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🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Bluewater Veterinary Emergency Clinic! 🎉As we welcome the New Year, we want to extend...
12/31/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Bluewater Veterinary Emergency Clinic! 🎉

As we welcome the New Year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible team, our clients, and the patients we are privileged to care for. It is an honour to support you and your pets during life’s most unexpected moments.

We wish you and your companions a happy, healthy, and safe year ahead. As always, if you need us, we are here to help.🐾💙

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Bluewater Veterinary Emergency Clinic 🎄This holiday season, our team would like to w...
12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Bluewater Veterinary Emergency Clinic 🎄

This holiday season, our team would like to wish a Merry Christmas to our community — and to all the pets who make our lives brighter every day. 🐾

Thank you for trusting us with your pets’ care. Whether you’re enjoying quiet moments at home or celebrating with family and friends, we hope your Christmas is filled with warmth, comfort, and good health for both people and pets.

We’re here when you need us, today and throughout the holidays. 💙

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 11: Bread Dough 🎄Unbaked bread dough containing yeast is dangerous for pets, especially dog...
12/22/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 11: Bread Dough 🎄

Unbaked bread dough containing yeast is dangerous for pets, especially dogs. When ingested, yeast continues to ferment in the warm environment of the stomach, producing alcohol and gas.

This can lead to alcohol toxicity as well as painful stomach bloating, vomiting, and unproductive retching. As gas builds, the stomach may become severely distended and, in serious cases, can twist (gastric dilatation and volvulus, GDV)—a life-threatening emergency.

Signs may be delayed and worsen as fermentation continues. Cats are less commonly affected but are still at risk if dough is ingested.

If a pet eats unbaked bread dough or shows concerning signs, they should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. 💙🐾

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 10: Batteries 🎄Battery ingestion is dangerous for pets. Alkaline batteries can leak caustic...
12/22/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 10: Batteries 🎄

Battery ingestion is dangerous for pets. Alkaline batteries can leak caustic substances, causing chemical burns to the mouth, esophagus, or stomach.

Swallowing part or all of a battery may result in gastrointestinal obstruction, which can be serious. Disc (button) batteries are especially concerning, as they can become lodged in the esophagus and cause significant burns even without being punctured.

If battery ingestion is suspected, your pet should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. 💙🐾

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 9: Holiday Plants 🎄Poinsettias are often believed to be poisonous, but ingestion usually ca...
12/19/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 9: Holiday Plants 🎄

Poinsettias are often believed to be poisonous, but ingestion usually causes mild gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite.

Lilies are extremely dangerous for cats. Even very small exposures—including pollen or vase water—can lead to acute kidney failure and death.

Holly and mistletoe can also cause harm if eaten. Holly may result in oral irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset, while mistletoe ingestion can range from mild GI signs to severe neurologic effects with larger exposures.

If your pet may have ingested any holiday plant or is showing concerning signs, they should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. 💙🐾

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 8: Alcohol 🎄Alcohol can have serious effects in dogs, even in small amounts. Similar to hum...
12/18/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 8: Alcohol 🎄

Alcohol can have serious effects in dogs, even in small amounts. Similar to humans, dogs may become wobbly, disoriented, and drowsy, but severe exposure can lead to dangerously low body temperature, low blood sugar, respiratory depression, and coma.

During the holidays, pets may gain access to unattended drinks, spills, or alcohol-containing foods, increasing the risk of accidental ingestion.

If alcohol ingestion is suspected and your pet shows signs such as lethargy, weakness, vomiting, or altered consciousness, urgent veterinary care is required.

Keeping all alcoholic beverages securely out of reach helps protect pets during festive gatherings. 💙🐾

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 7: Ornaments 🎄Shiny, dangling ornaments can be very tempting for pets and are often mistake...
12/17/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 7: Ornaments 🎄

Shiny, dangling ornaments can be very tempting for pets and are often mistaken for toys. Broken ornaments or swallowed pieces can pose serious risks if ingested and may also cause cuts, oral injuries, and wounds.

Ingested ornament fragments can lead to gastrointestinal irritation or obstruction, which may require urgent medical or surgical intervention.

Choosing plastic or non-breakable ornaments can help reduce risk for pets during the holiday season.

If your pet chews or swallows part of an ornament, or shows signs such as vomiting, drooling, abdominal pain, or lethargy, prompt veterinary assessment is important. 💙🐾

🎄 Holiday Hours at Bluewater Veterinary Emergency Clinic 🎄As the holiday season approaches, we want to wish everyone — a...
12/17/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours at Bluewater Veterinary Emergency Clinic 🎄

As the holiday season approaches, we want to wish everyone — and their pets — a very happy and safe Christmas.

Our holiday hours are posted below. While we hope your celebrations are filled with joy, good food, and cozy moments at home, please know that our emergency team is here if you need us.

From unexpected illnesses to urgent injuries, we’re available to support you and your pets when it matters most.

Wishing you and your pets a wonderful holiday season 💙🐾

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 6: Gastrointestinal Emergencies 🎄With visitors, gatherings, and holiday meals, it’s especia...
12/16/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 6: Gastrointestinal Emergencies 🎄

With visitors, gatherings, and holiday meals, it’s especially important to be aware of what and how much your pet may be eating. Sudden diet changes or access to rich foods can quickly lead to gastrointestinal emergencies.

Some pets are very sensitive to dietary changes and may develop vomiting and diarrhea. Pancreatitis can occur after ingestion of rich or fatty foods—such as gravy or leftover grease—and can be painful and potentially serious.

Overfeeding may result in food bloat, a painful condition that can become life-threatening in some cases.

Bone ingestion is another common holiday concern and can cause severe gastrointestinal irritation or lead to a foreign body obstruction, requiring urgent veterinary care.

If your pet develops vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, or stops eating after holiday indulgences, prompt evaluation by a veterinarian is important. 💙🐾

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 5: Onions & Other Alliums 🎄Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives all belong to the Al...
12/15/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 5: Onions & Other Alliums 🎄

Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives all belong to the Allium family and can be toxic to dogs, whether they are raw, cooked, powdered, or included in holiday dishes.

Early signs of ingestion may include vomiting and diarrhea, but the most serious effect is damage to red blood cells, which can lead to anaemia. This red blood cell damage may not become apparent until several days after exposure, even if initial symptoms seem mild or resolve.

Clinical signs of anaemia can include lethargy, weakness, pale gums, increased heart rate, and exercise intolerance.

If your pet may have ingested foods containing onions, garlic, or related ingredients, prompt veterinary assessment is important—even if symptoms are not yet visible. 💙🐾

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 4: Artificial Sweeteners 🎄A sugar-free sweetener called xylitol is commonly found in many p...
12/15/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas – Day 4: Artificial Sweeteners 🎄

A sugar-free sweetener called xylitol is commonly found in many products we use more often during the holidays, including baked goods, chewing gum, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and supplements.

Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs. The amount needed to cause harm can be very small—even one to two pieces of chewing gum may lead to serious toxicity in small dogs. Xylitol triggers a rapid release of insulin, which can result in dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and, in some cases, acute liver injury.

Clinical signs may appear quickly or be delayed and can include vomiting, lethargy, weakness, tremors, seizures, and coma.

The prognosis is often good when hypoglycemia is recognized and treated promptly, making early veterinary care critical.

If you suspect your pet may have ingested a xylitol-containing product, seek emergency veterinary care immediately. 💙🐾

❄️ We’re Open This Weekend ❄️We hope you and your pets are staying cozy and enjoying winter activities together, from sn...
12/14/2025

❄️ We’re Open This Weekend ❄️

We hope you and your pets are staying cozy and enjoying winter activities together, from snowy walks to warm nights indoors.

If an unexpected illness or injury occurs, Bluewater Veterinary Emergency Clinic is open from Friday at 6 PM through Monday at 6 AM. Our team is here to provide compassionate emergency care whenever it’s needed.

Stay warm, enjoy the season, and know we’re here for you and your pets 💙🐾

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285 10th Street West
Owen Sound, ON
N4K3R2

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+15199640949

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