Blog: Dog and Cat
Heartworm Testing
Travel out of province or pets originating from out of province are at risk of contracting Heartworm. This is a potentially fatal parasite transmitted by mosquitos. Adult infections settle in the blood vessels of a pet’s heart and lungs.
Microchipping
A microchip is a rice-sized chip that is inserted under the pet’s skin. When scanned by a special microchip reader (that veterinary clinics and shelters have), it will read a unique number. This number is linked to your pet’s information on that microchip company’s database.
Orthopedic Services
Healthy bones and joints are critical for your pet’s quality of life and longevity. Over their lives, they can be exposed to the risk of injury, including bone fractures and ligament damage. At Bow River, we offer orthopedic care in-house, courtesy of Dr. Audrey Remedios, our board-certified surgeon.
Nutrition Counselling
The food that you provide for your pet plays a key role in maintaining their overall health. There is not a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to food and nutrition. Pets need different kinds of diets depending on their breed, age, activity level and if they have any chronic conditions...
