Do you have a backyard swimming pool, are you thinking of installing one or are you visiting friends who have a pool? While swimming pools are fun, they can be dangerous for your pets. 💧 Keep your pet safe by: 👇 ✔️ Securely fence off the pool...
Due to an industry-wide staff shortage caused by the pandemic, starting July 27, we will be temporarily closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until further notice. If you have an emergency on one of those days, please contact: Canada West Veterinary Specialists: 604-473-4882 Burrard Animal Hospital &...
Ear infections are a common problem in cats and dogs due to the L shape of their ear canals. 🐶 Causes of pet ear infections include allergies, heat, trapped moisture, excessive ear wax, ear mites, foreign material, and unknown growth. 🦮 Breeds with floppy ears like Cocker...
With summer weather upon us, it’s important to keep your pets well hydrated! Generally, your pet should drink about one ounce of water for each pound of body weight. That may need to increase by 3-4x depending on their exposure to heat, activity levels and diet. Encourage...
Today is "I Love Horses Day" so we wanted to share some pics of staff and their love of horses. Featured are: 🐴 Dr. Di Meney 🐴 Nicole (Registered Veterinary Technician) 🐴 Cara (Registered Veterinary Technician) 🐴 Nataliia (Registered Veterinary Technician) 🐴 Lisa (Veterinary Assistant) 🐴 Dr. Julie Nunes 🐴 A future Mountainside...
With summer in full swing and Covid restrictions easing, there will be a lot more BBQs and picnics. Not to be a Debbie Downer, but we wanted to remind you of the potential dangers to avoid and to advise family and friends, so they don’t...
Lily Pad was a recent Patient of the Week who wanted to re-introduce with a short video of her story. This cute and playful troublemaker is Lily Pad. She came to Mountainside quickly when her human discovered her chewing up a string teaser cat toy. Under strict...
Happy World Chocolate Day! Just one of many holidays our staff here at Mountainside Animal Hospital like to celebrate with an array of sweet snacks (Birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, need we go on?) However, having chocolate around pets, especially young ones or those who like to be...
Happy Monday! Hope you all have a great week ahead. Remember to keep your pets cool this week as we're looking at warm temperatures most of the week. In case you haven't prepared a pet first aid kit, check out the post and video we made and...
The worst of the heatwave may have ended but that doesn't mean there isn't a danger to pets with the upcoming local weather. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-20s so that means all pet owners should take the necessary precautions to keep your...
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