Baby Otter
This little girl was found in a ditch in Hammond. After several hours alone she was brought into Dewdney Animal Hospital. Very weak, she required hand feeding for a few days. A diet of cat food, herring, and cat replacement formula allowed her to have a rapid recovery.
Never a Dull Day at Dewdney
An alligator, an eagle, and a skunk! There’s always something interesting happening at Dewdney Animal Hospital.
The Weird and the Wonderful
We don’t just work on cats and dogs! Check out some of these exotic patients.
‘Not the Pit Bulls & Rottweilers that Scare Me’
Read Dr. Walton’s letter to the editor at Maple Ridge News regarding a proposed bylaw that singles out pit bulls.
‘When the Backyard Chicken Novelty Wears Off’
Read Dr. Walton’s letter to the editor at Maple Ridge News about a potential bylaw that would allow people to raise chickens within the city limits of Pitt Meadows.
‘Reptile Finds a Southern Home’
Check out this article from the Maple Ridge Times about Dr. Walton trying to find a home for a spectacled caiman he inherited.
Gila Monster Photo Shoot
Vancouver pet photographer Jason Kenzie ventures to Maple Ridge to take photos of Dr. Walton’s Venomous Gila monster, a lizard with a painful bite.
Trooper – BC SPCA Cruelty Case
Trooper is a golden retriever who made headlines across Canada when he was found in Maple Ridge extremely emaciated. Weighing half his ideal weight, even Dr. Walton was shocked by his condition. Thankfully, he has recovered and now lives a happy, healthy life.
Animals as Art
In an article by the Vancouver Sun, Dr. Walton discusses his findings after being appointed by the SPCA to examine a controversial exhibit featuring live reptiles at the Vancouver Art Gallery.