​HOW TO VIDEOS

How to Give Your Pet Medication:

Join Dr. Laura Verhelst and our technician Amanda as they as they walk you through how to give different types of oral medications to your pet.

​How to Brush your Pet's Teeth:

Join our technician Amanda as she walks you through how to brush your pet's teeth and maintain their oral health.

How to Trim Your Pet's Nails:
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Join Dr. Laura Verhelst and our technician Amanda as they walk you through how to trim your dog or cat's nails.
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How to Clean Your Pet's Ears:

Join Dr. Laura Verhelst as she shows you how to clean your dog or cat's ears, and discusses the importance of ear health.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Local Articles by Fairfield Staff

Pets First offers monthly tips and information on KelownaNow for pet owners in the Okanagan so that we can all stay safe and have fun with our furry friends in this beautiful valley! PetsFirst articles are written by Fairfield, Central Valley, and Westbank Animal Care Hospital staff, and you can check them all out HERE

Our doctors have also written articles about pet safety for Castanet, which you can see HERE on our blog.
Pet Food Recalls
The AVMA website contains an up-to-date list of ALL Pet Food recalls
Pet Poison Helpline
​Click on the link below to find a list of potential toxins and their symptoms if ingested:
www.petpoisonhelpline.com

​Always call the clinic immediately if your pet has ingested a potential toxin.

LOCAL RESOURCES

Royal Canin Veterinary Exclusive Diets
Fairfield is proud to stock the entire line of Royal Canin Veterinary Exclusive Diets and treats to meet the diverse needs of our patients.

We are also pleased to provide the Royal Canin Slim Fit Program to help pets get back into healthy shape!

Our staff would be pleased to discuss the nutritional requirements for your pet and make diet recommendations. Not all pet foods are created equal!
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There are so many pet food options available, how do I make the best decision for my pet?
Here are some Questions to ask a pet food company.
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Okanagan Pet Cremation
Losing a pet can be a very difficult, emotional time.
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Okanagan Pet Cremation provides professional, trusted pet loss services to the Okanagan Valley, as well as compassionate resources for pet loss grief support.