Hello again, pet lovers! Welcome to another edition of Dewdney Diaries. Capped off by a spoooooky Halloween, October was a whirlwind of interesting events and four-legged characters at Dewdney Animal Hospital. Let’s rewind:
The Annual Teddy Bear Surgery
It’s become tradition at Dewdney Animal Hospital to host this free event every Halloween. We invite children to help the Dewdney staff perform teddy bear diagnosis and surgery, and of course, to check out our assortment of rescued reptiles and amphibians.
This video accurately captures the overall tone of the event:
It was supposed to just be some innocent fun for the kids, but instead, the night took on a bit of an eerie quality, almost like a horror movie. Fortunately, we all made it out alive, including the Teddy Bear.
Dr. Walton on CTV: The Importance of Vaccinating Dogs
Earlier in the month, the rising TV star Dr. Walton appeared on CTV once again. This time the discussion revolved around vaccinating dogs. If you are concerned about the side-effects of vaccines, rather than doing nothing to ensure your dog’s immunity, consider titre testing. A titre test is essentially a blood test to see if your dog is already considered immune.
Dewdney in the News: Exotic snakes, lizards being abandoned in BC
Dr. Walton also spent some time with the CBC in October, answering questions about the unusual amount of exotic snakes and lizards being abandoned in B.C. this year. Too many people are leaving these animals at the SPCA, at abandoned residences, or even in the wilderness, and Dewdney Animal Hospital is fostering more and more of them.
Always think very carefully before buying an exotic animal. They require special care and they are difficult to re-home.
Speaking of exotics…
The SPCA brought in this Northern Pacific Salamander.
After it was deemed healthy, we released it back where it was found:
And this poor Hermann’s Tortoise had shell rot:
Shell rot is common in turtles. It’s simply an infection of the shell. A little bit of scraping and iodine usually fixes it.
And how about this guinea pig?! Dewdney treats animals of all shapes and sizes.
The Birds of October
Yet another bird that crashed into a window.
Concluding with Cats
This cat swallowed a needle. It’s actually more common than you’d think. Fortunately, we were able to remove the needle and the cat is fine.
And here are some kittens who came for a visit:
Although kittens are obviously super cute, we encourage you to consider older cats if you’re looking to adopt. These mature cats at the BC SPCA have their adoption fee waived to make them more adoptable:
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And that was October! Thanks for following Dewdney Dairies.
UNTIL NEXT TIME,
DEWDNEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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