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Monday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Thursday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Friday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

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06/29/2024

A reminder to all our clients, we will be closed on Monday July 1st for Canada Day.

If you are celebrating this day please be mindful of how loud noises (ex fireworks) can impact your pets behaviour. Keep your pets inside and safe away from any loud noises/large gatherings.

Have a wonderful long weekend and if you require emergency services, please call 9028633157 and you will be triaged appropriately 🐾

06/20/2024

ATTENTION: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be open for Food and Prescription pick up ONLY on Saturday, June 22.

06/16/2024

A few days of predicted extreme heat is expected for this coming week. Please prepare and care for your pets accordingly.

06/13/2024

Attention: If you have borrowed a pet carrier from us, please return it as we often have pts who require one on short notice. Thank you 🐾

06/04/2024

🌟 Welcome, Dr. Meghan Martell! 🌟

We're thrilled to introduce Dr. Meghan Martell, our new Small Animal Veterinarian! A proud Cape Breton gal and graduate of the Atlantic Veterinary College, Dr. Martell brings her passion and expertise to our team. Over the next few months, she'll be showcasing her incredible skills and dedication to animal care. When she’s not caring for your furry friends, Dr. Meghan enjoys photography, exploring Nova Scotia, and travelling abroad.

Join us in giving Dr. Meghan a warm welcome! 🐾💚

05/30/2024

We want to welcome Samantha Daling to our clinic🌞. Samantha is a university student and we’re thrilled to have her join us this summer. As an animal lover, dirt biking enthusiast, and adventurous outdoors gal, we know you'll bring a unique and exciting energy to our team. Here's to a summer full of learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences!

05/20/2024

We will be closed today, May 20th. If you have an emergency, please call 9028633157, and you will be triaged accordingly.

05/17/2024

Know before you go! As a pet owner, being prepared for travel is your responsibility. Additional requirements may apply depending on where the dog has been in the last 6 months and whether or not the dog was vaccinated in the United States. Use the CDC’s Q&A tool (the CDC “DogBot”) to determine what rules apply to your dog: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html

05/12/2024

Happy Mothers Day 🐾💐

04/27/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day to all the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants and veterinary receptionists who work tirelessly to keep animals healthy.

04/22/2024

It’s VETERINARY RECEPTIONISTS WEEK!!!! And we want to celebrate our Client Service Representatives for all they do each and every day!! They are the first and last people you see when visiting us. They are a key point of contact for getting information to help us better serve our clients and patients!! They make sure the day is organized as best as it can be for the team! Those are just some of the tasks they juggle at any given time!

Help us spread the love to Tamara and Zoey ! Thank you for all your dedication to our patients, clients and team members 🐾👏🥰🤗

04/19/2024

Please note that we will be closing at 4pm today to allow staff to travel to their training. We will reopen on Monday. For any emergencies, please call the clinic and you will be triaged accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is important for our staff to obtain the training to better serve our clients.

Have a wonderful safe weekend.
Antigonish Veterinary Clinic Staff 🐾

04/17/2024

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

We will be closed on Saturday, April 20th for staff training. If you require prescriptions or food, please make other arrangements for pick up to avoid disappointment. For emergencies, please call the clinic and you will be triaged appropriately . Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

04/06/2024

UPDATE: Owner has been found.

This dog was found and now safe with us. If he belongs to you please call the clinic. 902-863-3157. We are here until 1PM today.

04/01/2024

Attention equine clients. We are saddened to announce that we will no longer be providing equine services as of Friday April 26th, 2024. We were extremely happy and proud to have Dr Kristen Pyke, even if it was for a short period of time. We want to wish her the very best in the next chapter of her career as she will be pursuing a position in the Valley. We will miss you Dr Pyke as you fit in so well with us!

03/29/2024

We hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend. We will be closed tomorrow, March 29th for Good Friday. We will be open on Saturday from 9-1pm and regular hours on Monday April 1. Please keep your pets safe from the chocolates this weekend. 🐣🐾

03/18/2024

To our valued clients:

We have always tried our best to accommodate immediate prescription refills, however this is becoming more of a challenge as we are often extremely busy. We are asking our clients to give at least 24hrs notice for prescription refills moving forward. We understand that this will be an adjustment for some but we truly hope you understand.

Antigonish Veterinary Clinic Staff

03/09/2024

We often take the time after hours for various opportunities such as this one. Dr Tyson Hay presenting and engaging with some of the Antigonish County 4H members 🍀🐄

03/05/2024

Weird Horse Fact

Horses cannot burp or vomit.

They have a very strong muscle ring called the cardiac sphincter at the entrance to their stomachs. This structure makes sure any food that enters the stomach cannot exit. Vomiting is a protection system; it rids the stomach of possible food-related intolerances, such as poisons, bacteria, and viral infections. It is thought then that this inability in horses to vomit has another purpose. When horses run, their intestines hammer on their stomach, causing pressure to build up. If their sphincter valve opened under pressure, horses would vomit every time they ran. In the wild, where horses are prey, if the horse vomited, eventually, the predator would catch its prey. (Sources: The Equinest and horseracingsense.com)

03/03/2024

As the milder weather occurs, please keep in mind the importance of flea/tick prevention and Lyme vaccinations. The below map shows the location of high risk areas - which is all of Nova Scotia.

02/24/2024

**WARNING** We are seeing an increasing number of kennel cough cases, some developing into pneumonia. Please be very cautious with allowing your dog to mingle with other dogs. It appears that this strain is a bit more persistent than ones seen in the past. We urge you to keep dogs home and away from others.

Some facts regarding Kennel Cough:

How does a dog contract Kennel Cough?
Any one of these common situations can put your dog at increased risk:

Dog park visits

Grooming

Day Care

Boarding

Multi-dog households

Training Classes

Daily walks or contact with other dogs

Chronic heart or lung disease

Compromised Immune System

Commercial transport

Recent adoption from shelter, rescue

Pet store visits

Is Your Dog at Risk?
Yes, all dogs are at risk for Kennel Cough. Here’s why: Kennel Cough is easily transmitted when dogs cough or come in contact with each other or with contaminated surfaces. Even brief contact with an infected surface such as a bush or sidewalk is enough to transmit kennel cough.

Kennel Cough can survive outside for a limited time (about half an hour), but is highly contagious until that point. You can also transmit kennel cough from an infected dog on your hands, shoes, and clothing.

Puppies are at greater risk for Kennel Cough if they have not been vaccinated yet or have not been previously exposed to Kennel Cough. Even vaccinated dogs may still contract Kennel Cough, as no vaccine exists to cover every strain, which does mutate rapidly.

02/17/2024

Found key:
A key was found in our parking lot if it belongs to you please call the office.

02/16/2024

We would like to remind our clients that we will be closed on Monday February 19th for Heritage Day. If you have an emergency, please call the clinic and follow the instructions to be triaged .

We hope you all have a wonderful and safe long weekend 🐾 🐄🐴

02/14/2024

Update: we are now open!!!

We will be delaying opening today due to weather. We will re-access mid morning. Happy Valentines Day !!

02/13/2024

If you thought ticks weren’t active during the winter, think again! Any time temperatures are above freezing, ticks can be active.

We need to protect our pets against ticks 12 months of the year. Please ask us if you have any questions.

02/04/2024

Due to the severity of this storm, we will be staying closed tomorrow, Monday Feb 5th. Please stay safe and off the roads.

02/03/2024

We will be remaining closed today due to weather/road conditions. Please stay safe.

02/01/2024

If you are looking to get a horse dental done, book early to beat the show season rush. Give us a call at 9028633157.

01/31/2024

UPDATE OWNER FOUND. Thank you to everyone who shared.

LOST DOG:

This dog was just brought into us, he was found at the Cape George light house.

If he belongs to you please contact us here at the clinic. (902)-863-3157.

Address

288 Hawthorne Street
Antigonish, NS
B2G1B8

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Friday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+19028633157

Website

https://www.antigonishvet.com/

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