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Does Your Pet Need an Insurance Policy?

Your pet is invaluable, and you want to ensure they receive high-quality medical care. As a responsible pet owner, you know that preparing for the unexpected is crucial when considering your pet’s veterinary needs. Unexpected veterinary expenses are a normal part of pet ownership. Although veterinary care offers incredible advancements to help pets live longer, [...]

Pet Health Signs You Should Never Ignore

Your pet provides you with joy and love, and you want to ensure they receive the best care. However, knowing when your pet needs veterinary care can be difficult because they are so good at hiding discomfort and pain signs.  The earlier you can detect that your pet has a health problem, the earlier our [...]

Happy Cat Month: Tips to Keep Your Cat Purring and Content

September is Happy Cat Month, and at Oriole Road Animal Hospital in Kamloops, BC, we’re excited to help you celebrate your feline friends! Cats are known for their independent and sometimes mysterious nature, but they need love, attention, and stimulation just like any other pet. Ensuring your cat is happy is key to maintaining their [...]

Dealing With Pet Loss: A Guide to Coping and Healing

All pet owners understand that their pet will die one day, but that doesn’t change the pain and heartbreak you may feel when the day arrives. Many pet owners consider their pets to be family members and share a unique, frequently intense bond with their furry pals. When a pet passes away, the grief can [...]

A Comprehensive Guide to Reading Your Pet’s Food Label

Choosing the perfect food for your beloved pet can feel like navigating a nutritional labyrinth. Countless brands, enticing marketing jargon, and complex labels bombard you from every shelf. But, don’t worry—the Oriole Road Animal Hospital team is here to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to understand any pet food label.  Understanding the label [...]

Low-Stress Pet Handling Methods to Use at Home

You want your pet to feel safe and comfortable, and the way you handle them is essential to reducing their stress. Our team at Oriole Road Animal Hospital cares for your pet using low-stress handling techniques to provide them with a positive veterinary experience. You can use these same techniques at home to create a [...]

How to Let Your Cat Express Natural Behaviors Safely

You may think of your pampered indoor cat as the benign, domesticated ruler of your household. However, beneath your furry friend’s silky coat beats the heart of a fierce feline in the wild. After 8,000 years of living closely with humans, little cats still have much in common with their big ancestors. The natural behaviors [...]

5 Techniques for Successfully Administering Pet Medication

You may feel that medicating your pet is a wrestling match that results in scratches, your pet scampering off, and your exhaustion. Difficulties medicating pets is a common pet owner complaint, but pets often need medications to treat their pain, infection, and chronic health conditions. Whether you’re administering pills, applying topical treatments, or giving injections, [...]

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