Dartmouth Veterinary Hospital

07/25/2025

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Bring your furry friends down to Shubie park for this fun filled dog walk! We’ll meet on the grassy area next to the parking lot at the end of Locks Road. Pups and people are encouraged to don their best rainbow attire for a chance to win the best dressed contest! Following the walk, stick around for ice cream sandwiches, freezies, and treats for all.

July 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shubie Park
Mask optional

07/15/2025

It’s National Pet Fire Safety Day! Take a moment to protect your pets with a fire safety plan. 🐾🧯

07/15/2025

🌡️☀️ Heat Wave Safety Tips for Pet Owners! ☀️🌡️

With this extreme heat, our pets rely on us to keep them safe and comfortable. Here’s what every pet owner should know during a heat wave:

✅ Hydration is crucial:
Always provide plenty of fresh, cool water. Add ice cubes to their water bowl to help keep it chilled. Bring water with you if you’re going out.

✅ No parked cars — ever:
Even with the windows cracked, a parked car can become deadly in minutes. Leave pets at home if they can’t come inside with you.

✅ Limit exercise:
Avoid strenuous walks and play during peak heat. Walk your dog early in the morning or later in the evening when it’s cooler.

✅ Protect their paws:
Hot pavement, asphalt, or sand can burn paws. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their feet!

✅ Provide shade and a cool space:
Make sure outdoor pets have access to shade and cool shelter. Bring them inside if possible during extreme heat.

✅ Watch for signs of heatstroke:
Be alert for excessive panting, drooling, rapid heartbeat, lethargy, vomiting, or collapse. If you notice any of these, move your pet to a cool area, offer small amounts of water, and call your vet immediately.

✅ Groom appropriately:
Regular brushing can help remove excess fur, but don’t shave double-coated breeds — their coats help regulate temperature.

✅ Keep brachycephalic breeds extra safe:
Breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, and Persians are more prone to overheating. Be extra cautious and keep them in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible.

07/11/2025

🐾 Is Your Pet Due for Their Yearly Check-Up? 🩺🐶🐱

Sweet boy Bishop came in for his yearly checkup, got LOTS of snuggles and treats and was the BEST boy!

Did you know that pets age much faster than we do? That’s why yearly vet visits are so important — even if your furry friend seems healthy!

✨ Regular check-ups help catch health issues early
✨ Keep vaccines up to date
✨ Monitor weight, dental health, and more
✨ Get expert advice to keep your pet happy and thriving!

A yearly visit is the best way to give your pet a long, healthy, tail-wagging life. 💙

07/10/2025

🐾 Give Your Puppy or Kitten the Best Start! 🐾

Our Healthy Start Program is specially designed to help your new puppy or kitten grow up healthy and happy! I mean just look at these happy little cuties! 🐶🐱

✅ 4 pre-booked visits with essential vaccines and checkups
✅ Professional care and guidance every step of the way
✅ No upfront fees, no contract — just stay on track!

Available to new and existing clients, this program makes it easy to give your new furry family member the best care while offering great value for you.

✨ Book your Healthy Start today and enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet’s health is covered from the very beginning!

📞 Contact us to learn more or sign up!

06/30/2025

‼REMINDER WE ARE CLOSED TOMORROW‼

06/27/2025

‼ WE WILL BE CLOSED CANADA DAY ‼

We are open regular business hours on Monday June 30th, and CLOSED on TUESDAY JULY 1ST to honour Canada Day. Please keep this in mind and ensure you give 24 hours for prescription refills. 🐾

Should you require urgent care / emergency services, the following clinics are OPEN 24 hours:

🐾4PAWS VETERINARY HOSPITAL: 902 225 7543
🐾METRO ANIMAL EMERGENCY: 902 468 0674
🐾MARITIME VET HOSPITAL: 902 932 0838

🐾ANIMAL POISON CONTROL LINE: 1 888 426 4435🐾

06/25/2025

‼Brief Closure Notice!‼

We will be closed between 12:00-1:10pm for a product knowledge presentation! We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are excited to share all of the things we learn with you 🥳

06/24/2025

‼️ EARLY CLOSURE TODAY ‼️

We will be closing today at 4:00pm. Back open tomorrow for regular business hours! Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause.

06/19/2025

💙 To Dr. Robb, Dr. Morton, and Dr. O'Leary—With Gratitude 💙

Today, and every day, we pause to recognize the quiet strength, endless compassion, and remarkable dedication of our veterinarians. You are healers, listeners, educators, and sometimes even miracle workers.

You care for those who cannot speak, advocating for their needs with gentle hands and open hearts. You guide pet parents through joyful beginnings, routine checkups, and heartbreaking goodbyes—with empathy and grace in every step.

We see your long days, your emotional strength, and the love you carry for every animal who walks (or is carried) through our doors. You make the world better—one paw, one purr, one life at a time.

Thank you for your tireless work, your passion, and the love you show every patient and family. The difference you make is immeasurable.

With all our hearts—thank you. 🐾❤️