Oriole Road Animal Hospital

05/23/2026

04/30/2026

🐾 Tech Talk 🐾

🌸 Spring time is here! 🌸

….With Spring brings spring toxins to our pets!

PLANTS 🪴

Lilies: ⚠️
👉 Lillies are extremely toxic to cats, even in the smallest amounts. If your cat ingests even the smallest amount this is considered an emergency. They can cause acute Kidney failure.

Daffodils: ⚠️
👉 Bulbs are the most toxic, they cause severe GI upset. Can cause heart rhythm issues as well as tremors.

Tulips and Hyacinths: ⚠️
👉Most toxic part of these plants is the bulb. Can cause Vomiting, drooling and diarrhea. Large ingestions can cause heart rhythm issues as well.

Sage Palm: ⚠️
👉Highly toxic. Will cause liver failure, has a high fatality rate without quick treatment.

LAWN & GARDEN CHEMICALS 🌱

Fertilizers and Herbicides: ⚠️
👉Most can cause mild GI upset to mild irruption.

PEST CONTROL & RODENTICIDES 🐀

Slug and Snail bait: ⚠️
👉Very Dangerous. Will cause tremors and seizures. Emergency treatment is required quickly.

Rat/Mouse Poison: ⚠️
👉Different types can cause internal bleeding, seizures and or kidney failure. This is always an emergency.

Ant and Roach Baits: ⚠️
👉Low risk unless a large amount ingested.

INSECTS & WILDLIFE 🐝

Bees and Wasps: ⚠️
👉 Facial swelling is most common. Emergency if your pet starts having problems breathing.

Ticks: ⚠️
👉 Active in the spring, can transmit Lyme disease

Blue-Green Algae: ⚠️
👉 Can cause rapid liver failure. Most common in stagnant water.

When you need to call us immediately: ‼️

-Tremors or seizures
-Sudden lethargy
-Repeated vomiting
-Pale gums
-Breathing difficulty
-Known ingestion to lily, sago palm, rodenticide or slug bait

Did you know that there is a poison control for pets?❗️ASPCA poison control website has a full list of plants that are toxic to you pets. As well as they have emergency phone number to call if you ever need to know what to do if your pet ingests something toxic.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control

🐾 Randi RVT

Oriole Road Animal Hospital

04/23/2026

⭐️ Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week! ⭐️

🐾 Not all heroes wear capes that’s for sure!
Our veterinary receptionists are absolutely amazing and we’d be lost without them! They are multi-tasking, question answering, treat giving, client care experts who keep the clinic flow going non-stop… always keeping our 4 veterinarians on track! We are so thankful for you and appreciate all that you do at Oriole Road Animal Hospital!! 🐾

04/02/2026

A reminder that we will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th. We will be open and back to regular hours on Monday, April 6th, 8 am - 5 pm.

If you have an emergency during this time, the team at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital will be available. Call our number and you will be transferred to them to help with any questions or concerns.

Happy Easter!

~Your team at Oriole Road Animal Hospital

03/30/2026

A reminder that we will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th. We will be open and back to regular hours on Monday, April 6th, 8 am - 5 pm.

If you have an emergency during this time, the team at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital will be available. Call our number and you will be transferred to them to help with any questions or concerns.

Happy Easter!

~Your team at Oriole Road Animal Hospital

02/11/2026

Family Day long weekend is approaching and we want to remind all of you to please check and let us know if you need any food or medications for your pet(s). If you order from our online store, myvetstore.ca, please get your orders in as soon as possible.

We are closed Saturday, February 14th - Monday, February 16th, and we will return to regular hours on Tuesday, February 17th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

If you have an emergency during this time, the team at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital are available to help at any time - you can call our number and you will be transferred to them to answer any questions or concerns.

We hope you all enjoy spending the long weekend with those you love and have a Happy Valentine's Day and a Happy Family Day too!!

~Your team at Oriole Road Animal Hospital

01/28/2026

It was all hands on deck today for a C-section on a very sweet Golden Retriever!!! 🐾
Momma and babies are all healthy, happy and doing well!! 💕
Can you guess how many puppies??

01/19/2026

🐾Tech Talk🐾

Did you know that January is walk your dog month?

We are here to help keep your dog healthy and active!

We all tend to slow down this time of year and reduce the amount of time we spend outdoors. But it is important for our four legged friends still need to go out explore and stretch their legs.

Gear up and be ready for the conditions. You might need to invest in some waterproof and reflective/light-up items.

Change up locations. Try out a different walking path, park or even go your regular route but start the opposite way.

Go on a short “sniff” walk. Let them follow their nose and see where you end up.

Focus on training. Practice your “sit,” “stay” and recalls for added mental stimulation.

Most of all make it fun!

After going for your walks remember to wipe off any snow or sidewalk salt off their feet.

With reductions of walks this time of year it is important to make sure they are not being over feed either food and treats. Did you know you can bring your dog into the hospital for just a quick weight?

With all of these tips and tricks we hope this increases and strengthens your human-animal connection.

- Randi RVT

Oriole Road Animal Hospital

12/31/2025

Reminder that we will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday December 31st through to 8am on Friday January 2nd.
If your pet has an emergency during this time, please call our number and follow the prompts to speak with our friends at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital.