Champlain Animal Hospital

06/25/2024

Did you know?

Pets can get worms all throughout their lives. Regular deworming and check-ups are necessary even after they reach adult or senior age. If you haven't picked up your pet's yearly deworming medications yet, please give us a call! We're here to help!

06/24/2024

With the Holiday weekend coming up, just a friendly reminder that we will be closed this weekend from Saturday June 29th through Monday July 1st. We will be open bright and early at 8am Tuesday July 2nd, for all your veterinary needs.

If you need any food or prescriptions, please contact us as soon as possible to ensure delivery in time!

06/21/2024

We L.O.V.E our Veterinarians!! Of course we may be a little biased... but we think they are the BEST doctors in town! How 'bout a little love in the comments below for our pawsome Vets and all the amazing work they do! ❤️

06/20/2024

The Tick 'Twister' or Tick Remover! ...An essential tool every pet owner should keep in their tool box! Please let us know at your next visit, or when you pick up your pet's next dose of tick prevention if you need one of our complimentary tick removers!

06/19/2024

With this extreme heat event upon us, we thought it would be a good time to remind everyone that heat exhaustion and heat stroke in dogs can be life-threatening. Please call us, or reach out to our colleagues at Kawartha Vet Emerg (705-741-5832) if your dog is displaying any signs of heat stroke!

Please also remember that hot pavement can be be hard your pet's feet. Air temperatures of 30 degrees C can mean that asphalt temperatures can be up to and above 60 degrees C!! If it's too hot for YOUR bare feet, then it's too hot for THEIR paws!

With this extreme heat event upon us, we thought it would be a good time to remind everyone that heat exhaustion and heat stroke in dogs can be life-threatening. It’s best to walk doggies in the cooler mornings and evenings, and know the signs of heat stroke. Our brachycephalic friends, like pugs and bulldogs, have an especially hard time in the heat, and need to be monitored closely.

Please call us at 705-741-5832 if your dog is displaying any signs of heat stroke! ☀️

06/19/2024

⚠️Please Advise: ⚠️
We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines at this time. Unfortunately our phones are currently not working reliably at this moment. Please be patient with us and call back. We are currently working to resolve the issue. Sorry for any inconvenience.

06/18/2024

Full disclosure..we may have fallen for this sweet face and given her EXTRA treats...Do you think you could have said 'no' to her? Ellye definitely had us wrapped around her little finger... ❤️🐾

06/17/2024

CHAMPLAIN -WWE EDITION!

In this corner, today we have defending Champion Ctenocephalides 'The Flea' Canis..weighing in at milli-fractions of a gram. With her long legs, tiny body & capable of producing thousands of heirs she hopes to keep her title as Ultimate Champion!
.AGAINST our new comer Cheryl 'The Wonder' Hound!! With her soft, sweet vulnerable parts, and a nose that has a tendency for mischief. Alone she may be no match for Ctenocephalides... But Cheryl is backed by the AWESOME POWERS of her teammate BRAVECTO!!

Soooooooo....LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUMMMMBLE!!!

Who do you think will win? (We certainly like Cheryl's odds...and who doesn't love a good underdog story 😉)

06/16/2024

From all of us at Champlain, Happy Father’s Day to all the cool dog Dads, cat Dads & Papa Bears out there. Shhhhhhh! Don't tell Mom if you're the favourite human🐾 ❤️

06/14/2024

Longtime members of the Champlain fam, Louise & Roger, are SO happy to welcome their newest little babies to the family! Welcome Bandit & Oatmeal to the Champlain Fam! You kitties really lucked out by adopting these two lovely people as your pet pawrents! 😍❤️

06/13/2024

Have you picked up your dog's Heartworm prevention yet?...

Give us a call...we'd be happy to help!

06/12/2024

How we pack lunch around here... 😝 Who else would love to open their lunch and find this lil' happy meal surprise? ❤️

06/10/2024

Some intestinal parasites are not only just gross 🤢 but also have some severe zoonotic potential! (can be passed from pets to people!) Give us a call and we'd be happy to discuss your pet's parasite risk and yearly deworming medication.

06/06/2024

⚠️WARNING!!⚠️ Incoming Gross Image Ahead!

Did you know that when ticks haven't had a chance to engorge on blood meal yet, they are practically microscopic in size!? Like these ticks on a poppy seed muffin photo from the CDC!! Making them virtually impossible to see and let alone prevent your pet from coming in contact with them. Can YOU spot the difference between poppy seed OR TICK?

The good news is we have preventative medications that can help! Please contact us for more information!

06/05/2024

The only way to travel...😝

Willow tagged along with her kitty siblings and waited so sweetly & patiently in her sling the whole time! How cute is she!? 😍

06/03/2024

Even though you may not have actually spotted fleas on your pet...that might not mean they are flea free! Hair loss, 'flea dirt' (flea excrement), raw skin, blood loss and lethargy...these are also signs we look for on your pet to help determine if fleas are present.

05/31/2024

Every once in a while, someone from our Champlain family will bring us little a little token, photo or memento so that we too can honour & remember how special our patients are…You may have noticed some of them displayed around our hospital over the years. We know that they are your fur-babies & best friends…but we like to think we’re part of their lives too…even if it’s only in some small capacity. So when someone brings us something like this beautiful stained glass butterfly, we feel so honoured & touched to have been a part of your pet’s care. So now every time one of us walks past this window, we will think of Dexter and remember how sweet he was…

05/30/2024

Have you been by our waiting room lately? We've got a number of 'parasites' hidden around the waiting room...can you find them all?

05/29/2024

OMGoodness Fawkes! Can you be any cuter?!! Sitting so pretty on the bench with Mom while waiting for your visit with Dr. Nora! 😍❤️🐾

05/28/2024

Know before you go! As a pet owner, being prepared for travel is your responsibility. Additional requirements may apply depending on where the dog has been in the last 6 months and whether or not the dog was vaccinated in the United States.

Use the CDC’s Q&A tool (the CDC “DogBot”) to determine what rules apply to your dog:

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html

05/27/2024

Do you know the 'Hot Spots' where ticks like to bury themselves on your pet? Here are some of their hiding spots to check. We recommend looking closely and feeling thoroughly all around in these areas!

05/24/2024

When you get your hair did right before your visit with Dr.Nora!... of course we had to make a fuss and take lots of pictures!! What do you think of Archie's spiffy new hairdo?...doesn't he look so smart?! ❤️😍

05/23/2024

⚠️IMPORTANT NOTICE⚠️
Due to a power outage we cannot receive phone calls at this time. Should your pet need urgent care, please reach out to our colleagues at KVEC 741-5832.

We apologize for any inconvenience and are hoping to have power as soon as we can.

05/23/2024

Did you know it's World Turtle Day today? We thought we'd highlight those hard working folks over at the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre. They do amazing work helping turtles get the medical support they need, rehabilitation and turtle wildlife education. The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre is located right here in Peterborough! Should you have any questions visit ontarioturtle.ca or email them at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/OntarioTurtleCC/

05/22/2024

Have you picked up your dog's Heartworm prevention yet? June 1st is coming up soon!!
Just a reminder If you have any medications yet to be picked up or you need to have your pet's Heartworm and Flea & Tick medications refilled, please give us a call or come by to pick them up as soon as possible!

05/21/2024

⚠️ WARNING! Incoming gross POP-Quiz!! ⚠️

Can you guess what kind of intestinal parasite this is?
Is it:
a) Tapeworm
b) Roundworm
c) Giardia
d) Dude! This is not appropriate dinner conversation...

05/20/2024

Happy Victoria Day from our Champlain Fam to yours!! Bring on the warm weather and Canadian Summer FUN!!

05/17/2024

Keep your furry friends safe this Victoria Day Weekend with these essential tips:

1. Create a safe space: Keep pets indoors during fireworks & set up a quiet room where your pets can retreat.
2. ID and microchip: Ensure your pets are wearing collars with ID tags and consider microchipping for added security.
3. Medications: Speak to your veterinarian about appropriate medications to help support your pet during those stressful periods.

Just a reminder we will be closed Saturday May 18th through Monday May 20th. Should your pet need urgent care while we are closed, please reach out to our colleagues at KVEC 741-5832. We will be open 8am Tues May 21st for all your veterinary needs.

05/16/2024

Has your dog had their yearly Lymes Disease test and picked up their flea & tick preventative medication yet? Give us a call and we'd be happy to get you to help!