City Pets Animal Clinic
3019 Shakespeare St V8R 4H6 Victoria, BC, Canada

Thetis Lake Algae Bloom

Be on the alert for Spear Grass. I found these yesterday during a routine exam, luckily they had not penetrated the skin yet

Notice regarding recall of Carnivora brand raw pet food due to food poisoning cases in people in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba.

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who looks after and cares for someone

Amazing animals!

Happy 15th Birthday to sweet Chloe! We know your day will be filled with tons of love, lots of treats and extra fun walks. We here at City Pets always love seeing your smiling face!

Muffin is enjoying some extra playtime these days! We here at City Pets hope you and your pets are enjoying some quality time together and we hope that you are all safe and well. We are still open during our usual business hours (while taking every precaution to keep you safe), so please let us know if you need anything.

Click here for an infographic on how to safely interact with your pet during COVID-19: https://www.evetsites.com//covid_iconograph_4_14%20%281%29

Toxic algae warning for Elk Lake

Hi Everyone, we here at City Pets hope you are keeping well, There have been more recent reports of pets testing positive for COVID-19, with the cat (and a Tiger) showing symptoms of the disease. The dogs that tested positive did not show any symptoms. All pets were known to have had contact with COVID-19 infected people. There is no evidence at this time that people are able to contract the virus from pets, only pets have been able to contract it from people. The British Ve...terinary Association has recommended cats be kept indoors if anyone in the household is showing symptoms of COVID-19 to reduce the potential for transmission to other cats. There has been no such statement from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), however the CFIA does recommend the following: Precautionary measures around animals: As a precautionary measure, the CFIA recommends that people with COVID-19 symptoms or those who are self-isolating due to contact with a COVID-19 case, should follow similar recommendations around animals, as they would around other people in these circumstances: avoid close contact with animals during your illness practice good handwashing and avoid coughing and sneezing on your animals do not visit farms or contact livestock if possible, have another member of your household care for your animals if this is not possible, always wash your hands before and after touching animals, their food and supplies limit your animal's contact with other people and animals outside the household until your illness has resolved Pets contribute to our overall happiness and well-being, especially in times of stress. If you are feeling well (no symptoms of COVID-19) and are not self-isolating because of COVID-19 illness, taking walks with your dog and/or spending other time with your pet can contribute to keeping both you and your pet healthy. For up to date and reliable information regarding Pets and COVID-19, we recommend that you follow the link below to a blog Worms and Germs by Dr. Scott Weese. Dr. Weese is the Chief of Infection Control at the Ontario Veterinary College, his blog is published by the University of Guelph Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses. https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com//covid-19-in-a-cat-belg/# https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com

Promising research from the University of Alberta for COVID-19 treatment.

City Pets is open during our normal business hours to serve you. We are seeing the majority of our appointments using various video apps. Medications and food products are disinfected and placed on a cart for you when you arrive to maintain physical distancing recommendations. Payment is by credit card or e-transfer. Please call or email if you have any questions; 250-370-1950 or [email protected].

We are sending regular updates via email to out clients. In case you have not received them I have included the latest one below. The clinic is open during regular business hours however we have modified our procedures to ensure no one is exposed to the virus. Please read below and watch for more updates if you have not received our email. Please call us if you have any questions. Dr. Kelli Dear Clients/ Friends of City Pets Animal Clinic, We are open, however we have decided...Continue reading

Information for clients regarding changes in response to COVID-19 prevention: Dear Clients/ Friends of City Pets Animal Clinic, We are open, however we have decided to restrict access into the clinic to staff only. Patient care will be coordinated through telemedicine (phone or video). Product and prescription purchases will be arranged prior to pick up, please call or email. ... All products will be wiped down with a disinfectant upon delivery to the clinic and again at the time of sale. Our staff will be practicing safe distances and continue disinfection of all surfaces before/ after each use. You may arrange pick-up of products at any time convenient for you during our normal business hours. If you have a concern about your pet’s health, require a prescription refill or need to purchase any of our products, please call us (250-370-1950) or email ([email protected]). Appointment times will be arranged and the method of communication decided upon depending on your preferences. Payments can be made over the phone with a credit card for telemedicine consultations and/or product purchases. If your pet does require urgent medical care, please contact the 24 hour emergency hospital, the Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, at 250-475-2495. Life threatening conditions will be prioritized. If you are unsure please call us or CVVH to discuss. Please note that you can also purchase any products or prescriptions through our on-line webstore by following the webstore link on our website, citypetsclinic.com, or by going to mywebstore.ca/citypets . For telemedicine phone or video appointments, we ask that you provide a detailed history of your concern via email prior to the appointment time if possible. You may attach a photo or video to this email that provides additional information. Live video chat is also an option. Please let us know what you have available (eg. FaceTime, Skype etc). Any medications or products that may be required after the assessment can be picked up at the clinic or ordered on-line. Please let us know if you will require delivery of products. When you are arriving at the clinic to pick up your purchases, please remain in your car and call us (250-370-1950) from your cell phone to advise us of your arrival. We will bring it to the door promptly for you. Please give staff the minimum 6ft distance. We kindly ask for your understanding as we navigate the best way to look after your wonderful pet family members, while at the same time taking all precautions to prevent transmission of COVID-19. If you have any questions at any time, please do not hesitate to call or email us. Please keep well, Dr. Kelli and the City Pets Team

We here at City Pets Animal Clinic wanted to let you know what we are doing in response to the threat of the infectious disease COVID-19. We are committed to taking whatever steps are necessary to keep you safe, while at the same time doing everything we can to ensure your pets health care needs and dietary needs are met. We are following Public Health Recommendations with respect to the Reduction of Transmission of the virus of COVID-19. Reducing infection is extremely impo...Continue reading

I know there are many students who have worked very hard and whose dream it is to become a Veterinarian. There are very few positions in vet school available already, let's not reduce that number even further.

The Holiday Season is so wonderful! We have more time to spend with our family, including our pets . Here is an important reminder from City Pets of a few potential holiday hazards so you can be sure to avoid them . Wishing your whole family the Merriest Christmas/ Holiday ever https://spca.bc.ca//news-holiday-pet-safety-infographic.jpg

Don’t let this be you! Keep Halloween candy and toys in a safe place

With Halloween just around the corner you may want to bookmark this page. There is a section on Halloween dangers to dogs and cats you can review. Also, there is an emergency helpline ($59 USD) you can call if your pet consumes something and you need to know if they will need medical attention. Petpoisonhelpline.com

Retractable leashes have been known to have significant increased risks, involving many different types of injuries, for both pet and their human. These leashes also do not support good leash-walking manners for your pet. As convenient as they may seem, they have their problems.