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Veterinarian testimonial from Dr. Blatt for Petsecure

Pet Secure Veterinarian Testimonial

Veterinarian Testimonials – Dr. Tim Blatt

Dog wearing a Santa hat

OSCAR Fund Awareness

The OSCAR fund was created by the Van Isle Veterinary Hospital in Courtenay, BC who is one of our sister clinics, in honor of their very own clinic cat Oscar. OSCAR stands for Offering Subsidized Care for Animal Recovery, and was launched in 2012. The reason that the Van Isle team created the fund…

Dog wearing a Santa hat surrounded by Christmas decorations

Precarious Plants of the Holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, it won’t be long before many homes are filled with holiday decor. Besides a nice big tree to decorate, a popular home decor staple is the poinsettia plant and the infamous holly and mistletoe. What’s not to love about them? They’re easy to care for…

Dog wrapped in Christmas lights

Pet Holiday Safety

With the jingle jangle and the bustling of Christmas preparations coming way too fast again this year, sometimes we forget about our pets and the hazards that may be associated with this festive and stressful time of year. The decorations, including tinsel, ribbon, ornaments, electrical cords, and the list goes…