Fort Macleod Vet Clinic

09/13/2025

🐾 Lost Kitten Found 🐾

A little male grey kitten has been found on 7th Avenue in Fort Macleod.
He’s safe with us here at the clinic for now.

👉 If you know who he belongs to, please contact us at Fort Macleod Veterinary Clinic so we can reunite him with his family.

📍 Found near: 7th Avenue, Fort Macleod
🐱 Description: Small, male, grey kitten

Please share to help us get this little guy home! 💙

09/10/2025

🐎✨ Managing Osteoarthritis in Horses: Adequan® vs. Legend® ✨🐎

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of lameness in horses. At Fort Macleod Veterinary Clinic, we carry both Adequan® (PSGAG) and Legend® (HA) to help support joint health and keep horses performing at their best.
🔹 Adequan® (Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan – PSGAG)
Intramuscular (IM) injection
Protects cartilage and slows OA progression
Stimulates joint fluid and reduces inflammation
Protocol: One injection every 4 days for 7 treatments (28 days)
Can be repeated as needed

🔹 Legend® (Hyaluronic Acid – HA)
Intravenous (IV) injection
Powerful anti-inflammatory within the joint
Restores normal joint fluid and reduces pain
Protocol: Weekly injections for 3 weeks, then as needed (commonly used before and during show season)

💡 What’s the difference?
Adequan® helps protect cartilage and works on the disease process itself.
Legend® provides quicker anti-inflammatory relief.
Many horses benefit from a combination plan depending on age, workload, and joint health.

👉 Both Adequan® and Legend® are available at Fort Macleod Veterinary Clinic. Our veterinarians can design the best joint therapy plan for your horse.

📞 Call us at 403-553-4887 to learn more or book a consultation.

09/04/2025

✨Meet the team …. Thursday (why not?) ✨

Danielle grew up in Lundbreck and graduated from the Lakeland College Animal Health Technology program in June of 2024. She has been with us as an RVT ever since!
She has a corgi named Goose 🐶💙and likes to spend time with her horses 🐴 when she’s not working.

Her favourite part of the job is almost anything to do with horses!

Thank you Danielle for all your hard work! You are amazing 🤩 (shout out for having such an amazing animal health/RVT program)

08/26/2025

🎉 Dr. Kala Van Buuren is back!
After maternity leave, Dr. Kala will be taking appointments on Tuesdays throughout September: Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.

Small animal and equine appointments available by booking.
📍 Fort Macleod Veterinary Clinic
📞 403-553-4887 |

Spots are limited—call to book your Tuesday with Dr. Kala!

08/25/2025

08/25/2025

Meet the Team Monday!

Jana- Head Receptionist & Clinic Manager

If you’ve ever called or walked into the clinic and felt instantly calmer… that’s Jana.
She keeps our front desk humming, our schedule sane, and about a dozen tiny fires put out before most of us finish coffee. ☕🔥

When she’s not making the clinic run smoothly and chatting with clients, she’s running four kiddos to all their after-school activities. Busy mom, big heart — and we are SO grateful she’s part of our team. 💙

💬 Drop a thank-you for Jana below or say hi next time you’re in!
📞 Need us? 403-553-4887

08/22/2025

🚨 LOST DOG 🚨

This dog has been seen wandering around Fort Macleod since about 3:30pm today.

Originally picked up on Highway 23.

Seems friendly and wearing a collar.

📍 Please share to help find the owner!

08/21/2025

🐾 Whelping & When to Call the Vet 🐾

Bringing puppies into the world is exciting—but it’s important to know what’s normal and when to seek help.

✅ Normal Progression

➡️Stage 1 (6–12 hrs): Restlessness, nesting, panting, temperature drop. No active pushing yet.

➡️Stage 2 (Delivery): Puppies should arrive within 30–60 minutes of strong contractions. Time between puppies: Usually under 2 hours.

➡️Stage 3: Placenta is delivered after each puppy.

🚨 Call us right away if:

🔵Strong contractions for >30 minutes with no puppy
🔵More than 2 hours between puppies
🔵Green/black discharge before the first puppy
🔵Weak, prolonged labour over 12 hours without progress
🔵Your dog seems exhausted, distressed, or unwell

💡 Tip: Have supplies ready—clean towels, a warm box, scissors, and string for umbilical cords if needed.

* photos taken after an emergency c section performed by Dr. Allison and team! 💪🏻💙🐶 great work again! And remember day or night a vet is available if needed!

📞 If you’re worried, don’t wait—call Fort Macleod Vet Clinic at 403-553-4887. We’re here to help mom and pups!

08/18/2025

Meet the team Monday is back !! 🐶😊

We’re excited to officially welcome Dr. Gabriel Godziuk as the newest member of the Fort Macleod Veterinary Clinic team!

Originally from Calgary, Gabriel completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus in Camrose before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Calgary. He recently graduated and is looking forward to starting his veterinary career in a rural mixed animal practice.

Gabriel’s professional interests lie in small animal medicine, with a particular passion for dentistry in dogs and cats. He’s excited to get to know our clients and help their pets live healthier lives through preventative care and oral health.

When he’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely find him outdoors – skiing, hiking, or biking, depending on the season! He shares his home with his cat, Artemis, who keeps life entertaining and cozy.

Welcome Dr. Gabe !

08/14/2025

It’s with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to Dr. Jena Thue after 4 incredible years at Fort Macleod Veterinary Clinic. 💙

Dr. Jena’s exceptional veterinary skills, warm personality, and dedication to both her patients and her colleagues have made a lasting impact. From guiding new grads, supporting fellow vets, to educating clients with patience and compassion—she has been an absolute treasure to our team and our community. 🐾❤️

Dr. Jena is heading back home to Saskatchewan to be closer to her family, and while we will miss her greatly, we are so happy for this exciting next chapter in her life.

If you’d like to share your thanks or well wishes, feel free to send a message, write a card, or stop by the clinic to say goodbye in person, she will be around till the end of August.

Thank you, Dr. Jena, for everything—you will be missed more than words can say! 💐💌

08/05/2025

🚨 Patient Spotlight: Bailey 🐴❤️
Meet Bailey, a 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare who reminded us just how creative horses can be when it comes to injuries! 😅

She was seen on emergency by Dr. Emmalyn after sustaining a very large and deep cut just behind her left front leg. The injury involved some muscle damage also— but thanks to Dr. Emmalyn’s expert skills (and a two-hour suture session 💪), everything was carefully pieced back together.

Fast forward just over a month, and Bailey is 90% healed thanks to the incredible dedication and hard work of her owners. 🧼💉⏳

👏 Great job to Bailey’s family for their excellent aftercare — and major kudos to Dr. Emmalyn for tackling one heck of a wound!