Temporary Pause in Exotic Pet Services: Our Exotics veterinarian will be away from Sept 15 – Oct 5. During this time, we will not be able to offer exotic pet services. 

If your exotic pet needs urgent care, please reach out to Calgary Avian & Exotic Clinic, Avenida Pet Clinic or Paramount 24 Hour Hospital. 

Heartworm Test

Increasing the chance of survival by reducing the risk of contracting heartworm disease.

Heartworm is an internal parasite that enters the bloodstream from mosquito bites, and the adult parasite lives in the major blood vessels and even in the heart. It can be potentially fatal as it interferes with normal circulation. Thankfully, due to the climate in Alberta, heartworm is not present in our area (our temperature cools off too much at night for the parasite to survive in our mosquitoes). With that said, there is heartworm present elsewhere in Canada and the United States.

If you travel with your pet outside of Alberta, please inform your veterinarian, and they can discuss the specific parasite risks for your region of travel, as well as recommendations for prevention and treatment. If you are concerned that your pet has travelled to an area with heartworm without proper prevention or treatment, please call us and we can schedule an appointment to assess and treat your pet as needed.

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