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posted: Apr. 01, 2024.

Dental Hygiene for Dogs Some pet owners think that dogs don't require regular dental care. However, while the dental care needs for many pets aren't as intensive as ours, it's still Read more

posted: Mar. 22, 2024.

The Importance of Early Potty Training for Your Puppy While many only associate keeping your home clean when thinking of potty training, did you know early potty training for your puppy Read more

posted: Dec. 19, 2023.

Winter Care for Pets Keeping your pets safe and protected in the winter months is important. Not only do they often need more calories during cold weather but they can be Read more

posted: Nov. 13, 2023.

Flea & Tick Prevention: Keeping Your Pets Safe from Fleas & Ticks You and your pet probably both love enjoying the great outdoors in and around Mission and Maple Ridge. If Read more

posted: Oct. 24, 2023.

Signs of Arthritis in Pets Just like humans, pets can also develop arthritis, which may prevent him or her from being active. At Stave Lake Veterinary Hospital in Mission and Maple Read more

posted: Jul. 19, 2023.

Puppy 101 and Pet Care from a Veterinarian on Our Veterinary Team Getting a new puppy can be a very rewarding experience. Nevertheless, if you want your puppy to remain in Read more

posted: May 24, 2023.

Guide to the Main Pet Toxins from Our Veterinarian Caring for your pet’s health goes beyond routine care visits, dental hygiene, feeding, and exercising. Keep your pet away from toxins. Our Read more

posted: Apr. 10, 2023.

Pet Dental Care As a pet owner, you care about your furry friend's well-being, and dental health is crucial. Therefore, pet dental care is something to pay attention to, and owners Read more

posted: Apr. 03, 2023.

Keep Your Pets Parasite Free Parasites like fleas and ticks can cause pets to suffer from a great deal of distress. If your cat or dog has external parasites, or if Read more

posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

Veterinary Behavioral Guidance for Your Pet At Stave Lake Veterinary Hospital, we understand that every pet is unique, and some may experience behavioral issues that require attention. In addition to wellness Read more

posted: Feb. 24, 2023.

At Stave Lake Veterinary Hospital serving Mission, BC, and Maple Ridge, BC, we tend to see an uptick of visitors to our animal clinic around the holidays. Unfortunately, more toxins Read more

posted: Dec. 02, 2022.

Keeping Your Pets Safe from Fleas & Ticks Pests are not only a nuisance to your pets, but they can also transmit diseases. Fortunately, at Stave Lake Veterinary Hospital, our veterinarians Read more

posted: May 26, 2022.

Losing your pet can be traumatizing. Your pets can fell like they are a part of your family, so when you lose them, you lose part of yourself. Conscientious pet Read more

posted: Apr. 21, 2022.

While it’s not the best news you hope to hear, sometimes surgery could be the best alternative for treating your pet. While surgery can be scary, preparing for it can Read more

posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Heartworm disease is caused by heartworms, which are small, parasitic worms that primarily infect dogs. Heartworms can also affect cats and ferrets. Scientifically, heartworms are called Dirofilaria immitis and they Read more

posted: Mar. 30, 2022.

Welcoming a kitty or puppy into your life brings vibrancy, joy, and excitement, not to mention that they look cute. However, owning a pet comes with a fair share of Read more