Livestock Emergency Preparedness

Preparing Your Livestock for Natural Disasters Alberta has experienced its share of natural disasters and emergencies over the past few years. From severe storms and blizzards to tornadoes, wildfires...

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Help your Vet Help your Pet

If a veterinarian can’t see your animal, it weighs on them too - members of the veterinary team care deeply for your animal and will do their best to help you. However, due to the challenges...

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Raised With Care

Raised With Care

What makes Alberta’s food great is Alberta’s food producers. It’s the pride we take in our work and the outstanding care we provide for our animals that sets us apart and makes us world leaders in food production.

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Lyme Disease In Alberta

The ABVMA urges pet owners to be vigilant about checking pets for ticks and being aware of the risks of Lyme disease, which is now present in Alberta.

Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies

Increasing the chances of survival in an emergency like a fire, flood, or tornado depends on proper planning and preparedness. Pets are especially vulnerable in emergencies and when an evacuation takes place. Keep in mind that what is best for you is usually what is best for your pet.

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Establish Your VCPR

Health Canada has introduced changes to the way animal owners access antimicrobials in order to prevent the spread of AMR. Going...

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Pets

  • Allergies in Pets

    Allergies are a common cause of skin and ear conditions in dogs. People with allergies usually have “hay fever” (watery eyes,...

  • Rabies

    What is rabies? Rabies is a fatal disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals...

  • The Cost of Compassion

    The price of a pet is more than just its purchase. Learn how prices are established for the services your pet needs.

Horses

Livestock

Wildlife

  • Wild Horses in Alberta

    Many concerned members and citizens have written us over the past few weeks in regards to the feral horse capture currently...

  • Rabies

    What is rabies? Rabies is a fatal disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals...