Dr. Rowan had the opportunity to attend some valuable classes in Baltimore, MD this February. The classes were on dental x-rays, proper dental extractions, recognizing dental disease, and jaw fractures. Three days was spent attending great labs and lectures by Dr. Ira Luskin, veterinary dental specialist.
Dental disease is one of the most common problems we see in pets at a veterinary practice. Many of these pet's mouths are sore and we don't even know it because they hide there pain so well.
At Pandosy Vet Hospital, we plan on making your pets dental health a priority by offering digital dental x-rays, skilled cleanings, and proper extractions when necessary. Of course, prevention is key including brushing in susceptible breeds, soft chews , specialized diets and treats designed to prevent tartar, and a trained eye to recognize disease before it becomes a major problem.
Okanagan summers mean beaches, boating and often, smokey skies. It can be scary to try and manage the smoke for our family members, including our fur kids - read on for our tips for keeping fur kids safe and how to prepare a "go bag" (see our checklist on the Pet Evacuation Printable Prep List) to be prepared in the event of an evacuation.
As of August 1, 2024, the American Centre for Disease Control (CDC)'s new rules will be in effect, impacting the vaccines, titre testing, and timing of your dog's travel to the USA.
We love offering loads of options - customized recipes and a range of dry, canned, raw, and even freeze-dried, wholesome foods for your fur kids. As a raw-positive clinic, our vets and staff support balanced and wholesome raw feeding with in-depth knowledge and support for pet parents.