Lawson Heights Animal Hospital

11/08/2024

It is Friday! Learn some new facts about cats that you may not have known.

11/04/2024

A friendly reminder that our office will be closed on Saturday November 9 - Monday November 11 in observation of Remembrance Day.
We will reopen on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:00am.

If your pet requires any food or medications before then please give us a call at (306) 668-4223!

Also, if your pet has an emergency while we are closed, please call the VMC Small Animal Clinic at 306-966-7126.

10/30/2024

The clinic cats have their costumes on and are ready for the tricks and treats that tomorrow brings!🍬

10/28/2024

Spooky season is upon us with Halloween only days away! While the humans enjoy the tricks and treats our furry friends should avoid certain aspects of the celebrations. Here are a few things to consider this Halloween to keep our furry friends safe.

Here are some more Halloween safety tips to consider: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/halloween-safety-tips

10/11/2024

Thanksgiving is just around the corner!
As we celebrate and gather with our families for a feast we need to keep our four legged friends in mind. Here are a couple preventative safety tips to follow to help avoid illness and a trip to the vet.

We wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

10/07/2024

A friendly reminder that our office will be closed on Saturday October 12 - Monday October 14 to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families.
We will reopen on Tuesday, October 15 at 8:00am.

If your pet requires any food or medications before then please give us a call at (306) 668-4223!

Also, if your pet has an emergency while we are closed, please call the VMC Small Animal Clinic at 306-966-7126.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃

09/27/2024

Lice are 6 legged, wingless and can be seen by the naked eye!

The treatments/preventatives include monthly preventative treatments (typically a chewable tablet or topical medication), washing all contaminated bedding/blankets, grooming equipment, shampoos & sprays. When using topical medication in our pets they should be used with caution as they can be harmful when ingested by cats. Some of these ingredients include pyrethrin and pyrethroid. ⚠️

Dogs commonly have two different types of lice: sucking and chewing lice (Linognathus setosus and Trichodectes canis). These two louse can be distinguished by the relative size of their head. Sucking lice in severe cases can cause anemia in our pets if not treated. 🐕
Cats only have one commonly found lice which is a chewing lice (Felicola subrostratus). 🐈

Some signs in our pet to watch out for are pruritus (itchy), self-trauma (biting/chewing at skin), roughened hair coat, hair loss & anemia in severe cases!

Feel free to give us a call at (306)-664-4223 if you have any more questions. Have a wonderful weekend! 😊

09/27/2024

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It's mushroom season!

09/16/2024

As the weather starts to change there are some hazards we must consider when it comes to our furry friends. Here are a few to watch out for!

Learn more about fall hazards here: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/autumn-safety-tips #:~:text=Be%20Cautious%20of%20Rodenticides%20and%20Cold%20Weather%20Poisons&text=Rodenticides%20are%20highly%20toxic%20to,places%20inaccessible%20to%20your%20pets.

08/27/2024

Mordi and Mama wanted to let all of you know that we are going to be closed Saturday, August 31st - Monday, September 2nd in observation of Labour Day!

We will reopen on Tuesday, August 3rd at 8:00am.

If your pet requires any food or medications before then please give us a call at (306) 668-4223!

Also, if your pet has an emergency while we are closed, please call the VMC Small Animal Clinic at 306-966-7126.

Have a wonderful and safe long weekend!

08/15/2024

Happy National Check the Chip Day!

Today is the perfect reminder to make sure your furry friend is microchipped and that your contact information is current in the registry. Keeping your pet’s microchip information up-to-date can make all the difference if they ever get lost.

Let’s keep our companions safe and sound! 🐾🩷

08/07/2024

Along with the warm sun and lake days, summer also brings increased cases of moist dermatitis in our canine companions. Recently, we've had many instances of Hot Spots, and we thought we'd share some valuable information on these pesky skin infections to help you keep your pups healthy! 🐶❤️

07/30/2024

A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed for the August long weekend in celebration of Saskatchewan day!

In case of emergency, the WCVM will be open to oversee urgent cases.

Have a great weekend everyone! 🎉

07/26/2024

Don't be fooled by my sour face, I'm purring on the inside because it's finally Friday! Time to PAW-ty! 🤩 🥳

- Morty

07/18/2024

As the temperature rises, it is vital to keep a close eye on your furry friends. Heat stress can quickly affect your dogs and cats. Understanding and recognizing the signs is key to keeping them safe during hot summer months. ☀️ 🌷 🐾

07/11/2024

Prepare your critters for the upcoming hot summer days with Titan's tips to keep them cool and comfortable, free from heat stress! ☀️🍉🌊

06/25/2024

Titan and Mama wanted to let all of you know that we are going to be closed Saturday, June 29- Monday July 1 in observation of Canada Day!🇨🇦

We will reopen on Tuesday, July 2nd at 8:00am.

If your pet requires any food or medications before then please give us a call at (306) 668-4223!

Also, if your pet has an emergency while we are closed, please call the VMC Small Animal Clinic at 306-966-7126.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

06/10/2024

Its about that time of year when intestinal parasites are more commonly found in our environment. There are many reasons we may need to give dewormer to our pets. 🪱 🐾

- Dogs that are exposed to farm animals/wildlife
- Outside cats that enjoy catching/eating mice
- Puppies and kittens that may have transmitted parasites from their mother
- Pets that attend dogs parks
- Dogs that have coprophagia (the practice of eating f***s 💩 )

It is never a bad idea to deworm your pets at least once a year as a preventative measure to avoid any issues that can arise from intestinal parasites, especially if there are young children in the house that love to kiss and hug your pets.

If you have any questions or would like to order any dewormer for your pets we have recently seen, give us a call at (306) 668-4223.

You can read more about intestinal parasites here:https://ebusiness.avma.org/files/productdownloads/mcm-client-brochures-intestinal-parasites-2022-1.pdf