Mountain View Veterinary Hospital
#101 - 6039 196th Street V2Y 1A5 Surrey, BC, Canada

UPDATED Saturday, August 1st - With the move to Phase 3 of BC's pandemic response, Veterinarians are continuing to transition back to more 'regular' veterinary activities. While this is promising news *please note* that for the foreseeable future we will be continuing with the following COVID-19 protocols to keep our staff and clients safe: Pet Drop-off & Pick-up - we will be continuing to do 'curbside hospital visit' where clients *do not* enter the hospital but are part of... the exam via phone from the safety of outside or your vehicle. *Please* understand that this is the most effective way to keep our clients and staff safe; Hours - We will continue to be open *6 days a week* from 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and 8am to 5pm Saturday to help us reduce the backlog of appointments; Self-isolating? You can order food and supplies delivered to your door from our online store: https://www.myvetstore.ca/MVvet ....we are continuing to offer Telemedicine Consultations with our Doctors from via Zoom or telephone (https://zoom.us/ note: Zoom is a free download). If You Have An Appointment: 1. Call 604.427.2744 when you arrive at MV Vet or knock on the glass; 2. Our Staff will come to get your pet and your cell number; 3. You will be called to take part in your pet’s exam, please remain outside or in your vehicle; and, 4. Upon conclusion of the exam, our Staff will bring your pet out to you and arrange payment. If You Are Picking Up Food or Supplies: 1. Call 604.427.2744 when you arrive or knock on the glass; 2. One of our Staff will come to the door; 3. If you have ordered and pre-paid online our Staff will bring you your order and place it on the 'Order Table' located outside; ~or~ If you still have to order or pay, please use our freshly sanitized wireless sales terminal (no cash please). Again, a HUGE thank you to everyone for their patience, understanding and wonderful words of encouragement. Please continue to check our FB page and/or website blog for updates.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we have to *most* amazing team! Check out our awesome entrance mats for our new location from Matman that we received as a surprise gift from our staff! One for the cat entrance and one for the dog entrance. #MostAmazingPeopleEver #Blessed

How about a wonderful story to brighten your Monday? There are many things that can bring us together as human beings, including caring for animals in need. Working in the pet rescue world we have come across so many amazing people who come from incredibly diverse backgrounds and it only serves to make the experience even more rewarding. cc'ing Tinykittens, Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS), Aide for Paws & Rescue Society https://www.today.com//rapper-challenges-perception-black-

Not entirely sure what makes this a 'holiday' song (the bells?), but the research behind it is interesting and the fundraising cause is very important: men's mental health organization Dudes & Dogs. Thanks to our awesome Vet Student Luvena for sharing. https://www.wcvb.com//first-ever-christmas-song-f/34719041#

Happy International Kindness Day! The great thing about kindness is that it doesn't have to take much effort, it doesn't have to cost a thing, and the more you create the more you get back. At MV Vet we are so fortunate to have some of the kindest clients who are incredibly thoughtful and manage to make us smile every day. Have a wonderful day!

Is pet insurance worth the cost? The answer: it depends on your personal financial situation, age/breed of your pet, peace of mind, etc.. Check out our blog on questions you should ask if considering purchasing pet insurance. http://mountainviewveterinary.ca//should-you-purchase-pet-

Remembering those who have served, we thank you for your sacrifice.

Earlier today we posted some tips on how to keep your pets safe during Halloween, but we also wanted to pass along advice for hoomans too. The following is from our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition: Halloween may look a little different in 2020 than in previous years but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be just as fun! Mindset matters and we are setting the example for our kids on how we approach the difference. Let’s focus on creating an extra special Halloween that will p...rovide our kids with lasting memories for years to come! The CDC has created a list of fun alternatives for Halloween family fun this year: Low Risk Activities Carving pumpkins and decorating your home. Find some great free pumpkin carving templates here. https://www.pumpkinpile.com/ Having a pumpkin carving contest outside, socially distance with neighbours and friends Having a Halloween movie night with people you live with. Find some great kids’ Halloween movie ideas here. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com///g2661/halloween-movies/ Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt in your neighbourhood where you kids find Halloween-themed things to look for while they walk outdoors. Find a free printable scavenger hunt list here. https://www.redtedart.com/halloween-scavenger-hunt-printab/ Having a scavenger hunt-styled trick or treat search with members of your household in or around your home rather than going house to house. Find free printable clues here. https://www.playpartyplan.com/free-printable-halloween-sca/ Moderate Risk Activities Participating in one-way trick or treating with individual grab and go goodies bags while social distancing at the end of the driveway or edge of yard Have a social distanced costume parade in your neighbourhood Attending a costume party outdoors where protective masks are used. Going to an open-air, one way, walk-through haunted forest where appropriate mask use is enforced and people can remain more than 6 feet apart Visiting pumpkin patches where hand sanitizer and mask use is encouraged or enforced and socially distancing is maintained Having an outdoor Halloween movie night with friends and family spaced at least 6 feet apart Higher Risk Activities (avoid these activities to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19) Participating in traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed to children who go door to door Having trunk-or-treat where treats are handed out from trunks of cars lined up in parking lots Attending crowded costume parties held indoors Going to indoor haunted houses where people may be crowded together and screaming Going on hay or tractor rides with people who are not in your household Traveling to rural fall festivals outside your community if you live in an area with community spread of COVID-19

Although it seems like Halloween will be a quieter event this year, there will still be more activity and noise than usual which can increase anxiety in pets. Here are our 9 favourite tips on how to keep your pet safe and calm this Halloween. http://www.mountainviewveterinary.ca//9-halloween-safety-t