Heritage Veterinary Hospital

01/31/2025

Happy feel good Friday from Reba (Mastiff X) & Koda (Frenchie), our Groomer & Practice Manager's pups 🐾

01/24/2025

📢Have you heard?! We are now open longer to support your pet care needs!

Mondays 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesdays 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursdays 8am - 5pm
Fridays 8am - 6:30pm

01/23/2025

Introducing Luna, the Lionhead/Lop Rabbit🐰 She was in to see Dr. Melillo last week. It's safe to say we all have some-bunny to love🥰

01/17/2025

We are happy to share some more exciting news with you! In addition to increasing our business hours, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Amber Tietz to the HVH Team! Amber comes to us with over 10 years experience in small animal medicine. Dr. Amber grew up right here in Kitchener. She started her journey in veterinary medicine in 2002, when she completed her high school co-op at Mitchell Animal hospital. Amber completed her BScH in Animal Biology at the University of Guelph in 2008, and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary Collage in 2012. Amber worked at two clinics in the Woodstock and Kitchener-Waterloo Area before spending eleven years at Mitchell Animal Hospital in Kitchener. She brings with her extensive knowledge as a General Practitioner and urgent care provider.

01/13/2025

⭐️ EXCITING NEWS ⭐️ We are extending our clinic hours! Starting Monday, January 20th our hours will be:

Mondays 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesdays 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursdays 8am - 5pm
Fridays 8am - 6:30pm

Stay tuned for more exciting news later this week!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Heritage Veterinary Hospital🎉

We are back in the office tomorrow, Thursday, January 2nd at @ 8:00am.

12/24/2024

We are closed at Noon today (December 24th, 2024) until Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at 8:00am for our team to celebrate the holidays with their family (human and fur) and friends.

If your pet has a medical emergency while we are closed, please contact the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Waterloo Region at 519-650-1617.

12/23/2024

📣 Exciting news coming to Heritage Veterinary Hospital in January 2025! Stay tuned for more information! 📣

12/20/2024

Your pet deserves the best! That includes food!

Stock up now on your pet's food by shopping on our vetstore (link BELOW). Our manufacturers have let us know that price increases will be effective in January 2025. Don't forget to sign up for auto-ship to save 5% (offer valid with most manufacturers).

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12/19/2024

Toxic Holiday Foods 🍫🍇

• CHOCOLATE - All forms of chocolate are toxic and potentially fatal to dogs and cats.

• XYLITOL - As a sugar substitute widely found in sugar-free gum and candies, baked goods, gummy vitamins, and toothpaste, xylitol (a.k.a. birch sugar) can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), liver failure, seizures, and even death in dogs.

• ONIONS, GARLIC, CHIVES & LEEKS - Cause a form of anemia in dogs and cats. Depending on the amount consumed, the results can also include increased heart rate, elevated respiration, collapse, and often death. Toxicity can occur from raw, fried, dehydrated, or powdered forms of these foods.

• GRAPES, RAISINS & CURRANTS - Cause kidney failure in dogs. Any ingestion should be cause for concern, regardless of the grape variety.

• MACADAMIA NUTS - Both raw and roasted macadamia nuts are considered dangerous. Symptoms of toxicity include lethargy, joint stiffness or hind limb weakness, fever, tremors, and vomiting. Some dogs can also develop pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) due to the high fat content of these nuts.

12/16/2024

REMINDER 🎁 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄

We will be closed from December 25th, 2024 through January 1st, 2025, reopening at 8am on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Please ensure you have everything your pet needs this holiday season. The last day we will be placing an order with our supplier is December 19th.

12/12/2024

To help keep your furry family member healthy and safe this season, here are five safety tips:

1. Some Chemical De-Icers Can Be Toxic - Chemical de-icers containing ethylene glycol are a deadly poison for dogs. As a standard de-icing agent found in antifreeze and winter windshield washer fluid, ethylene glycol has a sweet taste that many dogs find irresistible—and it only takes a small amount to cause permanent and fatal damage to their kidneys.

2. Road Salt Can Burn Paw Pads - Road salt can cause painful burning to paw pads, and when licked off by your dog, salt can cause irritation and inflammation to the mouth and digestive tract.

3. Winter Chill Can Be Deadly - While some dog breeds are built better than others to withstand cold temperatures, prolonged exposure for dogs to wind chill and cold temperatures can cause fatality from hypothermia. When temperatures drop, keep walks and outdoor playtime to a minimum. Dog jackets can help dogs stay warmer for longer in winter weather, but don’t wait until your dog starts shivering before heading back indoors.

4. Protect Pets Against Jack Frostbite - Paws, ears, and tails (like human hands and faces) are susceptible to frostbite. To help protect dog paws, boots in a wide variety of styles are easily found online and in pet stores. In addition to helping tender paws stay dry, dog boots often come with soles, which also provide added traction in icy conditions.

5. Certain Foods Are Toxic for Pets - Delicious meals and treats are intrinsic to the holiday season, and you may be tempted to share the feast with your furry family member. However, many foods found in seasonal dishes and treats are toxic to pets. Stay tuned for a list of toxic foods.

12/10/2024

Have a concern about your pet? Don't wait, call us today! We have appointments available this week with one of our veterinarians. We will be closed from December 24th at Noon until January 2nd at 8am.

12/09/2024

🎁 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄

We will be closed from December 25th, 2024 through January 1st, 2025, reopening at 8am on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Please ensure you have everything your pet needs this holiday season. The last day we will be placing an order with our supplier is December 19th.

12/05/2024

12/03/2024

12/02/2024

Stuff your pet's stockings with toys and treats this holiday season!

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