Steveston Veterinary Hospital

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from the Doctors and Team at Steveston Veterinary Hospital! Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season! 🎄

12/22/2025

12/19/2025

With the upcoming Howl-idays 😂🐶, please be sure to order your pet's food and medications ahead of time to avoid holiday shipping delays!

12/18/2025

We received the most stunning custom holiday chocolate today—almost too pretty to eat! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has brought us holiday goodies. You’ve made the season extra sweet!

12/13/2025

What Is a Core Vaccine? 💉🐾

“Core vaccines” are the essential vaccines every dog and cat should receive, regardless of lifestyle. These protect against the most serious and widespread diseases — ones that are highly contagious, pose significant health risks, or can be transmitted to people.

For dogs, core vaccines include:
• Distemper
• Parvovirus
• Adenovirus
• Leptosporosis
• Rabies

For cats, core vaccines include:
• Panleukopenia
• Calicivirus
• Herpesvirus
• Feline Leukemia
• Rabies

Keeping up with core vaccines helps protect your pet *and* the community. If you’re unsure what your pet is due for, we’re happy to help — just give us a call!

12/09/2025

Holiday Hazards for Pets 🎄🐾

The festive season is full of fun — but it also brings a few extra risks for our furry family members. Here are some holiday hazards to watch out for:

1. **Tinsel & Ornaments** – Attractive to cats and dogs but can cause serious GI issues if swallowed.
2. **Toxic Plants** – Poinsettias, lilies, mistletoe, and holly can be harmful if ingested.
3. **Holiday Foods** – Chocolate, raisins, grapes, xylitol, fatty leftovers, and unbaked dough are common culprits.
4. **Electrical Cords & Candles** – Curious chewers can get burns or electrical injuries.

If you’re ever unsure whether something is safe, give us a call — we’re here to help keep your pets happy and healthy all season long! 🎅🐶🐱

12/06/2025

Celebrate Shelter Pets Day 🐾❤️

Today we’re honouring the amazing pets who found their second chance through shelters and rescues. These animals show us every day how resilient, loving, and full of personality they truly are.

If you’ve adopted a shelter pet, share a photo with us below — we’d love to see your happy endings and celebrate the incredible bond you’ve built. 🐶🐱💕

Here’s to the shelter pets who changed our lives for the better!

12/04/2025

Please note our office will be closing early this upcoming Saturday at 11am. Please pick up your pet's food and medications accordingly. See you on Monday!

11/29/2025

⚠️ Why You Shouldn’t Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Make Your Pet Vomit ⚠️

It’s a common internet tip — but using hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting can do more harm than good.

While it may sometimes cause a pet to vomit, hydrogen peroxide is very irritating to the stomach and esophagus. It can lead to:
🐾 Ulcers or inflammation in the GI tract
🐾 Aspiration pneumonia if vomit enters the lungs
🐾 Bleeding or tissue damage to the throat and stomach

In some cases, it might even make things worse — especially if your pet swallowed something sharp, caustic, or oily.

If your pet eats something they shouldn’t, call your veterinarian or a pet poison control hotline right away. They can advise you on the safest next step based on what was ingested and your pet’s health.

📞 ASPCA Poison Control: 1-888-426-4435
📞 Steveston Veterinary Hospital: 604-274-9938

11/25/2025

Bo looking cool while recieving his laser therapy 😎. Did you know? Laser therapy can be used for both chronic and acute conditions, providing pain relief and increased healing.

Ask us how laser therapy can help your pet at your next visit!

11/23/2025

Today is Thankful for My Dog Day! 🐾

Our dogs fill our lives with love, laughter, and muddy paw prints — and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Drop a photo of your pup below and tell us why you’re thankful for them! 🐶💛

11/20/2025

We’re excited to introduce our new Puppy & Kitten Wellness Program — designed to give your newest family member the healthiest start possible! Set your pet up for a lifetime of wellness.

Learn more at https://zurl.co/c6och