The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital

08/25/2025

Happy 18th Birthday Mozart.
We love you big guy
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07/16/2025

Just some of the adorable pets who have visited us recently.
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07/12/2025

Meet Sweet Rocket

Can you spot what does not belong???

Rocket came to us for a Comprehensive Oral Health Exam and Treatment due to a discolored canine tooth and we found this gem : he has an Embedded Supernumerary Molar!

What are supernumerary teeth?

Supernumerary teeth are extra teeth that develop in addition to the normal set of teeth and they can happen in both the baby and adult dentition.

Potential problems can range from Crowding (pushing other teeth out of alignment), Malocclusion (jaw/teeth are not straight), Periodontal disease (crowding and malocclusion can trap food and bacteria, increasing the risk of gum disease) or/and Cysts or tumors (In some cases, supernumerary teeth can be associated with cysts or tumors developing around them).

Treatments can range depending on how the extra tooth/teeth are presenting. These can be any of the following, from Observation (keeping a close eye on it/monitor for changes), Extraction (if the extra tooth/teeth cause any of the above mentioned, extraction may be recommended), Orthodontic treatment (In some cases braces may be needed to correct the alignment of teeth).

What are embedded teeth?

Embedded teeth in dogs are permanent teeth that do not erupt through the gums and remain trapped either partially or completely under the gum line or bone. Similar to impacted wisdom teeth in humans.

These teeth, if left unmonitored and/or unextracted, will need to be monitored closely as they could lead to more serious issues like, dentigerous Cysts (fluid-filled sacs that can form around the crown of an impacted tooth. These can start off small but they can grow large, cause bone destruction, and damage neighboring teeth), Infection and Swelling, Jaw Fractures (In severe cases, cyst growth can weaken the jaw, making it susceptible to fractures) and/or Cancer Risk (There is a small risk that dentigerous cysts can transform into cancerous growths).

07/04/2025

Look at this happy girl after her surgery to remove a mass on her tummy.
Chispa is always such a sweet girl, look at that face 😍
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07/04/2025

Meet little Dash the Devon Rex kitten who visited us this week for a check up and vaccines.

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06/11/2025

Is your dog protected from Heartworm?

Heartworm is a serious disease in dogs that can lead to lung disease, organ damage and heart failure.
It is transmitted by mosquitoes carrying the disease.

05/22/2025

We saw some rescue kittens this week from The Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue

Check out their page to adopt one or two, or three!!

Pictured Melissa B Tech, Jessica RVT, Brook HS Co-Op Student

05/16/2025

One of our talented Technicians Jade has been nominated for a Veterinary Appreciation Award.

Please take the time out to vote for her and honour her hard work and years of dedication to The Hamlet Pets

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Go Jade!!!

Heres the link to go vote!!:

Vote for Jade!

05/13/2025

With the warm weather here, parasites become more active and can spread diseases.
Contact us to ensure you and your pets are protected.
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&tickseason

05/07/2025

UPDATE: Our phones are back in business!!!

Phones and internet are down again unfortunately.

Please visit the clinic if you can or email and we will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.....

Our phone lines are currently down!

We apologize for the inconvenience - the phone lines will be back Monday when a technician can come out and fix the issue.

If you have an emergency, please call the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital at (613) 745-0123.

Otherwise, please send us an email for any questions or food and medication orders.

Thank you for your patience!

The Hamlet Veterinary Team 🐕

04/15/2025

Starting April 29th we will be open late on Tuesdays & Thursdays until 7pm!!!
Not only can you come for evening appointments but this also means you can stop by later to pick up your food or medications.
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Call us now to schedule your next appointment!

04/07/2025

Let's welcome Melissa B. to our team.
Melissa started with us as a COOP student in 2021 while still in high school, she then went on to the College Boreal Ottawa campus, where she graduated in 2024 as a Veterinary Technician.
Melissa has two cats named Chicken and Burger, a dog named Max(pictured), and many unnamed chickens in her backyard. She has a passion for large and small animals alike.
When she is not in the clinic you can find her working at the Lola Emergency Veterinary Hospital as a Technician, camping, drawing, and cuddling with her cats.