09/04/2024
🐾 Join us in welcoming our new patients of this week to the Ritson family! We can’t wait to meet them! 🐾
Pet Services in Oshawa • Services pour animaux domestiques à Oshawa Proudly serving our community for over 25 years.
Protect the health of your pets with regular check-ups from Ritson Veterinary Clinic in Oshawa. Our treatments include surgical and dental procedures, including spaying, neutering, vaccinations, preventative care and more. New patients are always welcome, so call today to schedule an appointment for your furry friend.
🐾 Join us in welcoming our new patients of this week to the Ritson family! We can’t wait to meet them! 🐾
📚🐾 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐲𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞! 🐾📚
As the kids head back to school, don’t forget to stock up on your furry friends’ essentials too! Enjoy 20% off your first auto order of Hill’s pet food at our online store, with the promo code 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒𝟐𝟎:
http://myvetstore.ca/ritsonveterinaryclinic
Shop now and help your pets stay happy and healthy this school season. 🎒🛒
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While we can’t say Milo was the bravest patient of the day, she is definitely in the running for cutest patient that we had on Saturday! 😍
⭐️ September 1st is National Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! ⭐️
Today we celebrate with Charlie, the beloved ginger cat of our practice manager, Cherie.
Share a picture of your ginger cat and tell us what makes them special! 🐈
⭐️ 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 ⭐️
Just a reminder that we will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 2nd and will re-open on Tuesday, September 3rd with our regular business hours.
If your pet needs immediate medical attention please the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031. They are located in Whitby and are open 24/7.
Introducing Juniper! 🫐
She was a ⭐️ patient for her vaccines with Dr. Khanum today!
🐾 Atticus here with a friendly reminder: We’re back to being open every Saturday to keep your pets healthy and happy! 🐾 Come by and let us take care of your furry friends!
🩺🐾 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜! 🐾🩺
We’re here to keep your pets happy and healthy throughout the long weekend! Our clinic hours are as follows:
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭: 𝟖𝐚𝐦-𝟐𝐩𝐦
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭: 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝐧𝐝: 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃
𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝐫𝐝: 𝟖𝐚𝐦-𝟕𝐩𝐦
Make sure to have any food or medication ordered by today to ensure it is ready for the long weekend.
Enjoy your weekend, and we’ll be here to assist you on Saturday and will return to regular hours on Tuesday! 🐕🐈
If your pet is in need of medical care while we are closed, please call the 24-hour Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031.
🐾 FINAL 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 🐾
Just a reminder that we will be closed this Saturday, August 24th and will re-open on Monday, August 26th. Things the last Saturday that we will be closed.
If your pet needs immediate medical attention please the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031. They are located in Whitby and are open 24/7.
These are just 5 of the incredible 17 donors from our blood donor clinic on Tuesday! 🩸🐾
Thank you again to Canadian Animal Blood Bank for another great turnout!
Keep your eyes peeled for information on our next blood donation clinic 👀
Meet Cato! He was the perfect patient for his first visit with Dr. Tse today!
Today, we said farewell to Emma as she leaves us for Ontario Veterinary College to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. While we're sad to see her go, we have no doubt that she will excel and make an incredible impact as a veterinarian.
In just one year with us, Emma made a tremendous difference to our team, clients, and patients. Her bubbly energy and bright spirit were a ray of sunshine everywhere she went, and she will be deeply missed.
Emma, we're so proud of you and can't wait to see you thrive in this new chapter. Best of luck in all your future endeavors! 🩺👩⚕️🐾
Just a friendly reminder that we will be OPEN this Saturday, August 17th for appointments and medication/food pick up’s.
𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 ~ Friday, August 16th from 1-2pm.
We will be closing from 1pm to 2:00pm tomorrow, Friday, August 16th for a team meeting. Any voicemails will be attended to immediately, once our meeting has ended.
If you require food or medication for your pet, please arrange to pick it up outside of our closure hours.
If your pet needs immediate medical attention, please contact the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031. They are in Whitby and are open 24/7.
We appreciate your understanding.
🐾 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 🐾
Just a reminder that we will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, August 10th and will re-open on Monday, August 12th.
If your pet needs immediate medical attention please the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031. They are located in Whitby and are open 24/7.
Did you know that the following breeds are more likely to be considered Universal Blood Donors? This means the blood from these breeds can donate to any dog in an emergency!! We would love to have more universal donors participate. Please see the list below for DEA1 Negative (Universal) breeds.
𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜.
Non-Clients are also welcome! Please contact our coordinator, Quinn at [email protected] to start the registration process.
𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
🩸Between 1-8 years of age
🩸Weigh over 55 lbs (25kg)
🩸Up to date on vaccinations or proof of titres
🩸Even tempered
🩸In good health as deemed by your primary veterinarian
𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭!
Please call us at 905-438-0664 or email us at [email protected].
🩺🐾 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜! 🐾🩺
We’re here to keep your pets happy and healthy throughout the long weekend! Our clinic hours are as follows:
Saturday, August 3rd: 8am - 2pm
Sunday, August 4th: Closed as usual
Monday, August 5th: 8am - 7pm
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: We’ll have only one doctor on staff Monday. If you need medication, we kindly ask that you order it before 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝐧𝐝. All medication refills need doctor approval, and with limited staff on Monday, there may be delays.
Enjoy your weekend, and we’ll be here to assist you on Saturday and Civic Monday! 🐕🐈
UPDATE: The Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham is now open and accepting patients.
Please be aware our local emergency clinic, the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham is currently not taking patients due to a plumbing issue.
Notice of Closure:
Due to plumbing issues within our building, we are NOT accepting patients at this time.
If you're having an emergency with your pet, please contact:
Toronto Vet Emergency Hospital: 416-247-8387
Toronto Animal Health Partners:
416-380-7400
Kawartha Vet Emergency Clinic:
705-741-5832
We apologize for the inconvenience, and will update this post when the issues are resolved.
⭐️ 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ⭐️
Just a reminder that our microchip promotion is going on this week!
Not only will this allow your pet to travel across the border, but will also give you peace of mind if your furry companion ever goes missing - more than 52% of dogs and 40% of cats that go into shelters are reunited with their families if they are microchipped, compared to the 22% of dogs and 2% of cats who weren’t!
You can give us a call at 905-438-0664 for more information or to book an appointment.
Although he started off a little shy, Prince was the best boy for his vaccine appointment with Dr. Hoogers! 👑🐶
This is Beau! He was the bravest boy for his nail trim! Which famous movie creature does he remind you of? 👀🐉🤍
Last week we participated in our very first “Veterinary Olympics”, with our staff completing multiple minute-to-win-it games for the grand prize of Blue Jays tickets! Our lucky winner was Elizabeth, but everyone had a great time playing! 🏅💙
🐾 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 🐾
Just a reminder that we will be closed this Saturday, July 27th and will re-open on Monday, July 29th. If you pet is in need of prescription food or medication, please order it today for pick up tomorrow before 7pm.
If your pet needs immediate medical attention please the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031. They are located in Whitby and are open 24/7.
⭐️ UPDATE - Our phone issues have been resolved! ⭐️
We are currently experiencing issues with our phone lines. If you need to get a hold of us, please send us an email at [email protected], and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience.
Meet Mondo! He was the bravest boy at his appointment with Dr. Boeve on Friday!
🇺🇸 Starting August 1st, the requirements for bringing your dog across the border to the USA are changing. As with anywhere you travel, we always recommend giving us a call a couple weeks ahead of your travel date to ensure all requirements are met. 🇺🇸
If your dog still needs to be microchipped, don’t forget about our *𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜* from July 29th-August 2nd!
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.html
Cooper made a new friend with our receptionist Renee when he was in for his vaccines on Friday! 😍
☀️Keep your pets safe this summer! 🐾 Check out our top tips for beating the heat and keeping your furry friends cool and happy!
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𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!!!!! 🪲 Ticks love the temperatures we have been having. Ticks are active and looking for a host when temperatures are 0°C and above and which is exactly the temperatures we have been experiencing lately and what is in the forecast this entire week! 🌡️ If you haven't already picked up your prevention for your pets now is the time! Please call ahead to order to give us time to approve and prepare you pets prevention! We will contact you as soon as it is ready!📞
Caught in the act! Our Elf on the Shelf couldn't resist the allure of our fantastic fundraiser baskets. 🎁 Don't worry, no theft in progress – just a little playful investigation. 😄 🐾 All funds raised go to a good cause – our Oscar Fund! 🏥 Every contribution helps pets in need of vital medical care. Let's make a difference together! We have a Cat Basket, a Dog basket and a Pet Parent Basket! How this works: 1 ticket = $5 Donation 3 tickets = $10 Donation 8 tickets = $20 Donation We accept cash, debit or etransfer for these donations. (More details in comments) 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐒 - Bring 5 cans of food for our food drive or 5lbs of food before Dec. 22nd and you will receive a complimentary ticket! The draw will take place on Dec 29th! Your support means everything to us! 🌟 #OscarFund #fundraiser #HelpingPetsHeal
We had a great time celebrating Catherine’s milestone birthday today with a potluck team lunch! Catherine has been with us for over 22 years and it was fun to celebrate her birthday all together as a team! Happy Birthday Catherine! 🎉🎂🎉🎂🎉
It’s June 1st! This means that’s it’s time to start heartworm prevention for our dogs! Check your label on your prevention, most dogs will be starting today but the start may be a little staggered depending on the prevention you are giving and when you gave your last dose of flea and tick prevention. If you have any questions or you haven’t yet picked up your prevention for your pets, please feel free to give us a call. 905-438-0664
They're here!!!!! 🪲 Ticks love the temperatures we have been having. Ticks are active and looking for a host when temperatures are 0°C and above. If you haven't already picked up your prevention for your pets now is the time!m We are open tomorrow, Saturday, March 18th from 8am to 2pm. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝘀𝘁 for ou move.
It's August 1st! This means for most dogs, it is time to give the monthly dose of heartworm prevention! 🦟 Heartworm prevention is given monthly, so depending what day you started in June, that is the day it is due monthly! If you have any questions about your prevention or you haven't picked up your prevention for your pet(s) as yet please give us a call! We are closed today, but reopen tomorrow at 8am.
They're a little bit of everything and we wouldn't have it any other way! 💗 Show us your beautiful mixed breed dogs, post your photos below! 🐾👇
Mask Update With the province lifting the mask mandate this past Monday, June 11th, we have changed our mask policy at RVC. 🐾 Masking is now optional when inside the clinic for both team members and clients. 🐾 Please be sure to let us know when booking your appointment, or when you arrive for your appointment if you feel more comfortable with our veterinarian wearing a mask while you are in the exam room. We will make note of that and our veterinarian will wear a mask. 🐾 If you are feeling unwell, please reschedule your appointment or have another family member bring your pet in for the appointment. 🐾 Our team members are still required to self assess for symptoms and to stay home if they are feeling unwell. We look forward to seeing all your smiling faces when you arrive in the clinic! If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our Practice Manager Cherie, at [email protected] or call us at 905-438-0664.
Love – in all its forms – makes the world go round. Happy Pride Month! #LoveIsLove #Pride2022 #Rainbow #Pride
It's June 1st! This means that it is time to start heartworm prevention for our dogs! 🦟 Check the label on your prevention, most dogs will be starting today but it may be a little staggered depending on what prevention you are giving and when you gave your last dose of flea/tick prevention! If you have any questions about your prevention or you haven't picked up your prevention for your pet(s) as yet please give us a call!
Everyday should be Pet Day in our opinion, although we might be just a little bit biased! #NationalPetDay #PetDay
We all love Spring! It means the temperatures are warming up and the days are getting longer! It also means parasites start to rear their ugly heads! Ticks love this weather and immediately come out of dormancy and search for a host.....your pet or even you! Give us a call to discuss prevention options for your dog and even your cat. 905-438-0664
Ticks are nasty little creatures that can spread disease to your pet and also to you! Prevention is key in ensuring your pet doesn't get diseases such as Lyme Disease. We recommend starting prevention for your pet in March but if you haven't yet, it's never to late to start. With the warmer temperatures ticks are out of dormancy and will be looking for a host! Call us today and we will be happy to discuss the prevention options that would best suit the lifestyle of your pet!
Ticks are active in the fall. Whenever the temperature is over 0° C your dog could run into a questing tick. Ask your veterinarian for a #TickControl medication that will help keep your dog protected into the cool fall months.
Fall is a great time to play outside. Don’t forget that blacklegged ticks are still active into November. Ask your veterinarian for a #TickControl medication that will keep your dog protected.
It takes at least 12 weeks to kill all of the fleas on your pet as well as new fleas emerging from an infested home environment. Consistent flea control on all pets in your home helps prevent fall flea infestations. Talk to your veterinarian about #FleaControl.
In most parts of Canada, the at-risk period for fleas is typically from May to October with #PeakFleaActivity occurring from early August to early October. In certain parts of the country, fleas can be a concern all year round. #fleacontrol
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