Our Stories
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Rabid Raccoon Found in Hamilton
Dec 07 2015
A raccoon captured in the Hamilton area on December 2, 2015 has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was showing signs of aggression and bit two other dogs. This is…
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Coyote Encounters a Significant Risk This Fall in Halton Region
Oct 21 2015
A recent scare experienced by one of our own has prompted us to remind our clients about the very real risk posed by coyotes in the Halton region. Michelle,…
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Heatstroke Warning!
Jul 21 2015
The Dog Days of Summer are here again and Oakville residents are enjoying the long days and hot sunny weather with their canine companions in tow. But when mother nature…
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J.R Bosch
Jun 02 2015
Everybody has a bad day, a head ache a body ache, a cold a flu… We all have them. And in most cases make it known that we aren’t well…..…
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Harley Doyle
Jun 02 2015
Talk about a gentle giant! Harley the Great Dane is the definition of this. Given his breed and weighing in at a whopping 137.5 lbs… equal to if not a…
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Are You Ready for June 1st?
May 11 2015
Heartworm season officially begins June 1st in Ontario With the highly anticipated warm weather, residents of Oakville are bracing for the arrival of a pesky insect that will buzz around…
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Time to Talk Ticks!
Apr 21 2015
The weather has finally improved and Oakville residents are happily shedding their winter jackets and boots and re-acquainting themselves, and their pets, with the great outdoors. While many know the…
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Canine Influenza Outbreak
Apr 16 2015
As has been reported extensively in the media lately, a new outbreak of Canine Influenza is occurring in the Chicago area. The outbreak was first noticed in late March. There have…
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All About Wellness!
Mar 30 2015
There is a term passed around a lot in veterinary medicine known as “wellness”. You will frequently hear Oakville vets and vet hospital staff talking about annual wellness exams or…
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Vaccination Database for Canadians
Mar 20 2015
As a follow up to our recent post regarding the importance of vaccination in pets and people, here is a link to an article from the National Post. After a…