Veterinary Insurance
There are a number of companies that offer veterinary insurance, which
can be very helpful during a crisis. Major surgical cases (e.g. broken
legs, perforated intestines etc.) can easily cost more than $3000 to
fully resolve. For many, pet insurance removes the financial barriers
from deciding what treatments are best.
There are multiple insurance companies, each with their own policies.
Although we are happy to answer any questions you may have, the best
way to gain information is directly from the companies themselves. The
following websites are for some of the more popular insurance carriers:
www.vetinsurance.com
www.petcareinsurance.com
www.petsecure.com
Financing
We recommend using
Medicard for emergency situations
where financing is needed. Medicard is a company that provides loans
for individual situations or medical emergencies. Applications can be
filled on-line or by fax, and will be responded to within 24 hours.
Because some situations require that decisions be made instantly, it is
always best to have an emergency plan in place (e.g. pet insurance or
a pre-approved line of credit).
www.medicard.com
Pet Loss
Losing a loved pet is never an easy thing to go through. The following
sites can be helpful for those who are grieving the loss of a pet, or
who wish to help a friend who is grieving…
www.petloss.com
www.smilingblueskies.com
www.untilwemeetagain.ca
Pet Adoption
We work closely with Whistler and Pemberton’s local animal adoption
organizations (WAG and PAWS). We donate our time to treat injured or
abandoned pets, perform health exams, and ensure that all adoptive pets
are spayed or neutered. We also host volunteer spay and neuter clinics
to reduce the dog overpopulation problem in Mt. Currie.
www.thewagway.com
www.pembertonpaws.ca
www.petfinders.org
Boarding Facilities (in Pemberton)
www.CozyCreekPetResort.com 604-894-2099
www.ruthspethotel.ca
Off leash dog adventures
www.alpinedogs.ca
www.whistlerdogadventures.com
Dog Obedience
Sarah Dykes 604-935-6044
www.barkbusters.com
www.alpinedogs.ca
Grooming
www.wagnwash.net (Pemberton)
www.thegreendog.ca (Squamish)
www.bubblesdogspa.ca (Whistler)
Medical Resources
These are reputable sources for veterinary medical information:
www.veterinarypartner.com
www.indoorcat.org
Pet Diet
Deciding which food to feed your pet can be a difficult decision.
You may contact our office to discuss the specific needs of your
pet. For information on the diets that we carry, you can visit the
website:
www.medi-cal.ca
www.reddogdeli.com
BC Veterinary Medical Association
The BCVMA is the professional body that regulates veterinary care
www.bcvma.org
Veterinarians Without Borders
Veterinarians without Borders Canada is a charitable humanitarian organization
whose mission is to work with those in need to foster the health of animals,
people, and the environments that sustain us.
www.vwb-vsf.ca
Dr. Lane's Farm
www.eatfreerange.ca