Today is World Veterinary Day and for 2021, the theme is to honour veterinarians for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the American Veterinary Medicine Association website: The World Veterinary Association wants member associations to tell the WVA how veterinarians have helped the world respond...
Earth Day Prayer: In the Spirit of Indigenous TraditionsBy Vern Barnet Infinite Spirit, sometimes called Grandfather, Grandmother —Father Sky, Earth Mother, Creator:We gather to praise your creation,to honor the swimmers and crawlers,the four-legged and the winged ones;we give thanks for the beauty and glory of creationand...
This week marks Veterinary Receptionist Week and all of us at Mountainside would like to let our incredibly amazing reception team know how much they are appreciated and valued. We simply could not function without them! Thank you for all you do and Happy Veterinary Receptionist...
https://youtu.be/B4xnkZlzA4w Dr. Alastair Westcott is the Medical Director at Mountainside Animal Hospital in North Vancouver. Hear what motivates him to provide compassionate care for your pets....
Spring is officially here, which means hiking season is upon us! Grab your furry friends and explore the incredible trails and views beautiful BC has to offer. Before you hit the outdoors, don’t forget to pack a first aid kit for your pet! Don’t know...
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...