The Rapids Veterinary Hospital
1403 Michigan Ave N7S 0B1 Sarnia, ON, Canada

February is Pet Dental Month. There are many ways that you can help keep your pet's teeth clean including dental diets, brushing their teeth daily and dental chews and treats. Our team can help you choose the best options for you and your pet.

Did you know it's National Walk Your Dog Month? Get out and enjoy some exercise with your furry friend!

We will be closing today at 12:00. We are closed on New Year's Day and we will reopen on January 2 at 8 am. We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

We would like to remind everyone we will be closing today at 12 pm. The Rapids Veterinary Team would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! We hope Santa brings your furry friends all of their Christmas wishes!

Update on new COVID restrictions starting December 26th. For the next 4 weeks we will be continuing to offer curbside services for medical appointments, surgery, preventive care such vaccinations. However as per the government restrictions we are unable to book grooming type appointments such as nail trims, anal glands or clipping until restrictions are lifted. Thank you for your understanding.... We will keep you posted if things change.

Remember to keep your pets safe as we prepare for the winter season.

Remembering our two and four legged heroes who fought and are fighting for our freedom.

The Rapids Veterinary Hospital is excited to share with our clients our new quick, easy and convenient online ordering with myVETstore.ca! You can order all of your pet care needs in one spot and be assured you are receiving products that are recommended for your pet by their veterinary team. Registration is FREE and easy! You will be notified with a welcome email, inviting you to select your password. There is no obligation to purchase!... WITH OUR ONLINE STORE YOU CAN: Order 24/7 in the comfort of your own home Have your order DELIVERED to your home, office or cottage! Shop from a selection of diets, treats and toys www.myVETstore.ca/therapidsvet

Take part in a new study investigating the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown on the health and welfare of dogs and cats. The #covid19 pandemic shutdown has had w...idespread and diverse effects across Ontario. For many families, their home has become the place for all of life’s activities, including work and school. As a result of these changes, our cats and dogs have also undergone dramatic changes in their daily lives. A team of researchers from the Ontario Veterinary College is leading a study to investigate the impact of household changes due to the COVID-19 shutdown on the health and wellbeing of dogs and cats in Ontario. This research team consists of Drs. Katie Clow, Scott Weese, Lee Niel, Shane Bateman and Andria Jones-Bitton. LEARN MORE https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/j/form/SV_6GdxIVsjrWhZKkZ

If your pet has seizures there is an opportunity to participate in a research study at The Ontario Veterinary College. Please see below for further details.

Thanks for sharing your birthday with us. Happy Birthday!

Happy Civic Holiday Weekend! Just a reminder we will be closed until Tuesday August 4 at 8am. We hope everyone has a nice relaxing weekend!

Remember dogs can overheat very easy on very warm days. This video provides some great information about how to reduce your pet's risk of developing heat stroke.

Happy Canada Day! Just a reminder the clinic is closed today. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 8 am. Enjoy your day celebrating our great country!

If you've recently opened your pool and will be spending more time in the backyard, remember to keep an extra eye on your pet. Although many dogs enjoy taking a dip, some breeds have difficulty swimming and can easily become exhausted while in the water. Also watch the cement around the pool, it can get really warm and burn the foot pads on dogs.

COVID-19 Update As of Tuesday, May 19th, veterinary clinics will be able to offer more routine care. In order to keep our clients and our staff safe, we will still be continuing to do curbside pick ups and appointments. ... Please call ahead for appointments, medication and food requests. We appreciate everyone's patience moving forward.

Do you have a favourite pet picture you would like to share with the world? We are currently updating our website and our new website has a photobook where we can add client's photos of their pets for everyone to see. Either post your pet's photo below or email us the [email protected] Looking forward to seeing all of our furry friends!

Happy Mother's Day to all of our pet moms!

Considering trimming your dog's nails at home but have some concerns. Here is a video with some great advice. Good luck!

Just a reminder we will be closed on Good Friday, April 10. We will reopen Saturady April 11, from 8 am until 12 pm. We wish everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend !

UPDATED PROTOCOL Due to the ever changing COVID-19 virus situation we are implementing the following changes to keep our clients and staff safe: 1) DO NOT ENTER THE CLINIC. We are asking you to call us when you arrive to the clinic parking lot so that we can admit your pet directly to the clinic. At this time we are not allowing clients into the clinic. The clinic phone number is 519-542-8118. 2) Pet food and medications can be ordered over the phone and payment can be m...ade at that time as well by credit card. 3) We can provide curb side pick up for items which are purchased. We appreciate your understanding at this time. The Rapids Veterinary Hospital

We have had a few questions about the safety of human use of hand sanitizers and pets. Here is a recent article providing a little more information.