Veterinary Emergency Clinics

Vancouver Animal Emergency Clinic

http://www.animaler.com

Vancouver Animal Emergency Clinic provides 24-hour emergency and critical care services for companion animals as well as for sick or injured wildlife.  They are located at 1590 West 4th Avenue in Vancouver.

Intercity Animal Emergency Clinic

http://www.vancouveranimaler.com/

Intercity Animal Emergency Clinic provides after-hour emergency care services for companion animals.  They are located at 580 SE Marine Drive in Vancouver.

Veterinary Specialists

Canada West Veterinary Specialists (CWVS)

http://canadawestvets.com/

CWVS provides referral-based 24-hour specialty care.  Specialty areas include Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care, Ophthalmology and Dentistry.  They are located at 1988 Kootenay Street in Vancouver.

North West Nuclear Medicine for Animals

http://www.iodinecafe.com/

Information about radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroid cats.  This nuclear medicine specialty practice is located at 1590 West 4th Ave in Vancouver.

West Coast Veterinary Eye Specialists (WCVES)

http://www.westcoastanimaleyes.com/

For complex eye diseases, we offer referrals to a veterinary ophthalmology specialist.  This veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice is located at 460 E. Columbia Street in New Westminster.

General Pet Healthcare

BC SPCA
www.spca.bc.ca
Looking to adopt a new pet?  The BC SPCA is your resource for pet adoptions and the various shelter locations throughout the greater Vancouver area.  Also has a section for general pet care for cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, rodents, turtles, lizards and snakes.

Veterinary Partner

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/

For reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community.
 

Indoor Pet Initiative

http://indoorpet.osu.edu/

An excellent resource from The Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine for dog and cat owners.  Discusses many behavioural topics such as socialization, environmental enrichment and training.  A great resource to read before getting any new puppy or kitten.

Pet Health Topics
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/categories.aspx

A website from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine which has great information on a variety of pet health issues including diabetes, seizures, Addison’s disease, Cushing’s disease and antifreeze poisoning.

Pets & Parasites

www.petsandparasitesCE.com

Information about dog and cat parasites and how they can affect the health of you, your pet and your family.

Dog Licences

http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/licandinsp/animalcontrol/licences.htm

If you own a dog in the city of Vancouver, getting a dog licence is a by-law.  This link has information on how to apply for a dog licence, including the option to apply online.

Pet Dental Care

How to brush your pet's teeth

A detailed step-by-step guide on how to start brushing your pet's teeth, written by veterinary dental specialist, Dr. Fraser Hale.

http://www.toothvet.ca/dentalcare.html

A video on how to brush your cat's teeth by Cornell University's dental specialists.  This website also contains a lot of excellent information for cat owners, such as how to stop destructive scratching behaviour, how to give medications, and how to trim nails.

http://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/pet/fhc/brushing_teeth

Pet Insurance

You never know when emergencies occur.  Be prepared with pet insurance.

Trupanion

http://www.trupanion.com

PetCare

http://www.petcareinsurance.com/

Petsecure

http://www.petsecure.com/

PC Financial Pet Insurance

http://www.pcfinancial.ca/english/pet-insurance/pet

HBC Pet Insurance

http://www.petinsurancehbc.com

Pet Poison Control

Pet Poison Helpline

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

A valuable resource that provides 24-hour advice and information if you suspect that your pet has gotten into a poison or toxin.

ASPCA Poison Control Center

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/

Another excellent resource for information about toxic plants and other poisons that your pet may come into contact with.  Includes a searchable database for toxic and non-toxic plants.

Pet Nutrition

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/newpetfoodrecalls/

Up-to-date information on the latest pet food recalls in North America.

Hill's Pet Nutrition and Veterinary Diets

http://www.hillspet.com

Information about dog and cat nutrition, including prescription and non-prescription diets.

Royal Canin Medi-Cal Veterinary Diets

http://www.royalcanin.ca/index.php/eng/Nutrition-101

Information about nutrition, general pet care and feeding guidelines for all life stages of your dog or cat.

Information about RAW diets for pets

http://www.animaler.com/blood-services/blood-donor-program/why-not-raw

An informative article about the other side of raw diets that you should know about, including dispelling some common myths.

Pet Memorial & Cremation
 

Until We Meet Again

www.untilwemeetagain.ca

Provides professional and respectful care of your pets remains.  They have a pet memorial centre located in North Vancouver and offers services such as grief support.