Your pet is in good hands with our friendly team of professionals as we are committed to providing excellent service for you and your pet!
We are proud to be one of the few veterinary hospitals in Edmonton to provide Laser assisted surgeries!
We are proud to be one of the few veterinary hospitals in Edmonton to provide Laser assisted surgeries!
Is it Winter Already?
It feels like we barely had any time to enjoy fall before the snow came down and covered the still-leafy trees! Even though cold weather may make you and your pet more reluctant to go outside, keep in mind that pet obesity is a very debilitating, and expensive, disease condition which can take years off your pet's life, and lead to other illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, pancreatitis, liver disease, heart disease, and cancer. Excessive fat cells also release inflammatory cytokines, which causes more infections (urinary tract infections occur much more frequently in overweight cats). With today’s advances in nutrition, weight loss has never been easier. We have a weight loss program at our clinic to help you get your pet on the right track. Encourage brisk, thirty-minute walks or play periods twice daily. Give cats interactive toys, which encourage swatting or chasing. Discontinue feeding table foods and treats. Instead, offer carrots, apples or broccoli (for dogs) or veterinary-approved low-calorie treats. Weight loss in pets is made up of an interaction between reduced caloric intake and increasing caloric expenditures (more physical activity). Simply reducing the amount of food you feed your pet may not be appropriate if it means they're not getting their daily recommended intake of vitamins and minerals. We have several different weight loss diets in-clinic which are nutrient-dense and low in calories, and we can calculate your pet's caloric needs based on their weight loss requirements and energy level. Weight reduction is about 60% diet and 40% exercise, and it's really important not to slow down the exercise during winter months. Successful weight loss takes diligence and persistence. Remember that the reason you are doing this is to help your pet live as long and healthy a life as possible. |
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Update: Bounce and Morgan have since passed away from unrelated illness. Although Bounce and Morgan are greatly missed by their Mom and Dad and the staff here at Marketplace, we take joy in the art Rhonda has provided us with of the girls and we have frequent visits from the family!
These pictures were snapped byour mom, Rhonda.
Check out her website for more of her amazing photographs at
http://fineartamerica.com/artists/rhonda+mcdougall
These pictures were snapped byour mom, Rhonda.
Check out her website for more of her amazing photographs at
http://fineartamerica.com/artists/rhonda+mcdougall
