Shannondale Pet Hospital

08/27/2024

Picture perfect Raya wanted to show off her cute pink pedicure!🩷

08/27/2024

The long weekend is coming fast!! Check your pets medication and food supplies to make sure you're stocked up!🐾

08/19/2024

Thrilled to share that our team has been named Smart Vet Hospital of the Month! 🎉 These incredible ladies consistently go above and beyond for our clients and their pets, always prioritizing patient care and delivering exceptional service. Their dedication to helping others is truly inspiring!

08/08/2024

Marvin & Samson approve of our exam room kitty jungle gym! 🐾

08/02/2024

HAVE A WONDERFUL LONG WEEKEND!

08/02/2024

CROC FRIDAY! ... bet you can't guess what line of work we're in with these charms on our shoes!🐾😝😹🐶

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07/18/2024

Pet Of The Month For July is ROSIE 🐾 She is just the sweetest girl♥️

07/11/2024

Regular parasite prevention is important in keeping our furry friends safe! Ticks can transmit disease, so the best time to start protecting your pet is before exposure!!

06/27/2024

It's important to remember that fireworks can be a source of fear and anxiety for our pets. Know how to recognize the signs of distress in our pets and how to help your pet through the fireworks season!

We are getting closer to some of the most anxiety-inducing days in a pet’s life: the fireworks celebrations that happen at the beginning of July. Firework displays, while exciting for humans, can be a source of fear and anxiety for many animals. If you haven’t already taken steps to help your pe...

06/26/2024

We will be closed Monday July 1st,2024 for Canada Day.

06/18/2024

It's heating up outside 🌞 Some things to remember to keep your pets safe:

Never leave pets in hot vehicles!!! 🚗The inside of a car can reach deadly temperatures in a matter of minutes, even with the windows cracked.

Walk your dogs in the early morning or late evening to avoid the hottest part of the day, hot pavement = hot paws. 🐾

💧Stay hydrated and carry cool water with you for your pet. Avoid Stainless water bowls as these can heat up in the sun.

Make sure your pets have access to shady areas to relax🌳

**** Keep your pets safe! Know the signs of an overheating pet! ****

06/10/2024

Pet of the Month for June is RYLEE 🐾
Rylee loves her walks and anything to do with food. She loves people and will just melt to the floor when you pet her ❤

05/24/2024

NETFLIX AND CHILL WITH YOUR PET!! We have donated gift baskets to help raise money for Dog Guides. Be sure to Visit the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides North Bay page and help this great cause!!

04/30/2024

04/15/2024

In light of social media attention, we at Shannondale Pet Hospital thought it would be a good idea to address some concerns that you, as pet owners, may have about the current flea and tick medications being recommended for your pets.

There is a class of drug called Isoxazoline. This class of drug includes Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica. It is important to note that any medication can have side effects, even something like Tylenol can cause liver failure and difficulty breathing, yet how many people safely take Tylenol every day. Side effects are rare.

We typically recommend Simparica/Simparica Trio as our flea and tick product and it has been tested at 1X, 3X and 5X the recommended dosage and proved to be safe. However, the FDA has put out a notice that some dogs, who have had a product from the Isoxazoline class (not necessarily Simparica) have had some seizure-like activity. This includes tremors, ataxia, and seizures. These side effects are very rare. There has been a very large online presence talking about how these medications are harmful to pets. The information presented is often without context, with no note of the pets past history or current health conditions. A healthy dog on the outside, may have ongoing conditions that may have not been noticed or become severe enough to cause symptoms. We do research every individual pets needs for parasite prevention and review their medical history and lifestyle before making a recommendation.

There is a significant risk from ticks in our area and we believe these products are the best protection we can offer. Without these products, our pets are exposed to the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis. Symptoms of these diseases can range from mild to fatal.

They can include
-fever, swollen limbs, respiratory distress, weight loss, anorexia, neurological imbalances and seizures, meningitis, anemia, bone marrow failure (new blood cells cannot be made), spontaneous bleeding due to lack of platelets, blindness, joint pain, ocular hemorrhage, kidney disease, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Our hospital feels confident in the recommendation of these products and the sale of them from our clinic. What we cannot speak towards, is the buying and selling of these products through online pet pharmacies. There are several pharmacies that although seem like legitimate sources, are actually selling counterfeit products that look 100% like the real medication. These products are not safe to use on your pets. The companies that we get our Parasite Prevention medications from back the product 100% and will stand behind their product and help you with any concerns you may have. If you think your pet has had a reaction or side effect from any of the medications prescribed by the Shannondale Pet Hospital, please reach out to us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 705-752-4777.

04/05/2024

Celebrating Zeke this month!❤ This cutie is a 1 year old Labradoodle who loves going on his walks and barking at animals on the TV!!
We hope you enjoy your treats and personalized treat container Zeke!🐾

04/04/2024

We have had some concerned pet parents call to see what precautions they need to take with their pets and the eclipse. The dangers associated with looking at the sun during the eclipse are not due to the eclipse itself, but rather due to our staring directly into the sun. This can cause us to see spots and if we stare long enough, can cause damage to our eyes. Pets do not make a habit of staring directly at the sun during a normal sunny day, so they are unlikely to even notice when the eclipse happens. Rest assured that there is no additional risk to your pets during the eclipse compared to a regular day. If you have any other questions or concerns, please let us know!

03/27/2024

Here is our Easter holiday hours! 🐰

03/19/2024

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03/14/2024

Throw back Thursday, to a few weeks ago when Khoti could not wait to dig into his pupcake in support of cupcake week for the North Bay and District Humane Society 🧁

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03/12/2024

PET OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH IS: GUS ❤

This gentle giant is a 1 year old Newfoundland who loves everyone, loves being with his family and loves to lick everything! We hope you enjoy your personalized treat container and treats Gus!!

03/08/2024

It is International Woman's Day!

The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.

When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world.

And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.

Collectively, let's forge a more inclusive world for women.

When women aren't present, we must ask: "If not, why not?"

When women are discriminated against, we must call out poor practice.

When the treatment of women is not equitable, we must take action.

And we must do this each time, every time.

03/06/2024

There is a slight adjustment to our opening hours for this Thursday March 7,2024.

On Thursday, we will be hosting a continuing education seminar aimed at enhancing our team's expertise and knowledge to better serve you. In light of this, our office will open at 9:30 am instead of the usual 8:30 am.

Please rest assured that this temporary change in operating hours will not affect our commitment to providing you with exceptional service. We value your business and aim to ensure that any disruption is kept to a minimum.

02/26/2024

Monday's are Ruff ... I think I'll leave this book for the dogtor 😝

02/19/2024

Happy Family Day! We hope you are all enjoying today with the special people in your lives 😊

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day from the Shannondale Team❤️

02/13/2024

Valentine's day sale on our Vetstore!

02/12/2024

SAY CHEEEEEESE!😺🐶
WE WANT TO SEE YOUR PET'S CUTE FACES!
UPLOAD THEIR PHOTO THROUGH OUR APP FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

01/31/2024

Ticks are NOT killed by the cold winter weather. Tick time is anytime the temperature is above freezing (0°C). We have all been enjoying these mild weather days - but so have ticks! Protect your pet today!

01/24/2024

It's National Peanut Butter Day!
We know your dogs are all drooling for the spoonful today!
Peanut butter is a favorite for many and can be used to fill Kong toys for fun, or as a distraction to help with nail trims and baths. Before giving peanut butter to your dog be sure to check the ingredients list for any artificial sweeteners specifically xylitol or birch sugar, as dogs cannot have these!