TWIN LAKES Veterinary Hospital

07/21/2026

A puffy muzzle after a bee sting looks dramatic, but the welts themselves are rarely the emergency for your dog or cat. The moment to move fast is when the reaction leaves the skin: vomiting, pale gums, weakness, or any change in breathing. Our latest post walks through where that line sits and what to do on either side of it.

A puffy muzzle after a bee sting looks dramatic, but the welts themselves are rarely the emergency for your dog or cat. The moment to move fast is when the reaction leaves the skin: vomiting, pale gums, weakness, or any change in breathing. Our latest post walks through where that line sits and what...

06/30/2026

Canada Day Closure Notice 🇨🇦

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day.
We will reopen on Thursday, July 2 at 8:00 AM.
Please plan ahead for any food or medication refills. For urgent pet emergencies while we are closed, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary hospital.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Canada Day! ❤️🐾

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital

06/17/2026

Why is your dog or cat losing fur? Hormonal imbalances, skin infections, parasites, and allergies are the most common culprits, and each requires a different treatment. Our newest post walks through the diagnostic steps and what families can expect from each path.

06/12/2026

Final day to vote! 🐾

Thanks to your amazing support, Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital is currently #1 in Ontario in the SPCA Veterinary Appreciation Contest — but only by about 20 votes.

The race is extremely close, and one vote today could make the difference.

Voting is allowed once per day, so if you can vote one more time today, we would be very grateful.

Vote here:
https://m.cmpgn.page/Qb2Lsk?sre=2B7zLGI8KMq8Ks2

After opening the page, please click/tap the picture of Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital to submit your vote.

Thank you for supporting our team and our hospital. ❤️

Vote for my favourite clinic in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's Veterinary Appreciation Contest!

06/09/2026

We are honoured to be nominated for the SPCA Veterinary Appreciation Contest! 🐾

If Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital has helped you or your pet, we would be very grateful for your vote.

To vote, please click/tap the picture of our clinic in this post.

Your support means a lot to our doctors, technicians, assistants, and reception team. Thank you for trusting us with your pets and for supporting our hospital. ❤️🐶🐱

Vote for my favourite clinic in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's Veterinary Appreciation Contest!

05/16/2026

An eyelid that rolls inward or droops outward might look like a cosmetic quirk to a casual observer, but to the dog wearing it, it's a source of constant discomfort. Both conditions are correctable with surgery, and the improvement in quality of life is typically dramatic and immediate. Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital has the full breakdown on entropion and ectropion, the surgery, and recovery.

An eyelid that rolls inward or droops outward might look like a cosmetic quirk to a casual observer, but to the dog wearing it, it's a source of constant discomfort. Both conditions are correctable with surgery, and the improvement in quality of life is typically dramatic and immediate. Twin Lakes V...

05/13/2026

4 Years Today. ❤️

Exactly 4 years ago today, Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital opened its doors.

What started as a vision to provide accessible, high-quality veterinary care to our community has grown into something we could never have imagined.

Over the past 4 years:
• More than 28,000 patients cared for
• Over 20,000 surgeries performed
• Thousands of urgent cases helped
• Countless pets and families supported during difficult moments

We built Twin Lakes around one core belief:
High-quality veterinary care should be accessible, efficient, and compassionate.

From routine wellness visits to emergency surgeries late at night, we have worked every day to create a clinic our community can rely on.

None of this would have been possible without:
🐾 Our incredible team
🐾 Our loyal clients
🐾 And the trust this community has placed in us

Thank you for supporting us, believing in us, and allowing us to care for your pets.

We are just getting started.

— Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital
“Where experience and efficiency make care affordable.”

05/03/2026

Cat Ate Something? This Happens More Than You Think.
Winston (3 yrs) came in with a foreign body obstruction — a true emergency.
We took him straight to surgery, removed this 👇 (yes… that’s what was inside him), and he’s now recovering well .
What most pet owners face:
➡️ Referred to emergency hospital
➡️ Hours of waiting
➡️ $4,000–$8,000+ bills
At Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital (for our existing clients):
✔️ Same-day surgery — no delays
✔️ Emergencies handled in-house whenever possible
✔️ No emergency clinic fees
✔️ 20,000+ surgeries performed
✔️ A team that already knows your pet

This is the advantage of being an existing client.

When something urgent happens — you don’t want to start from zero.

📍 Orillia
🕒 Mon–Thu 8–8
Fri 10–10
Sat 8–2

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital
Where experience and efficiency make care affordable.

04/23/2026

Dogs and cats swallow things they should not all the time: socks, toys, string, bones, hair ties, corn cobs. Sometimes these objects pass on their own, but when they get stuck, they can block the digestive tract and become a life-threatening emergency within hours. Signs to watch for include repeated vomiting, loss of appetite, restlessness, and a painful abdomen.
At Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital in Orillia, we offer emergency surgery and in-house diagnostics to locate and remove foreign objects quickly. The sooner we intervene, the better the outcome. Call 705-243-8923 if you think your pet has swallowed something dangerous.

Dogs and cats swallow things they should not all the time: socks, toys, string, bones, hair ties, corn cobs. Sometimes these objects pass on their own, but when they get stuck, they can block the digestive tract and become a life-threatening emergency within hours. Signs to watch for include repeate...

04/15/2026

🚨 She was in labor… but something was wrong 🚨
Nova came to us in distress with dystocia (difficult labor) — puppies were stuck and she couldn’t deliver safely.
We tried medical treatment first, but it quickly became clear:
⛔ waiting was no longer an option
➡️ We moved to emergency surgery
➡️ Our team stayed after hours to do everything possible
Outcome:
💛 Nova is safe and recovering
💛 Some puppies are now nursing
💔 Sadly, not all survived due to the severity of the condition.

Nova has a very caring owner who acted quickly to get her the help she needed 💛

These cases are incredibly time-sensitive, and outcomes can change quickly even with attentive care.
At Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital, we’re here when it matters most — not just during regular hours.
📍 Same-day urgent care for our clients
⏰ Extended hours (Mon–Thu 8–8 | Fri 10–10 | Sat 8–2)
🚑 Real emergency capability — not just referrals
If your pet needs help — we’re here.