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...
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...
