Birch Lane Veterinary Clinic

Birch Lane Veterinary Clinic Privately owned small animal vet clinic located in Sarnia, ON! Sister Clinics:
Northern Oak Animal Hospital
Forest Veterinary Clinic

We are open on Saturday August 30 at Northern Oak Animal Hospital from 8:30am-1pm where Dr. Evans and Dr. Davies would b...
08/29/2025

We are open on Saturday August 30 at Northern Oak Animal Hospital from 8:30am-1pm where Dr. Evans and Dr. Davies would be happy to help! Give us a call at 226-776-1777

All 3 clinics will be closed Sunday August 31 - Monday September 1st 2025 for the Labour Day Holiday long weekend! We will return after the holiday to regular business hours on Tuesday September 2nd from 8:30am-5:30pm!✨

On behalf of our veterinary team, we wish everyone a wonderful long weekend!

If you need immediate care for your pet, see below for veterinary care options. 👩‍⚕️
Vet Wise (SmartVet- Telemedicine Service)📱 1-888-243-1411
London Veterinary Emergency Clinic 📱 519-432-3300
Oak West Urgent Care 📱 519-871-1560
Southwest Veterinary Hospital 📱 519-672-1623
Walker Road Animal Hospital 📱 519-972-9000
Campus Estates Animal Hospital 📱 519-837-1212

www.forestvetclinic.com
www.birchlaneveterinary.com
www.northernoakah.com

Did you know that cats have fewer toes on their back paws?🧐Most cats have five toes on their front paws, but only four o...
08/28/2025

Did you know that cats have fewer toes on their back paws?🧐

Most cats have five toes on their front paws, but only four on the back!🐾

On the other hand [pun intended🫣😉], some cats are Polydactyl - meaning they’re born with extra toes! Sometimes they can have 6 or more on one paw!🤯

Optimal Photo-Op 💁🏻‍♀️📸✨💻
08/26/2025

Optimal Photo-Op 💁🏻‍♀️📸✨💻

Introducing our new weekly segment where we bring you practical pet care tips straight from our veterinary team!❤️‍🩹📣🩺✨O...
08/22/2025

Introducing our new weekly segment where we bring you practical pet care tips straight from our veterinary team!❤️‍🩹📣🩺

✨Our “Vettiquette” Tip of the Week is about Lyme disease✨

📍Last week we discussed symptoms to watch out for with Lyme disease!🦠

This week, we’re following up with how we test for Lyme disease!🧪

🦠Each spring when we run your dog’s annual heartworm test, we also screen for Lyme disease and two other common tick-borne illnesses (all in one blood test!!)
🦠If your dog’s tests positive, we may recommend following up with other testing, like a Quant C6 antibody test or in-house diagnostics (urinalysis, other bloodwork) to assess things like kidney function and cell health.

💡What happens if my dog tests positive?
If your pup shows symptoms or changes in their lab work, treatment is available. Typically, treatment would be a course of antibotics lasting a month or more. But, once infected, flare ups can happen down the line.

✨Long term monitoring is key to keeping your dog healthy and happy✨

😻As for our feline friends, cats rarely get Lyme disease, however they are still at risks for ticks! This is why tick prevention is still important for cats!

Follow us as we share more tips from our veterinary professionals!🤗

Did you know that the phrase: “dog days of summer” isn’t actually about dogs?🧐🧐🧐The phrase actually comes from ancient t...
08/21/2025

Did you know that the phrase: “dog days of summer” isn’t actually about dogs?🧐🧐🧐

The phrase actually comes from ancient times, when people linked the hottest days of the year to the rise of Sirius (the Dog Star) in the sky!🌟💫🐶🌠

Vet visit✅ Post-appointment snuggles✅💕
08/19/2025

Vet visit✅ Post-appointment snuggles✅💕

Introducing our new weekly segment where we bring you practical pet care tips straight from our veterinary team!❤️‍🩹📣🩺✨O...
08/15/2025

Introducing our new weekly segment where we bring you practical pet care tips straight from our veterinary team!❤️‍🩹📣🩺

✨Our “Vettiquette” Tip of the Week is about Lyme disease✨

We are seeing an increasing number of cases of Lyme disease in the Sarnia-Lambton area.
Lyme disease is spread by deer ticks and primarily affects dogs and humans. Ticks can transmit the bacteria in as little as 24 hours!😱 And we see these cases in ✨every season✨, not just in the warmer months!

Did you know that only 5-10% of dogs infected with Lyme disease show symptoms?🦠 Sometimes it can even take 2-5 months after a tick bite to even see any signs!

Things to watch for:
• fever
• tiredness
• poor appetite
• leg shifting lameness
• in some cases, kidney issues can develop as well

Follow us through the month of August as we share more tips from our veterinary professionals about Lyme disease! 🦠 🪲

🚨Lyme disease isn’t the only tick-borne disease we have encountered this year! There are other tick-borne diseases you should be aware of like: Anaplasmosis (spread by black-legged ticks) and Ehrlichiosis (transmitted by the lone star tick). 🚨

Did you know that August is Bat Nesting Season?🦇Bats are more active at this time of year and another bat has recently t...
08/14/2025

Did you know that August is Bat Nesting Season?🦇

Bats are more active at this time of year and another bat has recently tested positive for rabies in our area⚠️

Some Facts About Bats:
• bats often nest in trees, attics and barns
• rabies can be transmitted through bites or scratches
• while most bats are harmless, you should never touch one, even if it looks sick or dead

Safety Tips for Pet Owners:
✅ keep pets indoors at dusk and overnight
✅ don’t let pets sniff or play with bats
✅ seal up any holes in attics or sheds
✅ ✨make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccines✨
✅ call animal control if you find a bat in your home or yard

Address

1000 Finch Drive
Sarnia, ON
N7S 6G5

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15193325656

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