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Welcome to Birchwood Animal Hospital

Call us at (204) 832-1368

Contributing to the well-being of our companion family members.

We look forward to meeting you and your pet!  Our full service animal hospital has been serving the Winnipeg community since 1959.  We pride ourselves on quality medicine and surgery and provide flexible options based on your needs.

We offer in-depth diagnostics including in-house blood evaluation, digital imaging, ultrasound, dental care, grooming and preventative vaccination.  The overall general care of your pet, such as proper nutrition, hygiene and behaviour are addressed by our knowledgeable veterinarians and support team.

We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about the resources available and our responsibilities to the companion animal community.

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Our dedicated friends at D'Arcy's A.R.C. are committed to providing shelter, veterinary care, and adoption services for stray and abandoned cats and dogs.  We have worked closely with them for a number of years offering services such as spaying and neutering, examinations and vaccinations, medical treatment and post-adoption veterinary care.  

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We are pleased to be part of your pet's health care team!

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February 2014   We are gratefully accepting donations of previously owned bath-sized towels if anyone is clearing out their closets.  Thank you kindly!

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DERMATOLOGY CLINIC March 18 - 20, 2014  details here

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QR CODE RABIES TAGS ARE HERE! Reuniting lost pets with their families just got easier.

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LED Collars & Leashes now available in our hospital! 

All proceeds support local animal charities.

The Collar Project 

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We are proud to host canine blood donation clinics for the Canadian Animal Blood Bank.  Call us for upcoming dates.

Registration Form and details

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Why do cats seem to suffer urinary obstruction more often in the cooler months?

While there are many reasons urinary obstructions occur, one may be because cats typically drink water regularly during the hot summer months. As the seasons shift to cooler temperatures they are more likely to consume less fluids due to the drop in temperature or perhaps because of decreased activity and/or forced confinement.

It is recommended to add water to each serving of canned food in order to increase the daily intake. Here are some additional links for review:

Encouraging Your Cat To Drink Water

Guide To Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

Veterinary Partner - FLUTD

Veterinary Partner - Urinary Blockage

The Veterinary Expert - Blocked Cats

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Senior Cats - Warning signs

Call if you notice any changes, you know best what is normal for your cat and what is not: Increased thirst Decreased or increased appetite Constipation or diarrhea Vomiting Change in litterbox habits (elimination) Persistent cough or laboured breathing Lethargy / listlessness Weight loss New lumps or bumps on skin Lapse in grooming habits Bad breath Stiffness, trouble with mobility Behaviour changes such as disorientation, irritability, attention-seeking Change in sleep pattern Nighttime vocalization

Low entrance litterboxes are ideal for senior cats!

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  The Human Animal Bond and Euthanasia  (January 2014)

    Online Survey

Background
This is a questionnaire about the experience of euthanasia of a pet within the past year. You are invited to complete this questionnaire if you are over 18 years of age, are Canadian, and have lost a dog or a cat within the last year.

Purpose
The goal of this study is to understand the decisions and factors that resulted in the euthanasia of your animal. This study is being conducted by Undergraduate students at the University of Alberta...

Continue here to participate in survey.

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