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06/21/2024

Today we say a tearful goodbye to the longest working employee Tuxedo Animal Hospital has had, Jenn Dakin. Jenn has been at Tuxedo since she graduated from the Animal Health Technology program 26 years ago. Her thoughtfulness, skill, and expertise in her career have made her an unforgettable asset to TAH. Jenn has made a lasting impact not only on her coworkers, but on all the clients and pets she’s helped over the years. She has been a part of our northern clinics, aiding pets and families who do not have access to veterinary care. She has a knack for canine and feline dentistry, helping further other coworkers’ and students’ technical skills. As many of you may know, Jenn also has a passion for canine reproduction. She has worked closely alongside Dr. Stewart-Hay, assisting in breeding a number of beautiful healthy puppies and educating others on ethical breeding standards.
Although it is hard to imagine Tuxedo Animal Hospital without Jennifer Dakin, we’ll be sure to give her a call when a cute Golden Retriever or Cocker Spaniel comes in (or when a Backstreet Boys song comes on the radio).
We’ll miss you and we love you, Jenn! We wish you all the best in this next chapter. ❤️❤️❤️

(Don’t worry, it’s just sparkling apple juice in the pictures! 🤣)

06/18/2024

Tongues out Tuesday! 👅

05/30/2024

Faith wants to know if you’ve called in your parasite prevention yet? ☎️

These parasites that target our fur family include ticks, fleas, heartworm and intestinal parasites. We offer preventative options to combat these pesky parasites. 🦟🪱

Give us a call at 204-488-1843 to orders yours. Reminder: your pet has to have been seen in the last year for us to dispense the prevention to you.

05/29/2024

We will be closed today Wednesday, May 29th between 12:30pm - 2:00pm for a team meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience.

05/18/2024

Happy Saturday!
We will be closed this coming Monday, May 20th for Victoria day.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 21st.
In the case of an emergency please contact one of the following hospitals:
Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital (204) 452-0911
or
Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital (204) 452-9427.

05/16/2024

Today marks two weeks until our next blood donor clinic, have you signed your dog up to be a donor yet?
We have a few time slots left so give us a call at (204) 488-1843 to book in your pet.
For first time donors please refer to the requirements below,
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Requirements:
• Healthy and even-tempered
(Able to calmly sit for the 5 minutes with minimal restraint needed).
• Weighs 25kg (55lbs) or more
• Between 1-8 years of age (18 months for giant breeds)
Once enrolled the program, your dog can donate up until the age of 10.
• Up to date with vaccinations/titres
On heartworm and tick preventative medication ( strongly recommended).

05/14/2024

Starting August 1st there are new rules for entering into the U.S with your dog. If you plant to travel please make sure you are looking at these new rules and prepare ahead of time.
https://bit.ly/2rww2bq

04/27/2024

“I’m feeling ruff, I need to see the dogtor!”
- Milo🥺

Just kidding, despite the sad puppy dog eyes, Milo is doing well and hopes everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend! 💓

04/25/2024

🌟 🌟 🌟 Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week!! 🌟 🌟 🌟

In honor of Veterinary Receptionists Week we want to thank our wonderful front desk team for their dedication to our clients and our patients.

These incredible gals wear many hats. Not only are they the smiling faces who greet you upon arrival they manage all the appointments, check in patients, take all the food and prescription refill requests, handle the billing and make sure all paperwork is completed. They are true multitaskers who make sure everything is running smoothly all while juggling a variety of tasks. They also provide compassionate support to worried pet parents and assist our veterinary team as needed.

You are the unsung hero’s of our hospital and our practice could not do our amazing work without you.

Thank you Brianna, Rebecca, Nicole, Taylor and Sage!

04/18/2024

Throw back Thursday! Swipe to see the difference between Dr. Bongiorno and Bear, she’s definitely not able to pick him up anymore.

04/11/2024

We will be closed for a team meeting between 12:00 - 2:30 pm today April 11th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

03/27/2024

We will be CLOSED for Good Friday (March 29th) but open for regular business hours on Saturday, March 30th 8am-2pm and Easter Monday, April 1st 7:30am-8:00pm. We hope everyone has a hoppy Easter.🐇🌷

03/19/2024

It’s the first day of spring, we wanted to make everyone smile by showing you this little cutie 🥰

03/17/2024

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! ☘️

03/08/2024

Today we are celebrating our amazing team of kind, compassionate, strong, hard-working women here at Tuxedo Animal Hospital.
Watching these women work is truly impressive, they face everything with such confidence and the love for what they do shines through even in the stressful times.
The kindness and nurturing energy these women put towards every patient is truly something special.
In and out of work this is an incredible group of individuals who have so much to offer to the world.
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Happy International Women's Day from all of us at Tuxedo animal hospital!

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗

Can you guess what’s in the first picture? Hint: it’s not liquorice.
Answer below…
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If you guessed kidney worm🪱, you are correct!
Pepper was rescued by from Beren’s River, Manitoba. They were suspicious that Pepper may have kidney worms, as infected raw fish or frogs can pass the parasite to canines when consumed.
On ultrasound her kidneys appeared normal and there were no eggs seen in her urine (which is how kidney worm infections are typically diagnosed).
So, Dr. Bongiorno was slightly surprised to find this visitor swimming around in Pepper’s abdominal cavity during her spay! The worm must’ve gotten lost and hadn’t made it to the kidney yet, where they normally travel to.
Pepper is such a lovely girl and gave us puppy dog eyes and kisses after removing her 3ft long “friend”. 😅❤️

02/10/2024

Just in time for National Cat Health Month, we have some tips to help ease stress on both sides when bringing in your feline friends.
There's no shame in being a "scaredy cat" we understand that new environments can be frightening for our companions.
Working with them instead of against them is the key in these situations.
How can we do that? There are a few ways!
♥ The carrier can be a big stress inducer for a lot of cats. The sight of the carrier to them means a stressful event is coming. Leaving the carrier out as a hangout spot for them or bringing it out a week prior to visits is a great way to make them feel more comfortable around it.
♥ The power of association is strong!
Promoting play by putting toys and familiar-smelling items in the carrier the week prior to appointments can help them feel safe in the carrier.
♥ Positive reinforcement goes a long way! A tasty treat will often win over hearts. Treating your pet to a snack they love (in moderation, of course) before, during, and after appointments leaves them feeling rewarded and helps take their mind off the situation they're in.
♥ A nervous cat needs time; rushing in too quickly can scare them off more, sometimes leading them to be more fearful of future events. Sit nearby, give lots of pets if that is something they enjoy, reward with treats, and do your best to take it slow.
We care about you and your pets comfort and we are here to help!
For questions, concerns, or to book your pet in today,
Call us at (204) 488-1483.

02/09/2024

Not only are we celebrating Dental Month, but it is also National Cat Health Month. Double duty! Sometimes it's easy to forget that our feline friends need checkups too. Yearly exams are a great way to ensure there aren't any underlying issues that could be caught by a vet.
Not sure if your pet is due for anything? curious when they were last seen?
We're here to help!
Call us at (204) 488-1843.

02/07/2024

Have you heard the news!! We are celebrating Dental Month by offering 15% off dental cleanings* from now until March 15th. 🦷

Call us now to schedule your pet at 204-488-1843.

*Discount not included on extractions or additional services.

02/06/2024

‼️Attention‼️ The Canadian Animal Blood Bank will be at our clinic on Thursday, February 15th from 2pm-4pm and is in need of some canine blood donors! 🩸

If your dog fits the following criteria, they could save the lives of other beloved pets in need of a blood transfusion.

•Calm temperament as dogs must lie still for 5 minutes with modest restraint and without sedation

•Deemed healthy and suitable by your veterinarian

•Weigh a minimum of 25 kg (55 lbs) on the basis of lean body mass

•Be between 1 and 8 years of age

•Immunizations must be current

•Heart worm tested and on preventative medication

If you think your dog might be a good candidate and would like to donate, please call us at 204-488-1843.

Please check out the Canadian Animal Blood Bank website http://www.canadiananimalbloodbank.ca or call them at 204-632-2586 for more information on how your pet can become a blood donor.

02/02/2024

⚠️Warning: graphic images⚠️

Kylo Ren was a true warrior when he came in last month for an emergency exploratory surgery. 💪
When Kylo suddenly started vomiting pieces of ribbon, his mom (one of our attentive technologists at Tuxedo) made sure to bring him to the clinic promptly. On x-ray we could see that he had a linear foreign body, as shown by the intestinal plication (bunching of guts).
Linear/long foreign bodies can be particularly worrisome, as the plication can reduce blood flow to the intestines, causing the tissue to die or become compromised. As well, if the linear material tightens and puts pressure on the intestines, there is potential for the material to cut through the intestinal walls. ‼️For this reason, it is important not to abruptly pull out any ingested string from your pet’s mouth or re**um without consulting your veterinarian.‼️
Fortunately, Dr. Torske and Dr. Pura worked together to carefully remove almost 2 feet of ribbon from Kylo’s small intestine before any complications occurred. In order to safely remove all of the ribbon, they had to make multiple small enterotomies (incisions into the intestines) and gently pull the ribbon out piece by piece.
During the recovery period for these cases, feeding smaller more frequent meals of easily digestible food helps ensure that the digestive tract has a chance to heal.
We are happy to report that Kylo is back to his normal self, stealing food instead of ribbons. ❤️We’d also like to note that Kylo is maybe too smart for his own good, as he was only able to get to the ribbon after forcefully opening the lid to the plastic storage container. 😼

01/31/2024

With the above normal temperatures we are having, don’t be surprised if you find a tick!

At 0°C ticks start looking for an animal or person to feed on for a blood meal. Ticks can survive the winter under snow, leaf litter and brush.

It’s important during this mild weather that you are doing daily tick checks. Start at your pet’s head, use your fingers like a comb and run your hands over the pet’s entire body. You are feeling for lumps or bumps you previously did not notice. Make sure to check under your pet’s collar, inside groin area, ears (inside and out), and under your pets front legs. It’s also important to examine under your pet’s tail and between his toes.

If you are in need of tick prevention give us a call at 204-488-1843. If your pet has not had an exam with one of our vets in the last 12 months you will require an appointment.

01/25/2024

Garfield was a little upset about having to wear a cone after his neuter today, but quickly forgave us when he got his post-op snack!😻

His procedure was more involved than a typical cat neuter, as one of his testicles had not descended into his sc***um. An additional small incision was made through the skin in the inguinal area, where the testicle was located and removed.

We wish Garfield a speedy recovery and lots more snacks from his loving adoptive family at home! ❤️

Thank you to Grateful Friends Animal Rescue for helping Garfield and many other animals. 🐱🐶
Spaying and neutering your pet helps reduce the amount of overpopulation and homeless animals by preventing unwanted litters. It also helps reduce the chances of certain tumours and cancers from developing.

If you are looking to get your cat or dog spayed/neutered, please contact us at 204-488-1843 or [email protected]

01/18/2024

While your pets’s mouth may be free of signs of advanced dental disease such as loose or broken teeth and look relatively “normal”, the gunk on their teeth is just the tip of the dental iceberg. Often bad breath may be the only sign of an issue.

Dental disease that lurks under the gumline can compromise your pet’s overall health, comfort, longevity, quality of life, and the way they enjoy time with you. Learn how to help slow the course of dental disease in your pet:

Call us today to book an appointment 📞 204-488-1843

01/11/2024

Smokey is definitely rocking the mullet!!

01/08/2024

It was neuter day today for Ron, Grover and Oscar
How adorable are these orange boys!!!

12/28/2023

to some of our patients being goofy at TAH! From trying on the vet’s shoes, to stealing our chairs, we love when pets enjoy their time at the clinic. ❤️😂

Address

2025 Corydon Avenue W # 192
Winnipeg, MB
R3P0N5

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 8pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 8pm
Thursday	7:30am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+12044881843

Website

https://www.tuxedoanimalhospital.com/

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#FeelGoodFriday Walter the Jack Russell Terrier had the best time playing with toys at his vaccine appointment yesterday. 🥰 We can’t wait to see him again for his final puppy boosters in one month! #jackrussellterrier #puppy #puppyvaccines #vetmed #winnipegvet

Canine Blood Donation

‼️Blood and needle warning‼️ The Canadian Animal Blood Bank had another successful visit to Tuxedo Animal Hospital on Thursday, where six wonderful dogs donated blood and helped save lives! ❤️🩸 CABB is always in search of new donors. If your dog meets the donor criteria and enrolls in the program, they will receive a complimentary Heartworm & Lyme test prior to their first donation, and a free microchip on their second donation! Upon arrival at the donor clinic, a CABB technologist will collect a small blood sample for blood typing. Once they’re ready, your dog will need to lay still on their side for 5 minutes while their blood is collected. (See Aspen being the best girl while she donates blood!🥰) Of course, your pup will receive lots of treats and praise for their generous donation! 🎉 Thank you to the staff and volunteers @dogsdonate and to the owners and pets who donate their time, efforts, and blood for dogs in need. If you’d like more information about the blood bank and where the next donor clinics will be held, visit the CABB website at http://www.canadiananimalbloodbank.ca #CanadianAnimalBloodBank #CanineBloodDonor #DogsSavingLives

Happy Friday! Adorable Sinimin was able to pick a prize from our Christmas tree for coming in for his Annual exam/vaccines. His prize revealed a free bag of treats. We figured we would let Sinimin choose which ones he wanted 🤣🐶 #happydog #treattime

You barley have to lift a finger! All it takes is a few clicks to order your pet's food, gear and other essentials through our online store: myvetstore.ca/tuxedoanimalhospital

Fun Friday! Anyone else dancing into the weekend like little Bella? #funfriday #fridayfeels #happydog #treatsaregood

Just a reminder to give your dog their dose of tick and heart worm prevention for August! 🕷🦟 *If your pet doesn’t like the taste of the chews, wrap it in something yummy like cheese or peanut butter.😋 #TickPrevention #HeartwormPrevention #Heartworm #HeartwormSeason #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #WinnipegVet

Vet tech Carlie demonstrating how much pus a dog’s uterus can hold.

Gross but fascinating: watch as Tuxedo Animal Hospital veterinarians implant an intrascleral prosthetic into the eye of a patient with uncontrollable glaucoma. He will be feeling much better very soon!

WARNING: THE GROSSEST VIDEO YOU WILL SEE ALL DAY... What happens when you don't spay your female cat? Pyometra, a life-threatening uterine infection that causes a normally empty organ with the diameter of a pencil to fill with copious amounts of pus. Fortunately, this patient is feeling much better now. Oh, and please forgive our enthusiasm over lancing this thing. What can we say? Vets and techs just really, really love pus.

Here's something gross from under the microscope: watch as this satiated louse digests a recent blood meal from a domestic rat who presented to us for itchy skin earlier today.

Its May 1st and we've already diagnosed our first heartworm positive dog of the year. Here's a video of heartworm larvae in a drop of this patient's blood. Be sure to pick up Revolution, Interceptor, Heartgard, or Sentinel before the season starts on June 1st.

Cute dental video

REALLY GROSS VIDEO!! Not for the faint of heart! This dog had a botfly larva living under it's skin, breathing through a tiny airhole, which was skillfully removed, as depicted here. In the host (usually a rabbit or squirrel, in this case a dog), the larva enters the body through the mouth or nose during grooming or, less commonly, through open wounds. It then migrates to an area just below the skin where it develops and communicates with the air through a breathing pore. After ~30 days, this larva would have fallen to the ground and pupated. That is, if it hadn't met Dr. Pat Dorval: Larva Assassin...

June 1 marks the beginning of heartworm season, so remember to give your dogs (and outdoor cats) their first dose of preventive medication today. We just diagnosed our first heartworm positive patient of the year - check out this video from our microscope of an actual baby heartworm swimming in a drop of this dog's blood: