Lambeth Animal Hospital

10/24/2026

ACK !!!! I found this traveller on a patient this week - it was not embedded but making its way through the hair coat - a reminder that ticks are still very active and are likely to stay active even in the winter. We do recommend year round tick prevention as these horrible critters are just fine with getting through our winters. They are really very creepy. This photo was taken through the microscope as it was a baby nymph stage and pretty small.

10/18/2026

October is Registered Veterinary Technician Month and I am lucky/blessed/forever grateful to the wonderful RVT's I call Friend/Co-Worker/Team Member/HELP me get through the DAY PEOPLE !! They always have my back and they are selfless in how they care for our patients and their people. They have amazing skills in well everything......radiology, dentistry, anesthesia, surgery, laboratory technology, medicine, therapeutic laser, inventory management, palliative care and end of life, IT and garbage put-er outers ....REALLY Everything !!!! Some of them are afraid of spiders/bugs, some are CAT whisperers, some CANNOT do drool, some are either cold all day or too hot or both, all of them are foodies, they will pick straws over who gets to collect blood, place a catheter or get to do the FUN dentals ......... they keep our wheels turning every single day. I could NOT do what I do without them. THANK YOU !!!!

09/26/2026

Cat Owners - a hairball survey !! Only took about 10 minutes to complete and this information can be helpful for future research for our cats.

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2026/09/articles/animals/cats/and-now-for-something-completely-different-a-hairball-survey/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUlGWdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5bl-6ciTkK5j39kRZuWn4e_bgZmK-UC_CCpyEwfX6dhQoOHDMD9DP3bS8_fw_aem_vbBr6i_Wf3CtXmjHIGE05w

I doubt I've posted anything here about hairballs in cats before, despite having cats that sometimes leave them around the house, as it's not really an

09/26/2026

We will be closed on Wednesday September 30 in recognition of our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - will be wearing my orange shirt. Our past isn't perfect but our future can be better.

09/04/2026

We will be closed for the Labour Day Weekend - Saturday and Monday we are closed. Emergency and Urgent Care Services will be available at Southwest, Oakwest, and London Veterinary Emergency Clinic or through online services like VetWise. This is my present view in Nova Scotia on a rainy day but still so beautiful. Enjoy the Long Weekend. CRAZY to believe it is Back to School already !!

08/01/2026

This LONG weekend crept up on me !! So we are closed for the weekend - sorry for short notice. I think I am in denial it is August already !!! Emergency care and urgent care is available through local clinics like Southwest, Oak West and the London Emergency Clinic. VetWise ( previously known as SmartVet) is also available for online consults. Enjoy the weekend and we are back in the office Tuesday morning.

06/29/2026

Urgent care is available on Canada Day at Southwest Veterinary Hospital. Best to be prepared but we hope everyone has a great Canada Day.

Special Hours for Canada Day!

We will open 24 hours from Tuesday June 30th until Thursday July 2nd!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Canada Day and we’ll be there for you and your pet for any urgent care needs!

519-672-1623
50-1398 Wellington Road S.
London ON

06/28/2026

We will be closed on Wednesday for Canada Day !! Looks like some very hot weather this week - so keep cool and make sure your pets are cool and well hydrated in the heat. Hard to believe it is the end of June already. For those with summer holidays ....... ENJOY. And credit to Alex Colville for the painting.

06/10/2026

Come on out to the Dorchester Fairgrounds to watch agility all weekend. Friday to Sunday - the Ontario Regional Agility Championships. Please leave your dogs at home as it is going to be hot and only dogs entered can be on the grounds. You will be able to see some GREAT dogs doing what they love. Can't wait !!!!!

05/22/2026

We will be closed tomorrow and back to regular hours on Monday. Looks like the weather is going to throw us lots of rain too.