Dr. Emily Colwell

08/20/2026

Did you know that regions of New Brunswick are considered endemic for Heartworm? A parasite we never worried about in our province previously!

On and in continuation of National Immunization Awareness Month, we’d like to remind animal owners to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses, such as heartworm disease, West Nile Virus, and others, by keeping their animals up to date on vaccinations and using preventative medications.

Be sure to talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions!

03/13/2026

📢 Notice to Our Clients

Our phone lines are currently down. We are aware of the issue and are actively working to get them back up and running as quickly as possible.

If you need to reach us in the meantime, please send us an email at [email protected] and our team will respond as soon as possible.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this. 🐾

02/09/2026

That foul odor coming from your dog or cat's mouth could be more than a nuisance; it may be a sign of dental disease, one of the most common and overlooked health conditions in pets. During National Pet Dental Health Month, the AVMA is urging pet owners to prioritize their pets' oral health. Here's advice from AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey. https://bit.ly/46AXmc3

03/28/2024

Easter Weekend Hours

Thursday March 28th - Closing at 1 pm
Friday March 29th - Closed
Monday April 1st - Open

Have a Hoppy Easter! 🐰🐣

As always reach out to Port City Emergency Veterinary Hospital for any small animal emergencies and call 506-639-4199 for equine emergencies.

02/13/2024

February is Pet Dental Health Month!

Did you know that your pet should have their teeth examined once a year by their veterinarian to check for early signs of dental disease?

Call us today to schedule your pet for a dental checkup!

12/18/2023

Does your dog like to play with balls? Do they ever get really excited and nearly choke on it? Some dogs DO choke on the ball. This life saving procedure should be known by every pet owner.

If this terrible event were to happen:
- place your dog on their back
-pull their arms down and straddle your dog
- place your thumbs at the base of the ball ( usually you can see it bulging at the end of the jaw bone)
-use both thumbs to PUSH the ball forward and release it

It's impossible to PULL out and PUSHING the ball out this way will allow you to dislodge it.

Please see our previous post about how owners often mistake a COUGH for choking or something being stuck in the throat.

If you believe your dog is choking on something else here are some tips:
- you can swipe the back of their mouth with your finger ( careful not to be bitten)
-the heimlich also can be done on dogs
-coupaging or using cupped hands to thump/thud your dog's chest from both sides to PUSH air up and out of the lungs could dislodge the object.

12/07/2023

I don't want to see you and your pet in the Emergency Clinic this Holiday Season. Keep your pets safe by keeping fun decorations and treats out of reach!

'Tis the season for safety! Be mindful of your pet's access to festive holiday decor.

12/07/2023

Download the copy of our wish list & help us by donating those supplies today. Visit Saint John SPCA to learn more.

09/07/2023

September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month - an observance to help people raise happy and healthy dogs. Owning a dog (or any pet) is a privilege that comes with great responsibility. Here's more on the 6️⃣ pillars of responsible pet ownership: http://bit.ly/39tXOtJ