Talbot Animal Hospital

04/23/2025

Fleas? Ticks? Hard pass. Protect your pet before the itch hits. 🐾🐾

04/20/2025

🐰Hoppy Easter🐰
From the Staff at Talbot Animal Hospital ❤️🩷

04/18/2025

🚨CLOSED TODAY FOR Good Friday!🚨

We resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday April 19th and will be open Monday April 21st as well.

If you require veterinary care, please contact London Regional Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital at 519-432-3300 or Contact Smart Vet at 1-888-243-1411 or online at https://smart.vet/

04/15/2025

4Dx testing starts today! Have you booked your dog's visit? 🧐

We recommend testing be done anytime between today and June 1st so we can ensure we are starting heartworm prevenatives on time ! 🐾😁

Mark your calendars! We've set aside specific dates for heartworm blood tests at our Heartworm Clinics.
Saturday April 26th from 9a - 12p
Saturday May 24th from 9a - 12p

Protect your pets and get them tested today!

04/11/2025

🚨Reminder:
We will be closed next Friday April 18th for Good Friday! We resume regular business hours Saturday April 19th and will be open Monday April 21st as well. 🐾

If you require veterinary care, please contact London Regional Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital at 519-432-3300 or Contact Smart Vet at 1-888-243-1411 or online at https://smart.vet/

04/09/2025

Keep your pup happy and healthy!
🐾 A 4Dx blood test screens for heartworm and 3 tick-borne diseases, giving you peace of mind and your dog the best care. 🐶💉

Testing starts next week! Have you booked your pets appointment? 🧐

04/07/2025

From tiny larvae to fully grown ticks, these resilient creatures go through a fascinating transformation.
Understanding their life cycle is key to protecting yourself and your pets.
Stay informed, stay safe! 🕷️

04/03/2025

DID YOU KNOW⁉️

Have you started your four legged friends on their monthly preventatives yet?

04/02/2025

We want to hear your story! If you received help from the Farley Foundation, we encourage you to reach out! By sharing your experience, you'll help us raise awareness and reach more people who may need assistance with their pet's veterinary care. If you're interested in telling your story, send us a message!

03/31/2025

Pet parents often ask us what months Ticks are active, when the best time to start their pets preventatives is or when they should start checking their pets for ticks. ❓

Unfortunately, this question doesn't always have a straight forward answer! 🧐
Watch the video below for some great information from Tick Talk Canada!

Call us today, if you haven't already, to start your four legged friends on their flea & tick prevention ! 🐾

Series of 12 "What Do You Really Know About Ticks?" videos, in which Canadian "tickspert" Dr. Scott Stevenson, BMSc, MSc, DVM, provides answers to questions ...

03/28/2025

🚨Pet Parents, Beware of Xylitol! 🚨

Xylitol, a sweetener found in sugar-free gum, candy, baked goods, and some peanut butters, is extremely toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can be dangerous, so always check labels and keep products containing xylitol out of your pet's reach. If you suspect your dog has ingested anything with xylitol, contact your vet immediately! 🐾💚

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03/27/2025

🚨 FYI: 2-Hour Closure for Staff Seminar Today 🚨

Please note that we will be closed for a staff seminar on today from 2pm to 4pm. During this time, our team will be attending a training session to better serve you!

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you once we reopen just afterwards!

Thank you for your patience!

03/25/2025

🚨 Pet Parents, Keep Grapes & Raisins Away from Dogs! 🚨

Did you know grapes and raisins can be toxic to dogs?🍇

Even small amounts can cause serious harm. Always make sure these are out of reach and never feed them to your furry friends.
Stay vigilant and protect your pets from hidden dangers! 🐾💚

For more imformantion please visit: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/
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03/24/2025

🚨 FYI: 2-Hour Closure Upcoming🚨

Dear Talbot Family,

Please note that we will be closed for a staff seminar on Thursday March 27th from 2pm to 4pm. During this time, our team will be attending a training session to better serve you!

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you once we reopen at 4p to our regular closure time of 7pm that same day!

Thank you for your patience!

03/22/2025

🚨 Pet Parents, Beware of Chocolate! 🚨

Chocolate is delicious for us, but it’s dangerous for dogs!
Keep all chocolate—especially around holidays or celebrations—out of reach.
If you think your dog has eaten chocolate, don’t wait! Contact your vet right away. Let’s keep our furry friends safe and healthy! 🐾💚

For more information please visit: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

03/19/2025

🚨 Pet Parents, Stay Safe! 🚨

Cannabis can be toxic to dogs, even in small amounts.

Keep all cannabis products—edibles, oils, and plants—out of your pet’s reach.
If you suspect your dog has been exposed, contact your vet right away for assistance. Let’s protect our furry friends and keep them safe from hidden dangers! 🐾💚

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the staff of Talbot Animal Hospital! 💚🍀

03/14/2025

🚨 Pet Parents, Beware of Garlic! 🚨

Garlic is a common kitchen ingredient, but did you know it’s toxic to pets? 😱
Even small amounts can cause serious health issues like:
⚠️ Vomiting
⚠️ Diarrhea
⚠️ Weakness
⚠️ Abdominal pain
⚠️ Damage to red blood cells (leading to anemia)

Keep garlic and garlic-based foods away from your furry friends, and always be cautious about what they might accidentally ingest. If you suspect garlic toxicity, contact your vet right away! 🐾💚