Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital
7644 Gaetz Avenue T4P 2A8 Red Deer, AB, Canada

It looks like winter is here to stay, as temperatures drop it is important to take extra steps to keep our pets safe.

Please be advised we have updated our protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic effective Monday Nov. 30/20. In keeping with current expert recommendations, we have made the following changes at our hospitals: Admittance and check-out When arriving at our hospital, we ask that you follow the below steps for the safety of all: Upon arrival at the hospital, please remain in your vehicle as we are no longer allowing clients into our building (please note, exceptions will be made ...for end of life circumstances) After receipt of the call, we will check you in as soon as possible from outside the hospital. Staff will come out to your vehicle and intake your pet for examination in the building. ***Please be advised, we do require all dogs to be on leash (or carrier) as well as all cats to be in a carrier.*** If you believe you need to be inside our facility, please discuss that request in advance with the Hospital Manager and/or attending veterinarian. If you are at the hospital to pick up food or medication, please remain in your car outside the hospital and call the front desk. We will deliver your order to your car as quickly as possible. ***Please note, wait times may be significantly longer for food/medication pick ups. We kindly ask that you give staff 24hrs notice and pay in advanced for quicker service at time of pick up*** . We are trying to limit the amount of cash payments. You may pay via e-transfer, credit card over the phone or use our wireless terminal that we will bring out to you to use. Invoices can be emailed at time of transaction. If you are not feeling well, travelled internationally or may be at risk of exposure to coronavirus, please ask a healthy friend or family member to transport your pet to the hospital on your behalf. We appreciate your patience during this difficult time. We understand that veterinary visits are stressful during normal circumstances and appreciate your cooperation to not only keep you, as owners safe, but our staff as well. See more

Just a reminder that Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital will be closed tomorrow. Please call the Animal Emergency Hospital at (403)347-3277 if you require emergency care for your pet, we return Thursday for our regular business hours.

Thank you awesome RVTs at Cedarwood and AEH, for all your work. I appreciate you every day, not just in October! I seriously couldn’t work a single day without you guys!!!

Hey there Red Deer (AB) folks! Do you have an awesome dog? Do you want to support an awesome non-profit organization focused on proving high quality blood prod...ucts to dogs across Canada? Awesome! Please continue reading below... We need your help! We only have ONE donor scheduled for our upcoming clinic at the Animal Emergency Hospital in Red Deer on Saturday, November 28 If your dog meets our donor requirements, please reach out to see if they can help! Please note: due to COVID restrictions, collections will be taking place without owners. Rest assured, we will always treat your family member with kindness and respect at all times <3 Please reach out to Amy Gieringer to find out more about our program and how your dog can help: [email protected] Donor Criteria *Veterinarian recommended healthy, even in temperament and calm enough to be gently restrained *Minimum 55 lb (25 kg) lean body weight *1 8 yr of age (18 months for giant breeds) to start and can donate until age 10 (health permitting) *Healthy and not taking medications that impact donor eligibility *Up to date on core vaccines as determined by the CABB (titre testing is accepted) with a minimum of four weeks post vaccination at time of donation *Eligible to donate every 3 months for a minimum of two years

October is National Veterinary Technologist month! Please help us in thanking our amazing techs here at Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital for all of their hardwork.

Happy Monday everyone, hope you have a great week!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are so thankful for our wonderful clients and patients!! Just a reminder that Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital is closed today. We will see you tomorrow when we open for regular business hours.

Little Vixen was in yesterday for her health check and vaccines! How cute is this face? Cant wait to see her back in 4 weeks for her next vaccines and more snuggles!!

Monday feel good story to get you through the week!

Never forget the men, women, and 4 legged heroes. So many lives lost on this day.

Hope everyone enjoyed the last long weekend of summer! Fall is on its way, some are more excited about this than others!

Did you know that Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital provides chiropractic appointments for pets? Dr. Tanya Dobrzanski is at Cedarwood once a month to provide chiropractic work. If you feel like your pet could benefit from chiropractic work please check with your regular veterinarian and have them refer you to Dr. Dobrzanski. What animals should get Chiropractic Care?... Chiropractic care is not limited to sick or injured pets. Healthy and athletic animals are ideal candidates for chiropractic care. Maintaining proper structural alignment and motion allows optimal function of the muscles, nerves, and tissues that support the joints, resulting in improved mobility, stance and flexibility. Good alignment improves agility, endurance, and overall performance. Animal Chiropractic Care can also help maintain mobility in older animals, enhancing the quality of your pets life, and ensuring more active and healthy years.

Enjoy your Monday everyone!

Happy Friday everyone!!

Today is national spoil your dog day, although we think that is everyday! Lets see those spoiled dogs!!

Dont forget that Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital has an online store. You can have food, toys, and many other supplies shipped directly to your house or to the clinic for curbside pick up. All you have to do to get started is create an account and then start shopping! Let us know if you have any questions.

Happy world cat day! Feel free to show us your cute little cats below!!

Just a laugh to get you through the rest of the week

Its International Assistance Dog Week!! Assistance dogs work so hard and are so committed to their job, it is such an important job and we appreciate them and the dedicated people that train these dogs

Just a reminder that Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital is closed on Monday for the long weekend. We open again on Tuesday for regular business hours. Have a great long weekend everyone!!

Meet Blue! Saving Grace Animal Society has done an amazing job with this boy and his recovery. Dr. Tara Dixon has been working hard with Saving Grace to help Blue and he is looking so good. They have had their work cut out for them with daily baths and medications but their dedication to these animals shines through with cases like this one. Dr. Dixon has a special interest in skin and we have seen her have success with many challenging skin cases over the years, we are so lucky to have her here at Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital. We are so happy Blue is looking so great and that he is ready to move onto the next chapter in his life and find a loving family to call his own! Great job to Saving Grace and Dr. Dixon for your hard work giving this sweet boy another chance at life!!

A cold treat for your dog, perfect for this heat wave!!

We are in for a warm week! Is summer finally here? Please remember to keep your pets safe in this hot summer weather to avoid overheating as it can be life threatening. Please call your veterinarian right away if your pet is displaying signs of heatstroke.

Covid- 19 Update: Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital has implemented the following protocols ... Our doors are locked, please call once you arrive One of the team members will take your information over the phone Our team members will give you a COVID assessment over the phone, if you are free from illness, we will allow the healthy person who finished the questionnaire to accompany their pet during the appointment. You must wear a face mask for your appointment, if you do not have one you will not be allowed to accompany your pet We will prepare a room, and once it is ready we will come out to the parking lot to show you and your pet in If you are not healthy, or dont wish to accompany your pet, please advise the staff and someone will bring your pet into the clinic for the appointment, and the doctor will call you once the exam is finished Once you arrive in the building, we do require you to use hand sanitizer prior to the appointment The doctor will meet with you and your pet for the exam, they will be wearing face masks as well See more

Looks like we have another nice day ahead, hope everyone gets out to enjoy the sun!

Happy Friday!! It is supposed to be a beautiful weekend ahead, anyone taking their pets out exploring this weekend? Let us know what your favorite weekend activity with your furry family members is and what your up to this weekend!! We love hearing what our patients are up to outside of the hospital!

Remember to contact your veterinarian for submission if you find a tick on your pet. Monthly flea/tick medications are available at Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital to protect your dogs and cats.

Monday mornings are a struggle! Anyone else agree?

Please be careful with pets that swim during the summer months. Contact your veterinarian right away if you believe your pet has been exposed to blue-green algae.

Just a reminder that Cedarwood is closed today. If you have an emergency with your pet please call Animal Emergency Hospital at 403-347-3277. Happy Canada day everyone!

Rainy day feelings!

Flea and Tick prevention is available for your pet to keep them safe this summer, be sure to check your pet for ticks if you have been out enjoying the outdoors. If you find a tick please submit the tick to your veterinarian for testing. Testing is free in Alberta to help monitor the growing numbers in the province and how many of those ticks are Lyme carrying. Let us know if you have any questions or would like more information!

Water Safety Week is an annual campaign in early June to educate Canadians on how to stay safe around water and prevent drowning incidents. Considering the safe...ty of pets in the water is important. It is recommended that you speak with your veterinarian when considering taking your pet into the water. https://www.albertaanimalhealthsource.ca//water-safety-tip See more

It is World Pet Memorial Day Unfortunately our pets cant be with us forever and the time we get with them never seems to be enough. The unconditional love they give to us is irreplaceable and makes saying goodbye feel impossible. Today, in recognition of World Pet Memorial Day, wed like to encourage you to share your favorite memories of those special pets that have passed away.

It is important to keep yourself and your pets safe while playing in or around water. We recommend limiting your pets time in the water as water toxicity is a concern for dogs that drink/gulp water or take in water while swimming, it is relatively rare but potentially fatal condition. Here are some other tips to keep your pets safe this summer!

Hope everyone enjoyed there weekend!

Giveaway time!! Cedarwood is giving away this bag full of dog and cat goodies!! We are almost to 1000 likes on our Facebook page and we will give it away when we get there. ... To win you must like our Facebook page, like and share this post, and comment on this post when you have completed those steps. Make sure you like, share, and comment on the original post in order to be entered. When we reach 1000 likes we will draw a winner!! This contest is not in anyway affiliated with Facebook.