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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Smells of weed. Roars of airplanes. Loud crowds. It's all part of the US Open's chaos
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Penticton property owners facing $33M bill for new water system fight back
The spokesperson for the Sage Mesa Water Users Group didn't pull any verbal punches when discussing the fear, anxiety and anger that has spread amongst 240 property owners facing massive water bills for decades as a potential $33-million debt

COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets