Our staff at Garry Oak Veterinary Hospital are filled with passionate animal lovers who are here to help you and your pet! They are highly trained and dedicated to making sure that your pets receive the care and compassion they deserve every time they walk in the door!
We offer the following services to keep your pets healthy:
Preventative Care
We believe the best way to promote overall health is through preventative care. Regular checkups allow us to establish a baseline in your pets’ health and make us aware of any changes that may indicate future problems.
We highly recommend bringing your pet in for regular exams. Often health problems that go undetected can become more severe issues when left untreated, so checkups are important even when your pet appears healthy.
Vaccinations
Our vaccination and preventive health programs are designed to prevent disease and ensure your pet enjoys a long and healthy life.
New advances in the science of vaccines has lead to recommendations to customize vaccine protocols based on each individual’s specific needs. Vaccines are chosen based on their duration of action, efficacy and side effects. Protocols are designed for each individual pet taking into account their age, health status, life style (for example indoor only cats vs out door cats), and environmental exposure (urban socialite vs homebody). We evaluate your pet’s vaccine requirements on an ongoing basis to ensure optimum protection.
Currently the American Animal Health Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) publish vaccination guideline which we use use to help develop our protocols.
These guidelines may be viewed at the following websites.
https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/life-stage-feline-2021/vaccinations/
https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/life-stage-canine-2019/vaccinations/
Puppy and Kitten Care
Getting a new puppy or kitten is very exciting. You have a lot to look forward to. The great companionship that a good pet can bring is very rewarding. However, puppies and kittens come with a lot of responsibility and work. Here at Garry Oak Veterinary Hospital, we are here to help you with your new addition.
First, you should always bring your new puppy or kitten in for a full nose-to-tail examination to make sure that you have a healthy new animal. You also want to get him or her familiar with our veterinary hospital.
Geriatric Care
Preventative medicine is important when our pets are young, but as our pets age, and become prone to certain disease processes, annual exams and blood work becomes even more critical.
Annual exams and blood work to check liver and kidney values, along with thyroid function have the potential to alert us to early changes that may give us valuable information about your pet’s health. We understand the changes your pet will have as they become older, and we also know the importance of keeping your pet healthy as they enter their golden years.
Please call us today at (250) 656-3955 to learn more about caring for your senior pet.
Dental Care
Dental care is vital to the overall health of any pet. Dental disease can lead to health issues with the heart, liver, and kidneys and has the potential to seep into your pet’s bloodstream. In fact, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over three years of age suffer from some form of dental disease, making it the most common pet health issue among our pet population.
Advanced Digital X-rays
At Garry Oak Veterinary Hospital in Sidney, BC, we are proud to be on the cutting edge of medical technology. Radiology is a technique and diagnostic tool that we use to look inside the body in an entirely non-invasive way. X-rays allow us to create images of all the body’s organs.
In other words, the use of radiology gives us a view of the internal organs in your pets’ body that we otherwise could not see. It is a valuable diagnostic tool that helps veterinarians detect and prevent illness.
Onsite Diagnostics
We have state-of-the-art diagnostic tools that allow our staff to diagnose your pets’ condition or illness better. It is our commitment to stay on the cutting edge of diagnostic technology.
Having these advanced diagnostic tools allows us to examine specific areas more carefully and provide a quicker and more accurate diagnosis. We use many tools such as radiology, lab tests, and various other equipment and tests.
Pain Management
Pets that are in pain are miserable. For this reason, we will do whatever we can to keep your pets comfortable.
We have many different choices when it comes to treating apets’ pain. We will work with you to customize a pain protocol using supplements, medications and exercises to help control pain and maximize comfort.
Nutritional Counseling
Garry Oak Veterinary Hospital offers nutritional counseling for pet owners of Sidney, BC and surrounding communities. If you have any questions about your pet’s diet or would like more information about your pet’s nutritional needs, please contact us today. We can set up a nutrition plan for your pet.
Obesity is a common problem among pets, as it can be easy to overfeed a cute dog or cat that knows how to beg. Being overweight is a serious problem for animals, and can cause real health problems. With proper diet and exercise, all pets should be able to meet their dietary needs and stay within a healthy weight range.
Microchipping
At Garry Oak Veterinary Hospital, we are happy to offer microchipping. Every year, thousands and thousands of pets go missing. Not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them back can be a helpless, hopeless feeling. It’s a tragedy that happens all too often.
But there is a simple, safe, and effective way to ensure your pet’s safety and retrieval should he or she ever become lost. Microchipping is a standard procedure that implants a tiny chip underneath your pet’s fur. It is a painless and relatively fast procedure and is completely safe.
House Calls
Garry Oak Veterinary Hospital is now fully accredited to offer HOUSE CALLS! We are so happy to be able to offer the following services at the convenience and comfort of your own residence:
- Routine Wellness
- Basic Medical Cases
- End of Life Care
Please contact the clinic for more details and bookings.