Fairfield Animal Hospital Kelowna
1987 Kirschner Rd # 1 V1Y 4N7 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Those pesky ticks! Now that we are in tick season, be sure to check your dog for ticks after a walk through the woods or long grassy areas. These are the common places they hide on our furry friends. You can get a complimentary tick removing tool from our clinic, and talk to our team about your dogs yearly tick medication!

Tick season is here! Ticks like to hang out in long grasses, waiting for unsuspecting friends to brush by so they can hop on for a meal! They start out quite small, but engorge up to 10x their size while feeding. To remove a tick, grasp them firmly with tweezers as close to the skin as possible and pull straight out, or use a handy tick twister tool, which you can pick up for free at the clinic! Do not grasp them by the body or crush them. ... If you need your pups yearly tick medication, call the clinic and we will set you up with what you need!

Buddha has been coming in for regular bandage changes after being bitten on the ear by another dog, and has been so smiley and patient through the whole experience. What a good doggo! We love you, Buddha! And we can’t get over how adorable you are in your little bonnet! Do you have any cute pics of your pets’ big smiles? Show them to us in the comments!

Happy International Women’s Day! We want to celebrate the many strong, dedicated, caring women who work tirelessly to bring veterinary care to the many pets of the Okanagan. We are here 24 hours a day to help you! Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength. - GD Anderson

What’s better than a kitty in a tuxedo? A tuxedo AND a bow tie! Could he be any cuter??? Do your pets have any cute accessories? Show us their pics in the comments!

Sarge had a great time frolicking in the snow with him mom this weekend - our technician Joyce! Have your pets been out enjoying the snow? Show us their pics us in the comments!

It’s Ariel’s turn to pick out a toy! She may only have one eye, but that doesn’t stop her from living her best life and picking out the cutest Christmas buddy! If you’d like to see any of the Christmas toys we have in stock, just let a receptionist know and we can bring some outside to you!... Do your pets have any favorite buddies, toy or furry? Show us their pics in the comments!

Harlee just couldn’t wait to show off her Christmas pjs when she came in for her recheck! Is this not the cutest??? Do you’re pets have any Christmas outfits? Show them to us in the comments!

Have you ever seen two happier pups?? When Meelo and Nilla came to see us for their checkups it was all smiles! It may also have been from all the cookies... Do your pets like to smile for the camera? Show us their best smiles in the comments!

Freya has a great time checking out the presents under our tree! She’s pretty sure they’re all for her... Are you getting your pets any Christmas presents this year? Tell us about them in the comments, and show us your cute pics!

Today we honour the many Canadian soldiers and animals who gave their lives for our freedom. We are open for emergencies today at Fairfield, if you need us

Check our Dr Amy's latest webinar episode with Kelowna Now! In this episode, she discusses pet obesity: How to tell if your pet is overweight, and what we can do to help them get to - and stay at - a healthy weight! https://www.kelownanow.com//Pets_First_video_series_Obesi/

Happy Thanksgiving! Ollie and Oakley are READY for turkey! We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday, as different as it may be this year.. ... What are your families up to for Thanksgiving this year? Tell us all about it and show us your furry friends in the comments!

Purrl is hoping her stocking has quite a few more treats in it this year, but she’ll take a new toy too if she has to... Do your pets get any special Christmas treats? Tell us about them and show us some pics in the comments!

Thank you to all our wonderful clients for their patience over these crazy summer months. Fairfield saw an unprecedented rise in emergencies over the summer and had to reduce our day practice appointments in order to accommodate. Our wonderful sister clinics throughout it the valley helped us to see our clients for their annual check ups, vaccines, and non-urgent visits while we were unable to. We are pleased to let you know that we are now starting to see day practice appoi...ntments again at Fairfield! We are so grateful for your patience and understanding, and willingness to accommodate in this changing world we are now living in.

Maple decided she was a lap dog today... and we aren’t complaining! Do your pets like to snuggle? Show us their pics in the comments!

Stitch has picked out TWO toys for Christmas! Good thing he’s been such a good boy this year! Do you normally get presents for your pets at Christmas? Tell us all about them, or show us their pics in the comments!

Happy Halloween! Tofu and Miso had a ton of fun dressing up for their visit - the cutest little pumpkin and dragon duo ever! Remember to keep your pets safe this Halloween! ... - No chocolate, candy, or candy wrappers - keep pets indoors and in a safe space during any fireworks - make sure pet costumes are loose and not too constricting What are your pets dressing up as for Halloween? Show us your pics in the comments!

Check out Dr. Amy Johnson’s latest video blog for Kelowna Now, where she answers your FAQs about separation anxiety in pets! This post was inspired by the changing normal we have all been going through this year, where families may have been working from home, or not working at all earlier this year, but now may be headed back to work, and how that affects our furry friends. https://www.kelownanow.com//Pets_First_Video_Series_Separ/... How has your normal changed this year, and how has it affected your pets?

Purrl would like to remind everyone to take it easy and stay indoors during this smokey time! Interior Health is advising residents to stay indoors as much as possible and close their windows, as the region’s air quality is currently at dangerous levels, and will likely stay that for for at least 3 days. Just like us, this poor air quality will also affect our furry companions. Pets with respiratory conditions and heart disease may be more affected than others. Pets may expe...rience dry throats, cough, and dry irritated eyes. While our air quality is so poor, it is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise outside, such as hiking or running with your dog. Limit them to short walks for bathroom breaks, and find ways to exercise or stimulate them mentally indoors for the next few days. Close windows and block drafts to protect your indoor kitties! How do you like to play with your pets indoors? Show us their pics and tell us about it in the comments!

Kitten cuddles make everything better - even Monday’s! Isn’t Miso absolutely adorable? Do you have any pics of your pets snuggling? Show them to us in the comments!

Happy International Dog Day! We hope you are having a wonderful summer full of adventure with your furry companions, just like Oakley is with her mom Hannah (our amazing technician!) What have your pets been up to this summer? Show us their pics and tell us their best summer stories in the comments!

Did you know that dogs can also be blood donors? Sarge was a very good boy this week, and he helped save a life by donating blood! In order to join our blood donor program, dogs must be between the ages of 1-7, weigh at least 25kg, be up to date on their vaccines, and of good health and disposition. ... Families who are interested in joining the program can call or email Fairfield, and ask to speak with Kristina about the blood donor program! Do you have any pics of your pets cuddling up to you, like Sarge is to his mom Joyce? Show them to us in the comments!

Check out our first episode of Pets First with Dr Amy Johnson! Each month she will answer your questions about a pet-related topic on KelownaNow; this month it’s all about new puppies! If you’re wondering why this is our first topic... it’s because Dr Amy just adopted a brand new puppy herself! Meet her cute little man Potter in her vlog debut:... https://www.kelownanow.com//Pet_First_Video_Series_Puppie/ What other topics would you want to learn about? Tell us about it in the comments!

Happy International Cat Day! Baby Charlotte is celebrating in her Fairfield crinkle tunnel, thanks to her mom - our receptionist Nikki! How do you show your kitties you love them? Tell us all about it and show us their pics in the comments!

We hope you’ve had a wonderful long weekend with your furry friends, just like Finn did with his mom, Dr Ohse! They went on some early morning hikes to beat the heat and stay safe and cool. What have you been up to with your fur babies this long weekend? Tell us about it and show us your pics in the comments!

As we head into the August long weekend, it important to help our dogs keep safe and cool while we’re out having fun in the sun with our families! Heat stroke can come on very quickly in dogs. Dogs do not cool down by sweating, like people do. Their only means of regulating their body temperature is by panting, which isn't often enough in this 35 degree weather. If your pet has been outside and begins panting excessively, drooling, vomiting, or is wobbly on their feet, seek v...eterinary attention immediately. So how do we keep our dogs cool in this crazy heat?? - Go for walks only in the early morning and late evenings, when temperatures are lower - Do NOT bring your dog along on errands - keep them safe and cool at home. Dogs die in hot cars every year, and even keeping the AC running in the car is not enough. - During outdoor activities, ensure your dogs get plenty of rest in the shade. Dogs will go and go and go, without regard to their own safety. Enforce rest breaks! - Allow them to cool off in the lake or pool, but regulate their water play with plenty of breaks - Dogs can exhaust themselves easily and can also ingest too much water if swimming all day. Lets all keep our dogs safe and cool this summer!

Kitten cuddles always make us smile! Do you have any pics of your kitties cuddling? Show them to us in the comments!

Lyra had BIG SMILES the whole time she visited us for her first puppy visit - and so did we! Lyra's sweet face brings joy wherever she goes! Do you have any pics of your pets smiling? Show them to us in the comments!