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Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic has been keeping pets healthy in Stony Plain, Alberta since 1992.

14/08/2025

🐾 Wellness Visit Spotlight – Meet TAYTO! 🐾

We had the pleasure of seeing Tayto for his wellness appointment a while ago — and let’s just say, he made it clear he’s a big fan of treats! 🍪🐶

He was the perfect patient while getting his dewormer and a little extra TLC from our team.

Tayto also received a microchip implant at his visit! Microchipping is a quick and simple procedure that can make all the difference if a pet is ever lost. Shelters, veterinary clinics, and animal control officers can scan for a chip and quickly reunite pets with their families — giving peace of mind that your furry friend always has a way home. 🏡❤️

We’re so glad we got to see this sweet, snack-loving pup and help keep him healthy, happy, and safe! 🐕✨

Smile for the camera Tayto! 😊📸

30/07/2025

🐾 August Long Weekend Closure Notice!! 🐾

Please note that our clinic will be closed for the August long weekend from Saturday, August 2nd to Monday, August 4th. We will reopen at our regular time on Tuesday, August 5th.

🚗☀️ It’s going to be HOT over the next few days!! As you make your long weekend plans, we send a friendly reminder to never leave pets in parked vehicles, even for a few minutes. Temperatures inside can soar dangerously fast, putting your furry family member at serious risk of heatstroke.

💊🐶 If your pet needs prescription refills or food orders, please contact us as soon as possible so we can make sure you’re all set before the weekend!

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you and your pets have a safe and relaxing long weekend! 🩵

25/07/2025

It might be a bit cloudy outside today ⛅️ but we have a success story that is sure to bring a sunny smile! ☀️

Meet “Biscuit”! This adorable kitty has stolen the hearts of our WHOLE team! 🩵

He was first seen as a young kitten, newly adopted by his owners from a rescue society. Bringing him in for vaccinations, they also reported some red eyes and sneezing. We treated his symptoms but our Wellness RVT also noted that all his gums were quite red above the gumline. We monitored for some time, prescribed medications for pain and then decided to do some further bloodwork.

Ruling out a few things, and upon further consult, the next step was to perform a biopsy of the gums, a dental cleaning, and extractions of some teeth. This first procedure was done in February.

The biopsy results? A condition called plasmacytic stomatitis—a chronic and painful inflammation in the mouth, even in young cats like Biscuit.

This condition happens when a cat’s immune system overreacts to plaque or infection, or even eruption of teeth! You might notice drooling, pawing at the mouth, or a refusal to eat.

While medications can help, many cats improve dramatically with dental surgery—even full-mouth extractions! In Biscuit’s case - that was the decision made with our team after consulting with the owners and evaluating his recovery from the first dental procedure.

He returned for his second procedure in May, where we removed the remainder of his teeth! All before he reached his first birthday! 🐱

Now, having fully recovered from all his dental adventures - Biscuit is living a wonderful life! He is eating a small kibble well (he LOVES Churus but refuses to eat other soft canned food!). He enjoys leash walks in the back yard with his owners close by - with no teeth he would struggle to defend himself so he is always supervised!

He became famous at our clinic for the gentle soul that he is and his uncanny ability to “make biscuits” with his paws no matter who is cuddling him. He is such a sweet cat!

No matter the age, if your kitty shows signs of mouth pain, don’t wait! A vet visit could make all the difference. It definitely helped Biscuit! 🩵🐾

18/07/2025

Your face…when you think the car ride is taking you somewhere GLORIOUS to enjoy a sunny, summer day…and you end up at the vet clinic instead! 🤣

Meet Nala 😺—a sweet geriatric kitty who’s living her best life despite having hyperthyroidism! ❤️

Hyperthyroidism is a common condition in older cats where the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, leading to weight loss, increased appetite, and restlessness.

But with the right treatment and lots of love, cats like Nala can thrive! 🐾💊

13/07/2025

🐾 We hope you are having a happy Sunday! 🐾

Unfortunately, our online booking system seems to be not so “happy” right now! 🥺

We are troubleshooting the issue, but in the meantime, please call or text us directly to make an appointment!

Call: 780-963-9478
Text: 587-604-6771

🐱 Thank you for your patience! 🐶

30/06/2025

Just a reminder that we will be closed tomorrow for
🇨🇦 CANADA DAY 🇨🇦

We will reopen on Wednesday at our regular time!

🍁 Happy celebrating! 🍁

26/06/2025

☀️ School’s out today! Summer is starting! ☀️

A reminder that our office will be CLOSED for 🇨🇦 Canada Day 🇨🇦 this coming Tuesday!

Wherever your adventures take you, may you celebrate our beautiful country and the freedoms we enjoy. ❤️

“Mya” and “Brooke” have a garden pool party planned! 🤣🐾

Check those cupboards! Be sure you are stocked up on food or any medications you might need for your pets while we are closed.

We will re-open at our usual time on Wednesday, July 2nd!

Also, remember that not all pets enjoy loud celebrations - so be mindful of stress or anxiety with your party planning.

🇨🇦 Have a wonderful weekend, eh? 🇨🇦

17/06/2025

🌟 Let’s start this week off with a sunny “shoutout” to our amazing practicum student, Alysa! 🌟

Alysa just finished up six weeks with our veterinary team and it was a pleasure to have her! 🩵

Over that time, she’s brought enthusiasm, compassion, and a true love for animal care to our clinic.

Mentorship is such a vital part of veterinary medicine — it’s how we grow, learn, and shape the future of this incredible field. We pride ourselves on offering an environment where we can be a part of this important responsibility.

Wishing you all the best in your future ventures Alysa — you’ve got this! We can’t wait to see what great things you do next! 🩺✨

(Our sweet patient “Peanut Butter” was enjoying some snuggles following his sedated grooming procedure! He is going to miss Alysa! 🐱)

06/06/2025

🧡💙 Although we are hoping for some SLAPSHOTS tonight at the hockey game, the “shots” from yesterday’s mystery are not the kind that we cheer about! 💙🧡

Meet “Bucky”! A while ago, this sweet, big boy showed up at the home of our Office Manager, Amy.

Limping on his left foot and looking a bit worse for wear, Amy brought him in for a check up, and to see if he had any identification chip.

With no previous owner to claim him, some diagnostic testing showed that he was healing from a broken leg - and we wondered at the time, given the kind of fracture, if he had been the victim of a pellet shooting. 🥺

With some TLC, a neuter and a new home to take care of him…Bucky was living the sweet life!

Fast forward to just a couple of months ago - Bucky returned to the clinic for an exam as he seemed to be bothered by his one ear - shaking and scratching and a bit sad! 🐱

We checked him for ear mites, ear infections and ear trauma - and while both ears looked ok, our team noted a lump just below his one ear and X-rays helped us diagnose the problem!

‼️A pellet in his head‼️

Well, not in his skull bone, but deep under the skin. Poor guy! We don’t know how long ago the injury occurred, and if it was at the same time as the broken leg…it would definitely be quite the story if Bucky could talk and share his adventures! ❤️‍🩹

Surgical removal was discussed, but for now….his external symptoms were treated, and Amy is monitoring him closely for any changes! The pellet will stay for now - a testament to his “wandering days”. 🐾

Bucky is the sweetest boy, and is finding life to be blissfully beautiful with Amy and her family! He is getting a second “shot” at life, and life is GOOD!! ❤️

💙🧡 And speaking of good shots - GO OILERS!! 🧡💙

🐾 Have a great weekend everyone! 🐾

05/06/2025

🐾 Here is a “mystery” to solve as we head into the weekend! 🐾

Take a look at these x-rays and see what you think! What story might this patient tell us if he could? ❤️‍🩹

Post your comments below and share your thoughts! 🐱

🩵 Then tune in tomorrow to find out more about this sweet guy! 🩵

29/05/2025

☀️ We have had a couple of GLORIOUS sunny days! ☀️

If that means you are going to be “out and about” more with your pet….consider some parasite protection!

NOW is the time to discuss a Spring/Summer protocol with your veterinary team that will protect against both internal and external parasites!

🐶 Give us a call, text or email! We are happy to help! 🐱

14/05/2025

☀️ The Long Weekend is coming! ☀️

(Or in true Alberta fashion we should have said 🌦️🌧️☔️ )

Please take note of our clinic closure, and contact us today if you need any supplies, food or prescriptions to ensure you are covered!

We wish everyone a safe and happy May Long! While it may not be forecasted to be hot and sunny, the rain is also welcome and the lawns and forests will be grateful! 🌳🌲

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Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	09:00 - 13:00

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+17809639478

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http://www.yellowheadvet.com/

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Keeping pets healthy in Stony Plain!

Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic has been serving pets and their owners in Stony Plain, Alberta since 1992. We offer wellness care, dental services, nutritional counselling, vaccinations, laser surgery, radiology, and laboratory services. Give us a call today and let us be part of your pet’s team in keeping them happy and healthy!