Fort Macleod Vet Clinic
609 12th Street T0L 0Z0 Fort Macleod, AB, Canada

Tiny sneak peek of the progess at the new clinic! More coming soon!

Meet Maple! She was found on the side of the road after being abandoned, she was very weak and thin. She was brought to Fort Macleod Vet Clinic where DR. Todd Baker worked his magic by administering IV fluid therapy, and antibiotics. She perked up a lot! And after lots of TLC by John & Christy she was then sent to Northern Lights Wolf Sanctuary in BC. Where she practically runs the place. As you can see she is doing so well and is very happy in her new home. We at Fort Macleod Vet Clinic are thrilled to be part of Maple's journey!

This fellow was brought into the clinic and instantly got comfortable in his kennel and enjoyed a nice meal. He is an intact male and very sweet. Please help us find his owners!

New clinic progress update! We are absolutely thrilled with the progress happening next door at our brand new facility. We can't wait to move over and have more room to accommodate all our furry friends!

Just to give a little perspective...2.5 times the size of the current clinic!! We can't wait!

Happy International Dog Day!

Meet Mark. A 7 year old Clydesdale, who works hard to help pull the public around Indian battle park. He was seen over a month ago, originally looked like a puncture to the right eye. A smear was done and confirmed a severe infection. A kerototamy was performed to help heal the ulcer, over the next weeks it spread and became ulcerative in spite heavy treatment. A biopsy was sent out and confirmed a Squamous cell carcinoma. His eye was removed to prevent spreading. He is healing up very nicely and will be back to work in no time.

We're so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community, and for a town that cares about it's businesses. https://globalnews.ca//town-of-fort-macleod-business-tax-/

What a difference 3 months makes!! Meet Dagul! When this sweet pup was born via c- section he was barely responsive and had Gastroschisis (some of his intestines were on the outside of his abdomen). The team fixed him up and sent him home with a guarded prognosis. But here he is, 3 months later and adorable as ever, as our pet of the week!

1 Week in. All this extra space is going to be so nice!

Meet Bailey, an 8 week old labradoodle pup who had a bit of a rough start. She was first brought in and treated for a skin infection between her legs caused by a suspected UTI leading to a constant urine drip. When that didn't clear up right away, Dr. Schlueter had a theory and ran some diagnostic tests to confirm. After some contrast dye and X-rays she found the culprit, an ectopic ureter. Dr. Schlueter and Dr. Baker got her right in the OR and were able to get her urinary tract back in working order. We're happy to report Bailey is staying dry and her skin infection has healed up nicely. Great work Dr. Schlueter! Pictures of a normal urinary tract and an ectopic ureter attached, as well as Bailey's before and after X-rays.

We are very happy to announce that we have broken ground on the BRAND NEW FUTURE HOME OF FORT MACLEOD VETERINARY CLINIC!! Don't worry, though, it'll be right next door to our current location so you'll still know exactly where to find us! We are very excited to be moving into a much bigger building that will better accommodate all of our 2 and 4 legged friends!

We would like to congratulate Bruce on his early retirement. We thank him for his dedication and his vast knowledge of all things great and small. We are very lucky to have been able to work with him for over 27 years. He is going to be greatly missed. Good Luck on your new adventure Bruce!

**Gone home** LOST DOG This pretty lady was found wandering Fort Macleod. Contact the clinic if she is yours.

LOST CAT This friendly boy was found on the Blue Trail yesterday afternoon and is hoping to find his way home. He is an intact male and juvenile. If he is yours, please contact the clinic.

LOST CAT This pretty lady was found between 10th and 11th street in Fort Macleod. If she is yours, please contact the clinic at 403-553-4887.

***Gone home** Lost Dog. This handsome boy was found just outside of Fort Macleod and he unfortunately does not have any identification. Please contact the clinic at 403-553-4887 if he is yours.

Lost dog. Found with blue collar in Fort Macleod. If this neutered boy is yours please call us at (403) 553-4887. We are open again tomorrow at 830-5.

Come out September 27th from 11am-1pm for a customer appreciation BBQ and to say goodbye and good luck to Nicki as she joins the CFIA team. Come enjoy lunch and cake on us!

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year from the staff at the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic!!! HOURS December 24- 8:30-12 December 25- CLOSED December 26- CLOSED ... December 27- 8:30-5 December 28- 8:30-5 December 29-9-12 December 31- 8:30-5 January 1- CLOSED See more

FOUND!! This little guy was brought in today from around 28th street. Can you please spread the word so we can get him home. Fort Macleod Vet Clinic 403-553-4887

Heads up!!! Hey everyone the Town will be working on our power on Tuesday November 13th for the day leaving us "in the dark" What that means is that we will have no access to computers, debit machines, blood machines, in house radiographs and the list goes on and on. It also includes only one phone so please be patient with us that day.

***2 confirmed cases of West Nile*** Just a heads up that there have been 2 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus at the clinic in the last few weeks. Please keep your horses protected by vaccinating your horses against WNV, using insect repellants, avoiding activities at peak mosquito times such as dusk and dawn, cleaning out water troughs weekly and eliminating as much standing water and tall grasses from around your yard as possible. Not all horses that contract WNV will show... symptoms but the ones that do can include listlessness, a change in demeanor becoming less active and isolated, reduced appetite, inability to swallow, drooping lips, muscle twitching, hypersensitvity, a lack of co-ordination, weakness in the limbs, partial paralysis or an inability to get up. A fever is not always present. There is no specified treatment for WNV but supportive therapy is generally given to those horses showing neurological signs. See more

Hey everyone, these dogs were brought into the clinic at the end of the day yesterday from the Buffalo Jump area. If they are yours or you know who they belong to can you please contact the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic as we would love to get them home

**** PRODUCER MEETING**** Hey everyone, we are having a meeting on April 18th. Please see the attached poster and let us know at the clinic 403-553-4887 if you can make it! Look forward to seeing you all there :)

Hello, we just had a female cat brought into the clinic that was picked up on 16th street! please take a look and if she is your cat or you know who she belongs to, can you please give us a call 403-553-4887, thanks

We were happy to see these cuties in for their first set of vaccines today! Puppies require 3 sets of vaccines to protect them from diseases like parvo and distemper - these are nasty viruses that cause sickness and even death. Always check if your new puppy still needs its boosters when you take them home!

Congratulations Dr. Bruce on your 25 years (life sentence) with the Fort Macleod Veterinary Clinic! Our team is lucky to have such a hard working and dedicated leader. Thanks for all that you do!

It may be calving season but we were more than happy to help Labradoodle Momma Jellybean deliver her new babies Congratulations Paige Slezak on the new litter! It is always nice when dog c-sections come in during office hours so the whole staff gets to snuggle puppies!!

Keep a look out!!

UPDATE FOR EVERYONE: The owners were found and contacted yesterday morning through the identification tag the dog was wearing and plans are being made to get this sweet girl back to her people. This is a great example of how we can successfully reunite families through proper pet identification Thanks to everyone who shared the original post and helped spread the word. Its amazing when people come together to help one another. Wishing the pup safe travels back to her family!

***FOUND*** This kitten was found in Fort Macleod and is looking for his home. He is a friendly long hair male kitten approximately 4 months old. If you know whose kitten this is or he is yours please get in contact with the Fort Macleod Vet clinic at 403-553-4887.

Brought in last night, if you know who the owner is can you please get them to call the clinic at 403-553-4887

These two dogs were just dropped off at the clinic, comment or call if you recognize them 553-4887. We are closed at noon but the on call veterinarian is available if you need to pick them up.

Found! We are looking for the owner of this adorable silver kitten, if she is yours or you know who she belongs to can you please call the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic at 403-553-4887. Thanks

He's Back! We are please to announce that starting next week Bill will be available for appointments. Welcome back Bill!

This very friendly male cat was brought into the clinic as a stray. Call the clinic if you know who he belongs to! 403-553-4887

We are so very pleased to introduce our very own Moriah Feyter as our newest Registered Veterinary Technician!! Moriah has been with us for several years as a vet assistant and summer student while she completed her schooling at Olds College. She has recently passed her national exam and we couldn't be more excited to have her in this new and exciting role. Congrats girl, proud of you!!!!

This adorable black lab/ black lab cross puppy was brought into the clinic from Town ,if anybody recognizes him or he belongs to you please contact us at 403-553-4887

Foxtail foreign bodies are super common right now!! We've had at least one of these per day for the past few days... Three already this morning! Foxtails or speargrass awns like to hide in the back of your dogs mouth and tonsils and cause irritation, hacking, excessive swallowing and gagging so hard sometimes dogs will even vomit. We've also had a couple stuck in the nose (like both these ones pictured) which present as a sudden onset of excessive sneezing, snorting and face rubbing. If your dog is showing these signs get to a vet for prompt diagnosis and removal before they cause infection or migrate through other tissues!!

Found Dog, please let us know if you recognize him so we can get him home

We have a notice in the clinic that LIS has found a black and white mare 3 miles east on Pearce Road. If you or anybody you know is missing a horse please contact Tim at 403-553-2844 or 403-634-5799

There is a heat warning in effect for southern Alberta this week & weekend!! If you are going to be outdoors, or aren't lucky enough to have air conditioning, be sure to take precautions to prevent heat stroke for yourselves and your pets. Be safe and stay cool everyone!

FOUND- A rabbit was found in town and brought into the clinic today, it is very friendly and I am sure is being missed by someone. If you have lost a rabbit please phone the clinic at 403-553-4887 and identify. thanks

Happy Canada Day! Someone dropped off a found intact male Golden Retriever this morning, call the clinic if he is yours!

Nothing better than a slimey new baby calf! Here's hoping this is the last one we have to deliver by c-section... is it just us or is calving season lasting forever?!

Update: has been reunited with owner! **FOUND** Beagle found wandering around Fort Macleod near A&W. Has town license tag # 154 and tattoo in Right ear. Currently hanging out at the clinic waiting for his family to find him. Call the clinic if he's yours or you know who he belongs to. 403-553-4887

Reminder that it is Senior and Dental Awareness Month. Call the clinic for details - 403-553-4887

This nice handsome fella was brought into the clinic after being found on the highway, he is an intact male. If he is yours or you recognize him please contact the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic at 403-553-4887, thanks

February is Senior Pet Health Month and Dental Month! Check our website for more details... http://fortmacleodveterinaryclinic.ca/promotions/

FOUND- this friendly guy was brought in today and we are on the lookout for his home. If you recognize him or her is yours please contact the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic at 403-553-4887

Lets keep our pets happy, healthy and safe this holiday season! For a full list of holiday pet hazards, read this article: http://bit.ly/holidaypethazards

This handsome big man was brought in to the clinic after being found walking into Standoff Colony. He looks like he's missing his family so if you know who he belongs to please contact the clinic! 403-553-4887

FOUND!! This beautiful girl has been hanging around Extra Foods in Fort Macleod and is very friendly. We are hoping to find her home so if she is yours or you know who she might belong to please let us know! 403-553-4887!

These two were brought in yesterday, they were picked up west of Fort macleod. Both are very friendly. If they are yours or you know who they belong to could you please contact the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic at 403-553-4887, thanks

***Found!!!*** Female border collie found by a good samaritan about 2 weeks ago. She has a tattoo on her abdomen that is unreadable. If this girl belongs to you or you know who she might belong to, give us a shout at the clinic 403-553-4887. Thank you!!

A very happy National Vet Tech week to our very own Nicki Conner!! You have been seeing her smiling face around the clinic for 8 years now! When she's not rounding up her cattle in the mountains or playing with her mini horses she's working hard in the clinic making our lives so much easier. Not only is she an amazing technician, but also an office administrator/receptionist-- she's a double threat Thank you Nicki for all that you do!!

This is our newest RAHT, Lauren. Lauren recently graduated from tech school in Ontario and has come all the way out west to join us here in Fort Macleod. Lauren loves all animals but has a special love for pugs, frenchies and white cats She is such a huge help and a great addition to the team. Thanks for all you do!! #happyvettechweek

In honour of National Vet Tech Week we would like to give a shout out to each of our amazing technicians! Jamie is southern Alberta born and raised and has been an invaluable member of the team for 16 years!! There are really no words to describe how much we appreciate her. Thank you Jamie for all you do for our vets, clients and patients!

Fort Macleod Vet Clinic would like to welcome (...a little bit late, we admit), our final year veterinary student Ally Chen! She is here for a month on rotation while studying veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. She is primarily interested in small animal medicine and is doing a very cool research project dealing with 3D printed orthopedic implants for dogs with osteosarcoma. Be sure to say hi if you see her around the clinic or out in the snow Welcome to the team Ally!

**FOUND** This cute little one was found wandering 17th street. Looks to be about a 6 month old male ginger tabby. Super sweet and friendly! Share this post! If this is yours or you know who he belongs to please let us know! 403-553-4887

***FOUND*** A good samaritan found this guy roaming the streets of Fort Macleod & brought him into the clinic this evening. He has no collar, tattoo or microchip. If you know if he belongs to anyone please contact the clinic!

***FOUND*** This fella was brought in to the clinic and is looking for his home. He is tattooed and neutered but we are having a hard time reading his tattoo. If you recognize him or he is yours could you please contact the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic at 403-553-4887, thanks

September is Animal Pain Awareness month! Many times, we don't recognize the signs of pain in our pets because they are so subtle. If you are ever concerned that your pet is in pain, please don't hesitate to give us a call or visit!

**UPDATE** A total of 4 horses have tested positive for WNV in southern Alberta in the Lethbridge and Taber area! All of these horses were showing neurological signs such as stumbling, staggering, muscle weakness and trembling, change in behaviour and a change in voice. Let us know immediately if your horse is exhibiting these signs and talk to us about yearly vaccination *** A horse tested positive for West Nile Virus in Lethbridge recently, make sure your horses are up to date on vaccinations.

***FOUND***this little man was found wandering through town, If he is yours or you know who he belongs to would you please give the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic a call at 403-553-4887 we would love to get him home, thanks

***FOUND*** a male tabby kitten has been brought into the clinic and we are trying to find his home. If you recognize him or he is yours please call the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic at 403-553-4887

***FOUND*** little female kitten has been brought to the clinic! if she is yours or you recognize her could you please contact the Fort Macleod Vet Clinic at 403-553-4887, thanks