Animals First Clinic

11/14/2025

Exercise for your senior pet can help minimize loss of muscle and
strength, decrease weight gain and obesity, and can help with joint
pain and stiffness.

The amount of exercise your pet needs depends on how active your
pet has been recently and what health issues they may have. If your
pet has not been very active, then you can start out slowly with short
walks and increase them as they get used to them. One of the most
important things is to be consistent!

11/13/2025

When does my pet become senior? The short answer is it really
depends.

Cats are generally considered senior after 10 years of age. Dogs on
the other hand don’t have a “universal age of seniority” because their
breeds differ so much in size. Dogs are believed by experts to have
reached their senior status when they reach the last 25 percent of
their breeds lifespan. Take a look at this helpful data from the
American Kennel Club.

11/12/2025

What is better than one kitten..? Well six duh!

We may have been obsessing over these adorable Bengal kittens.

Percy was not a huge fan of all the meowing 🤣

11/11/2025

We are closed to for Remembrance day today. We will re-open to our regular business hours tomorrow.

11/10/2025

Happy Monday!

Just a little update for this week. We will be closed for Remembrance Day on Tuesday November 11th. We will re open the following day, Have a great week everyone!

11/07/2025

Our staff had some fun with their Halloween costumes 🤣
Any guesses on who they are dressed up as..?

Post your costumes in the comments!
..Bonus point if you dressed your fur baby up ❤😊

11/06/2025

Meet Jake!!

Jake is a Pitbull mix and he is the sweetest boy and SO happy... he sure loves his treats!

Mr Jake came to see us for his third puppy vaccine and now he is set for a year! We are so excited to see how much he has brown in a year!

11/05/2025

Ticks only need temperatures to be above freezing to still be a threat
to your furry loved one. So be sure to keep an eye out for ticks and
continue their preventive medication if temperatures stay above
zero.

11/04/2025

All of these brave souls came to our Blood drive last Saturday with Ashley for Canadian Animals Blood Bank. Such a great cause so many great pups!!☺❤

11/03/2025

November is senior pet month!
Follow us this month as we share some tips on how to care for your
senior pet and give them all the TLC they deserve.

11/01/2025

Well that was quick.. Happy November!!

Just a quick reminder we are closed today but we will re-open to our regular business hours Monday November 3rd.

Have a great weekend!

10/31/2025

As lots of you have seen Bandage Paws has recently taken on a lot more animals. If you are in our clinic and would like to donate food or money we are accepting donations for Bandage Paws as they just took on all these fur babies. They are such a amazing group of people and we would love to help them out any way we can. If you have any questions on how you can help feel free to give us a call or check out their page!🥰🥰

As you may have heard, nearly 300 animals have been taken into care following an incredible collaborative rescue effort led by the Valleyview RCMP, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society - AARCS and the Canadian Animal Task Force

These rescued animals are now settling into the care of 16 partner organizations, including ours, as they begin their healing journeys. We’re committed to helping them find safety, stability, and love and we’re reaching out to our community for support in doing so. 🐾

Every donation helps provide these animals with the best care possible. Your contribution ensures each one receives the medical treatment, nourishment and attention they need to start their next chapter in a safe, loving home. ❤️‍🩹

🌟 How You Can Help
🩺 Donate to support their veterinary care
🦮Volunteer: we need extra hands for laundry, dishes, and dog walking! Sign up in VSP or fill out an application on our website!
🥣 Purchase Supplies: Adult Cat & Kitten Gastrointestinal Kibble (from vet clinics), Wood Pellet Cat Litter, Medium & Large Disposable Gloves
🏡 Foster Homes: Once their quarantine is complete, we will be reaching out for very specific fosters with quieter homes. Fill out an application on our website!
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Together, we can make sure their next chapter is filled with compassion, comfort, and hope 💕