Bowness Animal Hospital provides a range of supporting veterinary services in Calgary that complement our primary care offerings. From short-term hospitalization to specialist referrals, on-site product dispensing, day boarding, and glucose monitoring, our team is here to support your pet’s needs beyond routine appointments. We serve dogs and cats in Bowness and across NW Calgary, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Some conditions require expertise beyond general practice. When your pet needs advanced care in areas such as internal medicine, oncology, orthopedics, or cardiology, Bowness Animal Hospital coordinates referrals to veterinary specialists in Calgary. We work closely with the specialists we refer to, sharing your pet's records and history to ensure continuity of care. Our team will explain why a referral is being recommended, what to expect from the specialist visit, and how we will remain involved in your pet's ongoing care plan after the referral.
When a pet requires monitoring, fluid support, pain management, or other interventions beyond what can be managed at home, short-term in-clinic hospitalization may be recommended. Hospitalized patients at Bowness Animal Hospital receive attentive monitoring from our team throughout the clinic day. Hospitalization is most commonly recommended following surgery, during illness requiring ongoing supportive care, or when a pet needs closer observation before a care plan is confirmed. Our team will keep you informed of your pet's progress throughout their stay.
Bowness Animal Hospital maintains on-site dispensing of veterinary-grade products recommended by our veterinarians. This includes preventive care products such as flea, tick, and heartworm preventives, specialized dietary options, joint supplements, and other veterinary products your pet may need. Having these products available in-clinic means you can pick up what your pet needs directly after your appointment. Our team will walk you through usage instructions and answer any questions before you leave.
For pets that need a safe, supervised environment during the day, particularly following a procedure or during a period of illness, Bowness Animal Hospital offers day boarding in our clinical setting. Day boarding is appropriate for pets who cannot be left unsupervised at home due to health conditions, or for owners who need peace of mind that their pet is under professional observation. Please call ahead to confirm availability and to discuss whether day boarding is appropriate for your pet's current situation.
For pets managing diabetes or other metabolic conditions, regular monitoring of blood glucose is an important part of their ongoing care plan. Bowness Animal Hospital offers in-house glucose testing to provide fast, accurate results without sending samples to an outside lab. Quick glucose checks allow our team to make timely adjustments to your pet's plan and ensure their condition remains well controlled. This service can be scheduled as a standalone monitoring appointment or integrated into regular check-in visits.
Overgrown nails can cause discomfort, affect your pet's gait, and contribute to joint issues over time. Regular nail trims are a simple but important part of maintaining your pet's comfort and mobility. Our team at Bowness Animal Hospital provides professional nail trimming for dogs and cats in a calm, safe environment. If your pet is anxious about nail care, speak with our team about whether a sedated nail trim through our Medical Grooming services might be a better fit.
For all supporting veterinary services in NW Calgary, call Bowness Animal Hospital at (587) 391-3911 or book online at bownessvet.ca/make-an-appointment/. Our team in Bowness is here to provide the right level of care for your dog or cat at every step.
