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🌿 Happy New Brunswick Day 🌿
Reminder to check your food and medication supplies to ensure you have enough- and get your order in ASAP so it’s ready for pickup before the end of the day on Friday!
We hope everyone has a relaxing long weekend!
Monday’s appointment vs today’s appointment!
Congratulations Rhea on your 11 (😳) sweet healthy babies! As you can see, she’s a very proud & attentive mom!
Can you count all 11 on her pregnancy staging xray? 👀
Check your food & prescription supply to make sure they can last you until Tuesday! Tomorrow will be the last day to pick up those orders for the long weekend.
Have a great holiday!
Today is Cat Domination Day 😳 Keep an eye on your kitty to see if they are thinking about world domination today!
This was Shadow’s best “take over the world” look! Let’s see your cat’s world domination face 📸🫢
Princess Leia received her annual exam from the comfort of her own home yesterday!
We love our housecall days and seeing pets like Leia enjoy a fear free experience without the stress of coming into the hospital. Isn’t she sweet?
It was such an honour to give back to our community & meet some truly awesome pets & people!
Unleashing compassion, one pet at a time! 🐾
HUGE Thank You to Coverdale Vet Hospital, led by the remarkable Dr. Margaret Dunnett and her team of vets & vet techs who arrived in our parking lot to give comprehensive Wellness checks to the dogs & cats our friends brought to the mobile clinic.
They performed overall health checks from recording weights and ages to administering crucial vaccinations, preventative meds, and oral and ear health exams, their dedication to animal welfare is truly inspiring!
If all of that wasn't enough, some owners even opted to have their constant companions MicroChipped.
Thank You so much for doing this as it was VERY MUCH appreciated by our city’s less fortunate.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
People helping people and pets it what it’s all about.❤️
Thank You ALL for the support.
☀️HEAT EXHAUSTION INFO☀️
Overheating is a very real problem for your pets in this hot weather- serious illness and even death can occur. We wanted to share some information to help keep your pets cool & safe:
⛱️ Keep your pet inside or in the shade. If you have outdoor cats, keep them in where it’s cool during this heat wave. Set up a fan in the shade or keep them in the AC if possible.
🚷 Do not encourage strenuous exercise. If you usually take your dog for on runs or bike rides, leave them at home. High energy dogs often will not slow down on their own until they are actively overheating- so you need to make that decision for them.
💦 Make sure there is COLD water available for them and encourage drinking. For cats, mixing some tuna juice or setting up a fountain can help promote drinking. For dogs, set up a kiddie pool or have some fun with the hose in your backyard (this is a great way to burn energy for those high energy dogs INSTEAD of running, biking, throwing the ball etc)
🍦Offer cool treats! DIY pup-scicles, a little vanilla ice cream, or even just mix some cold water into their food.
🧊 Consider getting a cooling mat or cloth for your pet to lay on- available at pet stores or on Amazon!
🚨Pets that are HIGH RISK for heat exhaustion:
~ Overweight or obese pets
~ Pets with heart/lung conditions
~ Brachycephalic breeds (pugs, bulldogs, Persians- any pet with a flatter nose)
📢 Signs of Heat Exhaustion:
~ Vomitting & diarrhea
~ Unsteady when walking or unable to stand
~ Warm to the touch (warmer than usual)
~ Fast or abnormal breathing & heart rate
*If you are unsure, please do not hesitate to call us- our communication team that answers the phones are all technicians with over 10 years experience and they will be able to help you.*
📣 We will be closed from 11:30am to 1pm today for a team meeting!
Happy Caturday from Luna! 🐱
What is everyone’s feline friends up to this weekend?! Show us a picture in the comments (and maybe you’ll be picked for next week’s Caturday!)😻
Happy Caturday from Tempest! 😸
Tell us (or show us 📸) in the comments- what are your cat’s plans for the long weekend?
Send us your cat’s photo for a chance to be featured in another week’s Caturday!✨
Wishing all moms & mother figures a very happy and relaxing Mothers Day🌸🤍🫶🏻
Happy Earth Day🍃🌎
How are you celebrating with your pet today? Taking a walk? Recycling some cardboard or bottles for some DIY enrichment? Show us your nature-y pet photos in the comments!
Look at those little faces! Hope this brightens your day as much it has ours🥰
We are so proud of PAWS for starting to adapt the Fear Free principles! It was a pleasure helping them with this training.
This is such a great resource for pet owners to get help with their pet’s pedicures AND an amazing way to support PAWS!
💫Solar Eclipse Info for Pets💫
We’ve been receiving a lot of questions about what pet owners need to know for the solar eclipse next Monday! Here is some info we hope will help!
💫 The eclipse can damage an animal’s eyes the same as it can damage a person’s eyes, but only if they look directly at it. Luckily, pets are not often inclined to look up at the sky! However we do recommend keeping your pet INSIDE during the eclipse- just to dismiss any possible risk.
💫 Studies (and personal experience) have shown us that as the moon moves through its phases, it can cause animals to exhibit strange behaviour or anxious episodes. Remember this and to give your pet grace during this potentially stressful & confusing time!
💫 If you have concerns about your pet’s behaviour, we are happy to assist you in choosing the best tools to alleviate their anxiety.
💫 We will be CLOSING EARLY next Monday at 3:30pm rather than our usual 5pm. This is to avoid bringing animals in and out of the hospital during this event and so that our team members can experience this once in a lifetime event with their families.
We have a new system in place for handling refills! This will help you get refills sooner and simpler- please email [email protected] with your prescription request!
*Reminder we are closed today (Monday April 1st), and reopen at 8am on April 2nd!
Happy Easter!! Did the Easter bunny find your fur babies this morning???
🐰🌸 Holiday Hours Notice🌸🐰
We will be closed for the holiday weekend, reopening at 8am on Tuesday. Enjoy your long weekend!
Sharing this from last year! If anyone is looking for a last minute Easter present- get them a stuffed rabbit instead!
Rabbit ownership can be fun and rewarding, but it can also be hard. They have special needs and are not good pets for young children or anyone that doesn’t understand their needs.
Here are some things about rabbits as pets everyone should be aware of!
🐰 Rabbits can live up to 10 years- so they require a huge commitment.
🐰 Rabbits require a large space to run around and excercise.
🐰 Rabbits are very smart and require regular enrichment to keep them from becoming bored (they love toys and food puzzles)!
🐰 Just like dogs and cats, rabbits should be spayed/neutered as they are at risk to cancers and exhibit hormonal behaviours when they are not fixed.
🐰 When holding a rabbit, you must always support their back end- if their back legs are not supported, they can kick backwards and actually break their spine!!! So, you cannot pickup these animals as simply as you would a cat. This is a major reason why they should not be pets for young children.
🐰 They have a very particular diet as their GI system is the same as a horse. They must always have access to hay and water, as well as have mixed greens daily and only a small amount of pellets.
🐰 Rabbits teeth continually grow, and most require routine dental work at the vet. They have teeth in the back of their mouths that cannot be seen without a special instrument. These teeth often will grow unevenly- even digging into their cheeks and tongue. Because they are prey animals, they frequently mask their pain. So, they need regular wellness trips to the vet to monitor these teeth and make sure they are healthy.
If you are thinking about getting a rabbit and have questions- send us an email! We’re happy to help get you started! Do not get one without understanding the major commitment that comes with your new bunny.
🐛Have you picked up your pet’s parasite prevention? If not, it’s time to start!
Remember there are risks when buying OTC products- please take caution and contact an experienced veterinary professional if you are unsure of the product’s safety.
There are more parasites than fleas and ticks!!! Nasty worms are increasing in prevalence in our area as we are now seeing warmer temperatures. Protect your pet with a broad spectrum & effective product!
Finally- ALL animals are susceptible to parasites. Even if they don’t go on hikes, or only stay in your backyard, or don’t go outside at all! (After all your shoes come in from outside and can carry parasite eggs with them.) So, stay protected!
Please do not open emails that appear to have been sent from us as 12:30 today. We are not sending these & are working to correct the problem!
Happy Puppy Day!
Show us a picture of your puppy (young & old) in the comments, and bask in all the puppy love 😍
Happy St Paddy’s Day!🍀 We’re feeling very lucky to be able to help look after your fur babies!
Show us the pet you’re feeling lucky to have in the comments…💚
We will be closed today & reopening Friday at 8 am. Keep your pets inside & stay safe
Thursday we will be delaying opening for the safety of our team & clients.
It’s Leap Day!!
Drop your pet’s best LEAP photo in the comments!
We will be closed tomorrow Monday February 19th for Family Day. We’d love to see pictures of how you are spending the day with your furry family ❤️
Let’s talk about bad breath! Willow & Cacharel are helping us demonstrate, as Willow is taking a sniff to make sure his mom’s breath is a-okay!
(HarveyBank Labrador Retrievers)
The medical term for bad breath is halitosis, and it is NOT normal!
Bacteria colonize in the mouth and produce compounds that create an odour. So the smell of your pet’s stinky breath is actually bacteria juices! (No wonder it smells bad!)
Bacteria will inevitably build up in all mammals- including our pets and humans (we’ve all had that morning breath). But you as a human probably brush your teeth (& floss) multiple times day to get rid of that bad breath and bacteria. In addition you visit your dentist for a proper cleaning annually. Can you imagine if you never brushed your teeth or went for dental cleanings? You would have a sore mouth and develop significant dental problems, and the same is true for your pet.
Smelly breath is a cause for concern and you should have your pet examined by a veterinarian. The most common cause of bad breath is your pet’s teeth, and develops because of infection in the mouth. If this is ignored and the bacteria are allowed to stay, they will continue to infect and eat away at the teeth. This becomes very painful, and in extreme cases the bacteria can move on to infect the jaw bone or enter the blood stream and travel to other organs.
So if you find yourself avoiding those kisses or leaning away during snuggle time because your fur baby has some stinky breath… contact your vet and ask about a dental exam! Weight loss, lack of grooming, refusal of chew toys or hard food/treats may also be indications of dental disease, though not all pets show all signs, and many show no signs at all until it gets bad.
Prevention is always better than waiting until problems develop. Routine dental home care and annual veterinary cleanings are far less expensive and avoids your pet going through the pain of dental disease.
Stay tuned, because this week be talking this week about how you can prevent bacteria build up and the subsequent smelly breath at home (even for pets that do not want you brushing their teeth)!
516 Pinewood Road
Riverview, NB
E1B5J9
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