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A home pet first aid kit has one job: to get your dog or cat to a veterinary team safely. It is not for handling an emergency at home, and the most useful thing in it is a card with Avon Animal Hospital’s number on it. Everything else controls bleeding, keeps an animal still, and… Continue reading The Home Pet First Aid Kit and the First Ten Minutes: A Clayton Heights Guide
Once the windows close for the season, everything you add to the air stays in it. Candles, wax melts, plug-ins, sprays and essential oil diffusers all become more concentrated indoors from October onward. Cats are the most affected, because their liver handles several of these compounds poorly. A few small changes take most of that… Continue reading Candles, Diffusers and Scented Products: A Clayton Heights Guide to Autumn Air and Pets
Autumn rain in Surrey reliably brings a wave of ear problems. Moisture trapped in the ear canal changes the environment inside it and lets yeast and bacteria multiply. The early signs are head shaking, scratching, an unusual smell and redness. Ears deteriorate quickly, so early veterinary attention saves your dog considerable discomfort. Why the rain… Continue reading Wet Weather Ear Problems in Dogs: A Clayton Heights Fall Guide
High-rise syndrome describes the injuries cats suffer after falling from windows or balconies, which happens more often in warm weather when Surrey households open up their homes. Cats do not always land safely. Screenin
Quick answer: You can check your pet’s weight at home with a simple body condition check: you should feel the ribs easily without pressing hard, and see a visible waist from above. If the ribs are hard to find or the waist has disappeared, your dog or cat may be overweight. A veterinarian in Clayton… Continue reading Is Your Dog or Cat at a Healthy Weight? A Clayton Heights Vet’s Guide
Pet vaccinations protect your dog or cat from serious, preventable diseases by preparing the immune system before exposure. Core vaccines are recommended for nearly every pet, while others depend on lifestyle and risk. At Avon Animal Hospital in Surrey, your veterinarian tailors a vaccination schedule to your pet’s age, health, and daily life. Why vaccinations… Continue reading Pet Vaccinations in Surrey: What Every Dog and Cat Owner Should Know
As temperatures rise across Surrey and Cloverdale each May, parasites become more active in the fields, trails, and green spaces that pets and their families enjoy every day. From the walking paths along the Nicomekl River to the meadows near Campbell Valley Regional Park, dogs and cats face growing exposure to fleas, ticks, and intestinal… Continue reading Spring Parasite Prevention for Dogs and Cats in Cloverdale and Surrey
As spring unfolds across Cloverdale, the warmer days bring new opportunities to reassess your senior pet’s health and comfort. Dogs and cats are generally considered seniors around seven years of age, and their care needs evolve as they enter this stage of life. Senior pet care in Cloverdale centres on early detection, joint support, and… Continue reading Senior Pet Care in Cloverdale: Spring Wellness for Aging Dogs and Cats
As spring arrives in Cloverdale, longer days and open windows bring new energy into your home and new risks for your indoor cat. April is an excellent time to review your cat’s health plan, including important steps like spay or neuter procedures. Cat spay neuter in Cloverdale provides lasting health benefits while helping manage the… Continue reading Cat Spay Neuter in Cloverdale: Protecting Your Indoor Cat This Spring
Spring in Cloverdale means longer walks along the Cloverdale Greenway, afternoons at Campbell Valley Regional Park, and more time spent outdoors with your dog. It also means the return of fleas, ticks, and other parasites that thrive in the warmer, wetter months across the Lower Mainland. Dog vaccinations in Cloverdale and a tailored prevention plan… Continue reading Dog Vaccinations in Cloverdale: A Spring Guide to Parasite Prevention
