Veterinary Care Clinic of Smokey Point

11/19/2025

Is your Senior Pup slipping on floors or having difficulty walking on certain surfaces?

Keeping their nails short and trimming up the hair on the bottom of their feet can help their grip and make them more stable while walking. This stability can make a world of difference in their comfort.

Looking for more ideas on how to keep your Senior pet comfortable? Stay tuned.

11/17/2025

Have you noticed your kitty seems a little slower than normal?
Your cat may be slowing down a little more in the cooler weather.

Cats in general are magicians at hiding their pain, and when they start showing us signs, it can be a symptom of being uncomfortable.

Check this quick list of symptoms your cat may show when they are feeling under the weather or feeling their age.

If you cat checks things off the list, they may be due for a check up.

Give us a call at 360-548-8500 or visit us at:
VeterinaryCareClinicSP.Com to request an appointment.

11/17/2025

Beat the Holiday food scramble.

Get your pet's food Pre-Ordered and save 10% off!

You can even take part in the Purina Prescription diets' Buy 5 bags get 1 free with this same special!! An amazing deal!

Give us a call, stop by or send us an email to grab this offer.

360-548-8500

**Pet must be a current patient with a current exam and have a valid prescription**

11/15/2025

Happy Cat-UrDay!

You Senior Cats especially love relaxing on Saturday. You can help them have an even more amazing day by helping them stay healthy by following these simple guidelines from the Association of Feline Practitioners.

If your Senior Cat is due for a check up, give us a call at 360-548-8500.

11/13/2025

11/11/2025

Honoring all who served.

We Thank you.

Happy Veterans Day!

11/09/2025

With the Holiday Season coming close, remember to fill your pet's Prescriptions and Prescription Diets early to avoid delays.

Want to get ahead of the holiday rush?
Call us to pre-order your pets Prescriptions to make sure you don't run out.

*Prescriptions and Prescription diets can only be filled for pets current on their annual exam and bloodwork as required*

11/07/2025

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month.

Dogs and Cats can get diabetes just like Humans, and like humans, it can be due to a lack of Insulin, a hormone created by the pancreas to break down sugars.

The main symptoms of Diabetes in Cats and Dogs are:
Excessive Urination & Excessive Thirst
Excessive Appetite & Unexplained Weight Loss

Your Veterinarian can help by running screening blood work to check their current blood sugar and kidney and liver values to rule out other diseases.

Diabetics require injections of insulin every 12 hours with set meal times and sometimes a prescription diet to keep their blood sugar within normal limits.

If you are concerned your pet may have Diabetes symptoms, give your Veterinarian a call to schedule screening bloodwork & get them up to date on their physical.

Want to learn more? Check out this great article from our friends @ Veterinary Partner ( a Veterinarian written website for the public).

Diabetes Mellitus: Introduction - Veterinary Partner - VIN
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951506

11/05/2025

Pets with arthritis can still benefit from low impact exercise like regular walking to help keep their muscles active and strong.

When pain causes pets to stop moving, they begin to loose muscle mass, which can lead to increased joint pain, creating a vicious cycle. Walking, Swimming or even some basic exercises like Sit & Stand, can help you pet have strong muscles.

Our friends @ Zoetis Petcare have some great videos to help you learn some easy exercises for our older pets.

www.zoetisus.com/conditions/petcare/get-back-to-play-fitness-plan-videos

11/03/2025

Did you know, dogs and cats typically don't age 7 years per 1 Human year.

Previously dogs and cats were considered senior at 7 years old, now a pets' breed or overall size can make them younger or older than previously thought. Large breed and giant breed dogs are considered senior after 5 to 6 years of age and cats are now considered a senior at 11 years.

With this new aging guide, Veterinarians are recommending more routine exams and check ups for the senior pets, which can help catch diseases earlier and allow our pets to have a longer and healthier life.

Senior pet diseases can range from Dental disease, kidney and liver disease, heart disease, cancer and even arthritis. Many of these diseases, when caught early can be managed to slow the progression of the ailment.

By seeing your pet more frequently your Veterinarian can make custom care recommendations to keep your pet feeling there best through their golden years.

11/02/2025

November 2nd through the 8th is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.

Show your support for Shelter staff this Holiday season by:

-Adopting a new friend , Older pets would be especially grateful.
-Donating goods.
-Volunteering your time.
-Sharing their social media posts.
-Financial donations are always appreciated.

Looking for a new friend or wanting to find your nearest Shelter or Humane Society,
visit Petfinder.com to find your favorite shelter.