LCHS Animal Clinic
160 Fourth Avenue L2S 0B6 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

November 11th is a day to remember the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. However, as we often forget about the hundreds of thousands of animals who also served alongside their human comrades. Dogs were used as messengers, medical assistants, bomb detectors and for search and rescue. Horses and mules carried mounted troops (Canada supplied 50,000 horses for the South African War), hauled field guns and carried supplies and artillery. Carrier p...igeons used their incredible sense of direction to deliver messages across enemy lines, flying up to 100 km/hr. Cats carried messages onto the battlefield and were kept as mascots and pets to boost morale. Lest we forget.

DID YOU KNOW?! That during the week of Halloween that the calls to pet poison hotline increases by 12 percent?! Also, that it is not just chocolate that is harmful to pet’s on Halloween but also glow sticks, candy and candy wrappers, costume pieces, etc. Take a read at this article and find out all the different harmful things that can hurt your pets..... But at the same time HAPPY HALLOWEEN https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-ow/seasons/halloween/

DID YOU KNOW? That October is Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) month !! They care so much about your pets that they treat them as if they were their own. They work hard long days to make sure that your pet is getting all the loving care that they need and deserve!... Below you will see everything that a RVT can do for your pet. Be sure to thank your veterinary hospital's RVT for everything they do to make sure your animal is well loved.

Did you know that October is "Adopt a Shelter Dog Month"? Zoey here, is one of the adorable adoptable dogs that is currently at Lincoln County Humane Society. If you or someone you know is interested in giving Zoey her forever home, head on over to LCHS' Facebook page to read up on her and learn the steps to apply to adopt her!

COVID-19 OPERATIONS UPDATE: Veterinary Clinic Hours:... Monday: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am 7:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am 7:00 pm At this time, we are not accepting new clients. The safety of our staff, the public, and you and your pets are our top priority. The interior of the clinic will be closed to the public, with exceptions made for appointments and humane euthanasia. One owner per pet will be allowed in. Owners must wear a mask and sanitize their hands prior to entry and will be asked to complete a screening questionnaire. Food and medication pick up will remain curbside. Markers are placed outside of the clinic doors to promote social distancing if more than one person arrives at the clinic for an appointment or food/medication. For clients requesting medication refills, we ask for your patience in dispensing due to our reduced hours and staffing. Please be advised that we are experiencing a high call and email volume and may take up to 5 business days to return your inquiry. Phones will be answered 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Inquiries will be returned in order of urgency. While we understand that there are times when clients may miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations to work or family, this will result in a $25 administration fee to limit losses to our not-for-profit organization. Spay & Neuter Clinic Our Spay & Neuter wait list is CLOSED until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. If your pet is currently on our wait list, please do not call us to book or check their status as we are operating with reduced staff and are experiencing an increased call and email volume. We will be unable to return these calls. We request your patience in waiting to hear from our booking coordinator.

As many of us head back to work, it’s important to remember that our pets may need some time to readjust. Here are some tips to help manage the transition back to your regular routine and minimize your pet’s separation anxiety.

The LCHS Animal Clinic team would like to thank our clients for their patience during this difficult time. We would also like to express our gratitude to NVEC, Huntington Animal Hospital, Virgil Animal Hospital and other clinics which provided care to our clients and their pets while we were closed. Veterinary Clinic Update: Our Veterinary Clinic will be reopening Tuesday, June 9, beginning two days per week as we adjust to our new work environment. Only appointments for ann...ual wellness, vaccines and non-urgent medical cases will be booked during our limited opening. Urgent medical cases may still be referred elsewhere. Elective surgeries will not be offered until further notice. Current clients will be given priority; however, we will do our best to accommodate those in need. The safety of our staff, the public, and you and your pets is our top priority. The interior of the clinic will be closed to the public, with exceptions made for humane euthanasia. Clients will be asked to call the clinic upon arrival, for a booked appointment or to pick up food/medication, to receive further instruction. Markers will be placed outside of the clinic doors to promote social distancing if more than one person arrives at the clinic for an appointment or food/medication. For clients requesting seasonal parasite preventatives for their pet, we ask for your patience in dispensing due to our reduced hours and staffing. While we understand that there are times when clients may miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations to work or family, this will result in a $25 administration fee to limit losses to our not-for-profit organization. Spay & Neuter Clinic Update: The Spay & Neuter clinic will be reopening Monday, June 15, and will resume running every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The clinic will operate at a reduced capacity for the time being, with priority given to pets who were already booked prior to closing and to those high risk pets. High risk pets include: - TNR, Rescue Groups; - Pregnant; - High risk of pregnancy (mixed-sex households, outdoor cats); - Intact animals causing behaviour/housing issues (cats in heat, marking), and; - Female cats. We will not be accepting aggressive or difficult to handle dogs. If your pet is currently on our wait list, please do not call us to re-book or check their status as we will be operating with reduced staff and are already anticipating an increased call volume. We will be unable to return these calls. We request your patience in waiting to hear from our booking coordinator. Updated wait times can be found at: http://lchsac.ca/high-volume-low-cost-spay-neuter-surgeries/. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding and look forward to seeing you and your pets again! Your LCHS Animal Clinic Team