07/23/2024
We tried to find an alpaca joke but we couldn’t find one that alpacked-a-punch! Let’s hear your funniest animal jokes! 🐾🦙
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We provide extraordinary care to your four-legged family members in a knowledgeable, low stress and creative way.
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Our empathetic team guides and support the connection between you and your pet. We treat each pet as if they are a member of our family. Doctors and veterinary nurses are Fear free or Low Stress Handling certified
07/16/2024
R***r is here for Health Tip Tuesday!
🚨 Health Tip: Understanding Water Intoxication in Dogs 🚨
While it's essential to keep your dog hydrated, too much water can sometimes lead to a serious condition known as water intoxication.
What is Water Intoxication? Water intoxication occurs when a dog ingests an excessive amount of water, leading to an electrolyte imbalance, particularly sodium, which can be life-threatening
Signs to Watch For:
Vomiting, Lethargy, Bloating, Loss of coordination, Excessive drooling, Dilated pupils, Pale gums
Prevention Tips:
Monitor Water Play, Take Frequent Breaks, Avoid Drinking from Puddles or Pools, Supervise Water Intake: Be mindful of how much water your dog drinks after vigorous exercise or play.
What to Do if You Suspect Water Intoxication: If you notice any symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately. Early intervention is crucial.
⭐️Show us your pets keeping cool in the water! 🐶🐱
07/09/2024
Elliot is here to tell you what to do!
🚨 If your dog has heat stroke, act fast! 🐾 Move them to a cool, shaded area and offer water to drink (not ice-cold). Wet their fur with cool water, especially their paws and belly. Contact your vet ASAP for guidance. Remember, heat stroke is serious but can be treated if caught early!
07/05/2024
Summer is here, and while we're all enjoying the sunshine, it's important to remember that our furry friends can suffer from the heat too! 🐶☀️ Heat stroke is a serious condition that can affect dogs and cats, and it can happen quicker than you think.
Here are some signs to watch out for and tips to keep your dog safe:
Signs of Heat Stroke: 🚨 Excessive panting 🚨 Drooling 🚨 Red or pale gums 🚨 Rapid heart rate 🚨 Lethargy 🚨 Vomiting or diarrhea 🚨 Uncoordinated movements
07/04/2024
🤩And the winners are.... 🤩 Congratulations to Nadia Valleé the winner of the dog satiety treats and Robyn Grimes for the cat satiety treats! Feel free to swing by the clinic during regular business hours to claim your prize 🐾🫶
We're looking forward to continuing to provide support and guidance throughout your pet's weight loss journey 😍
06/28/2024
📣Attention Team Uptown Animal Hospital 📣
The clinic will be closed Friday June 28th from 12-1pm for a staff function. We appreciate your patience as we take time to celebrate our team 🥰
06/28/2024
Pulling out all of the stops for more treats 🐶👀🥰
Did you know-From the moment your puppy or kitten comes into the clinic, we begin positive conditioning?
We celebrate🥳 when your puppy braves the clinic scale for the first time, pheromones and low lighting help to destress your kitten once she's in the exam room, and boredom-busting toys and slow feeders are used to keep your fur baby occupied while you chat with the vet 🫶 All of these things equal a positive, enriching veterinary visit for your pet- which means easier, less stressful visits in the future 🙌
06/27/2024
Please Note: The clinic will be closed Monday July 1st for Canada Day. We will reopen Tuesday July 2nd at 8:30am. Hope everyone has a lovely long weekend celebrating this incredible country we call home 🇨🇦🫶
06/26/2024
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!! Thank you to everyone that participated in our giveaway! It was a lot of fun and definitely something we will be doing again ❤
And now for the winners.... Congratulations to Sheri Harrold Kociuba for winning the cat basket and to Jenny Wright for winning the dog basket 🌟🌟 Your prizes will be ready for pick up during regular business hours at the front desk- please note- we will be closed on Monday for the long weekend.
Congratulations again to our winners!
06/20/2024
It was dental day for this sweet pup 🐶🐾 The picture on the left was before her dental cleaning and the one on the right is after ✨✨ You can see the teeth are clean and free of the brownish plaque bacteria. So why do we do dental cleanings for pets? What's the benefit to your pet's oral health and overall wellness?
Here are some fast facts on the big "why" behind dental treatments for pets.
🐾 Dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar above and below the gum line. Removal of the plaque bacteria stops it from forming into tartar (mineralized plaque) which then stops the progression of dental disease 🦷 Left untreated plaque and tartar buildup causes significant periodontal disease which then leads to tooth loss, fractured teeth, infection, and pain.
🐾 Chronic, untreated periodontal disease causes issues with your pet's major organs like their heart, kidneys, and liver. Bacteria in the mouth can be released into the circulatory system and travel throughout the body- attacking major organs in its path.
🐾 Dental cleanings and treatments improve the quality of life for your pet. Periodontal disease hurts! Infections, fractured teeth, bone loss, and other painful oral conditions negatively impact your cat or dog. Just like how oral health is an important piece for human overall wellness it's the same for pets 🫶
Have questions regarding dental treatments for your cat or dog? Contact our friendly front team to chat and book a consult with our vets.
06/18/2024
Happy Veterinarian Appreciation Day! These incredible ladies can be described as hard-working, compassionate, dedicated, tireless stewards for animal care… we could go on and on❤️ Thank you for all that you do!
06/12/2024
This is what low stress handling looks like during a routine vaccine appointment for this sweet kitty 😻 We use creative tricks like treats, petting/stroking, and anxiety reducing pheromones (just to name a few! we're wizards at low stress veterinary care hacks!) to make your pet's visit as stress-free as possible....for them and for you.
This kitten received her vaccines while enjoying some kitty treats and she was none the wiser. She stayed calm and content during her visit and now will have positive associations with coming to the vet.... which is a win✨ win ✨win for future appointments!
06/11/2024
We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the Uptown Animal Hospital family 🐾 Dr. Megan Phillips 🐾
Dr. Phillips graduated this year from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatchewan. She grew up in Kelowna and had dreams of being a veterinarian from a very young age. She enjoys spending time with her four cats and fostering kittens. She has a passion for feline medicine 😻
You may recognize Megan as she spent last summer with us as a veterinary student and now we are so thrilled to have her join us with the big DR in front of her name 👩⚕️
Congratulations to Dr. Phillips and Welcome to the team ❤️
06/07/2024
It seems like our most recent giveaway post has created some Facebook spam bots to come out of the woodwork 😫 Please message us or contact the clinic directly if you believe a fake/spam account has tried to connect with you.
Reminder: Uptown Animal Hospital will never request your personal information online or direct you to another site to share your personal information there. We've reported the fake accounts and spam comments.
Thanks everyone!
06/07/2024
🤩What?? Another Giveaway?! Yes Please! 🤩
Did you know- June is a very special month for Team Uptown Animal Hospital?
It marks the anniversary of an exciting adventure... On June 2020 we opened our doors to the wonderful people and pets of the Shuswap🫶 We are eternally grateful for the continued support of our community. We wouldn't be us without you 🥰
And now for the fun part... the GIVEAWAY! We are offering up one goodie basket loaded up with treats and toys for the pup in your life and one basket for our feline friends.
✨How to Enter ✨
1) Like and share this post
2) Comment CAT or DOG
3) Follow our Facebook or Instagram page
One winner for each basket will be randomly chosen on June 26th. Winners will be notified via Facebook or Instagram.
🐾Good Luck!
06/04/2024
Happy 👅 Tongues Out Tuesday featuring Mushroom 🍄!
05/28/2024
It’s giveaway time! Is your cat or dog on a weight management food and we are actively working towards a healthy, functional weight? Did you know, monthly weight check ins are a pivotal point of a successful weight loss plan for your pet?
From now until the end of June, if you come into the clinic for a pet weight update you will be entered into a draw to win either a full sized bag of Royal Canin dog or cat satiety treats. These treats are a great way to offer something yummy to your weight loss warrior- without the extra calories!
*Please note- if bringing your cat or dog into the clinic for a weigh in stresses them out- please feel free to weigh them at home and simply call the clinic with their current weight. Our front team will be happy to enter your name for you *
✨We’ll draw the lucky winner at the end of June
05/24/2024
Uptown Animal Hospital is a proud sponsor of the Bastion Elementary School Carnival this Friday May 24th 🎡🎟️ Keep your eyes peeled for our event, the fish pond! We are so grateful to be included in this awesome community event 🫶🏻
05/24/2024
Have a question regarding pet food or anything pet nutrition? Put your questions in the comments below to be featured on our
💌What’s in our mail bag 💌 segment happening next week. Happy Asking!
05/17/2024
Team learning with Kassi 🧠💪🏻 Nothing like growing and learning together 💕
05/13/2024
✉️What's in our mail bag featuring our nutrition consultant, Kassi ✉️
Kassi holds a level 2 nutrition advisor certificate from Royal Canin and is our go to girl for all things animal nutrition 🫶 Kassi also recently toured Royal Canin HQ and was able to see inside the production plant and lab! Talk about an in-depth learning experience 🤩
Have a question about pet food or feeding recommendations for your pet? Comment below and we'll choose one question to answer at the end of the month.
05/12/2024
Happy Mother's Day to all of the purrfect moms out there 💐
05/07/2024
Happy 2 year Anniversary to the one and only, Taylor! She’s our go to gal for anything to do with technology- Help! the printer isn’t working again!…. never afraid to jump in and assist with animal care- Help! can you bottle feed these kittens?! and always willing to accept a urine sample- even if it comes in a wine glass 😎 Thanks for being on the team Taylor! We love you!
05/02/2024
❓❓Did you know ❓❓ We carry more than just pet food and treats? Pop into the clinic to see our wide variety of cat and dog toys, boredom-busting puzzle feeders, and enrichment toys like kongs and lick mats 🐱🐶💕 Not sure which option is the best for your pet? Ask Taylor- a gal who’s passionate about enriching your cat or dog’s life!
05/01/2024
🐱Kitten Update 🐱 Our sweet, warrior kitties are thriving! They’ve opened their eyes in the past few days and are eating/pooping/peeing well 💕
Shout out to our dedicated team who have taken on the role of mama kitty with ease.
Grow babies, grow!
04/22/2024
🌟Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week to the ultimate dream team- the amazingly calm, cool, and collected ladies that make the magic happen here at Uptown Animal Hospital 🫶🌟 From booking appointments, checking in and out patients, food and product sales, to managing and facilitating serious pet emergencies....these incredible gals do it all.
To say we couldn't do it without them would be huge understatement. Thank you ladies for all that you do!
*Note: our lovely Cathy is missing from the photo but we love her too!!
04/20/2024
🌟Team UAH Stars of the Week 🌟Featuring the sweet as pie Rippley and the bravest boy Porter 🫶
04/15/2024
Banjo says "I might eat a sock today🧦Good thing mom has pet insurance 🙌"
This month we'll be diving into pet insurance: what it is, how is works, and the ever elusive question.. is it worth it.
❔Did you know ❔ After your puppy or kitten's first appointment with us, there's the option to start an immediate pet insurance policy for your pet? This initial coverage is active for up to 6 weeks and is no cost to you! It's a great way to get started with pet insurance and decide if it's something you would like to continue with. Ask our front team for more info on puppy/kitten pet insurance 🫶
What is pet insurance? Pet insurance is similar to other types of insurance, in that it covers a portion (often up to 90%) of your pets veterinary bill according to the policy that you have. Like human medical insurance- pet insurance will not cover pre-existing conditions your pet may have, so it's always recommended to start your policy as soon as possible.
For a more comprehensive breakdown of pet insurance, click the link to be directed to our website.
https://uptownanimalhospital.ca/pet-insurance/
Let's keep the conversation going! Drop any questions you may have about pet insurance in the comments and we'll respond asap.
04/11/2024
👩⚕️Ask the Vet 👩⚕️ featuring the amazing Dr. Taryn Cass. Thank you to all who submitted questions- we are always so blown away by our awesome Uptown family 🫶
For this month's Ask the Vet segment, we landed on "what are the best kind of chews to give to your dog?" from Sylvia Meikle- Atlas and Ruby's mom.
Big high fives to Dr. Cass, who did this video in only one take! That's talent!
04/11/2024
Ticks are a big 👎👎👎 according to the Uptown team. While ticks start at a much smaller size, they become larger when engorged with blood- like the one on the right. Ticks suck... literally! Oral or topical tick prevention medication is the best treatment option for total tick termination 🪳🚫
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| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
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Hey Team UAH! What’s your favourite dog breed?? #uptownanimalhosp #asktheteam #favouritedogbreed
It’s no secret 🤫 We love our clinic lab set up! Thanks to our handy dandy in-house veterinary analyzers, we’re able to run your pets urine and blood samples in as little as a few hours- which means less time between testing to appropriate care options ✨ #GoldStandard #idexx #uptownanimalhosp
Happy May! This month we’ll focus on pet food and nutrition. Just like people, what your pet eats has a direct impact on their health and overall quality of life. This month we’ll breakdown what makes veterinary diets different from pet store or grocery store foods, some myths and facts regarding pet food, and healthier options for treats. #uptownanimalhosp #petfood #nutrition #healthyhappypets
Busy day? Stressed? Need a pick me up? Take 10 seconds to enjoy two sweet kitties-warm and cozy, snuggling under their heat lamp 💕together 💕 #uptownanimalhosp #DopamineBoost #snuggletime
It’s World Veterinary Day! The theme for 2024 is “Veterinarians are essential health care workers” and we couldn’t agree more 💕 Veterinarians are dedicated health care professionals providing care and compassion to our furry family members and for that we are forever grateful 🥰 #WorldVeterinaryDay #uptownanimalhosp #hugyourvet #grateful
Life lately at UAH 😎📸 This is us and you are the people (and pets!!) that make our clinic go ‘round 🥰 #uptownanimalhosp #lifelately
🩸Trigger warning! This post contains blood and tooth extractions🩸 Come spend the day with us as we accompany Banjo during his dental surgery🦷 Banjo’s mom was alerted early in his puppyhood that he had an abnormal bite and some retained deciduous (baby) teeth. Without veterinary intervention, these dental issues could have resulted in abnormal tooth wear, damage to the soft tissues in the mouth, tooth crowding, tartar buildup and subsequent periodontal disease, and finally ongoing mouth pain😢 Did you know? We check your pet’s mouth at every veterinary visit to help identify dental issues early on and come up with a treatment plan as needed. Retained baby teeth are generally best extracted during your pet’s spay or neuter surgery to limit the times your pet undergoes general anesthesia. Banjo feels like a new man with just a few less teeth! Thank you Banjo for being such a great patient 🫶
Hey Team UAH!! What's something toxic to dogs?? #uptownanimalhosp #asktheteam #TeamUAH
Two baby kitties take on the world 💪🏻🌏 Armed with a team of dedicated vet med mums and 1 surrogate dachshund dad- things are looking bright for these babies 🐱🐱 Follow along as we watch them grow! #uptownanimalhosp
👩⚕️Ask the Vet 👩⚕️ featuring the amazing Dr. Taryn Cass. Thank you to all who submitted questions- we are always so blown away by our awesome Uptown family 🫶 For this month's Ask the Vet segment, we landed on "what are the best kind of chews to give to your dog?" from Sylvia Meikle- Atlas and Ruby's mom. Big high fives to Dr. Cass, who did this video in only one take! That's talent! #uptownanimalhosp #askthevet
Catch Cam 📹 featuring ✨Rosie✨ Here she demonstrates a technical catch style aptly named “lazy dog- big catch” #uptownanimalhosp #CatchCam #BigCatch
Welcome to the world sweet pups 🐶💕 Teeter’s pups were welcomed into the world yesterday with the help from Dr. Cass and her team. Mama and babies are recovering well at home. #uptownanimalhosp #newpuppies #welcometotheworld
Getting ready for hiking season includes protecting your furry companion from nasty parasites like fleas and ticks 🪳🚫 Did you know that parasite treatments are not a one size fits all? An indoor only-no other pets in the house- kitty will have different treatment needs than a 9 month old golden retriever that loves walking in the bush and eating dead things 🤮 Our team will discuss your pet's daily routines, lifestyle, any health concerns and weight updates before prescribing a flea/tick treatment to your cat or dog. Flea/Ticks/ Intestinal parasites won't stand a chance! Have a nervous pet that struggles to come into the vet clinic? No problem! We are happy to offer telemedicine appointments. Our front team is available to discuss if this option is a good fit for you and your pet 🫶 #MyPetIsParasiteFree #uptownanimalhosp
Does your pet love the snow? Share a picture below of your furry friend enjoying the white, fluffy stuff 🤩 #uptownanimalhosp
Four words to ruin Christmas- Pet Edition! Tis the season for chaos- what four words would ruin your holiday event? We'll go first... The dog has diarrhea 🥴 And Go!
Is it the weekend yet?? #TGIF #friyay #weekendvibes #uptownanimalhosp
Proudly RVT 💪 Thankful for these lovely ladies and their VERY expansive list of veterinary care skills. Share this reel to a multi-talented RVT that you know 🤩 #rvtmonth2023 #proudlyRVT #vitallyimportant #uptownanimalhosp
Did you know?? October is Registered Veterinary Technician Month! This month we reconize and acknowledge the expansive, diverse, and invaluable skill set that each registered veterinary technician brings to vet medicine. Paws Up for our RVT Heroes 🦸♀️🦸💓#ProudlyRVT #ThankanRVT #RVTMonth #WeAreRVTs #AskForRVTs
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Welcome to Uptown Animal Hospital!
Welcome to Uptown Animal Hospital!
We are proud to provide veterinary services to cats and dogs in Salmon Arm and the surrounding area. Our clinic was started by Dr.Taryn Cass and Dr.Kirsten Riphagen, and we aim to create a low-stress experience for pets and their people.
Our mission is to provide extraordinary care to your four-legged family members in a knowledgeable, low stress, and creative way. Our empathetic team is here to guide and support the connection between you and your pet.
We strive to treat each pet as if they are a member of our own family.
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