TWIN LAKES Veterinary Hospital

08/28/2024

Pets seem prone to getting themselves into scary situations where they become sick or injured, which can be terrifying for owners. Fortunately, the right knowledge and close attention to pets can prevent many common pet emergencies. Our latest blog post lists helpful “How To’s” to protect your pet from an emergency situation.

Has your pet ever been injured at the park, overheated on a hot day, or eaten something they shouldn’t have? Your pet is not the only one. Pets frequently manage to get themselves into unfortunate situations, and usually, their owner feels responsible. Fortunately, many pet emergencies are prevent...

08/27/2024

Being a 2-year Diamond Winner for 3 Categories in the Orillia Readers Choice Awards speaks for itself; but if you need more reasons to choose Twin Lakes, here are a few more:

Affordable Spay and Neuter Program (For clients AND non-clients) that has successfully spayed and neutered approximately 1,600 pets in 2024 SO FAR!

Affordable Examination and Vaccine Prices!

Same day Urgent Care Appointments Availability for Existing Clients!

In house diagnostics such as bloodwork, urinalysis, and radiographs!

Open on Saturdays and Evenings!

Create your client file today!

Call 249-209-0420 or visit www.twinlakesvetorillia.com

Veterinary Hospital

08/03/2024

Dear valued clients,
We would like to reach out to you all to clear the air, and assure you that we have not opened a mobile facility.

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital is privately owned and operated by our veterinarian, Dr. Peter Fahmy. He is the sole owner of the clinic, located at 1080 Mississaga Street West. We operate strictly out of our clinic here in Orillia and are not associated with any other clinic in the area, including any mobile veterinary services.

07/28/2024

Summer is here, and it’s time to think about keeping our pets cool. From proactive techniques to emergency measures, there are many ways we can help! Check out our latest blog post for key tips on keeping cats and dogs safe and cool this summer.

As temperatures climb, ensuring our pets’ well-being is more important than ever. At Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital, we understand that hot weather can pose significant challenges for our furry companions and that pet owners must be vigilant about their pets’ comfort and safety. Summer days are ...

07/19/2024

Spaying and Neutering your pet is an important part of preventative care to ensure your pet lives the longest, healthiest life possible.

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital never wants this important aspect of pet care to be out of reach based on income.

Our Low Cost Spay and Neuter Program is offered Monday through Friday for young, healthy patients ages 6 months to 5 years of age.

Interested? Fill out the ‘Spay and Neuter Form’ on our website! Our staff will reach out to you within 2 business days to set up your surgical date!

Please keep in mind that surgical dates are booked approximately 4 months in advance, and prepayment is required to complete the booking process.

Is your pet older than 5 years, but you still want to proceed with a surgical procedure? No problem! Call the clinic today and set up an examination, we would love to discuss your options!

07/01/2024

Saying ”Goodbye” to your beloved pet can be one of the most challenging experiences you’ll ever have so you need to understand when to let go and make the decision with love and compassion. Our latest blog post explains how to make this decision with love and grace.

Determining when to say ”Goodbye” to your pet is one of the most challenging and complex decisions you’ll ever make, and you will understandably struggle no matter the circumstances. Your emotions and those of your family and friends often mingle with what is best for your pet, and your furry ...

07/01/2024

06/15/2024

Pyometra;
An incredibly serious and life-threatening condition that affects unspayed female dogs and cats. This condition, if left untreated, can result in the death of the affected animal.

Symptoms of Pytometra include but are not limited to: discharge from the v***a that is yellow, green, or red in color, lethargy, and loss of appetite.

The best prevention AND treatment for pyometra is surgery. By spaying pets prior to their first heat, the risk of pyometra is completely eliminated. If a pets found to have pyometra, emergency surgery is the only guaranteed treatment.

Just the other day we met Chloe; whose family was unfortunate enough to have to see their sweet girl affected by a pyometra. Chloe’s family decided to proceed with emergency surgery with the TLVH team.

Her story is below; Warning -Graphic Images

06/12/2024

We are hiring!

We are currently looking to fill positions of :

1) Receptionist working 12pm-8pm Monday-Friday.

2) Veterinary Assistant working 8am-8pm rotating days between Monday-Saturday.

We are looking for individuals who are hard working, are compassionate, and love to laugh.

Experience working with animals is an asset.

When sending a resume in, in the subject line add the title of which job posting it is your applying for.

Please send resumes to
[email protected]

Hope to see you soon!

-TLVH team

Veterinary Hospital

06/04/2024

We have many questions today, asking if Dr. Peter has expanded his business, as much as he has many plans for us one day, we are not there yet! Right now it is just our sweet little 1080 Mississauga Street West in Orillia! All of our appointments, and procedures are in the clinic, and we do not do home visits. Dr. Peter does have hopes and dreams for us one day but as it stands right now, it is just Dr. Peter as our owner, and main practicing Veterinarian, with locum Veterinarians who likes to come around every now and then!

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital

06/04/2024

More from Willows appointment! See previous post for details...

06/04/2024

Meet Willow!

Ms. Willow came in for a visit with Dr. Peter last week for a pregnancy check! Willow’s mom estimated that we are approximately 40 days pregnant and wanted confirmation from Dr. Peter and his team. Although we cannot confirm how many are present, we can say with certainty that Ms. Willow is pregnant with multiple puppies!

Congratulations Willow, we are eagerly awaiting your pups first vaccine appointments in the coming months!

06/01/2024

Did you know that the 2024 Community Votes Awards for Simcoe County are currently in their nomination phase!? We have once again been proudly nominated as your favorite veterinary service in all of Simcoe County.

We need your help to make it to the final phase of voting!

How to Vote:
Click the link below
Scroll to the bottom of the page
Click on the ‘Nominate’ Button beside Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital

No sign up necessary! One vote is allowed PER Device. Voting closes July 7th at midnight.

Thank you all again for your continued support!

Love,
The Twin Lakes Team

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Simcoe County, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

05/30/2024

Happy Wednesday! We wanted to share with you the story of Rocco, a big boy with an even bigger heart!

The Twin Lakes Team has seen Rocco since he was a puppy, and although he has grown up to weigh in at a whopping 60kg, his puppy energy has never gone away. Rocco visited the team on the Saturday of the May long weekend with an upset belly. Radiographs confirmed that our silly man had eaten a corn cob when dad wasn’t looking! Dr. Peter and his team were happy to stay behind after appointments and perform a foreign body surgery on Rocco before some well-deserved rest for the long weekend. Rocco was transferred to the Huronia Veterinary Emergency Clinic for overnight monitoring after surgery. 

Rocco’s dad came to visit us today and reported that, although we hate wearing the cone, our energy is still high and we are recovering well.

05/29/2024

Your pet’s health is one of your top priorities, but recognizing when they need veterinary care can be difficult. Check out our latest blog post to learn what signs indicate your pet needs veterinary attention.

Your pet’s health and well-being are among your top priorities, but recognizing when they need veterinary care isn’t always obvious. Dogs and cats are descended from animals who had to mask their vulnerabilities to stay alive in the wild and, while your furry pal doesn’t have to stay alert for...

05/20/2024

HOME SAFE. Please share and keep eyes open. These people need help. The dogs haven’t been seen in a few days Look under buildings. On trail cams. Thank you

05/04/2024

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

Meet Lady, an adorable 4 month old puppy that came to see us for her final booster vaccines today and a post-surgical check-up. Lady asked us to share her story with you so no other puppies fall into her shoes: 

Lady came to us two weeks ago as she wasn’t feeling well. She was vomiting and unable to keep any food down. X-rays revealed that Lady had eaten a sock at home when her parents weren’t looking. This was causing a blockage in her intestinal tract, and needed to be dealt with immediately. Thankfully we were able to perform emergency surgery and remove the sock. 

We are happy to report that Lady has recovered well and is back to her normal puppy energy!

04/27/2024

Please drop by for a nail trim Thank you

🐶 Join us for a Nail Trim Fundraiser in support of Carter's Forever Rescue & Sanctuary 🐾💕

🗓 Friday May 17th

📍 Coiffed and Collared Muskoka Dog Spa (725 Old North Road, Huntsville)

💵 Minimum $20 cash donation

☎️ 705-715-3395

📣 On behalf of Carters Forever Rescue & Sanctuary we are asking for towels and linens. If you have any that you wish to donate please feel free to drop them off prior to the fundraiser date.

🐶All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and be well-tempered.

04/26/2024

French bulldogs are adorable, friendly dogs who have earned the title of most popular dog breed in the United States. However, Frenchies require specialized care to stay healthy and thrive. In our latest blog post, we explain how to care for your French bulldog.

According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), French bulldogs are now the most popular dog breed in the United States. We can understand why. With their distinctive bat ears and charming personalities, French bulldogs, or “Frenchies,” have captured the hearts of dog lovers worldwide. These compac...

04/19/2024

We are so grateful for all your support! Our community is paws-itivly amazing!

Veterinary Hospital

03/30/2024

Medication toxicity is a frequent pet poisoning cause, but through awareness and pet-proofing your home, you can avoid such an emergency. Since medications are in most homes, knowing how to keep your pet safe from them is imperative. Our latest blog post explains common human medications that are dangerous to pets.

Medications are necessary to treat people’s disease, decrease pain, and improve health and well-being. However, these medications are a poisoning risk to cats and dogs. Over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications are a top pet poisoning cause, according to the American Society for the Prev...

03/26/2024

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES AHEAD

Meet Nibs! Nibs is a sweet 10 year old girl who visited us at the start of March for blood in her urine. In-house diagnostics revealed that Nibs' bladder was almost completely full of urinary stones.

Of course, we took Nibs into hospitalization and performed after-hours surgery. A total of 28 stones (big and small) were removed from her bladder!

We saw Nibs for a recheck appointment last week and are happy to report that she is doing better than ever! Nibs is now on a strict urinary diet to ensure these pesky stones do not return.

03/16/2024

Frankie was NOT impressed with mom when a trip to the "pet store" turned out to be a vaccine appointment!

02/27/2024

When you grab your pet’s prescription bottle, do they duck for cover under the bed? If so, they’re not alone in their dislike of medication. Learn how to administer your furry pal’s medication by following tips from the pros in our latest blog post.

Ensuring your furry pal’s health and well-being often involves administering medication, whether you’re giving your pet routine parasite prevention, antibiotics for an infection, or ongoing medication for a chronic condition. Administering pet medications can be a challenging task, but with prop...

02/15/2024

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

Another day, Another emergency surgery!

Many of you may recognize Ms. Emilee as one of our front of house staff members. This past weekend Emilee brought in her family dog, Hercules, when he started to show signs of discomfort. With some in house testing, we learned that Hercules had a mass growing on his spleen!

We love Emilee, and we love surgery. So, it was a no-briainer to stay late Monday after full day of appointments to remove Hercules' spleen

Hercules went to Huronia Veterinary Emergency Clinic for overnight monitoring, but we are happy to report he is now home and is recovering well!

We wish him a speedy recovery, and make sure to give Emilee your warm wishes next time you see her hard at work!

02/05/2024

It is an absolute honor to announce that we have been nominated for the second year in a row for Orillia Today’s Readers Choice Awards!

We are nominated in 3 categories: Animal Hospital, Veterinarian (Dr. Peter Fahmy), and Veterinary Services!

We love our clients and their fur babies and are so grateful for the continued support.

Voting is open until February 12th, and one vote is allowed per email address! Our entire team has placed their votes, now we need you to help us cross the finish line to be crowned winners!

Please see the comments for the link to vote!

02/04/2024

It is an absolute honor to announce that we have been nominated for the second year in a row for Orillia Today’s Readers Choice Awards!

We are nominated in 3 categories: Animal Hospital, Veterinarian (Dr. Peter Fahmy), and Veterinary Services!

We love our clients and their fur babies and are so grateful for the continued support.

Voting is open until February 12th, and one vote is allowed per email address! Our entire team has placed their votes, now we need you to help us cross the finish line to be crowned winners!

Please see the first comment for the link for voting.

https://readerschoice.simcoe.com/readerschoice-orillia/business/twin-lakes-veterinary-hospital

02/04/2024

It is an absolute honor to announce that we have been nominated for the second year in a row for Orillia Today’s Readers Choice Awards!

We are nominated in 3 categories: Animal Hospital, Veterinarian (Dr. Peter Fahmy), and Veterinary Services!

We love our clients and their fur babies and are so grateful for the continued support.

Voting is open until February 12th, and one vote is allowed per email address! Our entire team has placed their votes, now we need you to help us cross the finish line to be crowned winners!

Please see the comments for the link to vote!

https://readerschoice.simcoe.com/readerschoice-orillia/business/twin-lakes-veterinary-hospital

01/28/2024

Are you wondering if your pet needs health insurance? Read our latest blog post for everything you need to know, including how it works and what you should consider when choosing a policy—to decide if pet health insurance is right for your pet’s care needs.

Your pet is a special part of your family, and their health and well-being are your top priority. Maintaining and affording your pet’s health isn’t always easy, and health insurance is a popular option among pet owners seeking financial peace of mind. Our team at Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital e...