Maple Ridge Veterinary Hospital
11961 203rd Street V2X 4V2 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

Hands up if you’re feeling as smart as we are right now https://www.goanimals.co/science-confirms-that-people-who/

A big thank you to the very talented and local business @liquid_grafix for putting together our new signage. When you arrive for appointments, picking up food or medications, you can now text us at 604-332-6579 to notify us of your arrival. We will also be using this number to text you reminders (please update your cellular # with us) and any other quick questions and answers.

Wishing you all a wonderful, safe, healthy and happy Christmas from the MRVH family to yours! Thank you to our incredible clients for all of the food, treats, gift cards, well wishes and more. We feel very lucky to be able to support you and your furry ones.

Lennon had a successful surgery today but was feeling a wee bit nervous before. Bridget has incredible hands on skills and didn’t think twice about getting into the dog run for a cuddle to ease sweet Lennon’s fears. Our Veterinary Office Assistants are an integral part of our team and we recognize that we couldn’t do what we do without them.

It isn’t all puppies, kittens and rainbows in this industry but when it is we’re taking a deep dive on the cuddles! Thanks for the hugs and kisses Kobe. It was great to meet you

Sweet Senna was a very good patient today coming through her spay surgery (and one tooth extraction) like it was a spa day. She’s a well loved girl by her family going home to a special pup tent and surgical suit for healing. Thanks for trusting us and letting us love you up Senna!

We are currently without power this morning. We are trying to make phone calls and text clients with first am appointments to potentially reschedule if power isn’t restored quickly. Thank you for your patience.

Sweet dreams to our favourite clinic cats Wheels and Harvey. Sleep well friends!

You just know we want to see your snow days!!

Do you think Dug wonders why we keep picking him up each visit? #strongteam

Wheels is working hard in reception today and by that we mean he’s completely in the way and that’s just how we like it!

Anyone else tracking their Christmas packages and feeling spicy about it all?!

We appreciate our scrubs! #comfy

Let’s take a vote Who thinks Dominika will be able to lift this fluffy pup on the next visit?

Lest we forget the sacrifices made before us. https://www.google.ca//74370b5d-88f7-4e86-bd97-bb1566/amp/

Wheels wanted to send out a reminder of our holiday hours. December 24 8:30 am - 3 pm December 25 CLOSED December 26 CLOSED... December 27 CLOSED December 31 8:30 am - 3 pm January 1 CLOSED Please take a moment and bookmark the phone number and address for the Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley: 604-514- 1711 6325 204 St #302 Langley, BC If you’re a GoFetch member, a reminder that you have access to veterinarians for concerns outside of business hours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Happy Holidays from the staff at Maple Ridge Veterinary Hospital!

Harvey was asking the question on all of our minds today. When will the rain stop?

The MRVH elves were in the holiday spirit today, busily wrapping and delivering gifts for @mrpmcommunityservices, helping our VIP’s (Very Important Patients), placing some of the last of the food orders on the web store before Christmas and singing joyful holiday songs while sanitizing. It has been a strange year but our spirit around here is strong! **We also want to give a shout out to Lisa at Royal Canin and Natalie at Hill's Pet Nutrition for responding so positively to support our "adopt-a-families" with food for their cats!! <3

Sweater weather is upon us but even though peak tick season is in the spring months, colder weather still isn't enough to keep those little pests at bay. Many species of ticks are active even into the winter! Unlike the rest of Canada, the Lower Mainland doesn't freeze over, so ticks can still find little hideaways. You can do your part by starting with your backyard clean up and eliminating their favourite environments such as leaf and other garden litter. If you already us...e tick control, continue to do so, especially if you spend large amounts of time outside and check for them on your pet’s body frequently. Anytime you are enjoying our local dog parks or trail systems, do a quick run down on your pup which is probably the easiest way to detect early. Nexgard Spectra is for the treatment and prevention of flea and tick infestations. It also prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls hookworm, roundworm, whipworm, and lungworm infestations in dogs and puppies. All delivered in a delicious beef-flavoured chew! :) Text or email us if you need assistance in reordering parasite control. Now for the fun part, who has a photo of their pup in their fall cozy gear?

Now you can avoid upsetting your pet by texting us!! 604-332-6579 Text to confirm your appointment, when you arrive, requests for food or meds and more.... *as we learn this new system, we appreciate your patience

Please help us give a warm welcome to the MRVH team, Dr Matthew Tso! We are happy to report that Dr. Tso is welcoming new patients like this sweet boy Murphy who definitely perked up when the treats came out. We are very happy to have you on board!

Happy Halloween! Please enjoy some staff pets dressed in their finest and share yours to be added to our stories!

C C Our business practices are continuously evolving to ensure our patients receive the best care and our clients are informed and up to date with treatment plans. Curbside service hasn’t changed our approach to medical treatment or the amount of snuggles your pet is treated to but if Covid has taught us anything, it’s that we have to be more organized than ever! ... Please take a minute to review what a curbside appointment looks like (left to right) and visit our website for forms, up to date information, and other pet health resources. Thank you as always for your kindness, support and patience with the MRVH team!

Free Workshops sponsored by Royal Canin At Royal Canin we believe pets are part of the family, and we want to help pet owners create memories with their furry family members for years to come. One of the best ways to do that is by creating Healthy Habits the whole family can participate in! Starting on October 3, 2020 Royal Canin will be hosting a series of family friendly complimentary virtual HIIT, yoga and meditation sessions open to the public.Please feel free t...o register yourself for these events. To register use this link: https://web.cvent.com//5e63cc24-dc65-4fba-84df-fe9/summary See more

M R P D Did you know that the top five names for dogs in our community are Charlie, Bella, Max, Molly and Daisy? A quick scan of our patient list would prove this accurate! ... These interesting facts are gathered when we issue dog licenses at the beginning of each year. The Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation & Culture Department wants to hear from our dog park users! Your feedback is important, especially when it comes to ensuring our furry friends have great parks to explore. We’ve posted the links on our social media channels and you can also access the survey directly on the City website at mapleridge.ca/1439. The survey deadline is Friday, October 2. Thank you so much for taking the time to be part of this important survey. If you have specific questions and comments, these can be directed to Colin Priddle, Manager of Park Services, at 604 467-7396 or by email at [email protected]. You can get more information on the most popular dog names and breeds in Maple Ridge by going to the City’s Open Government Portal at opengov.mapleridge.ca in the ‘infographics’ section.

Oh hi! I heard that going to Maple Ridge Vet was like a spa day and my wonderful techs said that I didn’t even make a peep while getting my vaccines and nail trim. Pretty solid day having humans fawn all over me.

You never forget your first....lawnmower sighting

With all of the new puppies and kittens coming into our homes these days, we thought it would be helpful to share this webinar that will provide you with some helpful tips when adopting a pet. The Facebook Live event will take place on Thursday, October 8th at 4 pm PT and can be viewed at a later time; just be sure to mark yourself as "interested" in the event as a reminder :)

Donation request: It may look like we are flush with linen but we are going through them at a rapid rate as we have some animals in quarantine. If you have any ...extra blankets, towels, and flat sheets you no longer need please send them our way! You can drop the donations at our front door between 9-5 daily :) #TheAnimalsSayThankYou #BCSPCAMapleRidge See more

The week that was

Please help us wish these wonderful women a very happy birthday! Kelsey, Rena and Jennifer

Your pets can be affected by wildfire smoke and if you feel the effects of smoke, they probably do, too! Smoke can irritate your pet’s eyes and respiratory tract and animals with heart or lung disease and older pets are especially at risk from smoke and should be closely watched during all periods of poor air quality. So while there is still an air quality advisory in effect, here are a few tips to keep your pets safe: Keep pets indoors with windows closed Use air condition...ing, if possible, to filter the air Keep potty breaks short Avoid long walks and other prolonged outdoor exercises Keep pets well hydrated Watch for signs of respiratory stress and eye inflammation. If your pet shows symptoms, please contact us by email to: [email protected] Indoor exercise for your dog can include: Hide-and-seek Toys like the classic KONG available in our online store Fetch and tug Teaching tricks Brushing up on basic training Stay safe out there and remember, extra snuggles on the couch isn’t such a bad idea either.

SURPRISE Happy we could pull off a mini surprise bachelorette tea party for Reema complete with delicious pastries, muffins and lovely bouquet from @westgateflowergarden Please help us wish her well on her special day with your best wedding advice.

Show all of your kitty friends that an appointment at Maple Ridge Veterinary Hospital is like a day at the spa!

Today one of our hospital cats Harvey was getting special treatment. Did you know that dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions seen by Veterinarians? More than half of all cats over the age of three have some form of dental disease. The most common problems are gingivitis (inflammation of the gums caused by the accumulation of plaque), periodontal disease (progression from gingivitis), and tooth resorption (progressive destruction of the tooth, crown an...d root) resulting in slowly progressive holes in the affected teeth. Because many cats don’t display signs of dental disease that are detectable by their owners, Nurse Wheels alerted staff to have a look around his buddy Harvey’s mouth. Prevention is key right Wheels?!

Difficult to believe that this was 19 years ago today and there are a few of us at the hospital who are old enough (we won't say who!) to remember where they were when they heard the news. Recognizing the heroism of those who worked tirelessly in search and rescue, we wanted to also highlight the courage of those four-legged workers at Ground Zero. These dogs worked in dangerous conditions, long hours, and served as much needed therapy dogs to the NYC firemen and rescue worke...rs. Veterinarians were also stationed at the site to help care for these dogs. Working 12-hour shifts on the pile, the dogs needed to have their paw pads, eyes and nose cleaned often. We forget some times that some dogs are born to work and not just be our companions. <3 Hero Dogs of 9/11 (Animal Planet) You can find the full documentary online but here is the trailer: https://vimeo.com/67476162 **Please note that this could be triggering for some viewers**

Can you recognize the signs of excess weight in your pet? Did you know that our staff can help support your Veterinarian recommended diets and customize a plan that’s right for your pet? If you have specific questions, send us an email and we will help you devise a plan.

Please help us wish Katelyn a very happy birthday today and remind Harvey that cake is not a good idea for kitties

Never underestimate how many snuggles your pet is receiving during their curb side appointment!! Thank you for letting us love them too! BONUS: a photo of Wheels just because he’s so handsome

WOW Opie, you live with some pretty great people!!! https://www.mapleridgenews.com//maple-ridge-cyclist-fundr/

Happy Wednesday!

Any other hockey fans as intense as this guy hoping the @canucks force game 6 tonight? *Fun fact: did you know there are a few of us MRVH staffers that play hockey ourselves? Can you guess who??

Please help us in wishing our August babies a very Happy Birthday! R K & K... Any guesses on how much of that DQ Smarties Blizzard cake is left? @ Maple Ridge Veterinary Hospital

MISSING: Our client's dog Ella has gone missing in the Hammond area. She was last seen running into the neighbours yard around 4 PM on August 26th and has been missing since. If anyone has seen her please contact Tyler at: 604-783-1520 Reward offered

We are so thankful when clients spoil us with surprises like this but we are eternally grateful for the kindness and respect you show us each and every day! Thank you to Tori’s family for your continuous generosity.