Straight Arrow Veterinary Care - Dr. Kristen Ficzycz, DVM

24/07/2024

Requirements have now changed from those previously listed

CDC has clarified and simplified the process for bringing dogs into the United States from rabies-fr

06/07/2024

UNITED STATES DOG IMPORT REQUIREMENTS CHANGING AUG. 1st 2024

If you are travelling with your DOG into the United States on or after August 1st, there will be new requirements in place. These can include:

-microchip number that matches the rabies certificate (microchip must be placed prior to rabies vaccine)
-a provincial veterinarian signature on your import form
-a new specific import form and receipt from the CDC
-a health or vaccination certificate from your veterinarian at least 6 mo to one year prior to date of travel

For requirements, please see

Animal Importation, importation of animals, importation of animal products, Traveling with Pets

31/05/2024

Some excellent information comming out from UC Davis on timing of Spay/Neuter!

Some suggestions when considering this research:

-spaying and neutering later will cost more (dogs are larger, requiring more drugs/anesthesia/time/supplies)
-later spay/neuter means that you will have a sexually mature male or female (this would mean heat cycles for females, likelihood of wandering for males, attraction of male coyotes (if living outside of town) and sometimes more aggression in males)
-spaying large breed, deep chested dogs as adults comes with more surgical risk. The surgery is more difficult and more complicated than a spay at 6-8 months of age
-pyometra is a risk in unspayed female dogs - it is an infection in the uterus that results in the need for emergency surgery and hospitalization. Costs can be quite high if this occurs.
-mammary cancer is also a risk in unspayed females.

What is our perspective? If you are choosing to spay or neuter your dog, do it at the time that is best for your family! Use all of the information above to make a decision that makes sense for your situation.

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14/12/2023

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Straight Arrow Veterinary Care is here for urgent care needs over the holidays.

Please text or call if your pets need veterinary care over the Christmas season.

587-897-2273 (CARE)

For life threatening emergencies, please go to Trinity Hills 24-hour pet hospital immediately or call 403-233-2888

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14/12/2023

🎄Pet related Christmas gifts, toys, treats, chews, food, supplies, farm and ranch supplies 🎄

Delivers in 2 business days with purolator from alberta wearhouses!

Shop our ONLINE STORE! Great pricing from the comfort of your home.

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02/11/2023

Straight Arrow Vet Care

Now has an

ONLINE STORE!!!

🩵 straightarrowvet.clientvantage.ca 🩵

Products available:

-dog and cat diets, veterinary specialty diets - many different major brands
-supplies (bowls, leashes, litter, etc), treats
-supplements - probiotics, joint support etc
-equine supplements
-equine products and supplies
-livestock/farm supply
-thousands of products

Ship to home (including rural areas) in 2️⃣ business days.

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Autoship option so that you never run out of food

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Our store gives pet owners access to any pet, horse, or farm/livestock related product at excellent prices. Buying from our store gives you the benefit of the purchasing power we have through our large we western Canadian distributor.
Prices for products are on par or less than big box retailers, even when you factor in the shipping rates which are very low, given the volume our distributor ships with purolator yearly.

Convenient.
Easy.
Competitively priced.
No more extra trips to town because you’re out of food.

Sign up for a free account today! And enjoy the advantage of our clientvantage store!

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04/09/2023

🎉 We are officially open! 🎉

Our website if officially up and running:

straightarrowvet.ca

Call, text or email:

587-897-CARE (2273)

[email protected]

Thanks to everyone who supported and encouraged this endeavour!

I look forward to serving our community with quality, experienced and compassionate care.

Straightarrowvet.ca

Our vision, at Straight Arrow Veterinary Care, is to provide thorough, honest, and high quality care for dogs and cats. Seeing patients in their home environment allows for a more relaxed appointment that is not rushed.

11/07/2023

21/05/2023

Welcome to Straight Arrow Veterinary Care. An in-home practice built on experience, integrity and quality care.

OPENING SOON! Summer 2023

If you would like to be served by our practice once we open, please do send us a message.

Serving Cochrane, Bottrel, Water Valley, Cremona and everything in between.

Dr. Kristen Ficzycz has been a veterinarian in practice for 18 years. She started her career in emergency and critical care working alongside numerous specialists, then progressed to general practice as her family developed. She brings fouth her knowledge and experience to serve your family with everything from basic exams and vaccinations to complex case management. If your pet has a recurrent problem, or just doesn't have the quality of life you feel is best, consider giving us a call. Dr. Kristin enjoys resolving persistent problem cases.

Send a message to learn more