Coastal Rivers Pet Hospital
Description
Coastal Rivers Pet Hospital is a facility built for your pet's comfort and well-being. We provide care for dogs, cats, small mammals, birds and reptiles. Coastal Rivers Pet Hospital is proud to showcase one of the newest and most exciting animal hospital concepts in the Fraser Valley.
The needs of our various pet friends have been carefully considered in the design of this hospital to reduce their stress and anxiety when coming to a hospital for a health examination and possible hospitalization. The need for rapid diagnostics and treatment has also been taken
into consideration.
Just what does it take to reduce your pet’s stress at the hospital? Different pet species should be kept separate as much as possible so that they do not see, hear or smell each other. Coastal Rivers Pet Hospital has managed to do this by designing two distinct reception areas (one for cats only), designated species exam rooms, separately ventilated cat, dog and exotic wards and spatial separation of dogs from the other pets.
Coastal Rivers Pet Hospital is also excited to be able to offer state of the art diagnostic tools for all the animal companions – including in-house chemistry labs, the newest in radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy. We are the reference site for the brand new high-definition Logiq R6 Next-Gen ultrasound.
Coastal Rivers Pet Hospital offers a wide range of dental and surgery care
– from the basics to the more complicated.
It has two operating rooms, one of which is designed for involved
orthopedic surgeries such as cruciate ligament injury repair/TPLOs and bone plating for fractures.
And if your pet has injured themselves, or is recovering from surgery,
they can benefit from Coastal Rivers Pet Hospital’s physiotherapy room. With class 4 therapeutic laser, an underwater treadmill and various other physiotherapy modalities, your pet is bound to feel better soon!
Our staff is committed to ever improving the care your pet receives. All team members – from the veterinarians, animal
health technologists, veterinary assistants and receptionists – partake in ongoing continuing education programs. That is because your pets are
important! And we want to be the best we possibly can be – for both of you. Abbotsford deserves this!
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Update on the outbreak of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease – how worried should you be? As most of the rabbit owners have heard, the initial outbreak of this virus occurred on the Nanaimo campus of the Vancouver Island University. It occurred in a feral (wild) population of the European rabbit. There have been 2 other confirmed areas involved near Nanaimo. There has been a suspected outbreak in Courtney/Comox (though none of those rabbits were submitted for analysis). There have been no other outbreaks on Vancouver subsequent to this. Many of you may have heard about an outbreak on Annacis Island. These rabbits died in the middle of February and have only now been submitted for analysis (yes, they were kept frozen). There have been no further deaths on Annacis Island. At this time, Annacis Island is considered fairly isolated (as it is an island) and spread to the Fraser Valley at this time is considered a low risk. No indoor pet rabbits have been known to have died from this disease at this time. This virus is of the RHD2 strain but is acting like the more virulent RHD1 strain. It attacks and kills quickly. The CFIA is now doing genome sequencing and analysis to determine if the vaccine currently available in other countries will be effective against this strain (it might not be). The vaccine can only be obtained through an emergency drug release and it will take weeks to months to obtain it. The vaccine is generally highly effective against most strains of the virus. The general adverse vaccine event rates are 8%. None of the adverse vaccine events were lethal. The most serious events involved swelling of limbs and lameness. There can be some short term skin problems developing from the vaccine (scaling). A hairless area may develop. How is this virus spread? The virus is spread through direct contact with live or dead animals and through fomites. (Fomites are any non-living items that may spread the virus – dishes, brushes, shoes, clothing etc). The virus can survive up to 7 months in a carcass. The greatest risk to the indoor rabbit would be your footwear and clothing and flying insects. (Luckily, this outbreak happened in winter.) What should you do to protect your indoor rabbit? Right now, the most important thing is biosecurity. Start by taking off your shoes at the door and make sure your rabbits do not contact them. This applies to your house guests as well. You can even change clothing for extra security. Don’t use outdoor exercise areas. Control insect exposure. Don’t introduce new rabbits. Don’t attend rabbit shows. Don’t collect wild plants for food. Don’t use shallow wells or surface water for water. Keep feed in tightly sealed containers and clean up food spills. Don’t share equipment with other rabbit owners (or sterilize them first).
Does your dog go everywhere with you? Check this out. (We are sure you don't do these things...) https://www.petmd.com/dog/slideshows/8-dog-car-safety-mistakes-avoid
Sharing this from Happy Paws Pet Blog because the original infographic could be dangerous, please always consult with your veterinarian before medicating your pet.
Here’s Floyd posing with his friend! Thank you to Tania for letting us share her good looking boy with everyone!
Found dog! https://www.facebook.com/CoastalRiversPetHospital/videos/2058012884415276/
*** update *** OWNERS HAVE COME TO COLLECT HIM. Thanks everyone for your help and concern. Cute male shih tzu found near McKee and McMillan! Recently groomed... He will be going to the SPCA stray tomorrow morning. Does he look familiar? Let’s help him get home!
We also have an underwater treadmill! Call to book a consultation. https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/how-hydrotherapy-and-swimming-can-benefit-dogs
We will be closed from 2pm until 3pm for staff training today. Thank you for your patience!
Did you know that we offer therapeutic laser? Here are some ways it can help your pet. https://www.petmd.com/dog/care/laser-therapy-dogs?icn=HP-HEALTH&icl=Laser%20Therapy%20for%20Dogs
A good Samaritan has brought in a found dog to us. It is a red mastiff type dog. If you believe this may be your dog please contact us at 604-425-1900.
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