The Importance of Vaccination and Deworming
When a kitten or puppy is born, its immune system is not yet mature leaving the baby open to possible infection. Fortunately, mothers produce a special milk within the first few days of giving...
Pet Health Insurance
The cost of health care for your pet can be high, especially if that care requires hospitalization or surgery. Pet health insurance can help lessen the financial burden of care and allow you to choose...
Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a highly contagious retrovirus that suppresses the immune system, leaving the cat vulnerable to other illnesses and infections. Secondary infections are responsible for many of the diseases and symptoms associated with...
Dog Food Brands Linked to Heart Disease
DOG FOOD BRANDS LINKED TO HEART DISEASE At this time, White Rock Veterinary Hospital recommends that you do NOT feed your pet a grain-free diet until more research is done. In June 2019, the US FDA publicly...
How to Read a Pet Food Label
Reading a pet food label can often end in confusion – ingredients versus nutritional facts, guaranteed analysis, AAFCO statement. What does it all really mean? A pet food label is a legal document regulated by the...
Retirement of dr. Ross
Please join us in extending best wishes to Dr. Merlin Ross, who is retiring from the White Rock Veterinary Hospital on September 1, 2021. Dr. Ross has dedicated the last 35 years to WRVH and...
Covid-19 protocols
At this time there are no restrictions concerning COVID-19 at White Rock Veterinary Hospital with regards to number of clients in the reception area or examination rooms. We do ask our clients to physically...