Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital

All creatures in the world deserve a life free from fear and pain. Humans can be very expressive about pain, but our pets are not always as capable of expressing pain. It is important to know and understand the signs of pain in our pets so that we can get them to a vet as soon as possible for treatment. With September recognized as Animal Pain Awareness Month, we asked Dr. Gina Dinallo (BSc, DVM), who is part of our emergency and critical care team at BBVSH, to share her tips for recognizing animal pain. Read more about how to recognize pain and pain management: https://lnkd.in/gYJHV6fG #momentsmatter #animalpainawarenessmonth #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists

Furry Heroes Wanted! Just like humans, pets who are admitted to the hospital for emergency or trauma may need to have a transfusion of blood to save their lives. This blood comes from donated blood from other pets. It is important to raise awareness about pet blood donation, as blood supplies used to save dogs and cats are always needed. Just one dog blood donor can give between 400 to 500 grams of blood which could save up to three lives and can be stored for up to five weeks. Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital has set up a blood donation program right in our hospital to make it easy for your pet to donate and be a hero – and the initial donor screening and typing profile, examination, and bloodwork is no charge to you! For information on participation and benefits, visit: https://lnkd.in/gnXiNU73 #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists #donateblood

☀️ Open Labour Day ☀️ Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital is a veterinary specialty, emergency and critical care hospital in Surrey, BC. We offer specialized veterinary care and 24/7/365 emergency and critical care services to provide peace-of-mind to pet owners and to support primary care veterinarians. As a VECCS Level 1 certified hospital, we are capable of handling even the most critical, life-threatening emergencies and trauma, with specialists on staff and on-call to handle any medical or surgical issue your pet may be experiencing. No referral is required. Should your pet experience a life-threatening emergency, come directly to our hospital. For more information on BBVSH, visit https://bbvsh.com #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists

Holiday Weekend Notice: Should your pet require immediate medical assistance, we are available for emergencies 24/7/365, including statutory holidays. Walk-ins welcome. As a VECCS Level 1 certified hospital, we are capable of handling even the most critical, life-threatening emergencies and trauma, with specialists on staff and on call to handle any medical or surgical issue your pet may be experiencing. For more information, visit https://bbvsh.com/ . . . #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists

Planning a trip to the United States with your furry companion? This year, there have been some changes to the rules for bringing dogs into the U.S. If your dog has only visited low-risk (for dog rabies) countries in the last 6 months prior to travel, the process is relatively straightforward. However, if your pup has explored destinations of higher risk, there are additional steps involved. To ensure a smooth journey, we recommend checking the latest release on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s website for the most current information - https://lnkd.in/gdtnPCVZ #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists

A first at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital: The Case of Ms. Monkey's Owie! #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists

Click through our post for some of our pet drowning prevention tips. Then, visit our blog for our full list plus additional information on drowning/near-drowning symptoms, treatment, complications and other water-related hazards to your pets: https://lnkd.in/gN_rkyJ8 #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists

Watch this furry superhero help his fellow dogs at his blood donation appointment, then visit our website to learn how your pet can participate in our blood donor program: https://lnkd.in/gD5x2EiP It could save the life of a cat or dog admitted to our hospital for surgery or sudden emergencies. #nationalblooddonorweek #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #blooddonors

#DYK August 22nd is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! 🐾 (Calling for an appointment for another day counts!) Just like how humans should routinely see a dentist or general practitioner, today serves as a loving reminder to bring your cats to their vet for a regular check-up when possible - even if they aren't showing any external signs of pain or illness. While we don't do regular wellness checks for pets here at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital, we do work closely with our family veterinary community to make sure that we can provide the specialized medicine your pets need when your family vet identifies an issue. If you ever aren't sure about something related to your pet or their health, call and ask - that's what your friendly neighbourhood vet is there for. Here are just some of the essentials you may want to consider when asking about your kitty's health routines and vet visit frequencies: 🐱 Physical examinations 🐱 Immunizations 🐱 Lab & bloodwork 🐱 Flea, tick or ear mite prevention Your cat will thank you! #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists

Q: What are the symptoms of drowning (or near-drowning) in pets? A: If you did not actually witness your pet falling into water, or your pet was only in the water for a short time, you may still see clinical signs of drowning. Most symptoms (other than a wet coat) involve the respiratory system: 🐾 Coughing with or without foamy, red saliva 🐾 Respiratory distress 🐾 Decreased body temperature  🐾 Blue gums indicative of cyanosis, or lack of oxygen 🐾 Vomiting 🐾 Loss of consciousness 🐾 Apnea, or not breathing For more information on drowning (and near-drowning) in pets, including symptoms, diagnosis, complications and prevention, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gN_rkyJ8 #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists