Babine Animal Hospital, Smithers BC

07/23/2024

After discussing it with the CDC this morning, here are the current requirements for bringing a dog into the U.S. from Canada starting August 1st/2024.

1. Owners need to fill out a CDC Dog Import form
https://cdc-786687.workflowcloud.com/forms/090dc543-7b2f-4538-b2c7-2919d12ecc73
2. Dogs must have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner to identify them.
3. Canada is considered a low risk country for Rabies so the CDC recommends all dogs be vaccinated against dog Rabies.
**Rabies certificates will be printed off by us and will include the required microchip number**
Please note, the Rabies vaccine has to be current and had to have been administered by us in order for us to print one off prior to travel.
4. Dogs must appear healthy upon arrival.
5. Dogs must be at least 6 months old at time of entry or return to the U.S.

07/17/2024

Keep your pets safe and cool during this hot weather☀️

06/28/2024

Happy Canada weekend 🇨🇦
We will be open for regular hours on Tuesday July 2nd.
Thank you!

05/31/2024

Babine Animal Hospital will be closing today (May 31st) at 3pm due to year end. If you have an emergency, please call (250) 847-8887.

04/23/2024

**Lets talk about the importance of registering your pets microchips**

Recent events have revealed that over 20% of animals that the BC Pet Registry has scanned possess microchips that are implanted but not linked to any registry. This is concerning because without proper information, these animals, if lost, are likely to end up in stressful shelter environments, ultimately risking permanent separation from their families, which is heart breaking.

The BC SPCA had over 4200 cats and 2250 dogs come into their facilities in 2023, over 83% of cats and 39% of dogs were not able to go home, often due to lack of permanent identification.

The mission of the BC Pet Registry is to help reunite lost animals with their guardians.

If your pet is microchipped and you haven't already, click on the link below to create an account and register them.
If you already have an account, always make sure your contact information is up to date :).

Don't hesitate to message us if you have any questions.

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04/16/2024

Hello!
We would like to apologize for the on going issue (for months now) with our phones.
We understand how frustrating it is to not be able to reach us or leave voicemails.

We have a VERY small window to answer incoming calls and hope to have that problem dealt with ASAP.

As for the voicemails, we were told this morning that our voicemail issue should be resolved now and messages shouldn’t be going to our old system.
Please let us know if you are still having an issue leaving a voicemail.

Enjoy the sunny week ahead!

02/27/2024

02/27/2024

*** Phone line update ***
We are unable to receive calls, and we can’t dial out.
We can listen to voicemails using other phones but the voicemails are extremely quiet for some reason.
Again, if you need to reach us then please come in, leave a Facebook message, or send an email.
Replies will be based on priority sequence.
Thank you for your patience!

02/27/2024

We are currently experiencing ongoing issues with our phones and are in the process of changing them.
Please email us at [email protected] if you need to reach us!

02/18/2024

Learn about the veterinary topic of Strangles in Horses. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.

02/16/2024

A message to our horse clients,

We understand the recent and growing concerns around Strangles (Streptococcus equi), and how the sources of information online can be overwhelming.
We would like to share a link below of a reliable source to help you better understand Strangles:

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-horses/strangles-in-horses

As always, your horse may be at risk for strangles if he/she travels to events or shows or is exposed to horses that travel, such as within a boarding barn.

If you choose to protect your horse by vaccinating against Strangles we would be happy to order in PINNACLE I.N. for you, which is a two-dose modified-live vaccine developed to help prevent strangles caused by Streptococcus equi.
PINNACLE I.N. utilizes a specially designed cannula that helps deliver the vaccine to the pharyngeal (throat) area. Intranasal administration helps provide a more natural immune response, stimulating innate and mucosal immunity at the site of natural infection. Because it is given intranasally, PINNACLE I.N. avoids local injection-site reactions that can occur with parenteral S. equi vaccines.
Administer a second dose two to three weeks later. Annual revaccination is recommended based on risk of exposure.
PINNACLE I.N. has not been tested in pregnant animals

If you have any other questions or concerns please don't hesitate to call or email the clinic!

Learn about the veterinary topic of Strangles in Horses. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.

01/12/2024

Hey everyone!
PHONES ARE DOWN PLEASE EMAIL ONLY!
Still having phone issues. Our voicemail is down as well.
Email us at [email protected]
So sorry for this inconvenience! We are hoping for this to be fixed asap!

01/05/2024

**Phones still not working. We are able to check messages as well. If any emergencies or questions email and come into clinic please

We are having technical difficulties with our phones today. We are working on fixing them. If anyone needs to reach us, please email us at [email protected] or stop by! Sorry for the inconvenience

12/20/2023

Important reminder: Not all salt on the roads and entrances into stores are pet friendly!

12/19/2023

Some helpful tips over the holidays as well ☺️

12/19/2023

🐾 🎄Holiday Hours 🎄 🐾
Our clinic will be closed the following days:
December 25th
December 26th
January 1st

Don’t forget any food or prescriptions you might need refills of soon. We will be at the clinic for regular hours this week!

As always, If you have an emergency outside of business hours please call the clinic at 250-847-8887, from there it will direct you to the on call Veterinarian.

⭐️ Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to all of our clients and patients! ⭐️