We are a state-of-the-art veterinary centre located in the heart of Cochrane’s Historic Downtown. Our facility is fully staffed with a veterinary team that has extensive experience in all aspects of companion animal medicine surgery and emergency procedures.
At Arrowhead Veterinary Center, we believe that good preventive care is a key component in keeping our pets healthy and happy. We recommend that pets come in for regular wellness consultations – annual exams for younger pets and twice annually for seniors. At these consultation appointments, our veterinarians will perform a complete physical examination including […]
Dental health has become well recognized as an important component of your pet’s overall health. Dental disease in pets has been linked to chronic pain as well as heart, liver and kidney disease. When your pet is in for a medical or wellness appointment, one of our veterinarians will examine their teeth and look for […]
Similar to people, good nutrition for our pets can make a huge difference in how they feel, their activity level and their overall wellness. At Arrowhead Veterinary Centre, our veterinarians, animal health technologists and support staff are all well trained and knowledgeable about different aspects of animal nutrition. We regularly attend continuing education courses on […]
At Arrowhead Veterinary Centre, we offer therapeutic laser as a potential treatment for various painful conditions. Therapeutic lasers are also called “cold” lasers. Laser light at a specific wavelength is delivered to tissues to increase circulation, simulate the immune system and increase collagen and muscle tissue development. Therapeutic lasers have been identified to reduce pain and inflammation of tissues and encourage healing.
Arrowhead Veterinary Center has many in-house diagnostics available to allow for quick turnaround of testing. This helps us diagnose and treat your pet in the fastest and most efficient manner possible.
Our veterinarians are dedicated to providing our clients and their pets with the safest and most effective anesthesia and surgery. Many of our clients have some anxiety when their pet needs surgery. We tailor our anesthesia and surgery to each individual patient and stay current on the therapies and medications useful for each procedure.
The toughest decision we will ever make for our pets is deciding about euthanasia. Euthanasia is inducing death in an animal to relieve pain and suffering. Some of these animals will be quite elderly while unfortunately others are younger.
Arrowhead Vet is the best in Cochrane. I’ve been going with my little Morkie for the past 3 years and my new little addition-(a Yorkie)-has started to visit this friendly and knowledgeable facility as well. I highly recommend Arrowhead Vet!!
Shannon O.
Cochrane Area
Thanks to Dr. Charlene and Arrowhead #dukethebostonterrier will recover from three hours of dental surgery with none of the pain he’s been dealing with since he was a puppy ( puppy mill rescue we think is about 7 ). They will also take care of #dixiethebostonterrier with preventative dental work so she grows up into an even happier adult dog. They take care of all of our four legged kids. 4 dogs and 3 cats.
Jackie K.
Cochrane Area
Arrowhead exceeded my expectations. The Vet was very knowledgeable and the staff were very supportive and attentive.
Greg P.
Cochrane area
Arrowhead makes my family feel like their family. They are honest and take extra care with my poodle. A few years ago we nearly lost Loki at the young age of 1 year because he had ingested 4 socks while in another persons care. We knew he had a “passion” for socks and had warned his puppy sitter who was adamant that he had no had access to her footwear. Libby and her team took a look at an X-ray and said “he’s eaten something and it’s blocking his gut even though we can’t see it”. They told me to get him down to the Pet Care centre in Calgary right away as he would need an emergency surgery.
The Care Centre confirmed the diagnosis and did the life saving surgery overnight on a Good Friday. It look Loki about 8 weeks to recover and regain motility in his intestinal track. During the entire time Arrowhead was there for us and with us during the ordeal. We visited at least once a week as he struggled through with ups and downs. Loki lost about 15 pounds off his 70 lb frame. He was just skin and bones but he made it. This year Loki is a happy 3 1/2 year old and had a great annual check up where Libby reported him as being healthy happy and a great weight…. but still has a nose for socks… which are locked down like gold in our household…
I can’t thank Libby and her team enough for what they did.
Marianne S.
Marianne S.
March 30, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, we have had more questions about the susceptibility of our pets to this virus. At this time, dogs, cats and other pets are not believed to be able to contract COVID-19 from humans or spread the virus to humans. There have been 2 cases of dogs in […]
March 18, 2020
We have adjusted our clinic protocols in light of the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and the recent cases diagnosed in our community. These protocols are outlined below. First and foremost, we want to assure all of you that your pet’s health and well-being remains our priority. We will continue to work with you in this difficult […]
September 20, 2019
New improvements to our building on the inside and also the outside as you may have noticed. Check it out next time you come in for pet care, or come and see it at our next Open House!
June 6, 2019
Cochrane – Opening in June 2019 Check out our upcoming classes in Cochrane under the leadership of trainer Tanja Schlingmann
April 13, 2018
Well, it is that time of year again! As the weather warms up and our beautiful greenery returns, so will the fleas and ticks. Here are some important points about ticks and how to protect yourself and your pet. Dogs and cats (and humans) generally contract ticks when they brush up against tall grass or […]
February 26, 2018
Echinococcus multilocularis is a very tiny (<5mm) tapeworm that lives in the intestines of coyotes and foxes but also occasionally in dogs and cats. Although well established in Europe and parts of Asia, it was once thought that this tapeworm was rare in North America. However, recent studies in populations of coyotes and foxes in […]
June 8, 2017
Internal parasites (or “worms”) are worm-like organisms that infect areas of the body and feed off of the host’s nutrients or blood. They can cause diseases in our pets and some can infect people. Contrary to previous beliefs, a recent study in Calgary suggests that the incidence of internal parasites (especially roundworms and giardia) here […]
June 7, 2017
How To Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy Just like the humans in the household, your pet’s teeth require regular dental care. Your pet’s dental health is a critical factor in their overall health and quality of life. We want to make sure you, our clients, know how to best care for your pet’s teeth at […]
June 6, 2017
Just like our other family members, we want to feed our pets a complete healthy diet with wholesome ingredients. A recent trend in the past 10-15 years has been the feeding of raw meat diets, either purchased commercially or prepared at home. These diets have been marketed as being similar to what dogs’ wild ancestors […]
June 1, 2017
1. Rodenticides (mouse and rat poison) Rodenticide poisoning is one of the most common toxicities reported to the Pet Poison Helpline. Rodenticides come in a variety of colors and forms (bricks, pellets, grain-based). Different types of rodenticides can cause several different conditions. The most common type of rodenticide prevents the blood from clotting and can […]
May 24, 2017
Spring & Summer are coming… What you and your pet need to know to have a safe, happy & healthy season Travelling With Pets Ensure that your pet’s vaccinations are up to date. Health certificates can be obtained from your veterinarian & should be issued no later than 14 days prior to travel. Crossing the […]
April 11, 2017
Ticks Ticks are small spider-like arachnids that attach to a host and suck blood. The host can be an animal (dog, cat, rodent) or a human. Adult ticks are about the size of a sesame seed but an engorged adult female can grow up to a half an inch. Ticks have a 4 stage life […]
March 16, 2017
For anything beyond a short trip into the city or if you are taking a road trip of several days it may be best to include the following as a first aid kit for your pet: Bandage materials (Gauze roll, gauze squares , antibacterial soap, Elastoplast roll or similar, a sterile non-adherent dressing/telfa, antibacterial ointment, […]
March 10, 2017
Here is a list of things to consider: Check with your airline for specific requirements and/or restrictions for your pet’s travel any necessary and current documents such as international health certificate (if traveling to the U.S. requires within 10 days of travel), rabies certificate, pertinent medical information, prescription pet food (provided by your veterinarian). in […]
December 9, 2016
Heartworm is an often fatal disease that is spread by mosquitoes. Heartworm is prevalent in the Okanagan region of B.C., southern Ontario, southern Quebec, southern Manitoba and most states in the U.S. If you are traveling outside Alberta with your pet, be sure and ask your veterinarian about a heartworm prevention plan. Your veterinarian […]
July 9, 2016
Spring and summer brings all kinds of beauty to our homes, yards and community, but does present some hazards for your pets..Insecticides, herbicides & fertilizers may be potentially poisonous. In your own yard be sure to use non toxic & natural products. Rinsing your pet’s feet after a walk can be done as a […]
December 9, 2015
What a fabulous turn-out for our 8th Annual Open House! We decided to change it up a bit this year by having a photo booth for the Santa pictures but The Grinch had other ideas and stopped it working! We had a back-up plan, of course, and thanks to the patience of our wonderful clients […]
December 9, 2014
We had a wonderful event, despite chilling temperatures dipping below 20 degrees Celsuis. With the frosted windows and an enthusiastic crowd, we opened our hospital and our hearts to Cochrane. Again, we raised money towards our chosen charity … this time, degenerative myelopathy (D.M.). D.M. is a debilitating condition affecting both dogs and cats with […]
To our Wonderful Arrowhead Clients,
We wanted to update you about our hospital as we enter into additional restrictions due to COVID-19. It’s been a tough 14 months for our dedicated team, who are going above and beyond to provide the best care for your pet during these difficult times.
Our team misses interacting with you and your pets inside the clinic, as we’re sure you do too, but we need to continue with our curbside service to protect both you and our staff.
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt in many areas here at the clinic. There’s been a significant increase in pet ownership, resulting in more puppies and kittens requiring routine care. We have our senior pets needing chronic care and pets with ongoing medical conditions who also need to be seen regularly. This, together with animals requiring routine care and annual wellness checks, has reduced our ability to provide appointments as readily as you’re used to. We are also experiencing issues with pharmaceutical and product resources, specialty and emergency care availability and staffing.
Navigating these challenges has been exhausting for our staff, who are giving you everything they have to give each and every day, so please be kind and mindful of the following:
To make your interactions with the clinic go as smoothly as possible, we have implemented the following:
We thank you for your continued patience and understanding with these necessary protocols, which allow us to provide your pet with all the care they need, in a safe environment for our staff.
Dr. Libby and the Arrowhead Team
Communication:
Telephone Number: 403-932-2370
Email: arrow70@shaw.ca
Website: arrowheadvet.com
Text: 587-802-3792 (Please do not use this number for emergencies)
