Sunset Ridge Veterinary Clinic

☀️🍉 Long Weekend Clinic Closure Notice! 🍉☀️

We will be closed for the long weekend so our team can relax, recharge, and enjoy some sunshine! 🌼

🩺 Holiday Hours:

• Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Saturday: CLOSED
• Sunday: CLOSED
• Monday: CLOSED
• Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm (Regular hours return)

🏥 If your pet experiences a medical emergency while we are closed, please contact:

Trinity Hills 24Hr Pet Hospital
📍 Paskapoo Slopes, near Canada Olympic Park (Calgary)

We wish you and your furry family members a wonderful long weekend!! 🐶🐱

Thank you for your understanding and continued support! ✨

The SRVC Team

☀️🐾 Summer Pet Safety 🐾☀️
Simple tips to keep your pets safe all Summer long!

• 💧 Fresh water
• 🌳 Stay in the shade
• 🌅 Walk early or late in the day
• 🐾 Protect paws from hot pavement
• 🚗 Never leave your pets in a hot car

“Keep your furry friends cool, hydrated and safe all summer long." ☀️

The SRVC Team

🐾 Meet Tom & Jerry! 🐾

Double the fluff, double the fun! 💙 These handsome brothers stopped by Sunset Ridge Veterinary Clinic for their checkups, and they were absolute superstars from start to finish.

They were happy, curious, and so well-behaved—we loved getting to spend time with these sweet boys! Thank you to their family for trusting us with their care. 🩺🐶

We can't wait to see you both again, Tom & Jerry! ❤️

📍 Sunset Ridge Veterinary Clinic

⛈️🐾 Is your fur baby terrified of thunderstorms? 🐾⛈️

When the sky starts rumbling, our pets don't understand what's happening. The sudden flashes, loud booms, and even the drop in barometric pressure can send their anxiety into overdrive.

If your dog or cat spends storms shaking, hiding, or pacing, you aren't helpless! Here is a checklist of vet-approved comfort strategies to try before the next storm rolls in:

👕 1. The "Hug" Effect (Thundershirts)
Pressure wraps like Thundershirts apply gentle, constant pressure to your pet's torso. It works exactly like swaddling a human baby, drastically lowering their nervous system's fight-or-flight response.

🌿 2. Calming Pheromones (Adaptil or Feliway)
Plug-in diffusers or collars mimic the natural, comforting pheromones mothers release to soothe their litters. Use Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats to create a passive zone of security.

🦴 3. Functional Calming Treats
Look for supplements containing natural calming ingredients like L-theanine, Chamomile, Valerian Root, or Melatonin. Pro-tip: Give these to your pet 30-45 minutes before the storm starts for the best effect!

🎶 4. White Noise & Sound Masking
The sudden contrast of silence followed by a loud boom is what triggers the startle reflex. Turn on a fan, put on a white noise machine, or play classical music (there are even specific "Through a Dog’s Ear" playlists on Spotify!) to drown out the noise.

🏰 5. Create a "Safe Haven"
Let them choose where they feel safest—even if it's a dark closet or the bathroom. Bring their favorite bed there, cover their crate with a heavy blanket to block out flashes of lightning, and leave them be.

❌ What NOT to do: Never punish your pet for showing fear, and try not to overly coddle them with high-pitched "it's okay, it's okay" energy, which can sometimes accidentally reinforce that there is something to be afraid of. Just stay calm, confident, and present.

⭐Any questions about products to help, give the clinic a call! We'd love to help you out! We love all the above options because they are a great way to help your pet when we aren't ready/don't want to jump straight into medications!⭐

💬 What works best for your pets when it storms? Let's swap tips in the comments below! 👇

🇨🇦 Canada Day Clinic Closure Notice! 🍁

Please note that our clinic will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 1st in celebration of Canada Day. We will reopen with regular business hours on Thursday.

🩺 Holiday Hours
• Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday (Canada Day): CLOSED 🇨🇦
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Regular Hours Resume)

If your pet experiences a medical emergency while we are closed, please contact Trinity Hills 24Hr Pet Hospital📍 Paskapoo Slopes, near Canada Olympic Park (Calgary)

We wish you and your furry family members a safe, fun-filled Canada Day! ❤️🐾

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. 🇨🇦🍁

🐾 HEALTHY HABITS = HAPPY PETS 🐾

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your pet’s routine and focus on the healthy habits that help them live their happiest, healthiest lives! 💚

From nutritious food and fresh water to regular exercise, dental care, parasite prevention, and routine vet visits — small daily habits can make a BIG difference for your furry family members. 🐶🐱

A little care every day goes a long way toward a lifetime of love. 🐾✨

If you have questions about your pet’s health or wellness routine, our team is always happy to help!

📞 (403) 981-1515
🌐 sunsetridgevetclinic.ca

SRVC Team

🌼🐾 May Long Weekend 🐾🌼

The May Long weekend is almost here - and while you’re enjoying the sunshine, camping trips, BBQs, and adventures, don’t forget about your furry family members too! ☀️🐶🐱

A few holiday reminders and safety tips:

• Keep pets away from BBQ foods, and camping garbages
• Keep your pets hydrated while being in the sunshine!
• Never leave your pets unattended or in hot vehicles
• Keep pets leashed in unfamiliar areas
• Be mindful of ticks in grassy areas/ after hikes

📅 Holiday Hours:

Friday, May 15th: Regular Hours 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, May 16th: CLOSED
Sunday, May 17th: CLOSED
Monday, May 18th: CLOSED
Tuesday, May 19th: Back open Regular Hours 8:00am -6:00pm

If your pet needs medication, food refills, or an appointment before the weekend, please contact us early so we can help you prepare! 🐾

For any emergencies, please contact:

Trinity Hills 24Hr Pet Hospital
📍 Paskapoo Slopes, near Canada Olympic Park (Calgary)

From all of us at SRVC, have a safe and happy May Long weekend!! 💛

💐 Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Sunset Ridge Veterinary Clinic! 💐

• Today we celebrate all the amazing moms - especially our pet moms! 🐾
• Thank you for all the endless love, cuddles, treats, and care every single day!
• Wishing all the moms a fantastic day filled with love and appreciation! 🤍

Share a photo of you and your pets below, we’d love to celebrate our amazing pet moms! 📸🐶🐱

❤️

⚠️ STRYCHNINE IN ALBERTA ⚠️

❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PET OWNERS❗️

Strychnine is a highly toxic poison used in Alberta & Saskatchewan to control pests and rodents. It is extremely dangerous (even in small amounts) and non-selective, meaning it can harm pets, wildlife, and livestock.

How pets get exposed:
• Ingesting poison/bait directly
• Eating poisoned rodents (dead or alive)
• Contact with treated farm or field areas
• Scavenging while off-leash

Signs to watch for (clinical signs can happen FAST):
• Sudden anxiety or restlessness
• Muscle stiffness, rigidity, tremors
• Severe seizures
• Difficulty breathing
• Collapse

Prevention tips, and where to be cautious:
• Keeps pets on leash in unfamiliar or high risk places
• Supervise outdoor time closely
• Don’t let pets eat anything off the ground
• Avoid contact with dead animals, (pests and rodents)

If you suspect poisoning in your pet this is a severe medical emergency, seek veterinary care immediately!!

🐾 Sunset Ridge Veterinary Clinic: 🐾
📞 403-981-1515
📧 [email protected]
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Trinity 24Hr Pet Hospital
📞403-233-2888
📍 Paskapoo Slopes, near Canada Olympic Park (Calgary)

SRVC Team

MEETING OF THE MINDS! 🧠

🚨 Early Closure Notice 🚨

We will be closing early tomorrow, April 15th at 4:30 PM for a Staff Meeting at our favorite local watering hole, the Lion Head Pub, a few doors down so we can continually improve our ability to provide Veterinary Care to you and your pets.

If you need to pick up food or medications, please text (403) 993-0441 and a team member will come assist you shortly.

Thank you for your understanding! 🐾

SRVC Team