Upper Ottawa Animal Hospital

12/12/2025

Your pet's holiday wishlist starts here! Visit our webstore to check out the seasonal shop🎄🐾

https://www.myvetstore.ca/

12/08/2025

🎄Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season🐾
The holidays are filled with fun and joy, but for pets, they can also be full of risks. protect your furry family members by keeping an eye out for dangers.

🎁 Hazards Pets May Swallow
• Decorations: Tinsel, ribbons, small ornaments, and tree needles can cause choking or blockages.
• Food Dangers: Chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol (found in sugar-free candy), alcohol, nuts (Macadamia, Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans) and rich holiday meals are toxic to pets.
• Plants: Poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly can be poisonous if ingested.

⚡ Accidents Waiting to Happen
• Christmas Trees: Pets may knock them over or chew on lights and needles. Secure your tree and keep it pet proof.
• Cords & Lights: Chewing on cords can lead to electric shock. Tape them down or hide them.
• Candles: Keep candles high and out of reach, one swipe of a tail could cause a fire.

🐕 Extra Tips for a Stress-Free Season
• Create a quiet space for pets to escape the holiday chaos.
• Watch for signs of stress, like hiding or changes in behaviour.
• Keep trash bins closed, leftover food and wrapping paper can be dangerous.

Let’s make the holidays happy and safe for every member of the family!

08/29/2025

Leptospirosis has unfortunately become more prevalent over the last few years. The Leptospirosis vaccine is considered a core vaccine and it is recommended that it be given to most dogs. Please refer to the article below for more information/clarification.

The AAHA 2022 Canine Vaccination Guidelines have now officially been updated to reflect a change in status of the leptospirosis vaccine from non-core to core.

04/16/2025

We hope everyone is looking forward to the Easter Weekend🐰

The clinic will be closed on Friday April 18th and Saturday April 19th. We will resume regular hours on Monday April 21st.

If your pet is having an emergency during this time please call the Hamilton regional Emergency Veterinary Clinic (905-529-1004) There is also Burlington Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital (905-637-8111), Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital (905-829-9444) and Brant Norfolk Veterinary Clinic (519-720-0753).

03/06/2025

Heartworm Season Clinic Hours:

The clinic will be open for Saturday appointments from 8am until 11:30am for the months of April and May only. If you would like to book your furry friend in for a heartworm test please give us a call at 905-388-0770 ❤️🪱

02/14/2025

We hope everyone is looking forward to the Family Day long weekend!

Please note our hours for this upcoming holiday.🐾

02/04/2025

February and March are dental months! 🦷🪥

This means we will be extending a 10% discount on all dental procedures during these months, this includes cleaning, polishing, and extractions as needed.

Give us a call to book your appointment today!

12/12/2024

Holiday Hours🎄

The clinic will be closed from December 21st until January 1st. We will resume our regular hours on January 2nd.

As the holiday season approaches, we wish you a joyful and relaxing time. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

If your pet is having an emergency during this time please call the Hamilton regional Emergency Veterinary Clinic (905-529-1004) There is also Burlington Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital (905-637-8111), Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital (905-829-9444) and Brant Norfolk Veterinary Clinic (519-720-0753).

If you are unsure if your pet is having an emergency please call the Smart Vet RVT hotline (647-695-5411) or visit our website to find the link to the Smart Vet portal.

11/29/2024

🎄Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season🐾

The holidays are filled with fun and joy, but for pets, they can also be full of risks. protect your furry family members by keeping an eye out for dangers.

🎁 Hazards Pets May Swallow

• Decorations: Tinsel, ribbons, small ornaments, and tree needles can cause choking or blockages.
• Food Dangers: Chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol (found in sugar-free candy), alcohol, nuts (Macadamia, Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans) and rich holiday meals are toxic to pets.
• Plants: Poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly can be poisonous if ingested.

⚡ Accidents Waiting to Happen

• Christmas Trees: Pets may knock them over or chew on lights and needles. Secure your tree and keep it pet-proof.
• Cords & Lights: Chewing on cords can lead to electric shocks. Tape them down or hide them.
• Candles: Keep candles high and out of reach—one swipe of a tail could cause a fire.

🐕 Extra Tips for a Stress-Free Season

• Create a quiet space for pets to escape the holiday chaos.
• Watch for signs of stress, like hiding or changes in behaviour.
• Keep trash bins closed—leftover food and wrapping paper can be dangerous.

Let’s make the holidays happy and safe for every member of the family!

11/15/2024

🐾Introducing SmartVet Telemedicine- Available To our Clients After Clinic Hours!🐾

With SmartVet, you can connect with a licensed veterinarian after clinic hours for fast, expert advice right from the comfort of your home.

Need more immediate guidance? You can contact the RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) hotline for triage support, helping you assess whether your pet needs urgent care or if you can safely wait until our regular office hours. To access the RVT hotline call 647-695-5411.

10/11/2024

Here's some tips to keep your pets happy and healthy this Thanksgiving🦃

10/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
Please note our holiday hours for the long weekend.