When we think of spring time we think of flowers, rain, warm weather, and puppies and kitties! Our team loves spring time for just this reason because baby pets start to make their way through the clinic doors. Although cute, fur babies are a lot of work and we compiled a list for things to consider to be better prepared for the new addition! 1.)Â Â Â Have a place in the household where the new furbaby … Read More
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Why your Vet Recommends a Urinalysis
Pets cannot tell us when something doesn’t feel right. This is why your Veterinarian may recommend a urinalysis (along with bloodwork, x-rays, etc.) These tests tell your Veterinarian the story of how your pet is doing on the inside. We know it can be confusing when your Veterinarian wants to run a urinalysis on your pet, even though your pet is not displaying any symptoms of troubles with their bladder. We want to go over … Read More
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The Trials and Tribulations of an Outdoor Cat
I saw recently on a Medicine Hat Facebook group, a post about a cat who goes outdoors and came back to the owner with a beebee bullet imbedded into its skin; pure cruelty on the person who did this to the animal – but this incidence of a cat coming back to their owner wounded from a night out prowling is not the first. Most times when a Veterinary Clinic has a feline patient that … Read More
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National Take your Cat to the Vet Day!
August 22 is National “Take your cat to the Vet” day! Studies have shown that dogs are seen more often by their Veterinarian than cats are; even though there are statistically more pet cats than dogs. Why Is this? Is it because dogs are more notorious for getting into trouble? Is the stress of bringing your cat to the vet worse than a yearly check-up is worth? According to Purina, the first two years of … Read More
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First Ever Big Booty Bootcamp a Success!
We are excited to announce that our first ever Big Booty Bootcamp was a huge success! Our patients Casey and Brutus are ready to flaunt their trimmer and healthier bodies just in time for summer. These two and their diligent owners worked hard together with our rehab team for 8 full weeks and shed that winter “fluff”. In this post, we want to go over each pup’s story, before and after pictures, and their pre-and … Read More
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New Year’s Resolutions
As we kick the new year off, we start thinking about how we want the year to go with new goals, better decisions, and starting to make new life changes. Most times, the number one goal for us is a healthier lifestyle, including losing weight and becoming more active. If you have a pet, especially a dog, they can be that motivation to get up off the couch. Your new year resolution can be your … Read More
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SlimFit Health Weight Loss Program for Your Pet!
As a team, our clinic is working together to establish healthier lifestyles for your four legged family members. Through our weight loss program we will customize a feeding program using a diet appropriate for the individual pet, continually monitor the weight of your pet, as well as recommended adjustments to current feeding amounts based on weight gain or weight loss. With veterinary care, exercise and nutrition, you will help your pet live a longer healthier … Read More