The Barn Door Veterinary Care

10/31/2026

🎃🎂 DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION TODAY! 🎂🎃

Halloween is already a day full of treats and surprises, but we have an extra special reason to celebrate today… it's Dr. Ina's BIRTHDAY! 🥳🐾

Wishing Dr. Ina a birthday filled with laughter, love, a few Halloween treats, and lots of happy tails!

Thank you for all the care, compassion, and dedication you bring to our patients and their families.

🎃👻🦇 Happy Halloween & Happy Birthday, Dr. Ina!

10/31/2026

🎃👻 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗹-𝗼-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝘁! 🐾🧡

Halloween is full of spooky fun, sweet treats, and adorable costumes — but let’s keep it safe for our furry family members, too! 🐶🐱

🦴 𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀:

🍫 Keep chocolate, candy, and sugar-free treats well out of reach.
🎃 Keep pumpkins and decorations away from curious paws and chewing mouths.
👻 Make sure costumes are comfortable, fit properly, and don’t restrict movement or breathing.
🚪 Watch for pets slipping out the door while trick-or-treaters come and go.
🧡 Give nervous pets a quiet, cozy place away from the Halloween hustle and bustle.

From all of us at The Barn Door Vet — stay safe and have a fang-tastic Halloween! 🧡🐾🕸️

𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘁.𝗰𝗮 / 𝗽𝗵: 𝟲𝟬𝟰-𝟮𝟮𝟳-𝟯𝟭𝟭𝟭

10/30/2026

🐱💕 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵💕

Today, we’re celebrating our feline friends and all the entertaining antics that make life with cats so special! 🐾

Whether your cat is a playful kitten, a curious explorer, or a professional napper, today is the perfect excuse to give them a little extra love. ❤️

🐈 𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲:
✨ Sneak in some extra playtime
✨ Treat them to their favourite snack
✨ Give them a cozy new place to nap
✨ Keep up with regular wellness exams to help them live their happiest, healthiest lives!

𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘁.𝗰𝗮 / 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: (𝟲𝟬𝟰)𝟮𝟮𝟳-𝟯𝟭𝟭𝟭

10/21/2026

🐾💚 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗥𝗩𝗧 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 💚🐾

October is Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician (RVT) Month in Canada, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible RVT's who make such a difference at The Barn Door Veterinary Care! 🐶🐱

Our RVTs are so much more than the people behind the scenes. They provide compassionate nursing care, monitor anesthesia, assist in surgery and dentistry, support our veterinarians, comfort worried pets, and help guide pet parents through some of their most difficult moments.

Their knowledge, skill, patience, and dedication are essential to the care we provide every single day. ❤️

To our wonderful RVT team: Thank you for your hard work, your big hearts, and the countless ways you make life better for our patients and their families. We appreciate you more than words can say!

🐾

10/10/2026

🦃 Thanksgiving is coming! 🍂

As we gather with family and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, remember that some of our favourite holiday foods aren’t safe for our pets.

🐾 Keep pets away from fatty foods, bones, onions, garlic, grapes/raisins, chocolate, and alcohol.
🐾 Be mindful of dropped food and unattended plates—our pets are experts at finding them!
🐾 Keep garbage securely covered, especially if it contains food scraps or bones.

Wishing all our clients and their furry family members a happy and safe Thanksgiving! 🍁🧡

𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘁.𝗰𝗮 / 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝟲𝟬𝟰-𝟮𝟮𝟳-𝟯𝟭𝟭𝟭



— The Barn Door Veterinary Care

10/01/2026

🐾 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝘁!

With the warm weather sticking around, fleas are still active and can find their way onto our pets—and into our homes.

Keep up with your pet’s regular flea prevention and check your furry friends regularly for signs of fleas.

Don’t let the cooler calendar fool you—if it’s warm outside, flea season can continue! 🐶🐱

09/03/2026

🐾💚 Puppy Vaccine Day! 💚🐾

These two adorable puppies (Ruby and Junie) came in for their vaccines and were absolute superstars! 🥰💉

They handled their visit like champs—and were very happy to discover that vaccines come with treats! 🦴😋

A few tasty rewards, and two happy puppies on their way to growing up healthy and strong. 🐶🐶❤️

We try to make visits as positive and stress-free as possible.

08/26/2026

🏕️🐾 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀!

Summer is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors with your furry companion, but a little preparation can help keep everyone safe and happy.

Before you head out, remember to pack your pet's essentials:

🎒 Plenty of fresh water and a travel bowl
🥣 Enough food and treats for the trip
💊 Any medication your pet needs
🩹 A pet first aid kit
🦮 A sturdy leash and collar with up-to-date ID tags
🛏️ A familiar bed or blanket to help them feel at home
📋 Vaccination records

While you're enjoying nature:

✅ Keep your pet leashed to protect them from wildlife and unfamiliar hazards.
✅ Check for ticks after hikes and walks.
✅ Never leave your pet unattended at the campsite.
✅ Keep human food safely out of reach.
✅ Watch for signs of overheating and make sure your pet always has access to shade and fresh water.

Don't forget to make sure your pet is up to date on their vaccinations and parasite prevention before your adventure.
🌲🐕🐈

08/17/2026

🔥❤️ 𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕.𝗖. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 ❤️🔥

As wildfires continue to affect communities across B.C., many families are facing evacuation, uncertainty, and heartbreaking loss.

Please remember that now is not the time for sightseeing or unnecessary travel into affected areas. Respect evacuation orders, keep roads clear for emergency crews, and be mindful of those who are displaced or worried about their homes, farm animals, pets and loved ones.

🐾 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀. Local shelters, rescues, veterinary teams, and volunteers are working hard to help pets displaced by the fires. If you are able, consider donating to or supporting a reputable pet rescue and animal welfare organizations assisting with wildfire evacuations. Every contribution—whether supplies, funds, fostering, or simply sharing legitimate rescue requests—can make a difference.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and our deepest thanks go to the firefighters, first responders, volunteers, rescue organizations, and everyone helping their neighbours. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 🐾

https://spca.bc.ca/bc-wildfire-how-to-help/
https://www.alertcanada.org/
https://prodigywildfire.com/fire-map/british-columbia
https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/2026-british-columbia-wildfires
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/wildfire-response/how-you-can-help

Learn about the ways you can help the BC Wildfire Service respond to wildfires each season. There are lots of ways that you can support the effective management of wildfires in B.C.