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Our Patients: Surviving the Winter Chill

We recently asked our clients to send us pictures showing how their pets keep warm in our cold Canadian winter. We received many adorable submissions! Check out a few of them.

Tips to Trim Your Dog's Nails Safely

How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails

Many owners struggle with trimming their dog’s nails because they are nervous they are going to cut the “quick” of their nail or because their dog gets too stressed out and is difficult to restrain properly.

Benefits of Spaying/Neutering Your Pet

5 Reasons to Spay/Neuter Your Pet

Here are a few reasons to Spay/Neuter Your Pet:

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Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats

Indoor cats are known to live longer and are at less risk of contracting infectious diseases or injuries due to trauma. However, they are at greater risk of developing behaviour problems without proper environmental enrichment.

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Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs

With the legalization of recreational marijuana use on its way and the increasing popularity of medicinal marijuana being prescribed by some physicians, it is becoming more and more common for us to see dogs coming in with marijuana toxicity.

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Annual Health Exams for Rabbits

When people think about owning exotic pets, they often overlook the importance of bringing in the animal for annual health exams - the same as any dog or cat would get each year.

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Last updated: June 26, 2020

Dear Clients,

With recent changes to restrictions on businesses, we are pleased to advise that effective May 4, 2020 the restrictions on veterinary practices have been lifted. Based on these changes, below are some important updates to our operating policies.

1. WE CAN NOW SEE ALL CASES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

This includes vaccines, wellness exams, blood work, heartworm testing, spays and neuters, dental services, and more!

2. SAFETY MEASURES TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE

Continue our "closed waiting room" policy to protect our clients and staff. If you are arriving for a booked appointment with a doctor, please call from your vehicle when you arrive. We are now allowing 1 family member per appointment into the exam room. You can choose to remain in your vehicle if that is your preference.
Credit & Debit card payments preferred.
Continue with curbside pickup of food and medication (unless you have used our online store and are having your order delivered directly to your home). To place an order through our online store, visit our website and click on "Online Store."

3. OPERATING HOURS

We are OPEN with the following hours:

- Monday to Friday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED

NEW PET OWNERS

Have you welcomed a new furry family member to your home? We’d love to meet them! Visit our Must Know New Pet Owner Information page for useful resources and helpful recommendations for new pet owners.

Thank you for your patience and understanding and we look forward to seeing you and your furry family members again!

- Your dedicated team at VetCare Pet Hospital