Best Friend's Animal Hospital

10/24/2025

🎃👻It’s the 𝓈𝓅𝑜𝑜𝓀𝒾𝑒𝓈𝓉 time of year!!👻🎃
The time of year when our resident ghost, Jerry, makes an appearance!

👻Jerry has shown up for his annual exam! This year he opted for Senior Blood work as well, as he is 6 years old – officially a senior ghoul!
🧟‍♂️Annual checkups and blood work are important to ensure that your pet is in 𝒮𝓅𝑜𝑜𝓀-𝓉𝒶𝒸𝓊𝓁𝒶𝓇 health every year! It helps your veterinary team catch any problems that your pet (or ghoul) may have early on, as well as help prevent health 𝒮𝒸𝒶𝓇𝑒𝓈 down the road!

🧛🏽‍♂️After checking in and getting weighed, Jerry saw Dog-tor Karl to make sure his heart was not beating (Dog-tor Cedar was out of office today) and then was brought to the back to have his ghost blood drawn and temperature checked!
💀After his visit this year, we are happy to report that Jerry is in 𝔗𝔢𝔯𝔯𝔬𝔯-𝔦𝔣𝔦𝔠 shape and he is excited to haunt the clinic for another year.

🐈‍⬛ Don’t be a 𝒮𝒸𝒶𝓇𝑒𝒹𝓎 𝒸𝒶𝓉 and give us a call today to book your pet in for an annual exam!🐈‍⬛
I promise Jerry is nice. Maybe you’ll meet him…

10/15/2025

💔 Important Announcement from Vet ER 💔

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Vet ER will be permanently closing our doors as of Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

This has been an incredibly difficult decision for our team. We are so grateful to have had the privilege of serving the pets and families of Edmonton and the surrounding communities over the years. 🐾

To our amazing clients, thank you for trusting us during your pets’ most urgent and vulnerable moments. Your support, kindness, and loyalty have meant the world to our team. ❤️

If you would like to obtain your pet’s medical records, please email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to send them either to you directly or to your primary care veterinarian.

From all of us at Vet ER, thank you for allowing us to be part of your pets’ lives. It has truly been an honour to serve this community.

📍 Vet ER
📞 825-480-4881
📍 11212 178 St NW, Edmonton, AB

10/13/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are grateful to have such lovely clients who have the best pets!
We hope that everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving and a safe long weekend filled with gratitude and love!

Remember that we are out enjoying Turkey Day with our friends and family today so the clinic is closed. We will be open again tomorrow morning at 8:30am!

If your pet is having a Turkey Day Emergency, please reach out to one of the emergency clinics:
Boreal ~ 780-306-4400
VetER ~ 825-480-4881
PULSE ~ 780-570-9999
Guardian Veterinary ~ 780-436-5880

10/10/2025

Just a reminder that the clinic is closed October 11 and October 13 for Thanksgiving!
We are open today until 5:30pm, and will be open again on October 14th at 8:30am. Make sure that you stop by today if your pet is running low on food to make sure that you have some for the long weekend.

If your pet is having an emergency while we are closed, please make sure that you reach out to one of the local emergency clinics:
Boreal ~ 780-306-4400
VetER ~ 825-480-4881
PULSE ~ 780-570-9999
Guardian Veterinary ~ 780-436-5880

Happy Thanksgiving!

10/09/2025

With Turkey day fast approaching, here are some common hazards for your pet during the Thanksgiving season 🦃🍂

🦃Garlic Mashed Potatoes ~ Garlic is toxic to dogs and cats, and so is onion powder! Avoid letting them eat any dish that has lots of garlic or onion in the recipe!

🦃Sweetened Homemade Desserts ~ Not only can they cause stomach upset, but some sweeteners we use in our favourite Thanksgiving treats can contain Xylitol which is very toxic to our furry friends.

🦃Décor ~ Some décor has small parts that can look like a fun toy or even a treat to out pets. The small parts of our decor can cause intestinal blockages.

🦃Turkey ~ Turkey is very hard to digest for our pets and can lead to severe stomach upset. If your pet ingests enough turkey, they can get pancreatitis which is very painful. Turkey bones also pose a significant threat as they can cause intestinal blockages, tear up your pets digestive tract with sharp edges, and pose a choking hazard.

🦃Scented Candles/Diffusers ~ Fumes of our fall scented candles and diffusers can be hard on our pets’ respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure of certain fumes can cause skin irritation, vomiting, and even neurological symptoms. Make sure that you look into your diffuser oils and sticks to ensure that none of them are toxic to your pet. Make sure that candles are up where pets aren’t able to tip them over as well.

🦃Spiked Drinks/Alcohol ~ Letting your pet enjoy some thanksgiving beverages poses a huge threat to their health. Some major side effects of your pet drinking alcohol include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, low blood sugar, tremors and can even lead to comas or death. Make sure to keep the apple cider for people not pets!

🍂Please remember that we will be closed for the Thanksgiving weekend, but if you are having an emergency call one of the local emergency clinics!🍂

10/06/2025

Heads up!
We are are going to be closed this weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving with the people and pets we are grateful to have in our lives!
If your pet is running low on food or medication, please make sure that you give the clinic a call before Friday, so that we can make sure we have everything in stock and ready for you before the weekend!

If your pet is having an emergency while we are closed, please reach out to one of the local emergency clinics:
Boreal ~ 780-306-4400
VetER ~ 825-480-4881
PULSE ~ 780-570-9999
Guardian Vet Centre ~ 780-436-5880

09/24/2025

With 27 confirmed Salmonella Cases believed to be linked to pet food/treats, we thought we would share a blog post breaking down the implications this holds for you and your pet’s safety!

Written by Dr. Scott Weese - hopefully he helps answer any questions about the on going situation! Information is limited still but we will try to keep everyone updated as we also get information!

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2025/09/articles/animals/dogs/salmonellosis-in-people-linked-to-pet-food-and-or-treats-canada/dtdsds

I’ve had a lot of questions about this week's somewhat (understandably) vague notice from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) about an ongoing

09/05/2025

🪥Pet Dental Health is just as important as our Dental Health! Making sure that you keep up with routine at home care can save your pet pain and you money in the future!

🦷Did You Know 🦷
80% of dogs and 70% of cats show dental disease by the age of 3 – make sure you’re proactive in keeping their mouths healthy!

🪥Concerned about your pet’s oral health? Give us a call today to book a dental exam with the doctor!

08/29/2025

Just a reminder that we will be closed for the Labour Day long weekend! If you are needing any food, please make sure to come pick it up before 5:30 today!
The clinic will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday Sept 2!

We hope every one has a safe and fun weekend!

If you are having an emergency, please reach out to one of the emergency clinics
Boreal Veterinary ~ 780-306-4400
VetER ~ 825-480-4881
PULSE Veterinary ~ 780-570-9999
Guardian Veterinary ~ 780-436-5880

08/26/2025

Could your dog save a life? Our friends at Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency and Canadian Animal Blood Bank are there to help.

Did you know your dog could help save another dog’s life just by being their sweet, treat-loving self? 🐾

The Canadian Animal Blood Bank is always looking for doggy donors, and there's a cool perk a lot of people may not know about: for every donation your dog gives, a credit is placed on their file for 1 free unit of blood in case they ever need it down the road. That means if they donate 6 times, they’ve got 6 free units credited to them, just in case. ❤️ Check out the photo below to find more fun perks for your dog when they become a blood donor! 🩸

At Pulse, we’re so honored to support the Canadian Animal Blood Bank and host donor clinics right here at our hospital all the time. It’s one of our favorite ways to give back to the dog community 🐾

To be a donor, dogs need to:
🐶 Be 1–8 years old
⚖️ Weigh over 55 lbs (25kg)
💉 Be up to date on vaccines
😊 Have an even-temperament
🩺 Be in good health
🍖 And, of course, love treats!

If this sounds like your pup, send an email to [email protected] and they’ll provide further information and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

This kind of thing really does save lives — and your dog could be the reason another pup gets to go home to their family. 🐾💕

08/25/2025

Somehow, September is fast approaching already, which means that the clinic will be closed for the September long weekend!

Please make sure that you get any medications ordered before Friday so that we can ensure that they are filled and ready for pick up on Friday Aug 30. If you are needing food, make sure that you come into clinic before we close at 5:30 on Friday.

If your pet is having an emergency, you can seek help at one of the Emergency clinics!
Boreal Veterinary ~ 780-306-4400
VetER ~ 825-480-4881
PULSE Veterinary ~ 780-570-9999
Guardian Veterinary ~ 780-436-5880

08/20/2025

We have been fielding many calls from concerned members of the public regarding bats, as is typical for this time of year, so we figured it was a good time to do another post about bats! 🦇

Alberta has nine species of bats. Specifically, within the Edmonton area, there are Big Brown Bats, Little Brown Bats, Silver-Haired Bats, and occasionally Hoary Bats. Although many bats migrate south, Big Brown Bats actually migrate into the city and urban areas. This makes bat sightings in August and September quite common, often in potentially unusual locations.

Wondering what to do if you come across a bat? If they are hanging vertically, even from a wall, they are likely just fine and should be left alone. These bats are probably just sunning and would appreciate being left undisturbed. However, if you find a bat on the ground, be sure to give us a call! Bats cannot take flight from a horizontal surface, so we can guide you through the proper steps to help in a way that is safe for both you and the bat.

Bats can act as vectors for rabies and have also been confirmed to carry White-Nose Syndrome in the Edmonton area. White-Nose Syndrome is a species-specific fungus that can be fatal to bats if contracted. Due to these health concerns, please call WILDNorth and access information via the link below. Always ask before you act, so we can ensure safety for everyone.

Follow this link to access an exceptional resource for information on bats: https://www.albertabats.ca/

We do everything we can to help every creature that comes through our doors, and for each animal, this care looks very different. If we have a bat recuperating in our care, we keep it in isolation and offer it a secluded enclosure with mealworms for dinner.