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 […]
Cloverdale has no shortage of clinics, so finding the best veterinarian near Cloverdale often comes down to knowing what actually separates good care from average care. A quick search brings up a dozen names, glowing reviews, and near-identical websites, which makes the decision harder rather than easier. This guide walks through the factors worth checking […]
Senior dog care in Surrey means adjusting your dog’s health routine as they age, usually starting around age 7 for most breeds and earlier for large and giant breeds. It includes more frequent vet visits, bloodwork, joint and dental care, and a diet suited to an older body. The goal is straightforward – catch problems […]
British Columbia’s wildfire season has once again brought smoky skies to the Lower Mainland. While Surrey isn’t near any active fires, smoke drifting in from wildfires in the BC Interior and Fraser Valley has affected air quality across Metro Vancouver, including here at home. If you’ve noticed the haze outside this week, you’re not imagining […]
Spaying takes out a female dog’s ovaries and uterus, which ends heat cycles and pregnancy for good. Neutering removes a male dog’s testicles, which stops reproduction and dials down testosterone-driven behavior. Both happen under general anesthesia, and both are permanent once it’s done, it’s done. Table of Contents What Spay and Neuter Actually Mean Which […]
Cats often need a tooth extraction even when they seem healthy because of tooth resorption, a common condition where a cat’s own body breaks down the tooth structure, usually starting below the gumline where it can’t be seen. Cats rarely show pain, so the tooth can look and act “fine” while already damaged. Since a […]
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