Professional Pet Products

Submitted by WKAH on Fri, 2012-12-07 14:35

Does Scruffy need some boots for winter or does Fluffy need a new food dish? We can now order in some products and if you are interested come on in and look at the catalogue and we can order the items for you. The items may take up to 2 weeks to arrive upon order.

Information on Fleas

Submitted by WKAH on Mon, 2012-12-03 15:37

Fleas lead very complicated lives for such small pests and can be difficult to get rid of.  Adult fleas spend almost all their time on the pet.  Fleas need to eat frequently, as often as once every 5 minutes, and will not usually leave the host unless forced to by overcrowding or unpleasant conditions such as wetting or bathing.  Adult fleas feed, mate and begin laying eggs approximately 36 hours after hatching.

A Day at the Dentist: Veterinary Dentistry

Submitted by WKAH on Mon, 2012-05-21 21:48
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Diamond Pet Foods Recall

Submitted by WKAH on Fri, 2012-05-18 11:09

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has sent out a pet food recall on Diamond Pet Foods, due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Spay and Neuter Sponsorship in Mexico

Submitted by developer on Thu, 2012-01-12 12:01

West Kootenay Animal Hospital is sponsoring a 4 day spay and neuter clinic in memory of a long time volunteer, Ginny Rose.

The mobile MASH unit of veterinarians from PEACE Mexico will be bringing their skills and expertise to help the animals in the small community of San Blas Mexico this February.

Holiday Dangers and Your Pet

Submitted by WKAH on Tue, 2011-11-29 08:56

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Halloween Safety Tips

Submitted by WKAH on Wed, 2011-10-26 15:26

No Scaredy Cats This Halloween: Top 10 Safety Tips for Pet Parents

Attention, animal lovers, it's almost the spookiest night of the year! The ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions this Halloween to keep you and your pet saying "trick or treat!" all the way to November 1.

Mexi-Can Vet Project

Submitted by WKAH on Thu, 2011-10-13 10:32

On November 12, 2011 Dr. Elaine Klemmensen and her daughter Hannah will be travelling to Jaltemba Bay near Puerto Vallarta to volunteer with The Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue and PEACE Mexico in a 3 day long free spay and neuter clinic.

Car Travel Tips

Submitted by WKAH on Thu, 2011-08-18 10:35

For some pet parents, a trip’s no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone.

Planning a road trip? Traveling with a pet involves more than just loading the animal in the back seat and motoring off—especially if you will be driving long distances or plan to be away for a long time. The ASPCA offers the following tips to help you prepare for a safe and smooth car trip:

Travelling With Your Pet

Submitted by WKAH on Tue, 2011-07-05 14:02

Summer is here and with its arrival comes the long awaited summer holiday.  Here are some tips on how to travel with your animal companions.  If you aren't sure if you want to bring pets on a trip, there are many local kennels that will look after your dog while you are away.  Also pet sitters are a good idea for pets that are a little more anxious when away from home.