Coulee Veterinary Clinic

09/19/2025

Curiosity and quills don’t mix! 🐶🦔

We’ve seen a few quilled pups lately, and while porcupines may look harmless, their quills can cause serious trouble. Each quill has tiny barbed ends, which makes removal extremely painful and risky. Pulling them at home can cause quills to break, migrate deeper under the skin, cause infections, and even reach vital organs.

If your pup has a run-in with a porcupine, resist the urge to pull the quills yourself. Bring them straight to us so we can safely remove them and get your dog feeling better, faster. 💚💙

09/16/2025

💉🐾 Getting a Cytopoint injection has never been this cozy!
When you come in for your allergy shot, you don’t just get relief—you get FOUR personal snugglers to hold you, love you, and tell you what a good pup you are. 💕

Because at our clinic, cuddles are part of the treatment plan. 🥰

📅 Book your appointment today—our snuggle squad is ready!

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09/12/2025

🔍 Foreign Body Alert!
This curious pup came in with something stuck on its jaw! Luckily, it was safely and easily removed — but not all foreign bodies are simple. Objects can get stuck, pierce soft tissue, or even cause infections.

If your pet is pawing at their mouth, drooling, or acting uncomfortable, don’t wait — bring them in for a check! 🐾

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09/11/2025

🎉🥳 Happy Birthday, Liza! 🥳🎉
Please help us wish a HUGE happy birthday to our amazing receptionist, Liza! 💕
She’s sweet, wonderful, and so much fun—our clinic wouldn’t be the same without her friendly smile and incredible energy. 🌟

We’re so lucky to have you, Liza—hope your day is as fabulous as you are! 🎂💐✨

💌 Drop your birthday wishes for her below! ⬇️

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09/10/2025

We are taking an extra-long lunch today to celebrate a huge milestone- 5 years of Coulee Veterinary Clinic! 💝

It’s pretty special when you actually like hanging out with your coworkers! We are so grateful for our amazing team, wonderful clients, and furry patients who’ve been part of this journey. 🥰

We’ll be closed from 12–2 pm on September 10, 2025, to celebrate.

For non-urgent matters, please leave us a voicemail or email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please call Family Pet Hospital at 403-320-5200 during this time.

Thank you for 5 wonderful years- here’s to many more! 💚💚

09/02/2025

Listening for treat bags opening from miles away 👂🍪

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08/28/2025

08/26/2025

Please be advised; Coulee Vet Clinic will be closed on Monday, September 1st, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. 🐾

Please call by noon on Thursday, August 28, to ensure we can get your food and prescription requests in before the long weekend. We’ll reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Wishing you and your pets a safe and relaxing holiday! 🐶🐱

— Your friends at Coulee Vet Clinic 💚💙

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08/21/2025

Just your average shoulder purr-rot 🐱🦜
Who needs a bird when a cat insists on being your personal perch buddy?
10/10 for balance and attitude.

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08/18/2025

🚨 WARNING GRAPHIC - This is Pyometra 🚨
This uterus weighed 2kg — filled with infection.

Pyometra is a life-threatening emergency seen in unspayed female dogs and cats. It’s a severe infection of the uterus that can cause:
⚠️ Vomiting & lethargy
⚠️ Sepsis
⚠️ Organ failure
⚠️ Death if untreated

Emergency surgery is the only cure — and it’s risky, expensive, and preventable.

🐾 Spaying saves lives. Don’t wait for a close call.

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08/14/2025

Above 4°C? 🌡️ Ticks are still ticking! Keep prevention going until the deep freeze sets in. 🐾
We can always be reached by phone or email if you would like to pick up tick prevention medication for your pet! If there is an exam on file for your pet within the last year, it's as easy as a phone call 💙💚

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08/12/2025

🐍⚠️ Rattlesnakes are on the rise!
2025 is one of the worst years yet for bites — and our pets are at risk! 🐶🐾🐱

👀 Keep an eye out on walks
🚫 Avoid tall grass & rocky trails
2025 is one of the worst years yet for bites, and our pets are at risk! 🐶🐾🐱
⚠ Have an exit plan and know where your nearest emergency vet is, just in case the worst happens

Let’s keep tails wagging — not rattling! 🐕❤️

Photo taken by one of our amazing RVT's during a run in the Coulees.

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2025 is one of the worst years yet for bites, and our pets are at risk! 🐶🐾🐱berta