Springer Animal Hospital
248 Levesque street P2B1M8 Sturgeon Falls, ON, Canada

Very special shout out today to Alissa on officially becoming an RVT! Registered Veterinary Technicians are amazing team members in your animal’s exceptional care. To learn more about veterinary technicians, visit oavt.org. Way to go, Alissa! We are so proud to have you on our team!

Update: Owner found Anyone missing this little guy? It was found in the RBC parking lot. Please contact the clinic at 705-753-0324 if he belongs to you.

Hay belly, shaggy coat, sweaty If this sounds like your horse, it could be a case of PPID. 1530 % of aging horses suffer from PPID, also known as equine Cushing’s disease. It can be easy to miss the early signs and symptoms of PPID. But, if your horse has laminitis, it could be PPID.... Data shows that 1/3 of all laminitic horses may suffer from PPID Your horse could be eligible for a free PPID test! Take the quiz at bicanadaequine.ca/ppid#quiz.

Keep your eyes open for this kitty.

Happy Saturday!

Our phones are experiencing some technical difficulties. Please direct dial 7054976505 if you have an emergency this evening.Our phones are experiencing some technical difficulties. Please direct dial 7054976505 if you have an emergency this evening.

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO TELL MILD COLIC FROM SEVERE COLIC? Colic is not a disease, rather it is a symptom or behavior due to pain from the abdomen. If you think your... horse has colic, here is a list of things you should do to help your equine friend: Call your veterinarian. Remove all food from the horse. Water should be left with the horse unless there is excessive drinking. Keep the horse in an area where it can be watched. Allow the horse to rest or walk the animal if it is continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself. Continue observation to look for new symptoms. Important information your veterinarian may ask for include specific signs of colic and severity; frequency of bowel movements; recent changes in housing, diet, exercise, etc.; medical history and current medical treatments; color and moistness of the gums; heart and respiratory rate; rectal temperature; capillary refill time (normal is 1-2 seconds) and amount of intestinal sounds (if any). Things to avoid include administering any medications or procedures without first consulting with your veterinarian; passing a stomach tube into the horse's stomach; giving the horse any substance by mouth, particularly liquids; and giving intravenous injections. The key to minimizing colic remains good management and early detection. For more information on colic and how you can prevent it, consult your horse doctor!

All are welcome here! Proud to be an ally. We will be so happy to hang our flag for Pride Month in West Nipissing this June! We invite all local businesses to join us. Open hearts. Be kind. Be respectful.

Lost Cat- This is Smudge. She is an indoor cat, This sneaky girl must have slipped out last night. Please contact owner 249-358-3298. She is micro-chipped.

Sighting of a young looking, light coloured ( golden/white) looking retriever type dog with a pink collar on Roy street. Have you lost your dog? Is skiddish and not able to be caught but is hanging around area.

Update: We are experiencing delays with our supplier, they have assured us that supply levels are good, but that they are overwhelmed with the volume of orders received. Food orders will likely be delayed by up to five business days. Medications are still shipping within 24-48 hours. Please be patient with our staff, they are doing their absolute best to ensure that your furry friends receive the medications and diets that they require.

To help keep veterinary teams, clients and patients safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, pet owners can take the following precautions when visiting a veterinary ...clinic: Call ahead to schedule an appointment. Notify the clinic if you have travelled outside of the country, are showing any symptoms or are feeling unwell, so appropriate precautions can be taken. Refrain from bringing other family members with you to your appointment. Purchase pet food in reasonable amounts (avoid panic buying). Wash/sanitize your hands before and after your appointment and practice social distancing whenever possible. Veterinary clinics have safety protocols in place and are working hard to care for pets during this outbreak. If you have any questions, call your veterinarian.

Happy at Patrick’s day from Springer Animal Hospital - social distancing style.

Be like Secretariat. Keep your distance. Then visit www.joincommonwealth.com

Stay safe and healthy!

Please share! If this poses difficulty to anyone who may not otherwise have a break throughout the work day, please call the office and we will do our best to arrange food and medication pickups. If your pet needs to visit the office, we would be happy to make you an appointment via telephone at 705-753-0324

UPDATE; good home found!!!!

#DYK: Ticks can carry a variety of diseases, including Lyme disease, which can cause serious illness in people and animals. To protect your pet, remember to tho...roughly check them for ticks after spending time outdoors. To learn more about ticks, Lyme disease and parasite prevention, speak to your veterinarian. #NationalTickPreventionMonth See more

Sorry to any inconvenience our phone malfunction may have caused. They are back online now.Sorry to any inconvenience our phone malfunction may have caused. They are back online now.

King of this castle, Fluff is a model and he knows it.

We are so lucky to have met Beau and Gus who both came in today for their puppy vaccines. What cuties!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Fluff approves of the new clinic. Only 8 More sleeps ‘till we move.

We are excited for the big move! Our opening day at the new location (248 Levesque st) will be Monday December 2nd 2019. Please keep in mind that small animal emergency services from November 29th - December 1st will be provided by our amazing colleagues at North Bay Animal Hospital and Lockerby Animal Hospital. We cannot wait to see you and your furry friends at our new location

Happy #Halloween! What is your pet dressing up as this year? Show us below!

It’s hard being a clinic kitty

As your beloved horse ages, subtle changes could signal something more then just getting older. PPID is common in older horses, but identifying it early may ensure a better quality of life for your aging horse. Are you a current client? To request a FREE ACTH test for this month only please go to www.bicanadaequine.ca

Has anyone see Puss Puss? Missing from Main Street in Sturgeon Falls. Please contact us if you have seen her.

"F" IS FOR FALL-CHECKLIST! Now that #fall has officially begun, it’s tempting to be distracted by seasonal activities and pumpkin spice coffee runs away fr...om the barn. However, keep in mind that this time of the year is also ideal to prepare your horse and your property for the arrival of winter. Your veterinarian is one of your greatest allies this season, and they can help you make short work of many items on the horse owner fall-checklist. Besides discussing vaccination and dewormers, use this time to chat about what plants and trees become toxic in the fall; at what temperature sheets and blankets might be a good idea; recommended changes in nutrition and exercise program. Your horse doctor has your equine friend's best interest at heart. Let them help you and your horse ease into the colder season without a hitch! #aaep #horsedocs #equinevets #veterinarymedicine #equinemedicine #dvmlife #equestrianlifestyle #horseownerstruggles #allthingsfall #fallyall #fallchecklist #beprepared #winteriscoming

Think your pet was born for stardom? Do you have that special photo you just love? It's contest time! We would love to decorate the walls of our new clinic with pictures of your beloved pets! As most of you may know, we are relocating to 248 Levesque Street in November. Please like our page, share this post and comment with your favorite photo (or two) to be entered. Cats, dogs, horse, cows, chickens...all animals welcome!!

Missing dog. Ran off last night during fireworks. Was on De L’Etang. Has tags and microchip but are from out of town. If found please call James at 519-670-6348 ***Found and home safe***

We might be a bit excited about the IPM.

Getting our IPM on!

*Update- He is at the Humane Society. This little guy ( intact male) was found on Mageau Street in Sturgeon Falls. Wearing a red collar, no tags.

Missing cat from William street in Sturgeon Falls. Went missing on Tuesday July 2nd. If you see her please call 705-491-0240

Missing Peacock in Field. Keep your eyes out this weekend!

Keep cool this summer!

Is anyone missing male neutered brown tabby? He would have been found on John Street in Sturgeon Falls. He was microchipped but the information was not updated from the SPCA Unfortunately, we could not provide a photo. If you think this may be your cat, please call us at 705-753-0324.

Update: We have a wonderful community! Almost immediately we had a call from a Fed Ex driver that will give him a ride ! Yay! Thank you everyone. Hi everyone! We are hoping that someone passing by our clinic may be able to help us out! A good samaritan brought this little snapper into the clinic after witnessing him being hit by a car. We have been in contact with Wild at Heart in Lively and they are willing to take him. Anyone passing through that could give this guy a ride? If so please call us at 705-753-0324. Thank you!

EDIT: we have our generator running and our phone lines are back open for now. Thank you Our power is out! Which means the phones are down. We are working on getting up and running with a generator. If you have an emergency please call 7054976505 to reach our answering service. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Calico kitten found of Tamerack Ave. She is very timid. She is now safe at the clinic now with a belly full of food. If she looks familiar please contact the clinic.

I spy with my little eye.....

Asha!! She has her own vet bill covered.

Foaling season is upon us! Look at this handsome Gypsy colt. Owned by Terri Belanger Carne. We wish him good health and can’t wait to watch him grow!

This old girl was brought in today, she was found in front of the town hall. If you are looking for her or know who she might belong to, please contact the North Bay Humane Society.

Does anyone recognize this handsome boy?! Recently found on Third St. Neutered and friendly. No tags or microchip but we know he has to belong to somebody! Please call the clinic if you or your friend is missing your kitty. 705-753-0324

Mya and Kaiser came in together to have their annual Leptospirosis vaccine! Is your dog protected against Leptospirosis? With spring here wildlife carrying the bacteria will be on the move and areas that become damp can host the bacteria. If your dog has exposure to areas were wildlife frequent, lives near areas of still standing water, goes camping or hunting then they could be at risk. Vaccination plays a huge role in prevention. Did you know that humans can contract Lep...tospirosis as well? This spiral shaped bacteria can cause both chronic and acute damage to internal organs such as the liver and kidneys and does not play nice. Leptospirosis requires yearly vaccination. Please call us if you would like more information about the disease, require a booster on the vaccine or would like to start the vaccination process at (705) 753 0324

Heading out to Winterfest at the Warren Fairgrounds today from noon until 4. Come out for free hot dogs and hot chocolate, pony rides and maple taffy! Enjoy the snow instead of fussing at it

Female cat found hit by car near Millrand rd half way between Verner and Lavigne. She is stable. If she belongs to you please call us.

Muggsey was wonderful help today at the front desk!

Have a great Family Day long weekend!