St. Laurent Animal Hospital

01/11/2025

Kulu has been coming to our clinic since she was a puppy.
Her wonderful owners have taught her to smile when she is getting her picture taken!!
Kulu is such a sweetheart and we look forward to seeing that perfect smile again!!

01/06/2025

Happy New Year to all of our wonderful clients! We hope that your holidays were full of much needed rest and relaxation.

We would like to ask for a few minutes of your time to inform you of some upcoming changes to our fee scheduling.

As you are well aware, the cost of living in Ottawa and across Ontario continues to rise. The last couple of years have been especially challenging as we navigate the post-pandemic economy. Small businesses were hit very hard thoughout the pandemic, and we continue to struggle even now to keep our footing in the community. Being an employer who believes in paying a living wage to its employees, and believing in the importance of a healthy work/life balance, it's imperative that we raise our costs this year to keep up with current inflation rates.

We know that our clients are struggling just like us, so we continue to be conscious of typical veterinary fees across Ottawa and make decisions based on balancing both the needs of our community as well as the needs of our staff. During this time, we continue to practice a Gold Standard of care and meet our clients halfway with treatment plans that are best for their pets while keeping their financial constraints in mind.

We will also take this time to remind owners of financial services and potential cost-saving options such as the Farley Foundation, Community Veterinary Outreach, Trupanion, and Pet Card to help those in need to provide the best care for their pets. If anyone would like further information about these services, please don't hesitate to reach out here, via email, or over the phone, and one of our staff members will be happy to answer your questions.

We are excited for what this year will bring us and we are always grateful to be able to provide compassionate and affordable pet care to our community. Thank you for your continued trust in us - we look forward to seeing you!

12/24/2024

Reminder!!

We will be open December 24th from 9am-1pm for food and medication pick up ONLY

We will be closed from December 25th - December 27th

We wish everyone a safe and Happy Holidays!!

12/18/2024

Luna Loo came in for her first visit, she is only 12 weeks old!!

Luna Loo is an emotional support animal for her owners.

Be sure to follow her on instagram to see all of her adventures!
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12/04/2024

ATTENTION CLIENTS!

Due to the ongoing snow storm, we will be CLOSING TODAY AT 4:30 PM, to allow our staff safe travel home.

If you do not need to be on the roads today - please stay home and stay safe!

We thank you for your understanding.

11/27/2024

Hank The Tank was very camera shy today!

He has been such a champ with his procedure today.

The SLAH team wishes you a fast recovery Hank!!!

11/26/2024

As of December 1st 2024, we are switching to NexGard from NexGard Spectra.

Ticks are active when temperatures are above 0 degrees!

These little critters can be found in many common areas such as: sidewalks, backyards, small patches of grass and more!

If you have any questions regarding the switch to NexGard, you can contact us by email or phone.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-749-2143

11/26/2024

11/19/2024

Attention Clients!!

It has been brought to our attention that counterfeit or illegally imported NexGard and NexGard Spectra have been circulating across Canada (via online "pet pharmacy" websites, or online pet stores). Please be advised that purchasing these products anywhere other than your vet clinic or The Pet Pharmacist may be ineffective or hazardous to the health of your pet. These products are NOT approved by Health Canada or licensed to be sold in the Canadian market.

If you have any questions or concerns, please phone or email.

11/06/2024

Kali is a new patient at the clinic, she came in for her annual exam and vaccines.
Kali loves to go for long walks at the park and going to ball hockey with her Mom!!

See you soon Kali!

10/31/2024

Halloween Reminders!!

Bringing your pet trick or treating is always fun, however, make sure you keep them visible and safe with reflective gear (glow collar, neon leash/collar, reflective vest). Always keep your pet on a leash when you're out at night.

No candy or chocolate for your pets! Chocolate and certain sweeteners and sugars in candies can cause gastric upset or toxicity. Keeping the candy bowl and wrappers out of reach is always the best option.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween filled with treats!

10/31/2024

Costume Contest Winner!!

Thank you to everyone who participated!! All costumes looked amazing and made it very difficult to pick one winner. We decided to add a second place!!

Gouda the monarch butterfly has won 1st place receiving a free exam and nail trim.

Winston the cow won 2nd place receiving a free nail trim.

SLAH team wishes everyone a safe and spooky Halloween!!!!

10/29/2024

You still have a chance to enter your pet in the Halloween costume contest.

Winner gets a free exam and nail trim!!

The winner will be chosen on Thursday October 31

10/28/2024

As the cold weather approaches, we wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that the cold does not automatically protect our pets from contagious viruses.

Did you know that RHDV1/2 can be spread from wild rabbits to pet rabbits not only through direct contact, but also from our boots after walking through an area where wild rabbits live. Accoring to Health Canada, the virus can even be spread from car tires by driving through an area where infected rabbits have been.

Wild rabbits are active throughout the year, even in cold weather. If you are someone who walks on trails or in parks during the fall and winter, you are at risk of tracking this virus back into your home!😱

Fortunately, there is a vaccine that is now available across Canada to help prevent the transmission of this dangerous virus to your furry friends. Make sure your bunny is always up-to-date on their RHDV1/2 vaccine and keep them safe all year long.

Give us a call today!

10/10/2024

World Rabies Day was September 28th.
We know it's a bit late - but there's never a bad time to bring awareness to the public.

With the recent breaking news of an Ontario child contracting Rabies and sadly passing away, we wanted to bring attention to the importance of Rabies vaccinations for our pets. Oftentimes in the pet care industry, we get asked why it is necessary for a pet to be vaccinated against Rabies, and sometimes there is backlash when we try to give an explanation. An up to date Rabies vaccine for your cat or dog is mandatory in the City of Ottawa and across Ontario, even if it lives strictly indoors. This mandate exists for a reason, and that reason is to keep you, your families, and the public safe.

Rabies is an incurable and fatal virus in humans that is transmitted by infected mammals such as skunks, raccoons, and foxes. These mammals carry and transmit the virus, but may not exhibit any symptoms. It is therefore extremely important to leave wildlife where you found it, and avoid contact as much as possible.

The most common carrier of Rabies according to Health Canada is the bat, and the most at risk population are children, and people who work in direct contact with animals (both living and dead). Any contact with bats is considered to be high risk, regardless of whether or not there are any bites or scratches present. Bats often roost in high trees away from people, but they are also commonly found in and around buildings and houses where people and pets live.

Even if the bat is not exhibiting any strange behaviours, and even if your pet has no visible scratches or bites, it DOES NOT MEAN there has not been transmission of this deadly virus. Your cat or dog can also transmit this virus to you, your family, and other pets, and is fatal to them.

Although the threat of Rabies is presently low in Ontario, this recent and devastating case is a valuable reminder that we are not immune to this deadly virus. Routine vaccination for your pets, and a healthy caution around wildlife is imperative to help protect us all.

10/09/2024

COSTUME CONTEST!!!!

You could win a free exam and nail trim if you bring your pet dressed in a Halloween costume!

October 10th- 31st

10/03/2024

Chewie was an excellent boy for his annual visit and vaccines. He handled his vaccines like a champ!

See you soon Chewie!!