Blue Sky Animal Hospital
14 Gertrude St. West P1A 1J3 North Bay, ON, Canada

We will be closed at noon today, reopening on Monday Jan 4th at 8:30 am.

Even though it's not likely that there will be gatherings for fireworks this year, there is still the possibility of individuals setting them off. Please prepare your pets.

Don't forget to check your cars in the colder weather!

Merry Christmas from the staff at BSAH.

We will be closed Dec 24th at noon. We will reopen Dec 29th at 8:30 AM. If you have an emergency with your pet, please be sure to call and get the number for the on-call vet, it will be available on our voicemail message. Stay safe this holiday and best wishes.

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month - check out this article on the OVC website for more information https://www.ovchsc.ca//november-is-pet-cancer-awareness-mo

The most common holiday hazards (based on data from a US pet insurance company) 1. Chocolate & caffeine toxicity 21% increase in chocolate ingestion claims in December 2. Ingestion of foreign objects - Holiday tinsel, gift wrap, and ribbon are common objects often swallowed by curious pets with potential for dangerous complications. ... 3. Poisoning from plant-based items Seasonal favorites such as lilies, mistletoe, holly, holly berries or pine needles from the Christmas tree present various levels of toxicity. Onions, garlic, raisins, some nuts and marijuana/CBD edibles are also dangerous for pets and may result in serious illnesses. 4. Vomiting & diarrhea Vomiting and diarrhea may be stress-induced, or related to increased consumption of table scraps featuring rich or fatty foods, or drinking chemically-treated water from the Christmas tree stand may also lead to gastrointestinal problems. 5. Burns & electric shock Chewing holiday lighting or electrical cords can lead to electrical shock injuries or burns that may be life-threatening. 6. Lacerations Lacerations may be due to broken bulbs or ornaments, or may also occur from altercations with unfamiliar dogs or cats that may be visiting during the holidays.

A little something to smile about on Friday the 13th. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=404331674273167

Please be patient with us, we are experiencing technical difficulties with our computer system and working through a backlog of messages and requests.Please be patient with us, we are experiencing technical difficulties with our computer system and working through a backlog of messages and requests.

Animals served in the war in important functions such as pack animals, messengers, or pest control. They also performed a very important role providing love and companionship to those who were fighting the war and far from home.