by bassett | May 1, 2026 | Blog
How acupuncture works- Blood vessel dilation and increased blood flow Fascial release/ muscle relaxation Increase inflammatory cells to the sites; increase tissue healing Pain relief; nerve communication improves Healing faster Lower cortisol During the acupuncture...
by bassett | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog
When I entered the Veterinary Medicine field a decade ago, the clinic I found myself training in was, in many regards, a great place to learn and work. It had a high standard of patient care and compassion, and clients sought us out for our...
by bassett | Mar 5, 2026 | Blog
An RVT’s guide to helping your pet feel comfortable and confident when walking into the clinic For many pets (and their people), a trip to the vet can feel overwhelming. As veterinary staff, we see firsthand how stress shows up in pets, but we also see how preparing...
by bassett | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve lived in Cranbrook for more than a single spring season, you know that our beautiful backyard comes with a few tiny, unwanted hitchhikers. As much as we love hiking the Community Forest or exploring the trails around the Elk Valley, the arrival of warmer...
by bassett | Feb 19, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve spent any time raising cattle in the East Kootenays, you know that calving season is both the most rewarding and the most stressful time of year. Between checking heifers in the middle of a cold March night and welcoming new life to the ranch, there’s a lot...
by bassett | Feb 12, 2026 | Blog
I am thrilled to have just recently joined the amazing team at Tanglefoot vet services, as part of the administrative support staff and let me tell you, it has been a wild ride already. As someone who has always loved animals, I thought that I had a reasonable...
