Most dog diarrhea clears up within 24 to 48 hours and can be watched at home if your dog is bright, eating and drinking normally. See a vet if it lasts longer than two days, or if it comes with vomiting, lethargy, blood, or belly pain. Puppies and senior dogs should be seen sooner, because […]
The main late-summer risks for pets in Surrey are grass seeds, blue-green algae in lakes, wasp stings and lingering heat. Most are preventable with a quick check after outdoor time and a few adjustments to your routine. Knowing the early warning signs helps you act before a small problem becomes a costly one. Table of […]
Take your dog to a vet if the limp lasts longer than 24 hours, if your dog will not put any weight on the leg, or if you see swelling, a wound or a change in the shape of the limb. A mild limp that starts after hard play, in a dog that is bright […]
A dog’s ear infection that clears up and returns weeks or months later is rarely bad luck. In most cases, the medication resolved the symptoms but not the reason the ear became infected in the first place. Recurring infections point to an underlying cause that is still active, and finding that cause is what actually […]
Before any dog or cat goes under anesthesia, a veterinarian should be able to walk you through the plan for that specific pet – not a generic protocol. The questions below reflect what a veterinary team actually reviews before, during, and after a procedure: pre-anesthetic testing, monitoring, pain control, and recovery. Bring this list to […]
A blood test tells your veterinarian how your pet’s organs, blood cells, and immune system are functioning right now. Most bloodwork visits run two panels together – a complete blood count (CBC) and a blood chemistry panel – and between them, these tests can flag infection, dehydration, organ stress, and other issues, often before your […]
By the Veterinary Team at Mascot Animal Hospital, Surrey, BC A useful pet first-aid kit covers four things – wound-care supplies, basic handling tools, a digital thermometer, and your pet’s key contact numbers and medical records. It will not replace an exam by a veterinarian, but a well-organized kit helps you respond calmly and safely […]
A healthy adult dog can usually go 24 hours without eating without cause for concern, provided they are still drinking water, behaving normally and have no other symptoms. Beyond 24 hours, or at any point if your dog is also vomiting, lethargic, in pain or refusing water, they should be seen by a veterinarian. Puppies, […]
A cat throwing up once in a while usually isn’t an emergency — hairballs, eating too fast, or a quick change in food are the most common triggers. But if your cat is vomiting more than once a week, vomiting alongside other symptoms, or bringing up blood, it’s time to get your veterinarian involved. Vomiting […]
Dog skin allergies happen when a dog’s immune system overreacts to something it touches, breathes in, or eats. Fleas, food, and environmental triggers like pollen or dust mites cause most of them. You’ll usually notice itching, redness, hair loss, or a skin or ear infection that keeps coming back. Treatment varies by cause, but medicated […]
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