Central Veterinary Clinic

04/01/2025

Today is the last day of National Tick Awareness Month.

This month we reviewed layers of tick protection that make it harder for ticks to navigate their way to your furry friend!

Don’t forget that your veterinary team is there to answer your questions every month of the year and www.ticktalkcanada.com provides information to help you keep your pet, and your family, protected against ticks.

03/27/2025

The risk of Lyme disease in Canada is growing.

The third layer of tick protection is to discuss whether Lyme disease vaccination is right for your dog. As we have reviewed this month, it is important to be aware of when ticks are active and avoid locations where ticks can be found.

If you can’t avoid them, make sure to do a tick check on your pet after being in those areas. Remove ticks promptly if they are found. In addition to awareness and avoidance, practicing uninterrupted tick control with a veterinary-approved product further reduces risk.

Finally, Lyme vaccinations are available for dogs. Your veterinarian is the best
resource to determine if this vaccine is right for your dog.

Talk to your veterinarian today and visit www.ticktalkcanada.com.

03/27/2025

🐰 We've got something fun going on at our BASHAW LOCATION 🌷

We have an Easter themed photo booth set up and are collecting donations for our friends at Feral Cat Network Foundation of Alberta .

For a minimum $5 donation, we will take a photo of your pet and a digital copy will be emailed to you.

03/26/2025

Gaps in protection open the door for ticks!

The second layer of tick protection includes using a veterinary approved control medication throughout the tick risk period.

Tick control medications only work if they are given! We all know this is true, but
life is busy and sometimes we forget to remember! It is important to administer
your veterinary-approved tick control medication as directed by your veterinarian
for the entire tick risk activity period. Gaps in protection open the door for ticks!

Call your veterinary clinic to discuss the best tick control options for your pet and
visit www.ticktalkcanada.com to learn more about the risks in your province.

03/22/2025

Beautiful Ellie is our staff pet of the month.

03/21/2025

Just wanted to share a new local business! Located in downtown Ponoka, if you're a horse owner be sure to go check them out 🤠

Our new poster! Good luck to everyone this weekend at the Spring Thaw calnashagevent

03/20/2025

The cutest balls of fluff 🥰
George is a 14 week old Belgian Shepherd and Chance is an 8 month old Shetland Sheepdog. These "brothers" were in for their booster vaccines this week.

03/20/2025

The first layer of tick protection has several parts including knowing where and when ticks are active and, when possible, avoiding locations where ticks can be found.

Did you know….
About 1 in 5 of Blacklegged ticks you encounter in Canada could be carrying the bacteria that causes Lyme disease! This number can be even higher in known risk areas! Visit www.ticktalkcanada.com to learn more about the risks in your province.

03/18/2025

The first layer of tick protection has several parts - the first being to perform daily tick checks on our pets (and ourselves!)

Do you know what to do if you find a tick on your pet?
Remove it ASAP!

Not sure how to do it? Watch this video and talk to your veterinarian. You can participate in Canadian tick monitoring by submitting tick photos to eTick.ca for identification by a professional.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wsRhbg4yuU

03/17/2025

We got a special treat this morning! 🍀
Thank you to Kristyn for making them for us!! 💚

03/17/2025

🍀 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY ☘️

03/15/2025

💥 NEW PRODUCT ALERT 💥

You asked for it, and we delivered! Now available are CVC slip leads. They are 6 feet long and come in a variety of colors.

Ash is modeling how they can be worn as a regular leash, or add a figure 8 and they can be worn up over the nose to assist with pulling on walks. And doesn't Winslow just look so handsome with that red?

If you have any questions about price or availability, please email [email protected] or message us on PetDesk!

03/14/2025

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03/13/2025

Sunny with a chance of ticks?

With temperature fluctuations at this time of year, checking your weather forecast helps you decide if you need sunglasses, snow boots, or a sweater! But what about ticks – could ticks be active in your area today? Visit www.tickmaps.ca to get a 2-week ‘tick risk forecast’ or check what days in the last 12 months had potential tick activity. Regardless of the time of year it is important to remain vigilant and recognize that ticks may still pose a risk to pets and people.

03/11/2025

March is National Tick Awareness Month.

Though it is still winter, ticks can pose a risk to pets (and their people!).

Ticks can be active even when there is still snow on the ground - and the risk in Canada continues to increase. Fear not! You can take action! Over the month we will
be walking you through the three layers of tick protection to help keep ticks out and your furry friends safe!

National Tick Awareness Month (NTAM) focuses on key components of tick awareness to help protect pets and their people. The 2025 NTAM campaign asks, “Will Ti...

03/11/2025

Another welcome is in order, this time a welcome BACK to our receptionist Kristyn. After taking some time off to raise her baby boy, we are happy to have her back on the team! She will be sure to greet you with a smile and bubbly personality when you come in to the clinic.

03/08/2025

𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝟖𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏'𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚

Veterinary medicine was previously a male-dominated profession. Currently, around 64% of practicing veterinarians in Canada are women. We are proud to have a clinic full of strong, beautiful women! In total, we have 32 women on staff in every area of the clinic including; veterinarians, vet techs, tech assistants, receptionists, inventory, office manager & bookkeeper.

If you are a young woman interested in pursuing veterinary education, please don't hesitate to reach out!

03/07/2025

Do we have any followers with Salukis? Share a photo in the comments if you do, we'd love to see them!