South Peel Veterinary Hospital

04/01/2025

April is Heartworm Disease Awareness Month. Over this month we will discuss what is heartworm disease, how our pets get infected, why its important to prevent heartworm disease and what medication options are available for our pets.

03/24/2025

The risk of Lyme disease in Canada is growing.

The third layer of tick protection is to discuss whether Lyme disease vaccination is right for your dog. As we have reviewed this month, it is important to be aware of when ticks are active and avoid locations where ticks can be found.

If you can’t avoid them, make sure to do a tick check on your pet after being in those areas. Remove ticks promptly if they are found. In addition to awareness and avoidance, practicing uninterrupted tick control with a veterinary-approved product further reduces risk.

Finally, Lyme vaccinations are available for dogs. Your veterinarian is the best resource to determine if this vaccine is right for your dog.

03/23/2025

It’s national puppy day! A day to celebrate the love and affection puppies bring to our lives. Dr. Smith and his family recently added Ellie to their family. Isn’t she so cute?

03/17/2025

Gaps in protection open the door for ticks!

The second layer of tick protection includes using a veterinary approved tick control medication throughout the tick risk period.

Tick control medications only work if they are given! We all know this is true, but life is busy and sometimes we forget to remember! It is important to administer your veterinary-approved tick control medication as directed by your veterinarian for the entire tick risk activity period. Gaps in protection open the door for ticks!

Call your veterinary clinic to discuss the best tick control options for your pet

03/10/2025

The first layer of tick protection has several parts
including knowing where and when ticks are active and,
when possible, avoiding locations where ticks can be
found.

Did you know….
About 1 in 5 of Blacklegged ticks you encounter in
Canada could be carrying the bacteria that causes Lyme
disease! This number can be even higher in known risk
areas! Visit www.ticktalkcanada.com to learn more
about the risks in your province.

03/07/2025

The first layer of tick protection has several parts - the first
being to perform daily tick checks on our pets (and
ourselves!)
Do you know what to do if you find a tick on your pet?
Remove it ASAP!
Not sure how to do it? Watch this video Found a Tick on
your Pet...Now what? and talk to your veterinarian. You can
participate in Canadian tick monitoring by submitting tick
photos to eTick.ca for identification by a professional.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wsRhbg4yuU

You found a tick on your pet... now what?! This is one of the most popular questions asked in veterinary practice. This video shows you how to safely remove ...

03/03/2025

Sunny with a chance of ticks?

With temperature fluctuations at this time of year,
checking your weather forecast helps you decide if you
need sunglasses, snow boots, or a sweater! But what
about ticks – could ticks be active in your area today? Visit
www.tickmaps.ca to get a 2-week ‘tick risk forecast’ or check
what days in the last 12 months had potential tick activity.
Regardless of the time of year it is important to remain
vigilant and recognize that ticks may still pose a risk to pets
and people.

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03/01/2025

Today is the first day of National Tick Awareness Month.

Though it is still winter, ticks can pose a risk to pets (and
their people!).

Ticks can be active even when there is still snow on the ground - and the risk in Canada continues to increase.

Fear not! You can take action! Over the month we will be walking you through the three layers of tick protection to help keep ticks out and your furry friends safe!

National Tick Awareness Month (NTAM) focuses on key components of tick awareness to help protect pets and their people. The 2025 NTAM campaign asks, “Will Ti...

02/28/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Alison Smith who recently received a Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice from the University of Edinburgh.

To obtain this degree graduate veterinarians study topics in greater depth than they did when in veterinary school. Alison concentrated on small animals doing courses in areas such as neurology, anaesthesia, feline medicine, and pain with an emphasis on pain management in both dogs and cats. She has been working on this degree for four years while working full time at South Peel.

She has found that this new knowledge has been valuable in treating more complex cases that she often sees at South Peel. She feels that the added knowledge gained during her degree programme will greatly benefit South Peel clients and their pets.

Attached is a picture of Dr. Alison Smith with her father, Dr. Bob Smith, on her graduation day in Edinburgh.

12/20/2024

With the holidays coming up we wanted to let everyone know our holiday hours. If your pet has an emergency while we are closed please contact Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital, West Toronto Emergency Hospital or Lakeshore Animal Health Partners.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays!

10/29/2024

Halloween is only a few days away and Louis and Chloe are SO ready! 🎃 🐾

Does your pet have a fun this year? We would love to see it!

Remember that not every pet enjoys wearing a costume so a festive alternative may be a fun collar, leash, or toys that they can interact with instead!

09/21/2024

The award for the best dressed today goes to Murphy! 🥇

His family mentioned that he wanted to look dapper for his first “grownup” appointment. Thanks for putting such a big smile on our faces today Murphy, and for being such a good sport during your visit! 🐾

08/29/2024

Ellie is ready for the long weekend are you?

Our hours for this weekend are
Friday 8am-6pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
Monday closed
Tuesday 8am-6pm

Hope everyone has a safe and happy long weekend!