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Vets
Pet parasites arrive early with warm weather
KAMLOOPS – Pet owners should be aware of an uptick in parasites. Some veterinary hospitals…
Remaining dogs up for adoption after controversy at Vernon rescue
'I TRULY BELIEVED WE WERE ALL DOING OUR BEST. WE WERE MISGUIDED…' VERNON – Volunteers…
Dog dragged to its death: North Okanagan vet hopes horrific incident will change drivers’ habits
GRAPHIC CONTENT ADVISORY An Armstrong vet is appealing to pickup truck owners who allow their…
COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets
The question on many pet owners' minds lately is whether or not their dog or…
Fundraiser to help Kelowna wildlife rehab centre find its footing
A newly formed society is hoping to raise $150,000 to establish a wildlife recovery centre…
B.C. SPCA calls for support amid growing veterinarian shortage in province
It's World Veterinary Day and the B.C. SPCA is bringing attention to a growing veterinarian…
Kelowna pet hospital becomes emergency clinic only due to vet shortage, spike in demand
Due to the unprecedented number of pets needing care and a shortage of vets, a…
North Okanagan man whose dog overdosed on Ivermectin won’t get animal back
A North Okanagan dog owner who refused medical care for his dying dog has lost…
New independent pet hospital opens in Kelowna
A new pet hospital has opened up in Kelowna’s South Pandosy neighbourhood. Southside Pet Hospital…
Vernon vets on hook for $3,000 for burning pet during surgery
The owners of a Vernon veterinary clinic are on the hook $2,800 after burning a…
Kelowna lawyer helping veterans get the help they need
"ONCE YOU'RE IN THAT HOLE IT CAN BE VERY HARD TO CLIMB OUT. THAT'S WHERE WE COME IN." KELOWNA – A local lawyer has made it his mission to help marginalized B.C. veterans transition to civilian life. Matthew Canzer is a Kelowna lawyer who recently started the B.C. chapter of the Veterans Emergency Transition Services....