Edmonton Community Veterinary Clinic

17/08/2024

One of our pet families emailed us this gorgeous picture after their weekend adventure! 🐾🌍👣

17/08/2024

Ongoing scratching +/- licking isn't normal! 🧐

Please check out: https://bit.ly/3SHqlEa to better understand the difference between normal scratching and those clues we're on the look out for... Not sure if you've ever had an itchy body part but it sucks big time and the sooner the skin barrier gets the support it needs the better!

Help stop the itch cycle!

Thanks ABVMA for sharing!

Another reminder for ! Talk to your veterinarian for a pet skin health check or wellness visit.

14/08/2024

Be careful what you wish for! After much debate Dr Russell will be starting a podcast! YEEHAW!

11/08/2024

Care to counter the survival of the fittest theory? Apparently, it's NOT about acting big and bad, or as alpha as possible that will make you superior when it comes to larger ecosystems...

"Now we know that those species that can evolve a new type of friendliness that in turn leads to new forms of cooperation - just absolutely does gangbusters in the game of life"

Highly recommended watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/81681888

Looks like friendliness wins - again. Time and time again!

- Be like Dog
(no time for haters)

Big love, Natasha
Xo

Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs.

08/08/2024

The struggle is real... But our dogs do try to teach us how to live in the moment and wag all the rest off.

31/07/2024

Hey Edmontonian Pet Families! Have your voices heard. Please take the time to complete the City of Edmonton Survey:

July 2, 2024 The City of Edmonton is renewing the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw (Bylaw 13145) to promote responsible pet ownership and ensure safe, healthy neighbourhoods. Public engagement for this project is being conducted in two phases. Phase 1, held from May

29/07/2024

Trimming nails! Yup, super important and ought to be done every 2-3 weeks FOREVER! Set those reminders! We got this! Xo

21/07/2024

In case you need to read this:

1) Yes, our🐕 & 🐈will need to drink more water as the temperature rises

2) Yes, they'll need more potty breaks as a result / this includes new after bedtime bathroom breaks (cat litters will need more daily scooping) 💦

3) No, restricting water isn't ever an acceptable solution. In fact, restricting our pet's water consumption can be extremely dangerous for them ⚠️

I recommend recruiting help (find your pet's community network) to get our dogs out for at least +5 extra short p*e breaks a day.

Do your best to keep pets cool (in the basement, using fans, putting ice packs on floor heat registers and turning on the furnace fan, staying at a friends with AC etc.)

Ultimately, try to find a place of patience & understanding if you're encountering frequent urinary accidents in the home... Our dog's urinary bladder only has so much capacity (and our cats hate using dirty litter boxes and will find another area instead) and it's really not their fault when they can't hold it any longer 🌊

Please don't leave dogs outside unattended or for more than 10 minutes at a time, the heat and air quality right now is toxic.

Stay cool! Thinking of you all! Xo

Big love,
Dr. Natasha P. Russell

09/07/2024

Our world has lost an extraordinary individual 💛🦋

Becca your legacy will live on in the memories we hold dear and the positive impact you've had on our lives. Becca, I'm thankful because I know you lived every minute to the fullest.

We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.

May we all find solace in the knowledge that Becca's memory will be cherished forever.

You will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Love you bud! Xo

29/06/2024

🤣🤣🤣😽

25/06/2024

Way to go Oilers! What a ride! Thank you! 🧡

18/06/2024

Looks about right!

13/06/2024

Love this one!

11/06/2024

Dogs have limited ability to sweat so the effects of a warm vehicle are exacerbated for our canine friends. A warm vehicle creates a potentially lethal environment in a very short period of time.

Any day above 15°C can be a risk, especially if the car is parked in the sun.

This means a dog can overheat and go into medical distress quickly.

🤬If you see a dog panting inside a vehicle, call 911.

30/05/2024

Yikes! Buyer beware!

Your reminder to read the labels! 🔎

20/03/2024

I feel this! Hehe

18/03/2024

Please submit your ticks pix 🧐 For some tick bite prevention strategies check out: https://ticktalkcanada.com/tick-prevention/

Alberta is a great place for people and our pets to roam especially in our beautiful open spaces and wilderness.

17/03/2024

My AI bot created this image for us! Heaven knows our pets are not our average lucky charms, they're our best friends too! 💚
Happy St. Patty's day everyone! Xo

12/03/2024

Miss Tessa being the most wonderful role model

08/03/2024

The more we know 🧐 And it's S*X not GENDER for the record.

08/03/2024

The more we know 🧐

Did you know that many common household items that are safe for people are toxic to pets?

As March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to familiarise yourself with these household poisons that your pet may encounter (this is not an exhaustive list, but covers the most common poisons). If your pet ingests anything poisonous, contact your vet immediately – don’t wait for signs of poisoning to appear.

Read more: https://ow.ly/JRQh50QJTPi

17/02/2024

FRIENDLY REMINDER

Please remember to check your pet's EARS, GUMS & PAWS. These areas often get overlooked. I check these areas on my pets at least weekly. 👀

When it comes to their paws, please check not only the nails but between the paw pads and spilt the hair all the way down to the skin; pesky foreign objects and/or hair mats can cause grief in there.

Big love! Xo

07/02/2024

Say WHAAAT?! 😽

20/01/2024

Another story in the news about domestic violence ending in murder.

It's time that vets, school teachers, social workers, police and neighbours understand the Violence link and become strong allies and advocates for all victims (4 and 2 legged).

For more, please check out:https://humanecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Review-of-the-Violence-Link-Literature-.pdf

11/01/2024

EXTREME WEATHER MEANS EXTREME MEASURES 😶‍🌫️
Please make sure to be present with our doggos when outside i.e. NO UNSUPERVISED OUTDOOR TIME FOR OUR PETS. ZILCH!

Meanwhile inside, please remember to also unplug any unnecessary electrical devices. When it's this cold out it takes a mega toll on our power grids and they can become vulnerable.

Lastly, please check in on our neighbours and keep a general eye out for anyone (2 legged or 4 legged) that may need our help in these frigid conditions!

Xo

Warm wishes,
Natasha & Juno

08/01/2024

Today feels like an ufff kind-of-day right?
Yep... definitely an ufff day! All three of my little ones say it's so 😽
Xo

25/12/2023

An oldie but a goodie 🥰 Stay tuned for more Little Vets alerts...

16/12/2023

When corporate competitors come knocking (to move in on our existing local industries) At ECVC, we politely show them the door.🚪

15/12/2023

You know you have too many plants when you have to take the day off to water them all...

16/08/2023

Good morning everyone! Wow! It's been a hot minute! BUT I wanted to get on here to give a huge shout out to the amazing bunch at Veterinary Hospital. They've pulled together over the last few months and helped raise $200 for my fundraiser 🥰 and their vet corporation also pulled together another $1500 to donate directly to the ABSPCA!! Woot! Woot! 🙌🏼

A special thanks to their Clinic Manager Erin, who walks the walk and is an all around special human who is very helpful and caring! Thank you!

FYI, we're almost at the half way mark!! AND my hair is getting way too long (I'm also not the only one donating, we've collected many more interested hair donors too). If you're interested in donating your locks to wigs for kids, hit me up!

Otherwise, for everyone else.. if you can, please donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-fundraise-for-an-important-cause

I'm so thankful for this campaigning time over the last few months! It's allowed for so many opportunities to share about the Violence Link and Human Animal Bond!

Thanks everyone for all of the love & support!

$10G we're still coming for you! 😅