Caradoc Animal Clinic

07/01/2025

07/01/2025

🇨🇦 HAPPY CANADA DAY 🇨🇦
Don't forget it's also prevention day! 🐾

06/30/2025

Canada Day is right around the corner, and that means celebrating with fireworks! Many pets find fireworks stressful. It's reported that more pets go missing on holidays that celebrate with fireworks than any other day of the year. Below are some tips to help keep your pets safe and comfortable during this time.

If you require a refill of your pets anxiety medication contact the clinic today. We're open until 6pm!

06/27/2025

🇨🇦 HOLIDAY CLOSURE 🇨🇦

We will be closed Tuesday July 1st for Canada Day. If you have a veterinary emergency, please contact the London Regional Veterinary Emergency Clinic at 519-432-3300 or visit www.smart.vet for assistance.

06/23/2025

⚠️ROAD WORK⚠️

Be advised there is resurfacing work on Highway 81 from the area of Canadian Tire to Scotchmere Drive. Expect delays. Allow yourself extra time when coming to your appointment or find an alternative route.

06/23/2025

We are in the middle of our first heat event of the summer. Heat stroke can develop quickly, so ensure your pets have access to plenty of shade and water. Dogs that are overweight, brachycephalic (short nosed), dark coated, long haired and those that are young, are at higher risk of developing heat stroke. Symptoms include lethargy, heavy panting, bright red gums, excessive salivation, vomiting/diarrhea and collapse. If you suspect your pet is experiencing heat stroke, move them to a cool area and seek veterinary care immediately. (photo courtesy of )

06/16/2025

TICK REMOVAL

There is misinformation being shared on social media regarding tick removal. Many of these posts are recommending the use of products such as soap, petroleum jelly and essential oils, which they claim make the tick detach.

These methods are not recommended by experts. Ticks carry diseases that are salivated into the body when they feed. We do not want to agitate the tick in any way that is going to make it salivate more, and thereby be more likely to transmit disease. The goal is to remove the tick as quickly as possible, not wait for it to detach.

The best way to remove a tick is to take tweezers and grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, with steady pressure pull straight upwards. Try to grasp it firmly but gently, as to not crush the tick. Tick twisters can also be used if available. Once removed, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. The tick can be saved in a sealed container in the freezer for identification.

06/15/2025

06/12/2025

Public health has released their Lyme disease risk map for 2025. The areas highlighted in yellow are areas where they have determined blacklegged ticks, that carry Lyme disease, are established. Tick populations continue to grow every year. Please take precautions to protect yourselves and your pets.

06/11/2025

It's looking to be a hot day in our region. We'd like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that cars can get dangerously hot within minutes, so please don't leave your pets unattended. 🐾

06/01/2025

It's June 1st! Time to start your pets heartworm, tick and flea prevention!

05/27/2025

🐾 Feline Spay & Neuter Special 🐾

We are offering a 10% discount on any routine feline spay or neuter for the months of June and July.

Receive an additional 10% off when you schedule a preoperative exam appointment with vaccines. A 5% discount will be applied to any vaccines done on the day of surgery.

Call 519-245-1001 for more information or to schedule an appointment.