Longer days, fun in the sun and water, trails to hike and beaches to comb – our furry four-legged friends love summer as much as we do. But with summer also comes more hazards, and our emergency department always sees a corresponding increase in visits. One...
As smoky skies from wildfires drives air pollution to record-high levels, pet guardians need to take particular care of their furry family members. If you can see or feel the effects of smoke yourself, you also should take precautions to keep your animals safe. Animals with...
Please do not leave pets in your car on warm days. Even on a mild 21C day, a car can heat to 32C in 10 minutes! Cracking a window is not enough. If you see an animal in distress in a parked vehicle: - Note the license...
Just like humans, pets who are admitted to hospital for emergency or trauma may need to have a transfusion of blood to save their lives. This blood comes from donated blood from other pets. Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital has set up a blood donation...
At this time of year, many people and their pets are out on the trails and enjoying the warmer weather. During the warmer seasons in Canada, many insects that carry transmittable diseases are active, including ticks, who can be active at 4C or warmer. For...
April is heartworm awareness month! At BBVSH, our board-certified cardiologists are specially trained to treat heartworm disease. Our cardiology resident, Dr. Jennifer Gamracy, shared what pet owners should look for and how a cardiologist treats heartworm disease. [caption id="attachment_5011090" align="alignleft" width="300"] Microfilaria (baby heartworms) in a...
Did you know that BBVSH has an onsite MRI? This piece of specialized equipment helps our neurology team diagnose and treat neurological (brain and nervous system) issues in our four-legged patients. Our MRI is up and running at our new location at 10436 173rd Street, Surrey,...
Check out our new, custom-built hospital in Surrey! More specialists and custom designed space for all our specialized hospital equipment. A larger 24-7 emergency room. Greater availability (and shorter wait times) for our board-certified veterinary specialty services. A shorter drive for most customers. The same staff,...
Dr. Mark Harmon, one of our board-certified cardiologists, recently sat down with Dr. Melinda Lopez of Twin Trees Vet to talk about grain-free dog food and heart disease. "Diets containing peas, lentils, chickpeas, and dried beans have been associated with a type of heart disease called dilated...
March is Pet Poison Prevention and Awareness month, and we want to remind our pet families to always “pet-proof” your house and to be aware of those items in your home that may cause serious harm to your pet. If you suspect your pet has ingested...
