Petsville Animal Hospital Blog

When wildfire smoke rolls into Metro Vancouver, it affects your pets too. Learn which dogs and cats are most at risk, the signs of smoke irritation, and how to keep your pets safe on poor air quality days.

Heatstroke in dogs and cats can become fatal in under an hour, and BC's summers are getting hotter. Learn the early warning signs, the severe signs that mean an emergency, and exactly what to do in the first crucial minutes — from your Richmond, BC veterinary team at Petsville Animal Hospital.

Are ticks a risk for dogs and outdoor cats in Richmond? Yes — but the picture is better than you might fear. Petsville Animal Hospital's local guide to tick prevention, safe tick removal, and the real story on Lyme disease in BC for both species.

Is your dog, cat, or rabbit scratching, licking, or chewing more than usual? Spring allergies are one of the most common things we treat at Petsville this time of year. Here's how to tell allergies apart from other issues — and what genuinely helps.

A Richmond vet’s guide to the best off-leash dog parks in the city — McDonald Beach, Garry Point, Iona Beach and more — plus the safety, parasite, and socialization tips dog owners often miss.