Sentinel Veterinary Specialists & Emergency

11/27/2024

Happy Turkey Day! While you are getting that turkey ready for tomorrow, we encourage everyone to brush-up on pet safety for this holiday season. If your furry family member does happen to find themselves in a sticky situation we will are here to help. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Sentinel!🤎💛🧡

Thanksgiving can carry some hazards for pets. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday.

07/24/2024

Who doesn't LOVE a shaved ice on a hot summer day? Join us on Friday from 3pm-5pm and have one on us! We will ever have them for your pooch!

07/08/2024

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Sentinel!

07/03/2024

A quick paws in our summer celebrations to share some helpful reminders when thinking about pet safety during this holiday! Please share any patriotic pics that you snapped with us! Happy Independence day!

04/25/2024

This week we are celebrating our amazing Client Service Coordinators! These are the beautiful faces behind the voices you hear on the phones when you call. They give 110% to our patients and our clients while trying to manage about 28 different things going on at the same time. We appreciate everything they do for our hospital and this community!

02/06/2024

We are so grateful we get to partner with incredible organizations like The Humane Society of Western Montana!🐾

Missoula, Mont: Four puppies were who recently contracted the deadly disease, parvovirus, likely had their lived saved by a brand-new treatment that was administered at a local vet clinic.

11/24/2023

Canine respiratory disease update:

There is a new form of canine respiratory disease that is being reported in the U.S. which you may have seen reports on in the news. There have been NO reported cases in Montana, however we want to share the current facts.

What we do know:
*Clinical signs include cough, inappetence, nasal discharge, lethargy, and fever
*Often these dogs have been exposed to other dogs via dog parks, boarding, grooming, etc.
*Symptoms tend to last for weeks
*Typical treatment for kennel cough is often not effective
*Some cases can progress to pneumonia

What we don't know:
*The exact cause - this is under active investigation

What we can assume:
*It is contagious and is probably spread through aerosol transmission and direct contact
*It is likely bacterial, based on current research

What we are doing:
*Taking additional precautions when handling any dogs with these clinical signs including; triage in the car, PPE, disinfection, and isolation protocols
*Working with the state veterinarians to report any potential cases and following their recommendations for testing and handling

What to do if your dog is showing clinical signs:
*Contact your primary veterinarian to determine appropriate diagnostics and treatment
*Avoid contact with other dogs until cleared by your primary veterinarian

We will continue to keep you updated as more information comes to light. As always, we are here if you need us.

Dr. Buisson

09/30/2023

Come see us at the homecoming parade! We have treats for your furry friends!!

09/27/2023

Our Emergency Department will be closed tomorrow from 7am-6pm.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.

09/23/2023

Our friends at Missoula Animal Control are drowning in adorable kittens! We work with MAC all the time, usually on sick and injured animals that need more care than the shelter can provide. But today we neutered these healthy cuties to help get them ready for adoption. If you or anyone you know is looking for a new kitten, stop by the shelter or Petsmart and adopt. MAC is always looking for foster homes, so if you’re not looking for a permanent addition but want to help, apply to be a foster home at the shelter.

08/12/2023

Remember this little guy? Que came to see us back in March because he was not feeling his best. He stopped by a few weeks ago to say hello and to show us how much he has grown! He is such a sweet boy and we were so happy we got to love on him!