September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for pet owners to learn the signs of pain in their pets. Unlike humans, dogs and cats can’t tell…
Did you know there are new rules regarding dogs entering the United States from Canada, which are coming into effect August 1, 2024? Some information about required documentation is still…
Tick paralysis is a fairly common condition affecting cats and dogs in Australia. It is rare in North America (rarer still in Europe) and affects only dogs here in Canada.
Tick paralysis is a fairly common condition affecting cats and dogs in Australia. It is rare in North America (rarer still in Europe) and affects only dogs here in Canada.
On any warm days, particularly the type of warm days we have had recently tick activity increases and they are actively seeking a host which can include our pets or us.
What better way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day than learning 5 signs that your dog loves you. Of course, every bond is different, here is a list of common behaviours…
Life would be ruff without you❤️ With Valentine’s Day around the corner, let’s take a moment to remember that our furry friends sometimes do NOT like the same gifts that…
BRR it’s cold outside! It’s a common mistake to believe that dogs and cats are better equipped than people to deal with cold weather. Just like us, pets are susceptible…
Monthly Focus – Happy Healthy Cats One of the most positive impacts we can have on feline health is regular veterinary check ups. Cats are masters at hiding or disguising…
Monthly Focus – Nutrition Just as in humans, nutrition is a vital component of overall pet health and longevity; however, animal nutrition needs are not exactly the same as ours. Diet…
During the Easter Holiday there can be some increased risks for our pets in our homes. Chocolate toxicity seems to have wormed itself into our collective consciousness as the biggest…
Monthly Focus – Parasite Awareness Spring is here in Squamish, and with the warmer weather we routinely see a spike in the number of animals affected by both external and…
Monthly Focus – Dental Health Pet dental care has improved the lives of more pets than any other advance in the field of routine veterinary care in the last 50…
Monthly Focus Animals age more quickly than humans. In fact, dogs are considered seniors at age seven and cats at eight years of age! Similar to humans, animals become more…
The use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a form of regenerative medicine therapy (another example of regenerative medicine would be Stem Cell Therapy). PRP has been available for use…
Cats that go outdoors unattended are at great risk to injury from attack by animals (other cats, dogs or wildlife) or physical injury from things like cars. They are also…
We had two dogs present with Kennel Cough yesterday This video provides an example of kennel cough in dogs: https://youtu.be/uN3RpoU0qXw While these two cases do not constitute an outbreak, they…
Air quality posted daily until the smoky conditions clears in Squamish!
Environment Canada Air Quality is still rated at 7/10 for Squamish. Click on the 'Air quality affects pets' title below to read about tips on how to protect your pet's…
Air quality in Squamish is again rated at 7 on a scale of 10 (poorer quality as you progress toward 10). Below are the precautions you should be taking for…
Air quality in Squamish is currently rated at 7 on a scale of 10 (poorer quality as you progress toward 10). Below are the precautions you should be taking for…
Heat stroke and heat-related injuries in dogs can be common in the hot summer months. Heat stroke can be very dangerous for your pet and even deadly. Certain risk…
Heat injuries and heat stroke can be common occurrences for our pets in the summer but these situations are avoidable by being proactive and well prepared. It is so…
Monthly Focus – Nutrition Just as in humans, nutrition is a vital component of overall pet health and longevity; however, animal nutrition needs are not exactly the same as ours. Diet…
Making Travel and Veterinary Visits With Your Cat Easier
Helping your cat to be comfortable with car rides and being in a carrier will make veterinary visits less stressful for both of you! You'll be more able to…
Monthly Focus – Feline Health One of the most positive impacts we can have on feline health is regular veterinary check ups. Cats are masters at hiding or disguising symptoms of…
Unfortunately, fractured teeth are common in dogs and cats. Note the small dark circular area on the large canine tooth which is exposed root canal. If…
What are ticks? Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of a host which can be human or animal. Ticks are in the arachnid family (spider, scorpion, mite,…
We have learned to never ignore a potential sign of dental disease, however subtle. In Bobby's case, there was more tartar on the teeth on the left side than…
Monthly Focus Animals age more quickly than humans. In fact, dogs are considered seniors at age seven and cats at eight years of age! Similar to humans, animals become…
There have been a number of cases of Parvovirus among dogs in Squamish recently. This potentially deadly disease is one of the diseases that we vaccinate for. Parvovirus is…
Monthly Focus – Feline Health Cats are notorious for hiding illness, and owners may not be aware their cat is sick until the illness becomes critical. Garibaldi Veterinary Hospital's core mission is…
Monthly Focus – Pet Dental Care Pet dental care has improved the lives of more pets than any other advance in the field of routine veterinary care in the last…