Royal Oak Pet Clinic

Royal Oak Pet Clinic Veterinarians in Saanich | Victoria BC

Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
Veterinary Care for Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, Rats, Hamsters, Hedgehogs, Mice, Degus, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas and Ferrets | Veterinarians in Saanich - Victoria BC

These are just a few of our four-legged team members watching the goings on within the hospital. From large to small are...
06/20/2025

These are just a few of our four-legged team members watching the goings on within the hospital. From large to small are Quinn the standard Australian Shepherd, Cedar the miniature Australian Shepherd mix, and Pi the Miniature Dachshund, peeking out from behind their pet gate in the office.

Our Pet of the Day is Kona! Kona came to see us for some diagnostic tests and she loved checking out all areas of the cl...
06/19/2025

Our Pet of the Day is Kona! Kona came to see us for some diagnostic tests and she loved checking out all areas of the clinic. Here she is investigating the bed on the table where she will be sitting for her tests.

It's shaping up to be a warm weekend, but if you're thinking of going for a swim with your dog, avoid Beaver & Elk lakes...
06/07/2025

It's shaping up to be a warm weekend, but if you're thinking of going for a swim with your dog, avoid Beaver & Elk lakes. A toxic algae bloom is in full swing in both lakes and ingestion of water could pose serious health risks to your dog. Please avoid these lakes until the alert is lifted by CRD. If you are concerned that your dog may have ingested water from an algae bloom area, contact your veterinarian right away.

🚫No swimming at Elk/Beaver lakes due to algae bloom: Aerator fails to stop blue-green algae bloom harmful to people and toxic for dogs🚫

Swimmers hoping to take a dip Elk and Beaver lakes will have to keep waiting for a persistent blue-green algae bloom to dissipate, which has remained notoriously problematic despite expensive efforts to aerate the waters.

In 2022 a $1.4 million aerator was installed to supply oxygen to the water in the hopes of resolving algae blooms that can be harmful to people and toxic to dogs.

Note: an earlier post identified the algae bloom and aerator project at Thetis Lake rather than at Elk/Beaver lakes, in error. More from the CRD on the algae bloom:

The Capital Regional District (CRD), in consultation with Island Health, advises that blue-green algae advisories remain in place for Elk Lake and Beaver Lake located in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (opens in new window).

Blue-green algae can produce cyanotoxins. Visitors are advised to avoid contact with blue green algae and to keep animals on a leash to prevent them from drinking or swimming in the lake until the advisory has been lifted.

The algae usually produce a visible blue-green sheen, which appears as surface scum on the water. Not all blooms are easy to see, and toxins can still be present in the water even if you cannot see a bloom. Blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.

These algae are known toxin producers. Ingesting water containing these cyanotoxins may cause a range of symptoms, including headaches and abdominal pain in humans, and can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.

Have you used our online VetStore yet? Royal Canin is having a Flash Sale this week until June 6th.  Purchase kibble, ca...
06/04/2025

Have you used our online VetStore yet? Royal Canin is having a Flash Sale this week until June 6th. Purchase kibble, cans and treats, and immediately save up to $60. This sale is for both new and existing customers, and all of their formulas are included! Visit VetStore for further details.

If you're not yet a VetStore customer, it's free and easy to join. Just visit https://www.myvetstore.ca/ROPC to sign up.

Have you used our online VetStore yet? Hill's Pet Nutrition has announced a sale on Metabolic canned food through VetSto...
06/03/2025

Have you used our online VetStore yet?

Hill's Pet Nutrition has announced a sale on Metabolic canned food through VetStore until June 30th. Both new and existing customers will receive 40% off of a case of Metabolic canned diet when a bag of Metabolic dry food is also purchased. This applies to both clinic pick-ups and home delivery orders and is a great opportunity to save if you feed your pet Hill's Metabolic diet! Visit the VetStore for further details.

If you're not yet a VetStore customer, it's free and easy to join. Just visit https://www.myvetstore.ca/ROPC to sign up.

Meet Archie. This adorable little guy came to see us for his first vet visit and vaccines. He was very popular with our ...
05/29/2025

Meet Archie. This adorable little guy came to see us for his first vet visit and vaccines. He was very popular with our team and got a lot of cuddles & attention. It's not hard to see why!

The veterinary community is defined by the compassionate, dedicated heroes who tirelessly strive to better the lives of ...
05/24/2025

The veterinary community is defined by the compassionate, dedicated heroes who tirelessly strive to better the lives of pets and their families. That’s why Trupanion is proud to host the annual Veterinary Appreciation Day Awards: a celebration designed to spotlight the unwavering commitment of veterinary professionals everywhere.

Our very own Dr. Anik Bay has been nominated for the Trupanion Vet of the Year Award!

Cast your vote by May 26. Cast your vote by clicking on the link below. You can vote anytime until May 26.

https://vetappreciationday.trupanion.com/vote/P9Nu5PfJw/?si=P9Nu5PfJw

Our Pet of the Day is Milo. He's a Golden Retriever mix who came to see us for his wellness exam and booster vaccines. H...
05/22/2025

Our Pet of the Day is Milo. He's a Golden Retriever mix who came to see us for his wellness exam and booster vaccines. His parents know the importance of keeping Milo healthy and ensuring that he's protected against disease and parasites while he enjoys summer activities. Doesn't Milo have a great smile?

Our Pet of the Day is Buddy. This sweet little guy was a rescue so his heritage is unknown. He came to see us for booste...
05/21/2025

Our Pet of the Day is Buddy. This sweet little guy was a rescue so his heritage is unknown. He came to see us for booster vaccines and to receive a clean bill of health. He was a little apprehensive, but warmed up quickly and enjoyed the treats that we had.

Gracie is a Dumbo rat who had surgery to remove a lump growing on her body.  Since rats don't do well with traditional c...
05/20/2025

Gracie is a Dumbo rat who had surgery to remove a lump growing on her body. Since rats don't do well with traditional cones, Gracie is showing off her surgical suit that's made out of a children's sock. This will prevent her from chewing out her staples. Doesn't she look stylish?

Our Pet of the Day is Zazu, and adorable Lab mix puppy who came to see us for booster vaccines.  He's getting so big alr...
05/17/2025

Our Pet of the Day is Zazu, and adorable Lab mix puppy who came to see us for booster vaccines. He's getting so big already, at only 14 weeks old!

This unique little guy is Quillian. He is a Four-Toed Hedgehog, also known as the African Pygmy Hedgehog.  Hedgehogs hav...
02/23/2025

This unique little guy is Quillian. He is a Four-Toed Hedgehog, also known as the African Pygmy Hedgehog. Hedgehogs have become popular pets in North America, especially for those who live in condos or apartments buildings so have limited space. However, Hedgehogs can be moderately challenging to properly care for because they have quite specific husbandry and dietary needs.

At Royal Oak Pet Clinic, Dr. Bay & Dr. Chambers provide both wellness and sick-care for Hedgehogs and other small exotic pets. If you have a small animal that needs a check up, please don't hesitate to contact us for an appointment.

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Victoria, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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