Healthy Paws Forward Veterinary Hospital
2024, 2060 Symons Valley Parkway NW T3P 0M9 Calgary, AB, Canada

Start your week off right with not one, but nine, that's right nine puppies! These puppers are getting a healthy start by receiving their first vaccines. Now, to come up with names!

#caturday cuddles. Pisim saw us for her spay and we couldn't get over how gorgeous she is.

Toe beans were tappin' and tongues were lappin'! Welcome to the Healthy Paws Forward Vet ferret family, Gus & Otis. #ferretfriday

We believe in creating lasting relationships with our patients and clients. Even after moving, we were thrilled to hear that our care had an impact on Freyja's wellbeing!

Is your pet picky when it comes to protective wear? We've got options! Ella was able to "Houdini" out of her cone and preferred her red hot onesie much more after her spay!

No, Sky isn't about to take flight ... she has just finished up laser therapy treatment for her hips and joints! Laser therapy can be used to accelerate healing, decrease swelling, and manage pain.

If Shelby's mix of tortoiseshell and tabby patterns (known as a torbie) weren't already unique enough, take a close look at her two-tone, black and white whiskers! What a beautiful cat.

Have you ever wondered how old your pet is in human years? Beginning at around the age of 7 for cats and dogs, and 3 for ferrets, your pet enters their mature years. Learn more about senior pet preventive care: https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/senior-pet-month. #SeniorPetMonth

Waking up on Monday like... #mondaymood

Did you know that owning a pet can increase your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing? Or that your dog feels joy when they see, hear, or smell you? Or that your cat’s purr has healing qualities? By taking care of your pet’s health, you are taking care of yours. Studies have shown a reduction in risk for heart attack, feelings of loneliness, and stress in pet owners when compared to non-pet owners. #HumanAnimalRelationshipAwarenessWeek

A top priority for Maui's mom was finding a vet who likes small dogs. We're happy you found us! Welcome to the Healthy Paws Forward Vet family, Maui!

Important Dog Treat Recall! An outbreak of salmonella has been linked to two brands of dog treats. One person has died and several others are in hospital after being in contact with Paws Up! and Western Family pig ear dog treats. Read the full story here: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/one-person-dead-from-salmonella. Contact our hospital for safe treat alternatives for your pet. https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/

Join us in honouring the brave people and animals who sacrificed their lives for us. Lest we forget. #remembranceday

We understand the importance of being by your pet's side for all the happy and sad moments in life. A trip to the vet should be no different. With safety precautions in place, we allow clients to accompany their pets in our hospital. Book your pet's appointment today: https://connect.allydvm.com//healthypa/appointment_request.

Today is #WorldRabiesDay - help us spread the word about the dangers of rabies and the importance of vaccinating your pets! Here are a few of our pup patients who have been keeping up-to-date with their vaccines. Learn more about vaccinating your pet: https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/vaccines.

Senior pets are often passed over for younger animals when it comes to adoption. Nana's parents took a chance on her and have found what a sweet, cuddly gal she is! #adoptalessadoptablepetweek

A wholesome tale about a boy and his pet is just what the vet ordered on this #Caturday afternoon. Nala, the cat, has been diagnosed with stage four kidney disease. Unfortunately, there is no cure, but there are ways to slow the progression through supportive care. Nala's boy has been taking good care of her by helping his mom with Nala's fluids and medication to manage her pain. He wants to be a vet when he is older; to help cultivate his interest in vet medicine, we gave him a personal tour of the hospital. It makes us proud to see young people caring about animal health and wellness! #animalpainawarenessmonth

In collaboration with our friends at the Cochrane & Area Humane Society, we're proud to introduce the Healthy Paws Vlog! A video series discussing the most current animal-related topics. In support of #animalpainawarenessmonth, Episode #1 dives into the many faces of pain in pets. Could your pet be living in pain? Watch our video to learn more! https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/september-is-pain-month International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management

Lucky Penny's most recent visit was for her vaccines - where she was on high alert for treats! As a young pup, this brindle Cane Corso was a little thin. Once placed on Hill’s Pet Nutrition Healthy Advantage Puppy Large Breed food, she has been filling out nicely. We're very proud of the progress she has made at now 18-weeks-old.

The smell of pumpkin spice dog treats is in the air! Here are a few of our fav pups who are ready for the #firstdayoffall.

While Ella enjoys her walks in the park, she also enjoys the irresistible "treats" that rabbits leave on the trail. She has a history of eating rabbit poop, so when she began vomiting, her mom brought Ella to us for an examination. Ella was prescribed dewormer to protect her from parasites that may have been ingested via the rabbit droppings. She was feeling well enough to let us capture this adorable photo.

With safety precautions in place, we allow clients in our hospital for all of your veterinary needs. Prefer to stay home? We also offer online shopping with delivery right to your door. Shop thousands of pet products here: https://healthypawsvet.clientvantage.ca/.

Originally named Rex, Mukota began his life in Australia! Now at the mature age of 16, Mukota is experiencing kidney disease and arthritis. To improve his quality of life and manage the pain, he receives medication, laser therapy, and the Assisi Loop (Assisi Animal Health) at home. September is #animalpainawarenessmonth. To learn more about how to manage your pet's pain, visit https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/september-is-pain-month.

URGENT: Tomorrow is the last day to have your voice heard by answering the Responsible Pet Ownership survey. https://engage.calgary.ca/petbylaw We urge you to also contact your City Councillor directly. https://www.calgary.ca/citycouncil/findyourcouncillor.html The City of Calgary Your Local Government is contemplating breed-specific legislation (BSL) that would severely impact the quality of life of all pit bull-like dogs and their owners. We do not support BSL or the labelling of ANY dog breed as inherently aggressive, vicious, or dangerous. Enjoy these smiles from some of our favorite pit bull patients! #BSLfreeYYC Joe Magliocca

Here are five things to consider before feeding a raw diet to your pet. Ask our veterinarian for advice on what diet is right for your furry family member! #therightdietforyourpet

There's something about animals wearing goggles that brings a smile to your face. Is your pet living in pain? Learn more about the benefits of laser therapy. #animalpainawarenessmonth https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/september-is-pain-month

While visiting to have their vaccines updated, Tangyuan and Doubao's astute mom mentioned that Tangyuan had been scratching at his ears. An ear swab confirmed that he had ear mites, which are very contagious to other animals. We cleaned Tangyuan's ears to help with comfort and prescribed a topical medication for both cats to rid the ear mites and protect Doubao from infection. Fun fact, ear mites look like coffee grounds to the naked eye. Watch the video to see what they look like under a microscope! #caturday #dontwatchwhileeating

Helping animals is our passion, and knowing our clients are happy makes it that much more rewarding.

Pain can present itself in many different ways, one of which is dental pain. We found underlying dental disease in Daisy when she visited for an unrelated matter. We removed decaying teeth, which is a source of pain, and gave the remaining teeth a good cleaning. Just look at the before and afters! Learn more about what we're doing to support #animalpainawarenessmonth. https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/september-is-pain-month

In support of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, September's focus is on pain awareness for pets. Learn how laser therapy may be right for your pet and enter our Pain Awareness Promotion by following, liking, or sharing our post. Details here: https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/september-is-pain-month. #animalpainawarenessmonth

We're growing our team! Are you a veterinarian looking for a flexible work schedule? Join our fast-growing, locally owned hospital. Apply now! https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/join-our-team

Registered Veterinary Technicians, we want you! We're a fast-growing, locally owned hospital, looking for an individual to grow with us. Offering flexible days and hours. Apply now! https://www.healthypawsvet.ca/join-our-team

Whether she's smiling for a photo on a sunny day or pondering life's biggest questions, this pup's got personality. Leia visited our hospital for her vaccinations and was the sweetest girl!

It's #Caturday, and today we're featuring this little man who visited for his new kitten exam! He doesn't have a name quite yet, as his mom is waiting to get to know his personality. This breed of cat is called a Scottish Fold, known specifically for their ears and owl-like appearance, which we think adds to the cuteness!