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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A pet who becomes sick or injured unexpectedly is one of the most stressful situations a pet owner can experience. Veterinary emergencies can happen at any time, and pet owners need to be prepared to act quickly and know where to bring their pet for care when an illness or accident occurs outside of regular [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Cleaning your pet's ears is a necessary part of pet grooming that promotes ear health and prevents ear infections. If you're unfamiliar with pet ear cleaning, you may be hesitant about the task, especially if your four-legged friend is squirmy, but cleaning their ears doesn't need to be stressful. Our Oriole Road Animal Hospital team [...]
Relaxing in the comfortable sanctuary of your home after a long day at work is heavenly—until your cat streaks past with a spool of thread unraveling from their mouth, or your dog starts crunching on something that is not a squeaky toy. While your pet’s antics can be adorable, they can also result in serious, [...]
Pet owners hate to see their beloved pet ill or in pain, and many are tempted to give their pet their own medication to try to alleviate their condition. However, administering human medications without veterinary guidance holds many dangers for your pet. Human medications are potentially toxic and can cause various other adverse effects in [...]