Durham Veterinary Clinic

08/04/2025

Just a reminder that we are closed today

07/03/2025

Well today we say goodbye to Pam, a bitter sweet day. Pam will be missed by all of us, including the patients.

Halloween around here will not be the same, her love of everything spooky was contagious.

We wish her the very best in her new job, but we know she will be in to visit often.

Pam and her lovely dog Casper :)

06/25/2025

Happy Canada day to all our wonderful clients and patients.

We will be open Monday June 30th as usual, but we will be closed Tuesday July 1st. We reopen on Wednesday July the 2nd as usual.

If you have an emergency while we are closed, please call 905-576-3031, or head over to the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region.

Stay safe, and have a great day.

05/12/2025

We will be closed this coming long weekend. We reopen Tuesday at 8am.
If you have an emergency please call the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham at 905 576-3031

Have a fun and safe weekend !

04/18/2025

Lillies are lovely but toxic to our cats .

Easter lilies may be beautiful, but they're extremely toxic to cats and can be fatal if ingested, even in small amounts. 🐱❌ This holiday, keep your feline friend safe by keeping these flowers out of reach, or better yet, gifting them to a cat-free home. Want to learn more about dangerous plants and other pet hazards? Visit www.ovma.org/petcare/pet-safety-tips.

04/14/2025

Our Easter hours are as follows:

We are closed Good Friday, closed the weekend and open Easter Monday for regular hours.
If you do have an emergency and we are closed, please call the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031.

Have a lovely Easter weekend.

Just a friendly reminder to keep your pets away from the chocolate.

03/06/2025

Update… we are back in action 😉

We currently have no power and our phones are down.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and will advise once we are up and running again.

02/10/2025

Hi, we are closed this coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the Family Day weekend.
If you have an emergency, please call the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031.

We resume regular business hours on the Tuesday.

Have a fun and safe family weekend.

01/22/2025

February is Dental Month.

We are offering 20% off dental cleanings only. Let's get those teethies cleaned and pearly white again. Give us a call to find out more.

01/13/2025

How to Prevent Damage to Your Dog’s Paws From Salt

Here are a few tips that can help with avoiding salt exposure (and salt damage) during the winter:

Avoidance. If possible, try to walk your pet away from areas that are likely to contain a lot of salt, such as the sludge on the side of the road. Prevent your pup from eating sludgy snow that may contain ice melts, too.
Keep walks short. Unless your furry friend is accustomed to long walks and outdoor activities in cold weather, it may be best to limit their walking time. In addition to salt exposure, other winter hazards like frostbite and hypothermia could result from prolonged periods outside.
Use dog booties to cover your pal’s paws. It may take some time and positive reinforcement to get a dog used to these, but booties can do a lot to protect paws from salt, chemicals, sharp objects under the snow, and ice balls that could form in the fur between the toes.
Wipe or rinse the paws after a walk. Use a towel or pet wipe. Or, briefly soak the paws in lukewarm water and then wipe them off with a towel to remove salt and chemicals.
Use paw balm or wax. There are pre-made options available for dogs, as well as DIY recipes. In a pinch, petroleum jelly will work, too (just make sure your dog doesn’t ingest large amounts by licking their paws, as it can cause stomach upset). Place the balm on your pup’s paws prior to a walk, to provide a barrier of protection from salt and chemicals. Then clean the balm off once you return from the walk. Many balms can also be applied after a walk, to soothe dry or irritated paw pads.
Use pet-safe alternatives to salt, and encourage neighbors to do the same if you live in a pet-friendly neighborhood. Just keep in mind you will probably still need to watch for ice melts used by the city.

12/16/2024

We would like to wish all our wonderful clients and patients a very peaceful, safe and happy holiday season.

Our hours as follows:
Monday, December 23rd open till 7pm but only have a doctor in till noon.
Tuesday, December 24th open till noon for food and medication pickups.
Wednesday, December 25th Closed
Thursday, December 26th Closed
Friday, December 27th open till 6pm for food and medication pickups.
Monday, December 30th open till 7pm for food and medication pickups.
Tuesday, December 31st open till noon for food and medication pickups.
Wednesday, January 1st Closed
Thursday, January resume normal business hours.

If you have an emergency over the holidays, please contact the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031

Happy holidays from the Durham Veterinary Team.

10/21/2024

We are doing a giveaway basket worth $200 including a dose of Bravevto.
When you buy two doses per pet you get a ballet put in the draw. We will run this till the end of November.

Two doses equal 6 months of protection, if you win the draw you get another 3 months of protection.

We are highly recommending all year protection, as ticks have been so bad due to warmer temperatures.