Okotoks Veterinary Clinic
203-105 Southbank Blvd. T1S 0G1 Okotoks, AB, Canada

We at the Okotoks Veterinary Clinic are passionate about your pets oral health. So passionate, we have decided to extend National Pet Dentistry Month into May! Catering exclusively to your cat and dog companions, we offer full mouth cleaning and polishing; no more bad breath! Digital dental x-ray; are your pet’s teeth healthy UNDER the gumline? As well as treatment options to make sure your pet is feeling their greatest! Give us a call today to book a dental estimate for ...your fur companion, we look forward to seeing you! (403) 995-9700 https://www.okvc.ca/

Just added a new pet to the family? Be sure to let them sleep! A young cat or dog can sleep for 15 - 20 hours a day. This is necessary for their body to grow and develop!

Wishing all of our Pet Mommies the very Best Happy Mother's Day.

Friendly reminder that dogs overheat faster than humans. Please remember to provide enough water when taking your pup out walking!

When your pet comes in for an annual wellness visit, our staff is able to make sure your pet is as healthy as possible! During your visit, be sure to mention any differences you may have noticed in your pet!

Trimming your dogs nails play a vital role in maintaining your dogs health! Neglected nails not only drive you up the wall with their continuous clicking across the floor, but can also cause health problems in your dog.

Do you have a reclining chair? Young puppies and kittens love to run under and hide in reclining chairs. Kittens are especially likely to climb up inside the chair and curl up for a nap, so be sure to check where your pet is before reclining!

Beware of the scraps that fall on the ground when you're eating! Chocolate, coffee grounds, tea, salt, avocados, grapes, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts and anything containing xylitol is dangerous for your pet.

We hope you're having the ultiMUTT day!

Swainson's Hawk

The real best friend!

What should I do if my cat has a seizure? Remain calm and, if possible, move your cat to a safe place. Remember that when the seizure stops, your cat will be disoriented and may not recognize you. If the seizure doesnt stop, or your cat is having cluster seizures, visit us immediately.

I found this beauty right in our gorgeous district of Okotoks. How fortunate we are to have lovely creatures like this share our town.

Pets are receptive to love and kind, soothing tones of speaking! Give your fury friend a little extra love today.

If your cat has not left anything in the litter box for one or two days, it may need help getting things moving again. Give us a call so we can get to the bottom of it and help your kitty feel better!

Is your pet microchipped? Microchipping your pet is important for their safety! Be sure to never lose them and get them chipped today.

Have a relaxing weekend with your pet and yourself! You all deserve it!

White-faced Ibis. An unusual and striking bird that has become increasingly common around the wetlands of Alberta in the past 5 years.

The Art Guy came and re-did part of our window. He drew Dr Mark. What do you think? Can you see a resemblance? #okotoksveterinaryclinic #okotoksvet

Cats spend about 70% of their lives sleeping, which is why they make great cuddle partners!

Fun fact: A Greyhound dog can beat a Cheetah in a long distance race. Crazy, right!

Dogs have many reasons for barking, including when they want something like going outside, or even separation anxiety barking.

Did you know that dogs can get jealous when their humans display affection towards someone or something? Always give your dog some extra love when you spend time with them!

Willet - E. of Calgary. Wouldn't we all like to spread our wings and fly .....

I love how these Forester's Terns hover prior to plunging into the water for their catch. This is a common bird around many of or lakes. Photographed this week south of Calgary.

Thanks Stephanie for your encouragement about my bird photography. Here is a Calliope Hummingbird I photographed at the Weaselhead in Glenmore Resevoir, The males arrive a few weeks prior to the females, stake out a territory and then put on an elaborate display for when the females arrive.

We can't wait to meet your pets and give them the best care possible during their visit here. Call us today!

Eighty percent of pet owners buy their furry friend a present for holidays and birthdays! Do you buy your pet a gift on their birthday?

Mama and baby ... look how she has one ear pointed towards me and on towards her fawn.

Always consider your pets when planning fire routes and safety in our homes. SHARE this to spread the word!

Near Langdon, Alberta today. This bird was very vocal and swooped close to investigate us.

Did you know these signs of trust?

The Eastern Kingbird is a common summer visitor to Alberta and by the looks of this bird they are thriving on the abundant harvest of mosquitoes this year.

I photographed this Double-crested Cormorant perched over the Bow River a couple of days ago. Here he is drying off his wings after his fishing foray on the river.

Still cute though!

Canada Day flyover the Bow River by a Great Blue Heron

Just good old fashioned blackbirds photographed along the Bow River on Canada Day. A juvenile male Yelloew-headed Blackbird, Brown-headed Cowbirds, Red-winged Cowbird and European Starlings.

Do you do this?

Rescued Wren - when I was out birdwatching yesterday I discovered this House Wren snagged by a thin fishing line to a Bluebird box. I suspect the line was probably brought in as nesting material. I caught the bird, snapped the line but it was tight around the bird's foot. I was concerned that the line would strangle and amputate the foot. Having no tools to cut off the snag, I proceeded to break off a thin branch from a nearby tree and gently worked the snag free. This photo was taken right before I released the wren which flew off seemingly no worse for it's ordeal.

Do you think your dog knows their real name?