Agassiz Animal Hospital

04/23/2026

💜Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week!💜

We are forever thankful for our amazing team! Thank you to Savannah, Sarah and Jaime for being awesome 💜

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR US!!! 🦄

04/22/2026

🐶Wondering about pet insurance?🐱

Starting pets on insurance while they are young can avoid potential pre-existing conditions, keeps your monthly premiums lower and provides emergency protection when it's needed most.

There are many different providers available, with most offering basic care, dental coverage and surgery. Some providers and plans go above the basic care and offer coverage for behaviour specialists, medical devices and even boarding or kennel fees!

If you have questions about pet insurance, we can help! Give us a call either at our Agassiz location at 604-796-9555 or at our Hope location at 604-869-9555.

04/21/2026

Spud would like to remind everyone that April is National Dog Appreciation Month!

(He also thinks he should get extra treats all month..... boy is he going to be disappointed! 😂)

04/17/2026

Our phones are not working this morning. We apologise for any inconvenience. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

04/15/2026

Wednesday's are for nail trims!

Ever wonder why we recommend regular nail trims for you pets? Not only does regular trimming keep Fido from tip-tapping across your hardwood, but it also helps with mobility!

Regular nail trims benefit your pets by:
🐾 Preventing pain and discomfort
🐾 Reduces the chance of injury
🐾 Keeps nail quicks nice and short
🐾 Helps with mobility - long nails can cause slipping on hard floor surfaces

Nail trims are 50% off on Wednesdays in our Agassiz location! Give us a call at 604-796-9555 to book your dog or cat's appointment today!

04/14/2026

🗣️Let's talk about Lyme Disease 🗣️

What is Lyme Disease?
🪳Lyme is a tick-borne illness caused by a bacterial infection transmitted through tick bites. Lyme can affect domestic animals (dogs, horses and possibly cats) and humans.

How is it Lyme contracted?
🪳Through the bite of infected ticks, primarily deer ticks. Here on the West Coast, Lyme is less of a concern than on the East Coast due to our lizard population.

Where are Ticks located?
🪳Ticks can be found in tall grass, thick brush, in marshy areas and wooded areas.

What are the symptoms of Lyme Disease?
🪳Symptoms commonly include fever, loss of appetite, reduced energy and stiffness or discomfort.

How is Lyme Disease treated?
🪳Commonly treated with a course of antibiotics

How to prevent Lyme?
🪳Avoiding tick-infested areas, ensuring your pet has year-round tick prevention like Bravecto from your veterinarian, brushing your pet regularly after outdoor adventures. For some pets, the Lyme vaccine may also be a good choice.

If you have questions about Lyme prevention or are concerned about ticks on your pet, give us a call!

04/10/2026

❓Have questions about pet health insurance? ❓

From routine health exams to dental health to emergencies, pet insurance can be beneficial to both your pet and your wallet. If you're unsure where to start, give us a call, we're happy to help!

04/03/2026

We are closed today for Good Friday! We will reopen with regular office hours on Monday, April 6th at 8:00am. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Easter weekend!

If your pet is experiencing an emergency outside of our clinic hours, please contact Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley at 604-514-1711 OR Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital at 604-514-8383.

04/01/2026

Easter is on the way, and soon our tables and homes will be filled with tasty chocolaty treats. While these treats are delicious for us, they are not at all good for our furry friends!

Chocolate Facts:
🍫 Toxic to pets in all forms, whether milk, dark, organic, etc.
🍫 Contains theobromine, a naturally occurring stimulant and caffeine
🍫 Symptoms of chocolate toxicity include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, seizures and kidney or liver failure
🍫 High fat content in chocolate treats can also trigger gastrointestinal issues such as pancreatitis in susceptible pets
🍫 Treatment includes contacting your veterinarian immediately to induce vomiting. Hospitalization may be required

Keep pets safe this holiday weekend (and every day, because lets face it, chocolate is delicious all year long) by keeping treats in an airtight container, safely stored in a high cupboard and making sure that all family members know to only feed pet safe treats to Fluffy or Fido.

If your pet has ingested chocolate, please contact:
ASPCA Poison Control Hotline, available 24/7 at (888) 426-4435.

For after hours emergency care, please contact:
Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley at 604-514-1711 OR
Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital at 604-514-8383

03/31/2026

🐰Happy Easter!🐰

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Friday, April 3rd for Good Friday. We will reopen again with regular hours on Monday, April 6th. If your pet will be needing food or medications prior to our closure, please let us know by 3pm on Wednesday, April 1st to ensure pickup on Thursday.

If your pet is experiencing an emergency outside of our office hours, please contact:
Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley at 604-514-1711 OR
Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital at 604-514-8383

We hope everyone has a happy and safe long weekend!

03/20/2026

🐰🦎Bunnies and Ferrets and Lizards, oh my! 🐦🐹

From furry to feathered, we love seeing pets of all kinds. We are happy to offer exotic pet care services in addition to seeing cats and dogs. If you have an exotic pet that needs to be seen, give us a call either in our Agassiz location at 604-796-9555 or in our Hope location at 604-869-9555.

03/19/2026

We will be closed from 11:30am to 1:00pm today for lunch. We will reopen with regular business hours at 1:00pm. Thank you for your understanding!