Strait Veterinary Hospital

08/13/2025

It's grilling season! The food may smell tasty, but keep the curious sniffers away.

08/12/2025

Nova Scotia is currently experiencing a prolonged period of hot and dry weather, leading to drought conditions and an increased risk of wildfires. Having an evacuation plan ready for you and your pets means less stress, difficulty and worry in the event of an emergency.

Make a Plan

🪪 Check to make sure that the information associated with your pet’s microchip and/or ID tags is accurate and up-to-date. In the case of physical tags, ensure the information is clear and legible.

🐕‍🦺 Have a sturdy crate, carrier, leash and/or harness available for each pet. Inspect for any damage or wear and replace as necessary. In the event of an evacuation, ensure these items are out of storage and available for loading and safe transport.

🚙 Practice evacuating with your pets, ensuring they can comfortably enter carriers, crates or vehicles.

📑 Make copies of your pet’s records including vaccination history, medical record and microchip information and proof of registration (where applicable).

🏥 In addition to your pet’s documentation, keep a hardcopy record of important contacts including pet-friendly hotels, animal shelters, veterinary clinics and family/friends incase of cellular and/or power outages.

Prepare a Pet Emergency Kit

💧Food and water: Pack a (minimum) 72-hour supply of food and water for reach pet in airtight, waterproof containers. (4L/day per average dog, 1L/day per average cat) Consider adding canned food for added hydration or when water availability may be limited. Be sure to include food and water bowls (and don’t forget the can opener!)

💊Medications: Include all necessary medications, along with label and/or instructions for dosing.

🩹Pet First Aid Kit: Ready made pet first aid kits are available online and in-stores. If you are assembling your own, be sure to include: Bandage material (self-adhering bandage, gauze and tape), blunt-tipped scissors, tweezers and gloves.

🧻 Sanitation Materials: Litter box with extra litter, waste bags and cleaning supplies, don’t forget the paper towel!

📃Documentation: Pet Records and contact information (listed above)

🧸Comfort items: Whenever possible, pack familiar toys, blankets and bedding to reduce stress.

In the unfortunate event that you are unable to evacuate your pet, allow them full access to the home’s interior. Leave a sign in the window or a note on the door indicating what animals are inside. Provide lots of food and water and leave toilet seats up.

By taking these steps, you can ensure a smoother evacuation process and significantly improve your pet’s safety in the event of an environmental emergency.

08/06/2025

Are cats and dogs nocturnal? 🐾💤 Let’s dive into your pet’s sleep habits and whether they’re more night owl or morning sunshine. Spoiler: They might just keep you guessing! 🛏️✨ https://pbxx.it/Rdse3O

08/01/2025

Famous dogs and cats in history include courageous canines on a mission to heroic felines who saved the day. https://pbxx.it/YroRMS

07/30/2025

Due to internet issues the debit machine at the Strait Veterinary Hospital location is not working today, so we will be cash only today
Sorry for any inconvenience this may.
Thanks for your understanding!

07/28/2025

Please be advised that we will be closed Monday, August 4th for the Holiday.

If you are an active client of Strait Veterinary Hospital or Baddeck Veterinary Clinic and your pet experiences an emergency during this closure, please call (902) 295-3440 to speak with our after-hours answering service.

If your pet needs to be admitted for emergency treatment, travel to our Baddeck office is required.

Have a great weekend!

07/22/2025

Camping can be a fun and exciting activity to do by yourself, with friends, or with your entire family. Before you pack your bags and journey to the great outdoors, there are many things to consider first for you and your dog to have a safe, prepared, and pleasurable trip. https://pbxx.it/WNypYi

07/21/2025

New Dog Control By-Law Adopted in Richmond County, Details Below ⬇️

New Dog Control By-Law Adopted

Richmond County Municipal Council has adopted the Dog Control By-Law, By-Law No.70, during its Regular Council Meeting held on June 24, 2025, and it is now in effect.

This new By-law is designed to update and strengthen regulations around dog ownership in Richmond County. It includes important changes to:

✅ Licensing
✅ Enforcement
✅ Owner responsibilities

We encourage all dog owners to review the updated regulations and ensure compliance to help keep our communities safe and respectful for everyone.

New Lifetime & Puppy Registration

As part of the new By-law, lifetime dog registration has been introduced.
• Puppies under one year old must still be registered with an initial registration fee.
• Once the dog turns one year old, owners will then pay the lifetime registration fee.

Already registered your dog for 2025?
You won’t need to pay the new lifetime registration fee until April 1, 2026.

To read the Dog Control By-law, visit:
https://www.richmondcounty.ca/council/by-laws/3457-mocr-by-law-070-dog-control/file.html

To review the registration details, visit:
https://www.richmondcounty.ca/dog-licensing.html

07/17/2025

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UPDATE: Owner has been found!

FOUND‼️🐕‍🦺

Dog found wandering near the Whycocomagh Irving and brought to our office. Intact male wearing a green patterned collar. No tags or microchip found.

If he’s yours, please call (902) 295-3440 to arrange pick-up.

07/16/2025

Catios can be a fun, new space for your cat to explore. These unique areas can also provide a long list of benefits, along with being a cool little addition to your home. Before diving into building one, it may be helpful to learn about catio basics. https://pbxx.it/ys7KI0

07/03/2025

Make spaces for your cool cats and chill pups to have a place out of the heat of summer.

06/30/2025

Amidst the festive displays of light, remember to keep your furry friends safe and sound indoors.