https://youtu.be/byYECyXBU0c Earlier this week we posted information on the recent SPCA seizure of close to a hundred animals. Part of this seizure involved a puppy mill with many of the dogs infected with parvovirus, a highly contagious and often life-threatening virus. Mountainside Animal Hospital was proud...
Calvin, posing elegantly with her new haircut, has a mass on her gums that needs to be biopsied. Depending on the outcome of the biopsy and the growth rate of the mass, surgical removal may be recommended. In the meantime, she is feeling much more comfortable after...
The SPCA is one of the local charity groups that Mountainside supports and we feel compelled to share the recent story of the puppy mill seizure that resulted in several deaths and neglect of countless animals of different species. Mountainside offered round-the-clock ICU care for some...
While hiking in the forest, Ruby was brought to the ER after a stick penetrated her chest creating a large wound. X-rays were done to determine how deep the puncture was and if any vital organs were affected. Surgery was performed to close the wound. She has...
Erica is a Registered Veterinary Technician and our most recent addition to the Mountainside Tech Team. She brings 10 years of experience in animal medicine in B.C. and Ontario. Her love of cats, along with other animals, is one of her motivations for entering into this...
Jamie, another one of our RVTs brings efficiency, excellent technical skills and knowledge to our team. Prior to working at Mountainside, Jamie had been to Costa Rica and Nicaragua for a spay and neuter mission and received the Merial Large Animal Award during tech school! We're so...
Today we feature Registered Veterinary Technician, Laura, who comes to work every day with endless energy, excellent technical skills and a great love of animals. As with all of our technicians, Laura remains calm under pressure and is one of the foundations of our entire team. We...
To start our week of celebrating Veterinary Technicians, we feature Cara who has been at Mountainside since the beginning! Not only do Vet Techs have skilled and varied nursing skills and medical knowledge, they have a deep compassion for animals. https://youtu.be/DirN-qWIyiQ...
Holiday weekends are unfortunately one of the busiest times for ER hospitals. Here are some things to watch out for:Poultry bones that can be a choking hazard or create an intestinal blockage requiring surgery.Fatty foods such as turkey or turkey skin or gravy are hard...
Pet Obesity is a growing problem. According to some recent U.S. stats it is estimated that up to 56% of cats are overweight and 60% of dogs. Like with many conditions prevention is key. Chronic pain from stress on joints along with diabetes, heart disease, respiratory...