Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital (2024)

09/09/2024

You might recognize this familiar smiling face. After all, Dawn McPhee has been a beloved Registered Veterinary Technologist for more than 25 years! 🩺

Dawn graduated with an Animal Health Technology Diploma in 2000 from NSAC (now Dal Ag). When she isn’t running around caring for pet patients, you’ll find Dawn looking after her own furry friends. 🐾 She has 4 SPCA alumni dogs (Annie, Carol, Kobe, and Julian) and 2 SPCA alumni cats (Mabel and Leaf).

She loves helping pets feel their best... which is a perfect coincidence because we think Dawn is the best! 😁 Share a heart in the comments below to show some love to Dawn. 💙 Let’s try to get to 25 – one for each year Dawn has been an RVT!

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

06/09/2024

It’s and Patches is feeling spay-tacular! 🐾

That's because Patches and her siblings were all fixed. Now, they’ll live longer, healthier, and happier lives and their pawrents will avoid expensive and serious health problems in the future. 😻

Spaying or neutering your pet is one of the most important things you can do for their health, your family, and your community. 💙 It’s also one of the many services offered to everyone here at Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital.

Book your pet’s appointment today! 🐈🐕

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

04/09/2024

He’s so brave. He’s well behaved. He is not afraid. 🎵 Did you sing along?

Finley really was a brave boy at Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital. He visited for his neuter AND to get a baby tooth removed. 🦷 Dental care is just as important for pets as it is for people.

Your pet’s teeth should be checked at least once a year. You may want to visit sooner if you notice your pet has super stinky breath, discoloured teeth, or they are pawing at their mouth. 🐾 Book your appointment today!

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

01/09/2024

Didja know that today is ?! 😻 In the words of Sabrina Carpenter, flood our comments with cute pictures of your orange kitties!

We’ll go first. This is Cheeto! 🐈 He visited Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital for his first kitten vaccines so he could be feline fabulous.

Where we are closed on Monday, September 2, hopefully this collection of adorable cats makes you smile. 😁 Should your pet have an emergency, please contact Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital at 902-707-1134, Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at 902-468-0674, or Vet Triage at https://vettriage.com/tartantailscb/ 🐾 We look forward to seeing your and your furry friend on Tuesday, September 3! 💙

30/08/2024

From surgery to runway 💁‍♀️

After her spay, Francine showed off her chic surgical suit and stunning paw-dicure! 💅 Now she is looking AND feeling fabulous. Don’t you agree? 💙

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

28/08/2024

Today is – a day that we remember our pets that are sadly no longer with us. 🌈 Please share a special memory of your pet in the comments below. It's those cherished memories that keep our beloved pets alive forever. 🐾

26/08/2024

Dr. Wuhr always knew she wanted to work with animals. “I’ve wanted to be a veterinarian since I was 4 years old,” she explained. 🩺 “Honestly… there was never anything else that I even considered as a career choice.”

After graduating in 2005, Dr. Wuhr worked in private practices until she joined the Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital family almost four years ago. 🐾 She is so proud to be a part of Atlantic Canada’s only social enterprise veterinary hospital. Our profits go towards helping pets in SPCA shelters across Nova Scotia.

Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital is open to everyone and is excited to accept new pet patients. We help Bluenosers and wet noses. 💙 Book your appointment today!

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

23/08/2024

It’s loaf check time. 🍞 Please rate Sweetie’s loaf on a scale of 1-10 in the comments below. ⬇️

Never judged a cat’s loaf before? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Basically, the more they resemble a real loaf of bread, the better the score. 😻

Sweetie definitely lived up to her name and felt so comfortable at Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital that she ended up cat napping in purrrrrfect loaf form while waiting for her spay surgery. 🐾 We believe Sweetie deserves a score of 11/10. What do you think? 🥇

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

21/08/2024

Protect your pet from everyone’s least favourite tourists: fleas and ticks! 🐞

Alaska came in for her spay surgery and went home with Bravecto Blue. 💙 She was so excited to be going home with parasite prevention that she decided to model with all our options to hopefully entice others to do the same. She even showed us her side eye when she heard us say that not all puppers are protected against fleas and ticks. 🐾

Book your pet’s appointment today! 🐶🐱

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

19/08/2024

How many pets do you think Dr. Buick has at home? 🤔 Share your guess in the comments below and then scroll to the bottom of this post for the answer. No peeking! 👀

Dr. Buick is a beloved Veterinarian who has been with Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital for 8 years! 🐾 With impressive qualifications including a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, AND his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Buick has a heart full of compassion.

His home is a lively place with…
(are you ready for the answer?!)

15 pets! 😻

Yep – you read that right. When Dr. Buick isn’t running around caring for pet patients he is looking after his 2 dogs (Rosie and Mr. Todd), 1 bearded dragon, 1 cat (Bobby), 3 African Grey Parrots, 1 Cockatoo, 1 Senegal Parrot, 1 love bird, 1 pigeon, 2 parakeet, and 2 hamsters.

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

16/08/2024

What breed do you think Simon is? 🤔 Let us know in the comments below! 👇

Simon had a big day at the Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital. He is now a proud, neutered gentleman! 🐾 Now that Simon is fixed, he will live a longer, healthier, and happier life.

We all had to try really, really hard not to get lost in Simon’s stunning blue eyes. They match his collar and fish tag. 💙🐟 Absolutely adorable!

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

15/08/2024

Did you know that only 12% of cats and 25% of dogs are microchipped? 🙀 We understand how important your furry friends are, and microchipping your pets is crucial in protecting them. 🐾

August is a great reminder to check your pet's chip to ensure your pet’s identification information is up to date or, if you haven’t done so, to get your pet microchipped. It's one of the many services provided here at our hospitals! 🐶🐱 Microchipping, a simple and painless procedure, is a reassuring way to ensure the safety of your furry friend if they ever go missing.

Your pet’s health is equally important as their safety. As responsible pet owners, we recommend microchipping your pets and consider enrolling them in Nova Scotia SPCA Pet Health Insurance. 🐾 Nova Scotia SPCA Pet Health Insurance plans have a wide variety of coverage options that can help cover up to 80% of vet bills. Learn more here: www.spcanspetinsurance.ca ⬅️

14/08/2024

Join us in congratulating Jennah Bear today! 🎉 Jennah just graduated with high honours from the Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare’s Veterinary Assistant Program and was named the Valedictorian of her class! 🏅🎓

And the great news continues – Jennah is joining the Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital team! 🐾 We’re excited to see the wonder-fur things she will bring to our practice. Welcome aboard, Jennah! 🚢

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

12/08/2024

This we want to introduce you to the fur-abulous Dr. Ackerley. 🩺

Also known as “the cat whisperer,” we’ve been lucky enough to have Dr. Ackerley as a part of our team for two years. 😻 When he isn’t running around treating pet patients like this kitty Bean, Dr. Ackerley is busy looking after his two cats, Lumpy and Gizmo. They are living their best senior lives right meow. 🐈

Dr. Ackerley completed his Bachelor of Animal Science at NSAC (now Dal AC) in 2005 and then subsequently graduated with Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Veterinary in 2009. He has a special interest in veterinary dentistry and preventative veterinary medicine. 🦷

Has your pet been treated by Dr. Ackerley before? Share your experiences in the comments below! ⬇️ We know you’ll agree that he is totally PAWsome.

09/08/2024

Do you love brown eyes or blue eyes more? 👀 Well… you have the best of both worlds when it comes to Mika. She is eye-catchingly beautiful! 🐶

Mika is a 3-month-old husky who had us all howling with delight. She visited Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital for her puppy vaccines and she was a treat-loving superstar. No ruff moments at all! 🩺

A healthy and happy pet starts with prevention. Give your pets their best shot and book your appointment today.

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

08/08/2024

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice ☕️

This fabulous feline, Pumpkin Spice Latte, knows that it is hip to snip. 😻 Just like a perfect latte, spaying helps to keep your pet’s life smooth and worry-free by reducing the risk of certain health issues. Now, PSL is all set for cozy cat naps and cuddles without any extra surprises! 🍂 Let’s raise our mugs to celebrate!

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

07/08/2024

Lobster has been telling everyone today that the Nova Scotia SPCA’s PAW’dcast is back with season 2! And they have invited us to talk about our veterinary hospital in today’s episode. 🤗

Our own Dr. Mike Ackerley chatted with them about our brand, why Tartan Tails, our veterinary services in Dartmouth, Sydney, and soon in Stellarton, and much more.

Listen to the episode to learn more about who we are and why you and your furry friend should check us out. 🤩

Find them whenever you get your podcasts including:

Spotify: bit.ly/pawdcastonspotify.
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/pawdcastonapple.
RSS: bit.ly/pawdcastonrss.

Thank you, Nova Scotia SPCA, for having us!

Happy listening!

* Please be kind to one another. While we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity, harassment, or may be considered disrespectful in accordance with our social media policy.

07/08/2024

Instagram VS Reality… Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital edition. 🤪

We may look like this today – calm, cool, and collected – but inside we are absolutely bursting with excitement that Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital is officially here. 🐾

As a locally owned veterinary hospital, accessibility for fur-parents is at the forefront of everything we do. Whether that is because we have openings for new clients or treatment options that recognize diverse needs… we’re here for you and your furry family member. 💙 It’s the Nova Scotian way!

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

07/08/2024

What do you think of our logo?! Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

If you look closely, you’ll notice three things combined. The sign of a medical profession + tartan texture + a dog and cat silhouette. 🥰

Our veterinary hospital, similar to tartan itself, symbolizes family and hope for new beginnings. 🐾 Book your pet’s appointment today to see why we are known for our Nova Scotian hospitality.

📍Dartmouth: ☎️ 902-706-4155 | 💌 [email protected]
📍Cape Breton: ☎️ 902-241-2240 | 💌 [email protected]

07/08/2024

Hi friends! Welcome to Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital. We help Bluenosers and wet noses. 💙

We believe in the human animal bond at our hospitals. And we respect and strengthen that bond by offering you and your furry friends accessible medical care options. 🩺 Our team has extensive knowledge and expertise. Plus, we give great cuddles! We know you’re going to love it here. 😻😻

Check out our two (soon-to-be three) locations:
🔹Dartmouth – 7 Scarfe Court, Burnside
🔹Cape Breton – 401 East Broadway, Sydney
🔹Stellarton – 15 Heritage Avenue, Stellarton (opening soon!)

To learn more and meet our team, visit www.tartantailsvet.ca ⬅

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