White Oaks Animal Hospital

10/31/2025

Our friends over at Team Cat Rescue are hosting their annual holiday auction. Get some great gifts for your loved ones while supporting a great cause!

Silent auction '2025 Xmas Fundraiser for Team Cat' hosted online at 32auctions.

05/13/2020

Today we had our first Lyme positive case of the season! Scary part is the tick was found on them back in November! Ticks are still active if the weather is above 4°! It has to be constantly below 4° before they aren’t active.

It is so important that if you find a tick on your pet to give us a call and we can book them in 6-8weeks after it has been found for a 4Dx blood test because that is how long it takes for Lyme disease to show up on a blood test.

Luckily it is treatable if caught early enough! Lyme disease effects either the kidneys, joints or both! We want to prevent irreversible kidney damage so please book in for a 4Dx in house blood test that takes 15 minutes to run!

Not only does the 4Dx check for Lyme disease but it checks for Anaplasmosis,  Ehrlichia (two other tick borne diseases) and Heartworm which is transmitted by mosquitos!

05/01/2020

04/27/2020

And yes, they were all lovely interviewees!

03/24/2020

Hello Everyone,

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, strong public measures are being enacted to reduce the spread of this disease. White Oaks Animal Hospital has put in restrictions to keep pet owners and staff safe. During this time we will be limiting appointments to emergency cases only. Elective surgeries such as neuters, mature spays and routine dental cleanings (exceptions being dental disease or fractured teeth) are being postponed until mid to end April, should things start to get better.

This is also protocol for all vaccination appointments. We are not vaccinating any pets that have received multiple rabies vaccines in the past. We are however administering puppy/kitten rabies.

House calls are postponed until further notice along with boarding, daycare, grooming or other ancillary services.

Food sales and medication refills will continue but will be maintained by social distancing. For these sales we would appreciate pre-payment by credit card over the phone, e-transfers, or tap. This limits the usage of our handheld payment machine.

These restrictions may change based on changes in our understanding of this disease, messages from the government and regulators, and as this pandemic evolves. We all must understand this is a fluid situation and one where the goal is providing the optimal outcomes for our clients, their pets and our veterinary facility.

We ask that you are honest with us when it comes to your travel history and we ask that you stay home should you be experiencing any symptoms.

We thank you for your continued support and understanding during this difficult time. Please stay safe and healthy.

Sincerely,
Your team at White Oaks Animal Hospital

03/19/2020

Hi everyone!
Because of everything that is going on, we have cut back on our hours and have new protocols in place for the time being.

Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 10-2
Sunday: Closed

When you come for an appointment please either call or knock on the door. We will come out, take some history and then you can return to your car and we will come back out after to discuss what we did and payment.

Thank you all for your co-operation right now!

03/19/2020

On the bright side ☀️ of this whole mess - our pets are never upset about their people being home more! 🏡

03/17/2020

Wow, what stressful times we live in! As many of you know, COVID-19 is rapidly taking over in this country. We as a hospital remain of the view that the safety and health of our patients, clients, and staff are the utmost priority. As such, we are taking extra measures to ensure the continued health and wellbeing of everyone who steps foot in our hospital.

We continue our stringent hospital disinfection policies. We frequently come into contact with infectious and transmissible diseases in this profession. Our cleaning solutions are safe and effective.

We are asking now that anyone with a recent travel history (within 14 days), or are feeling in well, especially with a fever, cough, or sore throat, please consider rescheduling routine appointments such as spays/neuters and vaccinations. If your pet must be seen due to emergent or urgent circumstances and you are unwell, please call us from your vehicle and we will advise you of next steps. As well, if able, we ask that we limit the visits to 1 family member per pet, to reduce the number of people in the hospital at a time.

We do remain open for regular business hours. We ask for your continued support and understanding while we navigate this difficult and unprecedented situation. Again, your health and safety is our first priority.

03/10/2020

It is so important to teach children about basic canine behaviour. Interactions between kids and their dogs can be fun, and rewarding for both parties - but knowing when your dog is uncomfortable or scared is vital! 🐾

Thousands of dogs lose their lives each year because adults didn't watch for the warning signs.

03/03/2020

Are you hoping to build an unbreakable bond between you and your dog? Find out which training method a recent study found to be more effective at building a secure dog-owner attachment.

03/03/2020

March 3rd is World Wildlife Day. It is SO important to protect ALL species, big and small, on this earth. All of the working pieces of earth require each other, including the largest whale 🐋 to the smallest insect 🕷 .

Do one thing today that protects wildlife. Mother Nature will thank you for it. 🌎