Alpenlofts Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing the highest standard of veterinary medicine for dogs and cats in Squamish and the surrounding areas of the Sea to Sky corridor. The hospital provides medical and surgical services for pets throughout their life.
Great veterinary care is not the only element of pet care. There are numerous ways of improving the health of the community and its pets through participation in public services, education, community events, pet safety, and care of the outdoors.
Veterinary Care for Squamish and the Sea to Sky Corridor
Alpenlofts Veterinary Hospital offers the following services:
● Wellness exams
● Vaccinations
● Diagnostic services
● Dental services
● Surgery
● Spay/neuter services
● Other veterinary and allied services
The hospital takes pride in offering services needed by pets and providing support through various stages of the pets’ life and health.
Regular visits to the vet allow pet owners an opportunity to discuss with the vet other areas of their pets’ health and welfare including nutrition, dentistry, and parasite control.
Alpenlofts Veterinary Hospital and Staff Take Part in
Community Clean Up
The Squamish Reporter (2021) acknowledged Dr. Jasdeep Grewal of Alpenlofts Veterinary Hospital for organizing a community clean-up to help collect 14.1 kg of garbage along a section of the Sea to Sky Trail in Garibaldi Estate. The report states that the team was
concerned about dog owners picking up after their pets and about pets ingesting or coming into contact with sharp or toxic objects. The team planned to organize similar clean ups in other areas in Squamish.
Read the original local news article: Alpenlofts Veterinary Hospital Cleans Up 14.1 kg of Garbage in Community – Squamish Reporter
Clean ups are only one way to engage the community to help manage pet related activities.
Unsafe Conditions in Outdoor Areas and the Need for Pet
Owner Awareness
Dogs love to play and walk in the great outdoors. Vigorous exercise helps to satisfy a dog’s need for mental and physical stimulation. Unfortunately, there are many dangers in the outdoors.
Out of curiosity, dogs often explore their surroundings. If these surroundings contain sharp objects or chemicals, the dog is at risk of injury. If the objects are food or medication, the dog may consume them, which could also result in an adverse effect. To reduce this risk, pet owners should be aware of what objects their dog is coming in contact with, and report any hazardous objects.
It is also important for a pet owner to pick up after their dog. Not only does this help keep public areas clean, but it also teaches dog owners to take responsibility for their dog’s actions and helps to set a good example for the community. This responsibility is very easy to incorporate into daily life and helps to set a good example. In addition to these acts of community responsibility, it is a pet owner’s responsibility to make sure their pets are healthy by taking their pets to the vet regularly.
At Alpenlofts Veterinary Hospital, wellness programs are available for pets of all ages. Pet owners can also find programs for puppies and kittens as well as programs for senior pets. The programs and services are designed to help pet owners with any concerns they may have.
Regular veterinary care also helps pet owners identify health concerns their pet may have. Along with these concerns, pet owners can develop a preventative care plan with their veterinarian.
A Range of Services for the Community and Beyond
With a range of veterinary services from wellness to surgery to diagnostics, Alpenlofts Veterinary Hospital in Squamish is a full-service veterinary hospital. They offer dental services, as well as several other specialty and allied services. Rather than simply offering veterinary services, Alpenlofts works with several local animal welfare organizations, including Mountainside Hope Foundation and VOKRA.
Pet owners appreciate Alpenlofts because they can get their pets’ routine care (vaccinations, spays/neuters, etc.) as well as more advanced services all in one place. This improves the owner’s ability to manage their pet’s care needs. Connecting with the community furthers the commitment to underserved clients and patients by veterinary hospitals.
The Squamish Reporter publication about the 2021 cleanup reports an example of community work undertaken by Alpenlofts Veterinary Hospital. In addition to veterinary work, the hospital collaborates with animal organizations to promote spay and neuter programs and work to improve the health and wellness of animals in the community.
As a caring member of the community, adopting and instituting simple measures creates and conserves a healthy and safe environment for your fellow humans and animal companions. This includes ensuring your companion animal is vaccinated and spayed or neutered and picking up after your animal.
The Alpenlofts Veterinary Hospital provides primary and specialty care for companion animals in Squamish and the Sea to Sky corridor.
