Today, we salute these amazing, incredibly intelligent and helpful dogs! They are life-changing for so many people. For some fascinating and inspirational videos about a therapy dog and even a therapy horse, watch the videos below about "George the Great Dane Service Dog" and "Peyo The...
Support Legend Bracelet (legendbracelet.com) to celebrate National Wildlife Week. This amazing and inexpensive product is a win-win: - A simple & loving way to honour the memory of a beloved family member, whether it be pet or person.- Made from eco-friendly and local materials- Proceeds go...
It's National Unicorn Day! Unicorns are a symbol of happiness, fantasy and wonder. Let's hope that this day brings a little bit of that unicorn magic into all our lives. Having one, or three, rainbow coloured cupcakes probably can't hurt either because you're just as...
Along with some pesky ear, eye and skin infections, Guut had a TPLO performed for a chronic CCL, DJD, and MPL. Translation: he had an orthopedic surgery performed on his knee due to both acute and chronic issues. We are happy to say that Guut...
Check out our latest article in Neighbours of Edgemont on spring and summer pet safety written by our Veterinary Assistant Manager, Marla Brilinger. Marla discusses the dangers of marijuana toxicity; hazards such as rat bait and pesticides; toxic flowers and veggies; and finally, some thoughts on...
We want to take a moment to reflect on the tragic event that happened in Lynn Valley last weekend and mourn the loss of life as a result. Our hearts go out to all the victims. As for the pets who give us unconditional love and...
Did you know that rodent poisons are the leading cause of death among eagles and owls? Or that those poisons frequently kill non-target animals, such as pets and other small wildlife?Thank you to Rodenticide Free BC for starting the petition to ban rodenticides here in...
After ingesting sewing thread, Toto became quite sick and advanced imaging revealed that it was wrapped around the base of his tongue and extended into his esophagus and intestines...
Mountainside Animal Hospital and all our staff wish to thank everyone for all of their kind words and loving support since we posted Not One More Vet a week ago. We'd like to share a posting from an American vet on this same topic. Read...
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is a chemical compound found in the marijuana plant, most commonly known for its psychoactive effect on humans. Unfortunately, THC is extremely toxic for pets, causing balance problems, irregular heartbeat, breathing problems, incontinence, or worse. Pet insurance provider Trupanion has already paid more than $250,000...