Sad story By Doyle Potenteau about the dangers of pets playing with toys: https://globalnews.ca/news/7497893/b-c-dog-dies-choking/ View the article at the above link but here's a preview: "A B.C. man whose dog died from choking is warning others when it comes to pets playing with toys. Brent Ross of Salmon...
Ella spent a night in I.C.U. after a possible mushroom toxicity or acute pancreatitis. She had numerous blood tests, was placed on I.V. fluids, and given several medications. Mushroom toxicity can lead to anything from stomach upset to organ damage so heading to Emergency is always...
With many new pet owners this year, we can't stress enough the importance of pet insurance. We often see pet owners make heartbreaking choices that would have been avoided with pet insurance.But what does pet insurance actually do for you?Below are three key reasons why...
https://youtu.be/72ByX3FwPL0 The temptation to buy someone the gift of a pet this holiday season is likely to be stronger than ever this year. The adoption of pets has significantly increased since the Covid pandemic began, as people decided they had more time to spend witha pet at...
Ellie, the cutest dog ever, has been to Mountainside for a pre-dental exam and also “volunteered” to be a test subject for an ultrasound course that Mountainside hosted. She has had x-rays done to diagnose and treat her luxating patella, which is when the knee cap...
After a 2-day closure to disinfect our facility and have our staff Covid tested, Mountainside Animal Hospital & 24-Hour Services is ready to re-open our doors effective 6:00 AM on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. We have followed all the guidelines provided by the BC Health Authority and...
Effective immediately until Wednesday Dec. 2, Mountainside will be closed for all services including emergencies, surgeries and other appointments due to a potential Covid exposure in our facility. To be extra cautious we will be having all of our staff tested and our facility thoroughly disinfected...
https://youtu.be/j0-atq7YnxE This video was inspired by a post from the Missouri Vet Tech Association on Facebook. Below is an excerpt from the post. Please read the full post here: https://www.facebook.com/MoVetTechAssoc/photos/a.211533579051845/1195169984021528/ Excerpt: “Dear Pet Owner, I am writing this to you because I am human. I am a Veterinary Assistant, or...
We love Lucy! She has endured numerous bandage changes and multiple diagnostics including blood & urine testing and x-rays. She has been hospitalized while trying to figure out the complexities of her case and remained the sweetest and most patient of patients! Her dedicated family have been...
Unfortunately, animals are prone to developing cancer just as their human counterparts. And like humans, animals can reap the benefits of improved preventative care and advances in veterinary medicine. Pet Cancer Awareness month was created to educate owners on cancer prevention, signs and symptoms and treatment...