Over the years, we have seen our fair share of pets eating the weirdest of objects, and unfortunately in some cases needing surgery to remove the object obstructing normal gut movement. Usually when we think of a pet eating something it should not, we picture a dog; we are here to tell you that cats are just as likely to get into trouble as their canine counterparts! We want to go over the top 5 … Read More
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To the Beat of my Heart
February is not only the month where we celebrate a day of confessing our love to those we care about, but it is also Heart Health Month! Sometimes it can be hard as an owner to recognize the signs of heart disease in our pets, and this blog is to highlight heart issues in our pets and how we at Cypress View Vet can help you help your pet manage heart disease to live a … 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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Thanksgiving Leftovers and your Pet
October came fast this year and with this month comes a swift shift in weather, a food filled family holiday, and a spooky fun day. October is a month that we are sure pets look forward to as well; leftovers from a Thanksgiving feast usually make their way into the food bowl. But sometimes, the outcome of the turkey and gravy meal will not leave your pet feeling thankful. The excess fat and milk products … Read More
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Total Eclipse of the Sun
… and what it means for our pets. On Monday August 21st all of North America will get to experience a solar eclipse. If you are lucky enough to be in the path of totality the moon will completely block out the sun and the sun’s tenuous atmosphere (the corona) will be visible. People have been warned to buy special sun viewing glasses to witness this rare event but what about our pets? Because our pets … Read More
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Foxtail Invasion!
Foxtails. We wish we were thinking of a nice soft fluffy tail but that is not the case. The foxtails we want to talk about are your pooch’s outdoor arch nemesis. When our Medicine Hat summer weather takes a turn towards dry and crispy conditions, the foxtail grass starts to emerge. “Foxtails” are a general term for grasses that have seed clusters on the end of the stems with sharp projections that are for penetrating … Read More
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*Cough* Cough* Kennel Cough!
The name Kennel cough (infectious tracheobronchitis), is often confused as an illness that only happens if your dog visits a kennel; we want you to know, this is not the case! The illness got this name because of how contagious it is, as it can spread through a boarding kennel rapidly, and because most dogs in kennels are in close quarters with each other. Another name for this illness, and a better name at that, … Read More
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10 Summer Hazards for Dogs
The days are longer, the grass is greener, and the temperature is hotter; summer is finally here! Warmer weather means we are out and about with our pooches either for longer walks, hiking in the coulees, playing by the river, or just sitting out in the back yard soaking up the sun! We came up with some things to look out for or think about now that we are spending more time outside with our … Read More
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Being Prepared for the Unexpected
Us humans usually have some sort of “first aid” kit or drawer, for those unfortunate events to ourselves and kids. But what about our pets? Sometimes our fur babies get into their own trouble, and having a pet first aid kit readily available is essential to do an emergency fix up before getting them into the car for a trip to the Vet. Here are some things we recommend be in your pet first aid … Read More
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Baby Products Not Safe for Furbabies
There are many products that are baby safe but if ingested by a pet it can be toxic. Here are some more common ones to look out for. Disposable Diapers They contain sodium polyacrylate which is super absorbent and can present a foreign body risk. Baby Toys Most baby toys are made to be put in mouths. Pets can ingest these toys and they may have to be surgically removed. Zinc Oxide Diaper rash crème … Read More
