Pet resources
Reading and resources for pet owners
Practical guides written for this region, plus the official sources we point people to. Nothing here replaces an examination — when in doubt, call us.
Guides
Start here
Puppy guide
A first-year guide for new puppy owners.
Kitten guide
A first-year guide for new kitten owners.
Adult and senior wellness
How care changes through your pet's life.
Nutrition and weight
Life-stage feeding and weight management.
Travelling with a pet
Documentation, timelines and where to start.
Pet insurance
Direct billing, claim forms and what we cannot promise.
Articles
Local pet care reading
Prevention
Heartworm in the Okanagan: what local pet owners should know
Seasonal safety
Foxtails and grass seeds: a small hazard with big consequences
Seasonal safety
Summer heat safety for Okanagan pets
Prevention
Vaccinations explained: why the plan differs for each pet
Local life
Trail safety with your dog in the Central Okanagan
Senior care
Caring for senior pets: comfort, monitoring and quality of life
Official sources
Where we send people for authoritative information
External links open on the organisation's own website. Requirements change, so always confirm details directly with the source.
Travelling with pets — Government of Canada
Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidance on exporting and travelling with pets, including certificates and destination requirements.
inspection.canada.caLink recorded from the previous website; verify before publishing.
Pet food and product recalls — AVMA
American Veterinary Medical Association listings of pet food safety recalls and owner resources.
avma.orgLink recorded from the previous website; verify before publishing.