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At what stage of life does your pet
require routine veterinary care?
Veterinary
Care - Life Stages
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Frequently
Asked Questions:
Cats
My
cat has been very nasty toward the new cat I just brought
home. They have violent interactions and I worry that
they'll hurt each other.
CATS
How To Stop Aggression After a Vet Visit
(Multi-cat households)
Why
do cats eliminate outside of the litter box?
Feline
Destructive Behaviour - Scratching, chewing, houseplants
The
More The Merrier? Smooth introductions for
multi-cat households
Dogs
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Anesthetic Procedure
Information
Routine
Anesthetic Procedure Details
Pre-Anesthetic
& Surgical Considerations
Idexx
Common Questions and Understanding Test Results
(.pdf)
Wellness
Testing (.pdf)
Infovet
Pre/Post Operation
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Unless
otherwise instructed, owners are advised that pets must be
fasted prior to anesthesia. This means they should not
be fed meals/snacks after 8:00 pm the evening prior to the
procedure and water should be removed early (6:30 am) on the
morning of the procedure. A small morsel for
medication administration is acceptable if necessary.
Admission
time for anesthetic procedures is 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Additional
details: Surgical
procedures Dental
procedures
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On
the morning of the procedure please give all
regular/current medications as directed unless otherwise
instructed.
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If
regular or recently prescribed medication is required
during the hospitalization period, please bring these at
the time of admission.
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If
a special diet is required during hospitalization,
please bring a small portion at the time of admission.
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- Post-Operative
Home Care Instructions
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Board-Certified
Veterinary Referral Service
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University of Saskatchewan
Western
College of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Teaching Hospital CLIENTS
Western
College of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Companion
Animal Health Fund
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Concerning Prescription Medications
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Collection of Samples for Analysis
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| Urine |
Dogs:
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Approximately
1 tablespoon (minimum) is ideal.
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As
fresh as possible is best.
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Samples
collected and stored 4 hours or longer should be refrigerated
prior to submission at earliest convenience.
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All
samples over 20 hours old will not provide accurate results
and are therefore considered unacceptable.
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Do
not freeze sample.
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Sample
must be free of debris or any other contaminant (including
snow and other fluids).
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Cats:
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Approximately
1 tablespoon (minimum) is ideal.
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NoSorb,
a plastic pelleted cat litter can be used in place of regular
litter while obtaining the sample for submission.
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If
at-home collection is not possible, we can hospitalize the cat
for a short period if the bladder does not present an ideal
capacity upon palpation.
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As
fresh as possible is best.
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Samples
collected and stored 4 hours or longer should be refrigerated
prior to submission at earliest convenience.
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All
samples over 20 hours old will not provide accurate results
and are therefore considered unacceptable.
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Do
not freeze sample.
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Sample
must be free of debris or any other contaminant.
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| Feces |
Dogs & Cats:
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Approximately
1 tablespoon (minimum) is ideal.
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AS
FRESH AS POSSIBLE for accurate results! This is
especially important if your pet is experiencing diarrhea or
if mucous is apparent in the stool.
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All
samples over 20 hours old will not provide accurate results
and are therefore considered unacceptable.
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Refrigerate
only if both of the following conditions apply:
Suspected exposure to parasites (Hookworm,
Roundworm-Cats/Kittens
Dogs/Puppies,
Whipworm,
Tapeworm,
Giardia)
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the sample is over 4 hours old.
This also applies to samples sent to an outside laboratory to
test for Giardia/Cryptosporidium/Clostridium ("Triple
Test").
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Blood |
Dogs & Cats:
- Non-diabetic pets
- Please do not feed your
pet 8 hours prior to blood collection for planned tests
(Including wellness profiles, complete blood count,
chemistry profile, thyroid function panel & bile
acids).
- Fasting is not necessary
for diagnostic testing such as parvovirus, feline leukemia
& fiv,
heartworm/tick-bourne diseases and cortisol response cases.
- Diabetic pets
- Blood glucose tests are
conducted 4 to 6 hours after insulin is administered for
optimal results. Feed according to normal routine.
- Fasting for bloodwork
differs by case, your veterinarian will advise you
accordingly.
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Found Pets
Check for rabies tag
number, contact the veterinary clinic listed on the tag
or Get Me Home.com
has a database of registered pets.
Check for right ear
(humane society database) or flank (breeder)
tattoos.
Veterinary clinics and
shelters can scan for microchips.
Contact the Winnipeg Humane
Society Lost and Found 982-2025 to make
a report.
Visit Winnipeg
Animal Services Lost and Found Pets.
Contact the veterinary
clinics and animal shelters in your area to make a
report.
- When & where pet
was found.
- Breed, sex, colour,
approximate age.
- Visible
identification (tatoos or tags), collar or harness
type & colour.
- Your name &
contact number.
Post flyers in the area.
Bring the pet to your
local veterinary clinic or shelter if you are unable to
provide temporary care.
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Lost Pets
Contact the
Winnipeg
Humane Society Lost and Found 982-2025 to make a
report.
Visit Lost
Pets - The Winnipeg Humane Society.
Visit PetLynx
for lost & found pet listings.
Register or update your
M4SID
microchip!
Contact the veterinary
clinics and animal shelters in your area to make a
report.
Visit Winnipeg
Animal Services Lost and Found Pets.
Post flyers in the area.
If you
have lost your dog in Charleswood, Tuxedo or surrounding area, it
is suggested that you contact the Charleswood/Tuxedo Pound at
895-0617.
Additional resources:
Shelters:
- Winnipeg Humane
Society(Lost and Found) 982-2025
- City Pound (Dogs
only) 986-2155
- Darcy’s A.R.C.
889-2098
- Charleswood Pound
895-0617
- Quagga (Cats only)
237-1958
Media:
- Winnipeg Free Press
697-7100
- Winnipeg Sun 775-7575
- Canstar Weeklies
(Community newspapers)
www.canstarnews.com
(Check website for info on your local paper)
- CJOB radio www.CJOB.com
Other:
- Dead Animal Pick-up
Phone #311
- Pembina Veterinary
Hospital / Winnipeg Animal Emergency Clinic (24
hour) 452-9427
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How To Trim Your Pets Nails
Tip: Have some
cornstarch ready in case the nail is accidentally trimmed
too short and begins to bleed. Apply cornstarch to
nail and continue using direct pressure until bleeding
ceases (can take several minutes).
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Trimming
Your Cat's Claws
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"How To" Links
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"How To" Videos (from
our InfoVet site)
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CATS
Administering
oral medications
Eye
Care-administering medications
Ear
Care-administering medications
Dental
Care-teeth brushing
Trimming
Your Cat's Claws
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DOGS
Administering
oral medications
Eye
Care-administering medications
Ear
Care-administering medications
Dental
Care-teeth brushing
Behaviour
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Holistic Veterinary Care
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Rehabilitation
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