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What You Need to Know About Kennel Cough

Kennel cough is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection, that can be caused by a variety of different viruses and bacteria. The kennel cough vaccine available is able to protect against one of the most common sources of kennel cough, but just like with our human influenza vaccine, it cannot cover every strain.

The Skinny on Xylitol

Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that has become more popular in human baking and foods due to its low glycemic index (low-sugar). While we as humans can handle xylitol well, it can be very toxic to our dogs (it is still unknown at this time as to its effect on cats).

Heat Stroke

We all love a hot Kamloops summer, but with the heat, comes a concern for our four-legged friends – hyperthermia or heat stroke. Hyperthermia can become life-threatening if not treated immediately and it does not take long for a dog’s body to overheat.

When Dogs and Chocolate Collide!

Meet Anori. This 11-year-old, smallish breed dog consumed an entire bag of Glosette Raisins.

What to Expect When Your Pet Needs Surgery

Preparing for Surgery During your appointment, your veterinarian will examine your pet, work with you to develop a plan for your pet and an estimate will be made for the surgical procedure. The surgical procedure may be performed by your veterinarian or it may be referred to the surgical veterinarian depending on the priority, procedure […]

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