Invermere Pet Services

18/01/2025

*VACATION ALERT! Jan 18-Feb 2*

I feel like I'm leaving everyone in a pickle when I go on vacation, but I swear it will go by (too) fast!

*NO Call or Text* Online communication only!
Walks resume Feb 3.

 

09/01/2025

You're coming back, right? ☆Yes! Reminder, I'm off tomorrow afternoon and away until Monday Jan.13

 

06/01/2025

2025 Certified in Pet First Aid!

 

31/12/2024

Did 2024 feel like a blur? I'm so very grateful for the support this year! It was full of all the best dogs, cats, lizards, sheep, chickens, and more. Thank you to all my clients and wishing everyone a healthy, happy New Year!

 

26/12/2024

We wish you a Meowry Christmas and Happy Paw-lidays!!

 

18/12/2024

My face when I realize there's only one week until Christmas!🎅🎄🎁
 

15/12/2024

Ha-Kuna Matata! What a wonderful day to hang out with this guy.
 

12/12/2024

Winter is a time for blankets and cuddles!
 

05/12/2024

Welcome to winter and all the snow days!❄️

 

27/11/2024

Read the post for some great winter tips!

Winter is u”paw”n us!

With winter weather here it may mean a bit of extra care for your pets. As they age the cold season can be harder on them for a few reasons:

🐾 Their paws. As pets age their paws can get more sensitive to cold and what they could have done years before may hurt them now. Paw balm, booties or just regular old vaseline can all be great barriers to the cold pavements/cement, salt, or prevent snow build up.
🦴 Their bones. Arthritis particularly can be worse in the cold months and slipping on ice or trotting through snow can make them a bit sore. If you notice your pets becoming more stiff or limping please reach out!
🐕 Their coats. Older dogs and cats can have some endocrine diseases that develop that can cause them to have thinner coats or lose some hair. Things such as hypothyroidism, cushings disease, allergies, hyperthyroidism and even genetics can cause some coat changes that may make them lose heat faster than before. If you see some coat changes it may be time for some blood work and an exam. Smaller breeds, younger pets, pets with short coats and older pets may benefit from a sweater or coat during colder temperatures.
⚠️ Toxins, foreign bodies and GI indiscretion. This is not age related but a reminder that anti freeze, chocolate, raisins (dogs), lilies (cats), and mistletoe and are all toxic if ingested. If this happens please call ASAP as these can be emergencies. New toys for kids and pets alike and holiday decorations can be swallowed when played with and get stuck which may require surgery to remove. While not toxic ingestion of rich foods can also cause GI upset and can lead to issues like pancreatitis so keep the treats and gravies away from the pets. If they do start vomiting with or without diarrhea please call and we can decide if they should be seen!
❄️ Winter activities. Please be safe skating, skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, skijoring or however you choose to enjoy the snow this season and carry some emergency first aid in case of injuries. Your kit should include some gauze, vet wrap, bandage tape, and a collapsable bowl for water to clean.
🥰 Enjoy the holiday season and please reach out to us!

20/11/2024

Went to a Grey Cup party, hung out with the dog instead of watching the game.
 

17/11/2024

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Happy Grey Cup 🏈🏆Go local sports team!!

 

17/11/2024

Blog Update!!
Weekly winter walks, vacation dates and 2025 *new pack walks! Read it all here:

Updates and information for Invermere Pet Services. Read our latest blog posts and stay informed with upcoming availability.

16/11/2024

Friday floofs to get you to the weekend!
 

04/11/2024

Oh no, it's November! Good dogs and glimpses of sun will help me through the next month.
 

01/11/2024

A few vacation dates booked for 2025....
I'll be away Jan 9 - Jan 13 and Jan 18 - Feb 2.
 

17/10/2024

Boo is ready for bed, not Halloween.  

16/10/2024

Just a friendly request from a dog walker... please use a leash if you are walking your dog in /near or around town. Many of the dogs I walk are rescues, reactive or have had negative dog encounters. I limit the routes I walk to avoid yard-roamers or fence-fighters. I usually cross the street to avoid passing other dogs on narrow sidewalks. If your dog is off-leash I have to be even more hyper vigilant. Please, just leash your dog in town. Take your dog to the trails for off-leash time. Thanks!