Grandview Animal Hospital

06/03/2026

⚠️ Heartworm is here in Ontario — and it’s closer to home than many people realize.

This blood film shows microfilaria (baby heartworms) from a heartworm-positive dog born and raised in Northumberland County. No travel history. No southern rescue. Just a local Ontario dog exposed through mosquito bites. 🩸

Heartworm disease is caused by parasites spread by mosquitoes and can lead to serious heart and lung damage in dogs. The scary part? Many infected dogs show few or no signs until the disease is advanced. 🫀

The good news: heartworm is preventable. Monthly prevention and routine testing are the best ways to protect your pets.

As mosquito season approaches, now is the perfect time to make sure your dog is up to date on their heartworm prevention and annual screening. 🦟🐶❤️

05/27/2026

Distemper Is Closer Than You Think...

Canine distemper is a highly contagious and often fatal virus that affects dogs and local wildlife including raccoons, foxes, and skunks. In areas like Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Winona, wildlife outbreaks happen regularly and can put unvaccinated pets at serious risk.

Wild animals with distemper may appear confused, lethargic, aggressive, unusually friendly, wandering in circles, or active during the daytime. Distemper can look very similar to rabies, which is why sick wildlife should never be approached.

The virus spreads through:
• Saliva/nasal discharge
• Urine/feces
• Shared water bowls or contaminated surfaces
• Contact with infected wildlife or pets

Common signs include:
• Fever
• Coughing or sneezing
• Nasal/eye discharge
• Lethargy or weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting or diarrhea

Distemper has no cure — prevention through vaccination is the best protection.

Distemper is considered a core vaccine, meaning every dog should receive it, along with rabies vaccination.

Keeping your pet vaccinated helps protect not only your dog, but the entire community of pets and wildlife around us. If you notice sick raccoons, foxes, or skunks in the Hamilton area, keep pets away and contact local animal services. 🐶🦝🦊🦨

05/21/2026

05/15/2026

Victoria Day Weekend Clinic Hours 🇨🇦

We hope you and your furry family members have a safe and happy long weekend! 🐶🐱

05/08/2026

Shop for your pets anytime, anywhere with our clinic's webstore! 🛒🐾

Enjoy the convenience of express pick-up and home delivery for your pet’s favourite diets, treats, toys, and more — all veterinarian-approved and available at competitive prices.

Why shop through the webstore?
✔️ Open 24/7 — order whenever it’s convenient for you
✔️ FREE home delivery on orders over $125 before tax
✔️ Huge selection of food, treats, toys, shampoos & more
✔️ AutoOrder available — never run out of food again! Set your schedule and make changes anytime

Register today!
https://www.myvetstore.ca/grandview

05/07/2026

Think thermometer, not calendar, when it comes to tick prevention! 🐾🌡️

Ticks can stay active even in colder weather, surviving under snow, leaf litter, and brush. Blacklegged ticks may become active anytime temperatures reach 4°C or higher — even during mild winter days.

Ticks aren’t just a nuisance — they can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, and their range continues to expand across Canada.

Help protect your pet before exposure by staying aware of local tick activity and starting prevention early. Speak with your veterinarian about the best tick prevention plan for your pet.

Check your local temperatures at The Weather Network .com!

Get Winona, ON current weather report with temperature, feels like, wind, humidity, pressure, UV and more from TheWeatherNetwork.com.

04/20/2026

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week! 🐾

This week we’re celebrating our incredible receptionists, Josephine, Angela and Anjelica!

They are often the first friendly face you see and the reassuring voice you hear. Our veterinary receptionists do so much more than answer phones and book appointments—they juggle busy schedules, support anxious pet parents, comfort worried families, and help keep our entire clinic running smoothly.

Their compassion, patience, and dedication never go unnoticed. Whether it’s offering a kind word, a warm smile, or going the extra mile during a stressful moment, they make a meaningful difference in the lives of both pets and their people every single day. 💙

Thank you for everything you do—we truly couldn’t do it without you!