Bedford Highway Veterinary Hospital

29/07/2024

🚨 MISSING CAT 🚨

Smoopie has gone missing from his home in the Paper Mill Lake area in Bedford on July 26th. He is usually an outdoor cat, but hasn’t been out for this long before.

Smoopie is a short-haired black and white cat, and he’s about 6 years old. He is neutered, but is not microchipped.

If you have seen Smoopie, or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact us at 902-835-2323 so we can pass the information on to his owners. Let’s hope Smoopie finds his way home soon!

09/07/2024

This is a reminder that we will not have a veterinarian in clinic on July 10th, 11th and 12th. We will only be open for prescription pick-ups and food sales on those days.

If you’re in need of your pet’s prescription, give us a call at 902-835-2323 as soon as possible.

03/07/2024

Finley came in for a visit today to get his vaccinations updated. He also got a refill of his Nexgard Spectra to make sure he steers clear from fleas and ticks this summer! ☀️

Finley is a very good boy, and was so happy to get lots of love and attention (and treats!) from all the staff. 🥰

Thanks for coming to visit Finley! 💛

02/07/2024

01/07/2024

Happy Canada Day from the team at Bedford Highway Veterinary Hospital! 🇨🇦

26/06/2024

Update: Finnegan has been found!

🚨 MISSING CAT 🚨

Finnegan has gone missing from his home on Kearney Lake Road around 9:30pm on June 21st. There have been sightings of him near Dakin Drive and Silverwood Terrace.

Finnegan is a 13-14-year-old domestic short-haired cat, with brown tabby markings. He is neutered. He is not wearing a collar, but he is microchipped. He also has damage on the tips of his ears, and is polydactyl on his hind paws, and has elongated “thumbs” on his front paws. He also has a kink in his tail about 3-4 inches from the base.

If you have seen Finnegan, or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact us at 902-835-2323 so we can pass the information on to his owners. Let’s hope Finnegan finds his way home soon!

21/06/2024

When life gets complicated sometimes all you gotta do is Paws and think about it from a different angle. 🐾
📸 Photo by: Bedford Highway Veterinary Hospital

17/06/2024

Please be advised that we will be closing at 7:00pm tomorrow, Monday, June 17th and Tuesday, June 18th.

10/06/2024

UPDATE: Cooper has returned home! 🏡

🚨 MISSING CAT 🚨

Cooper got out of his apartment (possibly by jumping off the balcony) on Thursday, June 6th near Nelson’s Landing Blvd.

Cooper is a 4-year-old domestic shorthair, with grey tabby marking and some patches of white on his muzzle, chest and paws. He does not have a collar and is not microchipped. He is not an outdoor cat, so he is likely hiding in a spot that he feels safe (in sheds/garages, under decks/cars, etc).

His owner is very worried about him, and is hoping for his safe return. If you have seen Cooper, or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact us at 902-835-2323 so we can pass the information onto his owner.

10/06/2024

Please be advised that going forward we will be closed on Saturdays. Here are our current regular business hours:

Sunday - CLOSED
Monday - 8:00am-8:00pm
Tuesday - 8:00am-8:00pm
Wednesday - 8:00am-6:00pm
Thursday - 8:00am-7:00pm
Friday - 8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday - CLOSED

Our hours may vary from week to week, so follow our page for any changes to our regular business hours.

If your pet experiences an emergency while we’re closed, contact the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at 902-468-0674. You can also contact the Maritime Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center at 902-932-0838.

If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call at 902-835-2323, or send us an email at [email protected].

04/06/2024

🚨 MISSING DOG 🚨

Poppy managed to slip out of her harness around 8:00pm on June 3rd, near the Dairy Queen on Dutch Village Road.

Poppy is a black and white 4-month old Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier Mix, and she is microchipped.

Poppy’s family have been searching the area for her with no luck yet. If you have seen Poppy, or have any information on her whereabouts, please call us at 902-835-2323 so we can pass the information onto her owners.

04/06/2024

With summer right around the corner, the warmer weather will start promoting growth of Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae. This dangerous bacteria is typically found in ponds, lakes and streams. Drinking or swimming in contaminated water can cause your pet to become very ill, and in serious cases can be fatal. 🐕

Cyanobacteria is not always visible to the naked eye, but it can have a similar appearance to algae when it clumps together in bodies of water. Sometimes the bacteria will rapidly reproduce, causing Cyanobacteria blooms/mats. 🦠

Here are some tips to help avoid blue-green algae poisoning:

- Keep your dog on a leash around bodies of water, especially if the water doesn’t appear to be clean. 🌊
- Don’t allow your dogs to drink out of ponds and lakes. 💦
- Do research on ponds and lakes you visit to check for reported cases of blue-green algae. 🏞️
- Rinse your dog off with clean water after swimming, to avoid them ingesting toxins while grooming. 👅

If you have found a possible case of blue-green algae, be sure to report it immediately.

To find more helpful information on blue-green algae, visit this website: https://novascotia.ca/blue-green-algae

If you think your pet has come in contact with blue-green algae, rinse them off with clean water and contact your veterinarian immediately. Be sure to keep your canine companions safe from algae toxicities this summer! 🐶☀️

27/05/2024

🚨 MISSING CAT 🚨

Dabbs escaped his home back on May 23rd and has not returned home yet. His owners are becoming worried about him and are asking for help with locating him.

Dabbs is an intact male, roughly 4-5 years old, and is not microchipped. He is a short-haired cat with tabby markings, with white going up his chest and neck, and on his paws.

If you see Dabbs, or have any information on his whereabouts, please call us at 902-835-2323 so we can pass the information onto his owner.

17/05/2024

Please be advised that going forward we will now be open from 9:00am-1:00pm on Saturdays. These new hours will come into affect on Saturday, May 25th as we are closed tomorrow.

If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call at 902-835-2323.

17/05/2024

Please be advised that we will be closed from Saturday, May 18th - Monday, May 20th. We will re-open for our regular hours on Tuesday, May 21st from 8:00am-8:00pm.

If you are running low on your pet’s food or prescription, please give us a call at 902-835-2323 as soon as possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your continued patience.

10/05/2024

Be advised that as of August 1st, the rules for traveling with dogs to the US will be changed. Be sure you’re in touch with the CFIA and your family veterinarian to make sure everything is in order before planning any trips with your furry friend!

Starting on August 1, all dogs entering the U.S. (including those that left the U.S. and are returning, and regardless of the country they are coming from) must be:
• healthy upon arrival
• at least 6 months of age
• microchipped
• accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt and required vaccination and veterinary documents.

Additional requirements may apply depending on where the dog has been in the last 6 months and whether or not the dog was vaccinated in the United States.

Use CDC’s Q&A tool (the CDC “DogBot”) to determine what rules apply to your dog: https://bit.ly/2rww2bq

06/05/2024

Please be advised that we are adjusting our hours for this week temporarily. We will be closing early on Monday, May 6th 2024 at 7:00pm, and Tuesday, May 7th 2024 at 7:00pm.

If you have any questions, please call us at 902-835-2323.

04/05/2024

Meet Nicky! We applied Nexgard Combo for him during his appointment today to protect against fleas, ticks and internal parasites. He found the coziest spot to lay in the exam room sink! Thanks for coming in Nicky! 🐱🤍

03/05/2024

There is truly no better way to start a Friday morning than with a litter of adorable kittens! 🐱🤎🤍🖤

19/04/2024

Please be advised that we will be closed on Saturday, April 20th for the Atlantic Veterinary Conference. We will open for our regular hours on Monday, April 22nd from 8:00am-8:00pm. If your pet experiences an emergency during this time, contact the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at 902-468-0674.

We will be open tomorrow, Friday April 19th from 8:00am-5:00pm, and will not have a veterianarian in clinic. We will be open for prescription pick up and retail sales only.

Thank you for your continued patience.

18/04/2024

Did you know that Bedford Highway Veterinary Hospital is a proud member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners?

They take the steps necessary to elevate the standard of care given to our feline patients, to help build productive relationships with our cat owners which will result in improved care.

Find them at Bedford Village Centre!

📸 Photo by: Bedford Highway Veterinary Hospital

18/04/2024

We had the lovely Hildy in to see us yesterday to have her vaccinations updated. She was so excited to come and visit us, it was hard to get her to stay still for a picture! Luckily we were able to snap a few good ones of his cute girl.

Thanks for coming to see us Hildy! 🤎🖤

16/04/2024

*UPDATE* Our power has been restored!

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a power outage, and are not able to receive phone calls or book apppintments at this time. This post will be updated once our power is restored. We appreciate your patience.

03/04/2024

The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic has exciting news!

We have been providing emergency and critical care for patients of the HRM and beyond for many years...27 in fact! In that time we have prided ourselves on serving our community with the very best in critical care and emergency veterinary medicine.

As April is often not as busy as other months for our hospital, we have made the unprecedented decision to close the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic from 8am Thursday April 4th until 6pm Monday April 15th. This temporary closure will allow our staff members to spend that period of time training with our Medical Director, Dr. Taylor Whitcombe, learning new techniques and procedures so staff new (and experienced!) have the opportunity for further education - an important part of emergency medicine.

We don't take closing lightly! But we want to take the opportunity to support all our staff at the same time with more learning opportunities in the challenges emergency medicine presents. Our goal is always to provide only the highest standards in veterinary medicine, which we have done for the past 27 years.

Our thanks go out to our veterinary colleagues and clients for their continued support. We're looking forward to serving the HRM and beyond for many years to come!



The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic Team

23/03/2024

There is nothing better than a litter of 7 week-old Maltese puppies to end our Friday evening!

They came in to see us for their initial vaccinations and deworming doses. We made sure to give them lots of cuddles before sending them home!

We wish these sweet pups the best of luck as they go off to their forever homes.🤍

18/03/2024

🍫🐣 EASTER HOURS 🐇🥚

If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call at 902-835-2323.