Vancouver West Side Archives - Alma Animal Hospital

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Boarding or a Pet Sitter in Dunbar: The Health Preparation Most Owners Leave Too Late

vsavetmedia@gmail.com / August 15, 2026

Book the health side of a boarding stay two to four weeks ahead, not the week before. That window allows time for a wellness exam, for any vaccines a facility requires to take effect, for parasite prevention to be curren

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Pet Safety

Skunk Encounters in Dunbar: What to Do When Your Dog or Cat Gets Sprayed

Automation / August 7, 2026

If your dog is sprayed by a skunk, keep them outdoors, stop them rubbing their face, and check whether spray reached the eyes or mouth. Squinting, red eyes, heavy drooling, retching or a bite wound all warrant a veterina

Veterinarian examining a dog's teeth during a pet dental check on Vancouver's West Side

Pet Dental Health

Pet Dental Care on Vancouver’s West Side: Does Your Dog or Cat Need a Dental Check?

vsavetmedia@gmail.com / July 6, 2026

If your dog or cat has bad breath, yellow or brown tartar, red or bleeding gums, drooling, or trouble chewing,