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At VCA Canada, we're pet people too. A healthy pet is a happy pet. That's why our team of trained professionals offer quality care for your companion.

We understand the importance of your morning snuggles and the tail-wagging excitement when you come through the door, even if you're only gone for five minutes. We know them inside and out, which means we know when things are good and when we need to pay more attention. Our hospital is here for you.

06/10/2026

If you had only 5 minutes to evacuate your home, would you have everything your pet needs to stay safe and healthy? 🐾🎒

Here is a quick, veterinarian-approved checklist of what to pack in a waterproof container or backpack:

🫗 Food & Water: A 7 day - 2 week supply of non-perishable food (and a manual can opener if using wet food) + plenty of fresh bottled water.

⚕️ Medical Essentials: A 2-week supply of any daily medications + a basic pet first-aid kit (gauze, vet wrap, antiseptic wipes, and tweezers).

🪪 Proof of ID & Records: Physical copies of vaccination records, your microchip registry number, and a printed photo of you with your pet (in case you are separated).

🐾 Safety Gear: An extra collar/harness with up-to-date ID tags, a sturdy leash, and a secure carrier for transport.

💩 Sanitation & Comfort: P**p bags (for dogs), a small container of litter/tray (for cats), paper towels, and a familiar blanket or toy to help soothe their anxiety.

✨ Pro-Tip: Set a repeating calendar reminder twice a year (like when the clocks change) to check expiration dates on your pet's food and medicine in the bag!

Does your pet have a go-bag ready? Tell us in the comments or drop a 🐾 if you're putting one together this weekend! 👇

06/09/2026

💥🐾Paws, Hurdles, and Action! 🎾⚡️

The VCA Blood Donor Program proudly sponsored and attended a canine Flyball competition hosted by Hamilton’s ZOOM! team. 💨

These dogs—beloved pets and dedicated athletes—train for over a year before competing and traveled from all across Ontario, and even some from the U.S., to showcase their speed, skill, and teamwork.

is a high-energy relay race where teams of four dogs race over hurdles, trigger a spring-loaded box to release a tennis ball, and return to tag the next teammate. Dogs of all breeds, from Border Collies and Labrador Retrievers to French Bulldogs and Dachshunds, took part in the fun.

We had so much fun, and are proud to support this incredible community and celebrate the amazing dogs and handlers who make the sport possible. 🐕

06/03/2026

One of the coolest things about being part of a larger veterinary community is getting to share incredible stories and educational moments from across our hospitals. Today, we’ve got a fascinating look into some x-rays!

These X-rays show a pup’s paw after having a toe surgically removed due to a mast cell tumor.

While tumors are a common reason for this procedure, our teams sometimes have to perform a toe amputation due to severe infections, traumatic injuries, or painful bone disorders. It sounds like an intimidating surgery, but dogs are incredibly resilient. They adapt beautifully, and mobility is rarely impacted long-term.

In fact, this patient recovered like an absolute champ and doesn’t even notice the missing digit! 💕

X-rays like these are crucial for our medical teams to plan surgeries precisely and ensure the best possible outcome. We love seeing how quickly our furry patients bounce back and get right back to being playful pups.

Have you ever met a pet with a successful amputation story? Drop a comment and tell us about your resilient fur babes! 👇

05/31/2026

Another monthly wrap up from our canine Blood Donor team 👏🩸🐶

🐾 Clifford, Preston, Dozer, Half-Pint, Georgie, Raven, Quinn, Oakland, Hailey, and Ellie made donations to help fill our blood bank. We have had numerous patients requiring blood this month, at times leaving our stock low, so these donations are so valuable.

🐾Elton and Sully - both universal donors (negative blood type) - were called in for urgent donations to help critical patients.

🐾Crosby, Dooby, Roo, and PJ made their first donations! They all did absolutely amazing.

🐾Abe, Declan, Sasha, and Jaeger came in for their screening appointments to join the pack. We are very excited to have them join us!

A huge thank you to all of our and their families. The care we provide is not possible without people and pups like you! 🥰🐶

05/27/2026

Happy retirement Mason!🎉👏

While in the feline Blood Donor program Mason made 13 live-saving donations. As we approached his retirement, his foster family of course jumped at the opportunity to fully adopt Mason. He continues to live out his days, spoiled, with his fur-ever family.

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05/26/2026

Congratulations to Sakura, Brodie, and Priam, for completing their chemotherapy.🥰🐶

All three have been paw-esome patients, and definitely deserve the title of 🌟.

05/20/2026

🐾 👀 Are my pet’s eyes supposed to look like that? 👀🐾

As a veterinary team, we see pet parents searching for eye health advice all the time. From mysterious "eye boogers" to sudden changes in how your furry family member navigates the living room, eye health can feel incredibly stressful.

To save you a late-night Google rabbit hole, our medical team has broken down some of the top things you actually need to look out for:

👁️ The "Cloudy" Question: Notice a hazy blue or grey tint in your senior pet’s eyes? While many owners immediately worry about cataracts, it is often a normal, painless aging change called nuclear sclerosis. However, only a veterinarian can tell the difference and ensure their vision stays protected!

👁️ The Nighttime Stumble: Pets are masters at hiding vision loss. Often, the very first sign of a problem isn't physical, it’s behavioural. If your dog or cat is suddenly hesitating on the stairs, bumping into furniture in low light, or refusing to jump on the bed at night, their vision might be changing.

👁️ The Discharge Decoder: Clear or slight white tearing can be normal allergies or dust. But if you notice your pet squinting, rubbing their face, or producing yellow or green discharge, it’s a clear signal from their body that it’s time to see a professional.

Clear, comfortable eyes are vital to your pet's quality of life. If you’ve noticed any changes in your pet's eyes or behaviour, don't guess at home, let our experienced team take a look.

05/18/2026

To all our Veterinary Assistants,

🐾 You are the person holding the anxious pet close so they feel safe during an exam.
🐾 You are the one resetting the treatment room in a flash, anticipating exactly what the technician or veterinarian needs before they even ask.
🐾 Your hands are steady, your stamina is unmatched, and your impact reaches every corner of our hospitals.

From the messy, fast-paced moments of an emergency to the soft, heavy silence of a hard goodbye, you hold the floor together.

So, to every Veterinary Assistant across , we see the dirt(?💩), the sweat, the tears, and the absolute heart you pour into this job daily. And we don't just notice your work, we notice how we honestly couldn't do this without you. 💙

Happy Week!

05/14/2026

Happy 1 Year Post-Op week Breeze💕

Breeze is a 4-5 year old rescue Dogue de Boardeux. She is one of Neurology’s IVDD success stories. One Year ago this week Breeze presented to our Emergency department with ataxia and neck pain. The next morning she could barely stand up in her front legs at all. Our Neurology team took her to MRI where we found C5-C6 IVDD. We did a V-Slot surgery to remove that material the same day. Not even 3 Hours post Surgery Breeze was already standing and ready to go back to her mom. 🧡

One year ago later Breeze is still rocking it and living her best life with her wonderful pawrents and rescue siblings, who constantly give our neurology team updates via her social media page.

IVDD is not just a disease that affects smaller breed dogs the disease can affect any size breed.

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05/13/2026

Safety first, last and always ✅

Need more than what a First Aid Kit can provide for your pet? Find your local Animal Hospital at the link 👉 https://vcacanada.com/find-a-hospital

Address

2285 Bristol Circle
Oakville, ON
L6H6P8

Telephone

+19058299444

Website

http://www.vcacanada.com/movh

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