Fairmont Animal Hospital

06/13/2026

These are the faces we get to see, sitting here behind the front desk.
Each and every one of them are adorable and we couldn't love them more 🩷

Here's Hudson after his visit last week. Even though he was super nervous for his visit, he was very brave and did such a great job! I feel like this is what he was saying to us...

Have a great weekend everyone! 🌞

06/08/2026

Sometimes we don't even know if our pets have been bit by a tick, or if they have an internal parasite. The ticks are so small and sneaky, then can easily go unnoticed. Watching for these signs can help us realize if/when they aren't feeling well and should be seen by a vet.

As always, call us today if you have any questions or concerns, we are always here to help!

06/04/2026

Its surgery day here again at Fairmont AH!

Here's Harley and Niklaus heading home at the end of a sleepy day at the clinic!
We always keep our surgery patients for the full day, just to make sure the anesthesia wears off and they're up and walking before heading home... doesn't mean they aren't still feeling the effects though!! Too cute ☺️🩷

06/03/2026

Preventing disease is much easier than treating it!

Lyme disease is no joke and heartworm disease is even worse. Of course, no one wants to see their pets sick so we always recommend prevention rather than treatment. Its much easier on the pocketbook as well! 💲☺️

Call us today if you still need to get your pet's flea/tick/heartworm prevention 👍🐹☎️

06/02/2026

Found a tick on your pet? 🪳🧐😲
We know this can be alarming however we are always here to help!

First thing we should do is remove the tick IF you are comfortable in doing so and have a proper tick remover at home. The goal is to remove the tick fully intact without leaving the head in your dog's skin. There's quite a few videos on Youtube if you need some guidance. Of course, if you aren't comfortable with that, bring your pet in and we will remove it for you!

Next is identifying the tick! There is an app you can use called etick.ca where you can upload a photo of the tick. It will tell you if its one that carries disease. Or again, you can bring it to the clinic, and we can identify it for you!

We do recommend running some bloodwork to check for tick-borne illnesses (like Lyme disease) 4-6 weeks post bite just to make sure your dog isn't infected. Because the immune system takes this long to produce detectable antibody levels, testing immediately after a bite usually results in a false-negative, so we need to wait a few weeks.

Finally, and most importantly, make sure you have your pet on flea/tick prevention year-round as they now live in our area, even in the winter months.

Call us today if you have any questions or need our pet's prevention!

A public platform for image-based identification and population monitoring of ticks in Canada.

05/29/2026

Post-walk routine: quick check ✔️ 🧐🪳

A simple once-over after time outside can help spot anything early and keep your pet feeling their best. Also, keep a lint roller inside your car or at your door so you can check yourself for ticks as well!

05/26/2026

Every spring we hear people saying how bad the ticks are and yes, we couldn't agree more! A few years ago, the ticks were mainly found along the Lake Erie shoreline in tall grasses however with the climate change, they have now fully moved into the London and area region.

People are pulling ticks off themselves and their pets every day. We always recommend checking yourself and your pets for tick after being outside, especially after a hike or walking in the parks. Keeping a lint roller in your car so you can run it over your clothes is a handy trick too!

Here's a link to Tick Talk Canada that has more information regarding ticks and of course, you can always call us for questions too, we are here to help! 🪳💪

Tick Talk is an online hub for everything you need to know about ticks, tick season, where ticks can be found, and tick prevention.

05/18/2026

We are CLOSED today in honour of Victoria Day!

First long weekend of the summer FINALLY! 🏖️🌞🐾

In the event of an emergency, please contact London Regional Vet located at 41 Adelaide St North, 519-432-3300.

Hope everyone has an amazing weekend!

05/14/2026

Fireworks may be exciting for us, but for many dogs and cats they can be frightening and stressful. 🎆🐾

Here are a few simple ways to help keep pets safe and calm during fireworks season:

• Keep pets indoors before dark
• Close windows, curtains, and blinds to reduce noise and flashes
• Create a quiet, comfortable “safe space” with their favorite blanket or toy
• Make sure collars, tags, and microchip information are up to date
• Walk dogs earlier in the evening before fireworks begin
• Never bring pets to fireworks displays
• Stay calm and reassuring — pets often look to us for comfort

If your pet struggles with severe anxiety, give us a call about calming strategies that may help. This could be anything from calming supplements to mild sedation.

A little preparation can make a big difference in helping our furry family members feel safe. ❤️

05/13/2026

Did you know some parasites can be shared between pets and people? 🐾

Examples include roundworms, hookworms, and certain tick-borne diseases.

Prevention helps protect everyone at home. Call us if you still need to get your prevention started for this season 🦟