Allandale Veterinary Hospital

08/19/2025

SOUTH SIMCOE PET FOOD BANK NEEDS HELP

In July alone, they fed 183 dogs and 167 cats — but now their shelves are empty.
As fast as donations come in, they’re gone again. The need is overwhelming, and they can’t keep up without help.
Their biggest needs right now:
Dog kibble
Cat kibble

If you can donate pet food or supplies, please do! Every bag helps keep a pet fed and a family supported.

📍Drop off locations:
Allandale Veterinary Hospital, @66 Caplan Ave Barrie
Cotty's Cleaners @ 420 Essa Rd Barrie
Kat's Pets @420 Leacock Dr Barrie
Sunset Grill @1472 Innisfil Beach Rd
The Lodge for Paws @2849 Innisfil Beach Rd

Please share to spread the word — let’s help keep those tails wagging and purrs going!

08/02/2025

We will be closed Monday August 4th. If you have a small animal emergency please contact the Huronia Veterinary Emergency Clinic at 705-722-0377 (391 Dunlop Street West).
We wish you and your furry family members a safe and happy long weekend! We will resume normal hours on Tuesday Aug 5th.

07/30/2025

Does your dog enjoy splashing around in the lake during hot summer days? Before heading in, be sure to check for any water advisories. Certain conditions—like high bacteria levels, blue-green algae (https://www.ontario.ca/page/blue-green-algae), or strong currents—can make some areas unsafe for swimming. Always keep a close eye on your pup and prioritize their safety.

07/26/2025

06/26/2025

Will your pets be rocking the red & white this long weekend? Because we definitely want to see those patriotic paws and festive furballs! Share your cutest pics—we're ready to "awww" all day.

Just a quick note: we'll be closed Monday, June 30 & Tuesday, July 1st.

We'll resume our regular hours on Wednesday, July 2.

Stay safe, enjoy the fireworks (and maybe warn your pets!), and have a fantastic Canadian long weekend!

06/23/2025

With this heatwave upon us, think about our pets who wear their “winter jackets” all year round. Please keep your pets in a cool space with plenty of water.

06/12/2025

The importance of 4DX testing! This test is a simple test done in hospital, which detects not only tick borne diseases but also Canine Heartworm. Even though heartworm is not as prevalent in our area, it is still out there!

Heartworm disease is caused by tiny worms called filarial worms. The early form of these worms, called microfilaria, develop inside female mosquitoes before they can infect animals like dogs.

Here’s how the process works:

Mosquito Bites an Infected Animal: When a female mosquito bites an animal that already has heart-worms, it takes in microfilaria from the animal’s blood.

Larvae Develop Inside the Mosquito: Inside the mosquito, the microfilaria grow and go through two molts, changing into infective third-stage larvae.

Larvae Move to Mosquito’s Mouth: These infective larvae then travel to the mosquito’s mouth parts, ready to be passed on.

New Host Gets Infected: When the mosquito bites another animal (like a dog), the larvae enter through the skin.

Worms Grow Into Adults: Inside the new host, the larvae travel through the body and eventually grow into adult worms, living in the heart and nearby blood vessels.

In this patient we detected the microfilaria on a blood smear after running a 4DX test. This was detected at one of our 4DX clinics we ran this season. You can see the larvae wiggling around through the blood cells. 🪱🦟Don't forget... It's not too late if you haven't had your pooch tested this year!

06/04/2025

The Barrie Air Show will take place from June 6–8th this year. While the aerial displays and low-flying jets are an exciting spectacle, they may be distressing for pets. Please take precautions to keep them safe and comfortable during the event.

06/02/2025

The team has wrapped up their time at Long Lake and are now on their long journey home. During their visit, they performed an incredible 138 surgeries and completed 119 wellness exams. The community of Ginoogaming Long Lake #58 First Nation was so warm and welcoming- their kindness truly meant the world to the team!
From homemade baked goods and fresh Bannock to heartfelt thank-you cards. the outpouring of appreciation was overwhelming! Very grateful for the opportunity to support your community and honoured to help. Thank you for making the team feel so welcomed.

05/27/2025

To this group embarking on such a meaningful journey, have a safe trip to Long Lac, First Nations 58. The journey is approximately 11 hours to Northern Ontario. To bring veterinary care to a remote community takes work. One van is strictly supplies, the other is our team!
Bon voyage, and as always we look forward to a productive outcome vaccinating, and controlling the pet population.