Dr. Emily Colwell

03/28/2024

Easter Weekend Hours

Thursday March 28th - Closing at 1 pm
Friday March 29th - Closed
Monday April 1st - Open

Have a Hoppy Easter! 🐰🐣

As always reach out to Port City Emergency Veterinary Hospital for any small animal emergencies and call 506-639-4199 for equine emergencies.

02/13/2024

February is Pet Dental Health Month!

Did you know that your pet should have their teeth examined once a year by their veterinarian to check for early signs of dental disease?

Call us today to schedule your pet for a dental checkup!

12/18/2023

Does your dog like to play with balls? Do they ever get really excited and nearly choke on it? Some dogs DO choke on the ball. This life saving procedure should be known by every pet owner.

If this terrible event were to happen:
- place your dog on their back
-pull their arms down and straddle your dog
- place your thumbs at the base of the ball ( usually you can see it bulging at the end of the jaw bone)
-use both thumbs to PUSH the ball forward and release it

It's impossible to PULL out and PUSHING the ball out this way will allow you to dislodge it.

Please see our previous post about how owners often mistake a COUGH for choking or something being stuck in the throat.

If you believe your dog is choking on something else here are some tips:
- you can swipe the back of their mouth with your finger ( careful not to be bitten)
-the heimlich also can be done on dogs
-coupaging or using cupped hands to thump/thud your dog's chest from both sides to PUSH air up and out of the lungs could dislodge the object.

12/07/2023

I don't want to see you and your pet in the Emergency Clinic this Holiday Season. Keep your pets safe by keeping fun decorations and treats out of reach!

'Tis the season for safety! Be mindful of your pet's access to festive holiday decor.

12/07/2023

Download the copy of our wish list & help us by donating those supplies today. Visit Saint John SPCA to learn more.

09/07/2023

September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month - an observance to help people raise happy and healthy dogs. Owning a dog (or any pet) is a privilege that comes with great responsibility. Here's more on the 6️⃣ pillars of responsible pet ownership: http://bit.ly/39tXOtJ

04/25/2023

This week is dedicated to celebrating those who provide client service in hospitals.

Veterinary receptionists are often an owner's first and last point of contact during a visit. Without their multitasking skills and overall kindness our operations would come to a halt. We are forever thankful for their service to animals and our practice.

Celebrate with us and feel free to drop a note of thanks to our front desk team in the comments! 🥳

04/18/2023

We are excited to announce we are now equipped to offer stall-side platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for our equine patients!

PRP is obtained by processing your horse's blood to remove most of the red and white blood cells. The remaining portion is rich in platelets which contain growth factors that can help to reduce inflammation and stimulate the body's natural healing response. PRP can be used to treat injured tendons, and also arthritic joints without the side effects or drug withdrawal times needed for intra-articular steroids.

Reach out to our team for further information and pricing. Stay tuned for availability in our canine friends too!

04/13/2023

Appropriately trimmed nails are so important for mobility and comfort in our pets!
It's a bonus when they consider it a spa day and relax in some comfortable caring arms for their pedicure.

Sometimes pedicures require a *special* holding technique! 🥰

Rylee had just finished his VSMT treatment with Dr. Colwell and he needed his nails trimmed to help with his mobility. He is always such a good boy! 🐶

02/20/2023

Have you ever gone to bed after a late night of fun without brushing your teeth? The next morning you wake up and run your tongue along your teeth only to encounter that icky fuzzy feeling. First thing you’re doing today is brushing your teeth and putting that behind you.

11/22/2022

Do your tick checks

Did you know that ticks become active at 4°C?

Need a reason to visit us? Parasites are ALWAYS active. One of the best ways to avoid frequent appointments is to focus on prevention. Fleas and ticks hide in tall grass and dead leaves, but they can also cling to your pet if they come into contact with other animals or carpets.

It’s not just the summer that you have to beware of parasites!

08/19/2022

Edit: Fully Booked for Thursday, watch for cancellations.
Only 3 appointments left for Thursday! Book now if you want to ensure your time.

08/18/2022

Prebook your Canine Athlete's Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy Appointments for the Canadian Open next weekend, hosted by FlatOut Dogs.

06/18/2022

24 Hour Emergency, Referral and Urgent Care Veterinary services in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

06/08/2022

Happy National Best Friends Day!

Today is National Best Friends Day! Our pets can have best friends too!

Skye and Comet are best friends, they love to cuddle up.

Does your pet have a best friend?

05/25/2022

Keep your pets, your children, and yourself safe from these tiny creatures.

Parasites are everywhere and are often responsible for disease transmission and health problems in both humans and pets. That’s why it’s important to take all the necessary measures to protect your companion appropriately throughout the year.

Don't hesitate to reach out and make sure your pets are protected!

05/01/2022

Happy World Veterinary Day 🐶🐱🐴