Current News
Puppy & Obedience Classes Start in January!
Classes start Tuesday January 24. Puppy class begins at 6:00pm, Obedience at 7pm. Please call to register, 435-2444 ext. 2. For more information on our classes click here.
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How to get the cat to the vet
Some cat owners wince at the thought of bringing their cat to the veterinarian. Often we hear about how the client has to stuff the cat into the carrier, chase the cat around the house, and listen to howling all the way to the office. Check out the complete article here.
Fun in the Summer
During the hot summer months everyone likes to travel and spend as much time outside in the sun as they can. What about our pets during this time? After all, their winter coats don't come off!
Daycare is a great option for our hot and furry canine friends. Daycare can provide your pet with an air conditioned play room opting for both comfort and exercise. Petworks daycare provides breaks between play sessions giving your pet the time to drink and calm down before continuing with their 'chase the ball or me' game with friends.
Deciding to plan your vacation is more than planning your own stay at a hotel or resort, it often includes planning your best friends vacation as well. Petworks will provide your dog or cat a temperature controlled interactive environment for them to call home while you too are enjoying your summer vacation. You also have the option of planning their vacation adventures by booking cuddle times, playtimes, daycare socializing, outside walks or even swim sessions with our rehabilitation expert.
Drop by the resort during regular business hours for your tour of our kennel, cat condos and daycare play room. We would love to show off our home and your pets vacation resort!
Sincerely,
Petworks Resort Staff
http://www.petworks.ca/boarding.htm
Tick Talk
The poor lowly tick is on everyone’s black list these days. Right up there (or down) with spiders and snakes unless, of course, you happen to be one of those geeky science kids with all manner of animal life and fauna in your bedroom. I was (sorry Mom). So why have we come to revile and fear the tick? Check out the complete article here.
Annual Physical Exams: What's the Big Deal?
Many health conscious people visit their health care professionals at least yearly and in some cases more frequently along with eating properly and getting adequate exercise. So what about our pets? Check out the complete article here.
Protecting your Pets from Coyotes
Coyotes have been making the news a lot lately and for good reason. It should be no surprise however that close encounters of the wild canine kind are happening more frequently... Check out the complete article here!
Teeth are a big deal this February & March!
(Posted: January 2011)
February is pet dental health awareness month across Canada. While we focus on dental health every month at Petworks, there are some special things happening here in February and March. Every pet that benefits from a dental cleaning during those two months will be entered in a draw for one of four great prizes:
1st Prize #1
6 month supply of Hills Prescription Diet t/d
plus $25 gift certificate towards boarding or daycare at Petworks Pet Resort
1st Prize #2
6 month supply of Medi-Cal Royal Canin Dental Diet
plus a $25 gift certificate towards boarding or daycare at Petworks Pet Resort
2nd Prize
$40 gift certificate from Wyse Photo to capture that new smile for posterity
3rd Prize
Capture those pearly whites on film with a $20 gift certificate from Wyse Photo
From Paper Records to Paper-less
(Posted: January 2011)
In 2011, we are taking the leap from paper records to paperless and we’re using our integrated medical records software to do it. We can now capture and store medical history from your pet’s appointments and procedures, lab results, radiology/ultrasound images, specialists and emergency hospital reports electronically in your pet’s medical record. Our goal is to significantly reduce the amount of paper we use while improving the accuracy and retrieval time of your pet’s medical information.
Happy New Year from Petworks!
(Posted: January 2011)
---We wish everyone big, small and furry, a Happy 2011!
At Petworks in 2010, we were busy looking after our family of pets and their people. In 2011, we will continue to focus on improving the lives of pets, wherever we can, and we're always working to protect their health and prevent problems.
The media crunch from the web and social media has inundated us all with so much information it's hard to know what is meant to be fact , fiction or just fun entertainment. With that in mind we've created an e-newsletter to keep clients updated on what's happening in the world of pets and people. Our goal is to have the best informed pet parents in the city and hope that we'll continue to be a trusted resource for all things related to your pet. We'll try to sift through some of the things we encounter on a daily basis and give you our thoughts on them as well as keep you updated about what is happening here at Petworks.
We’ll archive the newsletters in our Petworks Library and we invite you to forward them on to friends or family who may have an interest in one of our articles.
Do you know about Canine Cough?
(Posted: January 2011)
Did you know that all dogs are at risk of Canine Cough? Click here to read the full article.
Hallowe'en Costume Contest
(Posted: November 2010)
Again this year we have had a great turnout for our pet costume contest. Every costume idea from punk pugs to dogs dressed as cats. Contest results are below in order of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. A big thank you goes out to everyone who participated in this fun event. Now it's time to think of next years costumes!
Petworks is AAHA Accredited!
(Posted: June, 2010)
Our team is proud to announce that Petworks received AAHA accreditation in May 2010. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Standards of Accreditation are widely used as benchmarks to measure excellence in veterinary medicine.
Our hospital has been successfully evaluated by an AAHA practice consultant on approximately 900 standards that directly correlate to the care we are providing your pet. The standards are periodically reviewed and updated to ensure they remain consistent with changes in veterinary medicine and technology. We are evaluated every three years to maintain our accredited status and to make sure we are keeping up with industry updates. We understand that your pet holds a valued place in your life and your heart and we are dedicated to providing your pet with the best health care possible.
Petworks receives AAHA accreditation.pdf
Pet Insurance - Meeting the Cost of Pet Care
(Posted: December 5, 2008)
Our pets provide us with fun, companionship, and unconditional love. In return, we incur the responsibilities that go along with pet ownership, including veterinary care.
Money spent on wellness and prevention, as well as keeping pets in a safe environment, significantly reduces the risk of illness and injury. Nevertheless, pets do occasionally become sick or injured; thankfully the veterinary profession today is capable of providing virtually the same kinds of care and procedures available for people.
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) strongly suggests that all pet owning families assess their financial situation and consider their ability to meet unexpected expenses that may be incurred for veterinary care. For some families, these expenses may be met through existing savings. Others may be able to use credit card reserves or medical payment cards. Some families should consider budgeting for these expenses and still others may want to consider protecting themselves through pet health insurance policies.
- For those considering pet health insurance, AAHA offers the following suggestions: Be sure you understand what the policy covers. Some policies (but not all) cover some preventative care, such as vaccinations, but there may be additional cost for this coverage.
- Understand the exclusions. Almost all policies exclude pre-existing conditions and some exclude hereditary conditions. Some may exclude certain conditions unique to certain breeds.
- Almost all policies have a deductible and a co-pay requirement. Some pay according to a set schedule of "usual and customary fees" while some pay based on the actual incurred expense. Be sure you understand how expenses will be reimbursed.
- Ask whether or not the policy allows you to seek care from a veterinarian of your own choosing or whether you must go to a veterinarian that participates in the company's network of providers. When faced with a pet's serious illness, most pet owners want to be able to obtain care from their regular veterinarian.
Speak with your veterinarian or someone on your veterinary practice team. While veterinarians do not sell insurance, chances are they have had experience with the policy you are considering and can provide helpful advice.
Puppy and Obedience classes are on-going and fill up quickly. Please call 435-2444 to register your pet.