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...
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...
It’s heart month, and just like humans, it’s important to know and understand the signs of heart disease in pets. Heart disease in dogs can be a serious health issue. One in ten dogs has heart disease, and that increases to one in six for older...
Considering this month’s focus on mental health, we wanted to share some information about the benefits of pets on mental health. There is a reason that 58% of Canadian households [1] report they own at least one dog or cat - nothing compares to the joy...
