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...
The holidays are a time when there will be more temptation, enticing smells and novel tastes to explore in our homes. Watch out for unusual items around the house and under the tree that might attract your pet’s interest. The key is awareness – make...
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, millions of dogs and cats are diagnosed with cancer, the leading cause of death in pets beyond middle age. Knowing what to look for can help with early detection, and as with people, can make a difference. Here are...
Masks, costumes, decorations, lights, strangers at your door – Halloween can be a scary experience for our pets. Try some of these tips to reduce the risk of pets being hurt, poisoned, or lost. Don't feed Halloween treats to pets. Raisins can cause your pet’s...
Meet Troi – a rambunctious, adorable yellow lab puppy who gave her parents a scare when she was playing outside last week and her mom heard a “yelp”. She ran to see if Troi was Okay, and little Troi wasn’t putting weight on her hind leg! Troi was...
October 17th - 23rd is nationally recognized as Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) week. This is a time that we take every year to appreciate all that our RVTs contribute to BBVSH and the veterinary industry as a whole. [caption id="attachment_3008416" align="alignleft" width="249"] Julie, RVT[/caption] To become a...
Just like with humans - some pets rely on donated blood to save their lives. Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital has set up a blood donation program right in our hospital to make it easy for your pet to donate and be a hero -...
Meet Behr! This is Behr, a 4 year old toy poodle, who came to Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital after being diagnosed with right-sided heart failure secondary to heartworm disease. Behr was urgently referred to our veterinary cardiology department to see cardiologist Dr. Mark Harmon, DVM,...
