth: Somedays I act like the dog……
and other days I’m more like the sheep.🙄

Love this video, thought you could all enjoy a good laugh to start your weekend!

08/16/2024

Emma has been a part of our VMC team for 2 years 🎉 and I know many of our clients agree that she literally is always happy and excited to see your pet when they come for a visit!!

On a daily basis, you can hear her famous “ they are so cute, I just love 💕 them”.
It’s true- she really does love seeing each and every patient!

Thanks Emma for all your hard work, willingness to learn, friendly smile, and genuine caring heart for our VMC family. Happy VMC-versary! It’s great to work with you every day!!

PS-one more shoutout: Thank you for lending your green thumb for our planters 🌷both during the week AND during the weekend! 😘

08/14/2024

Now that we all know the benefits of having your dog wear a life jacket while swimming, there are a few other considerations to know.

‼️It’s not One Size Fits All! 🚫

Dog bodies come in very different shapes, lengths and sizes. So we understand it can be very tricky figuring out what type or size is best.

One dog may have a skinny chest with small front limbs but a verrry long back…..
and the next dog could have stove pipes for front legs 💪 and a short back…..

We get it! Sometimes the fit may not be perfect, but just be aware of the tips and knowing them could make for a slightly better fit in the end. That’s what we want, right?

👍 A great resource for different types of jackets, fits and other things to consider are all listed

⬇️ visit the link below for more details!

https://outwardhound.com/furtropolis/product/should-i-get-my-dog-a-life-jacket

08/13/2024

It’s a common question 🙋‍♀️:
Does my dog really have to wear a life jacket? They know how to swim.

Yes, dogs do know how to swim. ‼️BUT, regardless of their good swimming abilities, they can benefit from wearing one.

➡️ Less fatigue: your dog will tire and fatigue quicker without wearing one. The vest works to support their chest, allowing buoyancy to lift them up and takes off significant body weight by doing so. So, they can then swim longer distances!

➡️ Better technique: the vest will enhance a straighter, more neutral spine ( less neck extension) with better head position.
: increased limb motion, in particular joint extension. This means less “ paddling” and more long, efficient strokes.

The summer ☀️ is not over yet. Go enjoy your lake time, pool time and everything else in between!!
Got a picture 📸 of your dog in a life jacket?
Post below. We’d love to see it!

08/10/2024

We care for our patients as if they are our own🐾❤️🐾.

08/09/2024

We are so happy that Jada joined our team, and Bob🐾 clearly agrees!
Always smiling, always lending a hand and always happy & cheerful. It’s great to have you with us Jada. Welcome!

08/08/2024

We have sold ALOT of antinol over this past year.

5️⃣8️⃣5️⃣ boxes actually 🤯!

Ask Zeus 🐾- he thinks it helps his arthritis a lot and works pretty darn great!

08/02/2024

08/01/2024

We started treating Gus when he was just a wee little guy because of severe trauma he endured prior to coming into rescue care.
With the amazing care his forever parents provide him, along with maintenance rehab treatments over the past 10 years, he has been able to live an amazing, mobile life.

Better lives being lived with better mobility and comfort.
Love this boy 🥰🐾🥰!!

07/26/2024

July is not over yet and neither are the anniversaries! 🥳

We first met Hunter as a technologist student when she completed her practicum with us 2.5 years ago.
We liked her so much, and she liked us too 😉! So much in fact that she joined our clinic and has become an important part of the technologist team, particularly within surgery where her heart ❤️ and interest is.
Fast forward 2 years and now we are celebrating her anniversary with us!

Congratulations 👏 on the past 2️⃣years and we are looking forward to many many more VMC-versaries!

07/25/2024

Hello friends that head south to the US with their dogs! 🐶
There have been changes to the requirements of travel. Please read and inform yourself of what you will be responsible for when it’s time to 🧳 travel!

‼️On July 22, 2024, Minister of Health, the Honourable Mark Holland, confirmed in a statement that the United States has agreed to a nine-month grace period while Canada and the U.S. find a workable, permanent solution so Canadians and Americans can travel with their dogs with minimal interruptions.

Most of the proposed requirements for dogs being imported into the U.S. from Canada as of August 1 have been dropped in lieu of the owner completing an online form prior to crossing the border. The form will be valid for multiple entries for six months from issue date of the receipt.

In addition to the owner providing a receipt for the CDC Dog Import Form at the border, the dog must appear healthy, be at least six months of age, and have a microchip that can be read by a universal scanner.

07/25/2024

Tri is heading to the big stage this week!

Stay tuned for details on where this amazing athlete is heading 🌎.

07/20/2024

We are not finished yet celebrating 🙌 our important ladies!!!

Happy 6️⃣ years Tanya!
With us from the start, Tanya has always put so much care and attention into every client she deals with. And she does this every single day.

From managing inventory (and believe me when I say that as a rehab integrative clinic that also performs orthopedic surgeries, there is ALOT to ordering and managing all of our product partners), to putting on her RVT hat and performing tech duties and responsibilities, Tanya does it all.

And we can all agree that even on the busiest, chaotic and craziest 🤪 days, you can still see her smiling 🙂.
Seriously, we can promise you you that we have never seen her not smile on a given day.

Thank you for those smiles. Thank you for your work ethic and your commitment. Thank you for being you!
Happy VMC-versary!

07/20/2024

July is full of VMC anniversary shout-outs 👏.
And we have some more very special ones to give some love 💕 to.

Why, you may wonder? 🤔
Because 6 long years ago, when this clinic was all but a dream, Cherise was here from the beginning.

Whether assisting with rehab appointments & exercise, utilizing her carpentry skills by putting together many many cabinets and shelves, greeting and helping every client that walked through the door, Cherise is there doing a great job every single day.

Her role within the clinic has morphed over the years to now also include managing and maintenance of all our OrthoPets orthotics & prosthetics brace patients. Add also being busy with HR and daily clinic operations, and you can clearly see what a busy and important role she has in our clinic!!

Thank you 😊 for so many things!!! Happy VMC-versary!!

07/18/2024

It’s been 5 years 🎉 with Kabrina on our team!

I know many of you ( and your pets) whom have had the opportunity to work directly with Kabrina in exercise therapy and rehab strengthening can all agree on a few things:

1️⃣ she is always smiling 🙂 and so encouraging towards every single patient. She’s a really good 📣 cheerleader!

2️⃣ she is always ready to give advice and direction to the rehab parents. This is helpful beyond words! For every rehab or healing question, she has an answer… or at least promises to find one!

3️⃣ she’s pretty darn good at getting those doggo patients to exercise and strengthen, even when some days they just don’t want to! Ultimate motivator extraordinaire!

Thanks for being you Kabrina. Happy VMC-versary!

07/13/2024

Our patients come in all sizes. Some are ginormous and some are wee little and some are in between. (This sounds like Goldilocks and the 3 dogs, I mean bears 🐻)

Over the past couple years, one wee little patient took a great big place in our hearts. Corki may have been small, but her heart and soul was big and mighty. We helped her through many health issues and together with her momma’s constant care and watchful eye , she lived many more months.
Months that were filled with happy tail wags, excited Chihuahua barks and warm snuggles.

Thank you 😊 to Corki’s momma for creating this photo collection for us. Your thoughtfulness is so appreciated!

07/12/2024

Waiting and watching so patiently.
What a good girl you are 🐾Harlow💕!

07/10/2024

Lucky 🐾 was such a good little pup for his 1st visit with us!
Nice to meet you 🥰!

07/10/2024

‼️Important information‼️
Please take the time to visit the website listed below. Also, know that the process for travelling to the US may in fact change as they come into effect, so it is recommended to visit the website frequently to ensure you are updated and aware.
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The United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced upcoming changes to the import requirements for dogs entering the U.S. These changes will come into effect on August 1, 2024 and will impact all dogs entering the U.S. from all countries

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is in constant communication with the CDC to discuss and clarify these new requirements. Please note that the CFIA is currently unable to provide endorsement for export documents for dogs entering the U.S., as the process is being discussed with the CDC.

Notice: Information on this page is subject to change. Please revisit this page frequently for updated guidance as more information becomes available. On this page Dogs travelling before August 1, 2024 Dogs travelling on or after August 1, 2024 Dogs travelling before August 1, 2024 All the inform...

07/01/2024

We hope you are enjoying your Canada 🇨🇦 Day long weekend!
If you need emergency care, please contact South Saskatchewan Animal Hospital at 306 761 1449.
We want to give them a shout out- We truly are grateful 🤗for their entire vet care team for being available for urgent and emergency care!

06/28/2024

Enjoy your 🇨🇦 long weekend everyone!
We are open until 7 pm tonight- be sure to contact us soon if you need any last minute prescription refills or food pick ups!!
Please note we are CLOSED Monday July 1st.