Barr-North Veterinary Services

08/17/2026

This sweet older lady has been trying to get into someone’s home for a bit, does anyone recognize her?

07/23/2026

Check this out!!

07/21/2026

We are all hoping that August brings beautiful summer weather! ☀️.
However, with the recent weather we have seen a record number of mosquitoes 🦟and aquatic insects.

Combining this with warm weather we are in high risk of diseases such as Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) and West Nile Virus(WNV)

Controlling where your horses graze, insect protection and vaccination can help in prevention.
With PHF detection of early signs of disease - depression, lethargy, inappetence are key to improve prognosis !!

For West Nile virus appropriate and complete vaccination protocols are very successful!

Talk to our equine team today for advice. Vaccines take time to work, don’t wait til the heat is upon us.

https://madbarn.ca/potomac-horse-fever/

https://madbarn.ca/west-nile-virus-in-horses/

Potomac Horse Fever is a bacterial disease caused by Neorickettsia risticii. Learn about symptoms, treatment, recovery, equine vaccination, and how to prevent.

07/10/2026

Any of our canine friends looking for a 12 month tick and flea prevention, please contact us! FCFS

07/01/2026

Reminder we are closed July 1, Happy Canada Day eh! 🇨🇦

06/21/2026

💕Happy Father’s Day to the Dads 💕

Today, we’re celebrating the hardworking fathers who walk through our doors and whose dedication often extends far beyond their own families.

To the dads working long days in agriculture, helping feed our communities and care for the land.

To the “non horsey” dads who spend countless hours hauling horses, sitting through lessons, shows, rodeos, and appointments simply because their children love it.

To the dads who bring in the family dog or cat for routine vaccines, often admitting they’re not entirely sure why they’re there, but showing up because they know it’s important!

To the dads who swore they didn’t want another pet, only to become their biggest supporter, and who say “yes” when that beloved animal needs a costly but life saving surgery.

And today, we’d also like to recognize three special dads on our own team. Our veterinarian fathers spend long days caring for animals and supporting their clients, often sacrificing evenings, weekends, and family time to provide for and care for others. Their dedication to both their families and their profession does not go unnoticed.

Thank you!!!

Fatherhood comes in many forms, but at its heart is the same commitment… showing up, working hard, making sacrifices, and caring deeply for those who depend on you.

From all of us, Happy Father’s Day to every dad making a difference at home, on the farm, in the barn, and in our clinic. We appreciate you.

06/06/2026

Owner Found!!!
This sweetie is making her rounds in the Glenreigh area! Please reach out if you recognize!

05/29/2026

BIG NEWS for our equine patients at Barr-North Veterinary Services!
We’re excited to announce that we are now offering equine gastric scoping! Dr. Mikayla is looking forward to helping horses get the answers they need and start feeling their best.
Does your horse show signs like:
• Poor performance
• Weight loss
• Attitude changes
• Girthiness
• Intermittent colic
• Poor appetite or picky eating
A gastric scope allows us to directly visualize the stomach and accurately diagnose gastric ulcers and other concerns giving us valuable information in a short period of time. It is a minimal-risk procedure that helps take the guesswork out of treatment planning and allows us to build targeted treatment plans for each individual horse.

Benefits of gastric scoping:
Accurate diagnosis
Targeted treatment plans
Better performance and comfort
Peace of mind for owners

Recheck scopes are especially valuable for monitoring progress and ensuring treatment plans are working effectively. For horses being treated with GastroGard®, rescoping can even help save money if extended treatment is needed, as the medication carries a treatment guarantee.

Call Barr-North Veterinary Services today to book your appointment and ask about our limited-time promotional pricing until the end of August!

Your horse deserves answers and we’re here to help.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐
Love, All the Staff at Barr-North
To all the moms of 4-legged or 2-legged, (we know a couple 3-legged ones too) creatures whether they have fur, skin, feathers, wool, hair, or scales… we see you, and we appreciate you!
You deserve to be spoiled every day, but we hope today brings you a little extra love, relaxation, and appreciation for all that you do. ❤️

04/26/2026

Today we celebrate World Veterinary Day

A day to recognize the heart, skill, and dedication behind every part of this profession.
We celebrate bringing new life into the world tiny paws, baby calves, baby foals, and baby kids taking their very first breaths.
We celebrate the compassion and courage it takes to end suffering with dignity and love.
We celebrate the precision of surgery, the routine (but never “routine”) puppy and kitten visits, and the quiet, special moments with our sweet seniors.
We celebrate the Hail Mary cases the ones that shouldn’t work… but somehow do.
We celebrate our team the strength behind it all.
Our doctors
Our RVTs
Our tech assistants
Our receptionists
Our support staff
Our weekend students
We celebrate our colleagues who stand beside us, our clients who trust us, and our patients who remind us every day why this work matters.
We celebrate the chaos.
The unpredictability.
The reality that no two days are ever the same.
And yes, we celebrate the surprise flowers, the shared meals, and the kindness from the best clients in the world.
This work is hard. It’s emotional. It’s unpredictable.
And it is also deeply meaningful.
Today, we celebrate all of it.
Happy World Veterinary Day!