Madeira Park Veterinary Hospital

11/14/2025

Fun (and adorable) fact!

11/12/2025

Acorns contain tannins, which can cause anything from an upset stomach to liver and kidney damage in larger quantities. If you think your dog has ingested acorns, call their veterinarian right away.

11/10/2025

Senior pet health tip!

11/07/2025

Ticks only need temperatures to be above freezing to still be a threat to your furry loved one. So be sure to keep an eye out for ticks and continue their preventive medication if temperatures stay above zero.

11/05/2025

How do I know if my dog has an eye infection? Take a look at some of the most common signs. If you notice any of these signs in your pet, it’s best to take them to a veterinarian as soon as you can. It could also be a corneal ulcer, which can have similar symptoms and be painful.

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

We are very happy to announce the arrival of our new full time Veterinarian, Dr. Eliza McCarthy. Here is a little bit abour her....

Dr. McCarthy received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California at Davis. Prior to this, she spent ten years in the field of education, earning her Master's and Doctorate of Education while serving as an administrator at a high school in Los Angeles, California.

After graduating from veterinary school, she served as an active-duty veterinarian for the U.S. Army for four years, where she cared for military working dogs, focusing on behavioural medicine. Once she left active service in 2019, she began to serve in the Army Reserve and deployed to Afghanistan in 2020. Upon her return, she became a full-time locum veterinarian, working in emergency and general practices across the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

She and her husband, Mike, fell in love with the Sunshine Coast and decided to make the move to Canada when he retired as a pilot from the Air Force. When not at work, she loves hiking, taking in a view of the water and baking new treats to share with her dog Leelu.

Pop into the Hospital any time to say HI to Dr. McCarthy and welcome her to her newly adopted community!

11/03/2025

November is senior pet month!

Follow us this month as we share some tips on how to care for your senior pet and give them all the TLC they deserve.

10/31/2025

Halloween pet safety tip!

10/29/2025

Concerned your dog or cat is itching a lot? We’re here to help! You can talk to us about their symptoms and issues and we’ll work out a plan to help keep the itch away!

10/27/2025

Be sure to come in for your dog’s regular dental checkup once a year so we can keep those pearly whites healthy!

10/24/2025

Friday fun fact!