At Park Gate Animal & Bird Hospital, we take pride in delivering personalized, compassionate care to our patients and their guardians in North Vancouver and surrounding areas. Our team strives to provide a comfortable environment for our patients and clients and we want everyone, either two legged or four, to feel welcome as soon as they enter our veterinary clinic. This all starts with a warm hello for you and a treat for your pet.
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Jan 12 2018
Cat Constipation
Many cats are notorious for not drinking much water. This makes them prone to constipation. It would be a major error to take this condition lightly. Constipation is never normal. It can lead…
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Jan 06 2018
Be Careful With Dogs And Peanut Butter!
Ah, peanut butter—so yummy, but so unhealthy for you. Some peanut butter companies have tried to make peanut butter healthier by reducing the amount of fat within their peanut butter….
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Jan 05 2018
How To Know If Your Cat Can Drink Milk
Many people don’t think twice about giving dairy to cats. Whipped cream is used as a common treat, and what kind of cat commercial would be complete without depicting a…
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Jan 05 2018
Why Your Cat May Be Getting Thin
Weight loss is a common feline problem, particularly in senior kitties. Figuring out if your kitty is losing weight may be reliant on what you feel (rather than what you see). This is…
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Dec 30 2017
How To Safely Remove Ticks From Your Dog
There are very few things with a greater “yuk factor” than an attached and feeding tick on your dog (or even yourself). While so called “seed ticks” are quite small, they are…
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Dec 30 2017
Tips For Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases In Dogs
Ticks are such annoying little creatures, but far more significant than the nuisance factor is their ability to spread disease. Ticks that embed in a dog’s skin can transmit a variety of serious and…
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Dec 29 2017
Heartworm In Pets
What Is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, a type of roundworm that lives inside the heart and blood vessels of the lungs. Heartworm disease is…
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Dec 29 2017
Thyroid Tumors In Cats
AJ Debiasse, a technician in Stroudsburg, PA, contributed to this article. Did you know that cats can have a hyperactive thyroid gland? Also known as hyperthyroidism, it’s a fairly common condition in older cats. In…
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Dec 22 2017
Common Dog Fears and Phobias
Dogs can suffer from a number of different fears and phobias, and you may be the reason behind your confusion toward what your dog will and will not do. These…
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Dec 22 2017
Social Anxiety In Dogs
It’s that time of year again when your house becomes the Griswold’s and lots of people (and their pets!) come over to tell your pets how cute they are. But…