Gillies Grove Animal Hospital

08/05/2026

Let's talk about Pet Insurance!
🩺What is it?
🩺 Why do you need it?
🩺How can it help you?
Below are some of the important things to consider when "shopping" around for Pet Insurance! Feel Free to contact us today and we can assist with getting you on track to protect your pet! There are so many options with various companies that suit budgets, lifestyle and your pets' health concerns, we are here to help you navigate!
Ask us about a Same Day Exam offer for one free month of pet-insurance! 🥰
☎️613-622-1700
💻[email protected]

07/31/2026

Purely adorable, all year round. Here’s to our mixed-breed beauties! Don’t fur-get to show some extra love to your magical mutt today! 🐾🐕

Let's see all your mixed breeds, your goold old Heinz 57's and all the crosses in the comments 👇

☎️613-622-1700
📲[email protected]
💻www.gilliesgrovevet.com

07/30/2026

International Day of Friendship is a perfect fit for the clinic because you can lean into the bond between pets and their humans—and the friendships pets create along the way.

🐾 Happy International Day of Friendship! 💛

Some of our very best friends have four paws, wet noses, whiskers… and absolutely no concept of personal space. 😂

They’re our walking buddies, couch companions, adventure partners, secret keepers, and the familiar face waiting at the door after a long day. The friendship we share with our pets may look a little different, but the love, loyalty, and joy they bring into our lives is pretty incredible.

Today, we’re celebrating ALL the friendships that make life better—especially the furry ones. 🐶🐱💚

Give your best buddy an extra cuddle (or treat!) from us today!

07/28/2026

✨Order your prescription diets, treats, health products and so much more with just a few clicks; delivered right to your door!! 🛒

Ordering ahead has never been easier than through our MyVetStore portal
🔗: https://www.myvetstore.ca

Quick, Easy and 24/7!
✅ Create your file, then quickly link to our hospital!
✅ Create your order and auto ship (saves you $$)
✅ Kick your feet up while you wait for delivery!

Unfortunately due to inflation, prices are subject to change through our distributors which then reflects on us!🚛 You may notice a price increase on certain diets and products.

07/24/2026

Our goal is to make your pet’s experience as smooth and as low stress as possible. 💚

Now we are not oblivious! We understand that depending on the situation and how the patient is normally, they may be in distress coming into the hospital or in pain. There's a lot going on, and that can be scary.

Put yourself in your pets "fur shoes" ..think of you going to a weird place with lots of strangers, you're uncomfortable or in pain and you can't communicate in your language with the creatures looking after you! .....not sure about you, but I would be stressed! 😳

We believe that less is more when it comes to patients, and we practice with Fear-Free patient care. It starts from the moment you leave your house to when you leave the hospital to go home. There are ways to help reduce stress and anxiety for your pet throughout the entire experience.

Reach out to us to find out how to help make your pet’s visit to the dreaded vet more enjoyable. Our goal is happier and healthy patients! 💚
☎️ 613-622-1700
📲 [email protected]
💻www.gilliesgrovevet.com

07/19/2026

🐾 A New Dog Park is Opening Soon! 🐾

With our Township’s new dog park opening soon, we wanted to share a few friendly reminders to help make every visit a safe and enjoyable one—for both pets and people.

Before your first visit, we recommend:
🐶 Ensuring your dog is up to date on their vaccinations, including Bordetella (kennel cough), as respiratory illnesses can spread anywhere dogs gather.
🦟 Keeping your dog on a year-round flea, tick, and heartworm prevention program to protect them from parasites they may encounter outdoors.
🐾 Being honest about your dog’s temperament. Dog parks aren’t the right fit for every dog, and that’s okay! If your dog is fearful, reactive, or uncomfortable around unfamiliar dogs, there are plenty of other great ways to provide exercise and enrichment.
📋 Registering your dog with the Township and reviewing the park rules before your first visit.
👀 Supervising your dog at all times, watching for signs of stress, and being prepared to leave if play becomes too rough or your dog isn’t having a positive experience.

Dog parks can be a wonderful way for dogs to exercise and socialize when they’re used responsibly. A little preparation goes a long way in helping create a safe environment for everyone.

If you have any questions about your dog’s vaccines, parasite prevention, or whether a dog park is the right fit for your pet, our team is always happy to help! 💚🐾

Get ready to unleash the fun! We're excited to announce that a new dog park is coming to McLean Park (153 McLean Ave.) this fall.

This new space will provide local pups with a safe, welcoming place to run, play, and socialize while their owners connect with fellow dog lovers in the community.

Stay tuned for updates —we can't wait to welcome you and your four-legged friends!

07/16/2026

🐍On World Snake Day, we give a shoutout to these majestic creatures! From boas to pythons, they’re all part of the fascinating snake family. Join us as we celebrate their natural elegance and the importance of their conservation. 🐍

Snake Facts
🐍 There are 3700 snake species!
🐍 They evolved over 142 million years ago! The are extremely adaptable.
🐍 Some live in the sea!
🐍 Snakes are solar powered!
🐍 Canada is known for one of the largest snake gatherings in the world!
🐍 Snakes are essential for their ecosystem and are a sign of a healthy ecosystem!
🐍 They typically only "attack" when they feel threatened or scared. Rule of thumb; leave them be!

07/14/2026

☀️today may be the hottest day of the year in Ottawa so here are some useful tips to keep your pets cool! ☀️

💦 Put your a wet towel in the fridge or freezer or get cooling mat for them to lay down on.
💦 Keep cool fresh water available for small drinks all throughout the day!
💦 Pour cool water over the pets feet, ears and head.
💦Never use ice or very cold water as this can cause shock.
🔥REMEMBER. If it's too hot for you, then it's too hot for your pet 🔥
🔥Avoid daytime walks on HOT PAVEMENT. If you can't walk on it bear foot, neither can your dog! 🔥
☎️613-622-1700
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📱Order directly to your house with www.myvetstore.com

07/12/2026

This escalated quickly… 😂🐾

It started with a sweet little Sunday kiss and ended with a full-on face chomp. Ah, puppy love. 💕🐶

Hope your Sunday is filled with lots of love, laughs, and only slightly aggressive kisses! 🤣

07/09/2026

Throwback Thursday to this very dapper little gentleman, Steve 🧡🐾

Steve came in for a check-up and to have a dark spot on his eye looked at after his very watchful mom noticed it.

He was as sweet as he was handsome — and honestly, the bowtie speaks for itself. What a lovely boy. 🐈