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Pet Health
October 24, 2024

Recognizing Pain in Dogs and Cats

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…
Lifestyle and Fun
July 13, 2024

US Canada Border Crossing

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…
Monthly Focus
June 21, 2024

Heat Wave Alert

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.
Monthly Focus
May 15, 2024

Signs of Tick Paralysis

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.
Monthly Focus
March 20, 2024

Tick Activity

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.
Lifestyle and Fun
February 14, 2024

Signs your dog loves you!

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…
Lifestyle and Fun
February 14, 2024

Signs your cat loves you!

If you own a cat you know that more often than not they prefer to go about their day independently.
Monthly Focus
February 11, 2024

Monthly Focus – Pet Safety on Valentine’s Day

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…
Monthly Focus
January 12, 2024

Monthly Focus – Winter Care for Your Pets

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…
GeneralMonthly Focus
November 30, 2018

Monthly Focus – Pet Dental Health

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…
GeneralMonthly Focus
April 30, 2018

Monthly Focus – Nutrition

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…
Monthly Focus
March 28, 2018

Easter Holiday Hazards for your Pets!

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
March 1, 2018

Monthly Focus – Parasite Awareness

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
December 1, 2017

Monthly Focus – Dental Health

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
December 1, 2017

Monthly Focus – Senior Pet Health

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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…
Pet Health
November 16, 2017

Platelet Rich Plasma / Regenerative Medicine

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…
Monthly Focus
October 11, 2017

Keeping indoor cats content

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…
Monthly Focus
August 22, 2017

National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day!

Tuesday August 22 is Bring Your Cat to the Veterinarian Day! Tell your friends. Call us for tips on how to make it easy to bring in your furry friend…
General
August 21, 2017

Near Total Eclipse of the Sun Morning of August 21 2017

The eclipse of the sun on August 21st will be visible from Squamish. While we are not in the path of the 'umbra' (locations on the earth where all of…
General
August 16, 2017

Kennel Cough Cases

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…
Pet Health
August 9, 2017

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…
Pet Health
August 8, 2017

We will post Air Quality here Daily!

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…
Pet Health
August 2, 2017

We will post Air Quality information here Daily!

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…
Pet Health
June 15, 2017

Summer Heat Safety for the Active Outdoor Dog

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…
Pet Health
June 4, 2017

Hot Times in the City – Summer Safety

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
May 1, 2017

Monthly Focus – Nutrition

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…
Pet Health
April 6, 2017

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 FocusPet Health
April 4, 2017

Monthly Focus – Feline Health

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…
Pet Health
March 23, 2017

Fractured Canine Tooth

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…
Pet Health
March 21, 2017

Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases

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,…
Dr Tom HoneyPet Health
December 14, 2016

Signs of Dental Disease can be Subtle!

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…
senior petsMonthly Focus
November 8, 2016

Monthly Focus – Senior Pet Health

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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…
Dr Tom HoneyPet Health
October 25, 2016

Parvovirus Outbreak

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…
feline healthMonthly FocusPet Health
October 1, 2016

Monthly Focus – Feline Health

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
August 8, 2016

Monthly Focus – Pet Dental Care

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…