News Items tag as: Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital

COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets
May 03, 2020 - 2:30 PM

The question on many pet owners' minds lately is whether or not their dog or cat is at risk of contacting COVID-19.
West Kelowna vet seeks sanctuary for injured fawn
July 16, 2019 - 6:00 PM

WEST KELOWNA - An effort to keep a young deer in need of medical care alive and well is underway in West Kelowna.
Beware of spear grass, it's dangerous for your pet
July 10, 2018 - 8:00 PM

Pet owners should be aware of a common grass in the Southern Interior that could wreak havoc on their pets’ health.
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Pets displaced by flooding welcome at West Kelowna vet hospital
May 11, 2017 - 11:17 AM

WEST KELOWNA – A vet hospital in West Kelowna is opening their clinic to pets who are in need of a place to wait out the flood.
UPDATE: Baby raccoons rescued in Okanagan 'growing like weeds'
July 18, 2016 - 2:30 PM

WEST KELOWNA – The three baby raccoons saved from certain death by a West Kelowna veterinary hospital have settled into their new home in the Lower Mainland and are doing well.
Baby raccoons find new home in Lower Mainland
July 08, 2016 - 10:48 AM

WEST KELOWNA – The three baby raccoons found on a West Kelowna property that were facing euthanasia have been saved.
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$5M for wind machines, heaters to protect tree fruit in Okanagan, Kootenays
Following some extremely challenging years for B.C. farmers the provincial government has allocated $5 million for tree fruit growers in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions so there can be more local fruit for everyone to enjoy. “Earlie

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, fell this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans celebrated in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-st

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets