Royal Ford Veterinary Hospital

Royal Ford Veterinary Hospital Your pet’s health and happiness is of the utmost importance to us. We strive to give you and your pet the best experience every time you visit our hospital.
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Royal Ford Veterinary Hospital was established in 1999 and has been caring for dogs and cats since the day the doors opened. Our staff are compassionate animal lovers and our hospital practices high quality veterinary medicine. We strive to provide both exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Located in southeast Oakville, we provide care for patients in Oakville, Mississauga and Burlington, and even as far away as North Bay! The hospital is co-owned and co-directed by two Ontario Veterinary College graduates. Dr. David Polson and Dr. Chris Catena are very knowledgeable and caring, and will work with you to determine what is best for your pet.

Thank you for your understanding as we surround our team member with love and support.If your pet is experiencing a medi...
11/04/2025

Thank you for your understanding as we surround our team member with love and support.

If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency and we are closed, please contact the Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital at 905-829-944 or Lakeshore Animal Health Partners at 905-858-6767.

11/03/2025

We are currently experiencing a system issue with our Otto client communication platform. You may recieve a reminder for an appointment that has already been rescheduled or cancelled. We are working alongside Otto to get these reminders fixed ASAP. If you have any questions about your cancelled or rebooked appointment please call us at the office at 905-337-1880.

Happy Halloween! Use these tips to keep your pet feeling happy and safe during the festivities! 🎃
10/30/2025

Happy Halloween! Use these tips to keep your pet feeling happy and safe during the festivities! 🎃

Thank you for your patience while we go through these upgrades! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesi...
10/27/2025

Thank you for your patience while we go through these upgrades! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out.

We will be closed on Saturday, October 11th and Monday, October 13th for the Thanksgiving weekend. We are wishing everyo...
10/09/2025

We will be closed on Saturday, October 11th and Monday, October 13th for the Thanksgiving weekend.

We are wishing everyone a relaxing weekend surrounded by your furry friends and loved ones! 🧡

It’s time for our final Who’s Who Wednesday! If you have missed our other posts from the last few weeks, we have been pu...
10/01/2025

It’s time for our final Who’s Who Wednesday!

If you have missed our other posts from the last few weeks, we have been putting one of our lovely team members in the “spawtlight” so you can get to know them a little bit better.

This week we have Dr. Ralston who is one of our incredible veterinarians here at Royal Ford Veterinary Hospital! She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 2000. After graduating she worked in a mixture of small animal practices and emergency hospitals in the Mississauga/Oakville area. You may remember Dr. Ralston joined us for a short time in 2010. In 2021, she rejoined our team and has been with us ever since!

When she is not working hard, she is busy taking care of her family which includes her husband, two children, a kitty named Sabre and her dog Cashew. She prioritizes spending quality time with her loved ones whether that is hiking or camping together. She enjoys traveling to England to watch her son on his soccer journey and to visit her extended family.

Thank you for tuning in for the past few weeks and getting to know our wonderful team better!

Help support animals in need by contributing to the Merck Animal Health to Paws campaign this fall. We will be accepting...
09/30/2025

Help support animals in need by contributing to the Merck Animal Health to Paws campaign this fall. We will be accepting donations at our hospital from now until October 31st of new or gently used pet items such as pet sweaters, dog booties, collars and leashes, blankets, pet beds and toys. Your generosity will warm the hearts of pets who will keep warm this winter thanks to you!

09/30/2025

Help support animals in need by contributing to the Merck
Animal Health Heart to Paws campaign this fall. We will be accepting donations at our hospital from now until October 31st of new or gently used pet items such as pet sweaters, dog booties, collars and leashes, blankets, pet beds and toys. Your generosity will warm the hearts of pets who will keep warm this winter thanks to you!

September 28 is World Rabies Day! Did you know that in 2024, there were 91 cases of rabies confirmed in Ontario? The Reg...
09/28/2025

September 28 is World Rabies Day!

Did you know that in 2024, there were 91 cases of rabies confirmed in Ontario? The Region of Halton had 3 confirmed rabies cases in 2024 (all from bats).

Rabies vaccines used in Canada protect pets from all strains of rabies. In Ontario, your cat or dog (or ferret!) must be vaccinated for rabies as soon as it is 3 months old. Ontario law requires that even indoor pets need to be vaccinated, and that owners keep their pet’s rabies vaccine up-to-date for their pets entire life. We recommend that dogs and cats, including pets that are strictly indoors, be vaccinated for Rabies due to the incidence of rabies in our community.

If you are concerned about an encounter you or your pet has had with a bat (or other wildlife!) please contact your health care provider, public health unit and veterinarian for next steps.

It’s time for another Who’s Who Wednesday!If you have missed our other posts, every Wednesday we have been featuring one...
09/24/2025

It’s time for another Who’s Who Wednesday!

If you have missed our other posts, every Wednesday we have been featuring one of our lovely team members and putting them in the “spawtlight” so you can get to know them a little bit better.

Dr. Catena is one of our incredible veterinarians and also the owner of Royal Ford Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 1999. In 2007, he had the privilege of joining Dr. David Polson at Royal Ford and continues his journey as practice owner. His special interests include internal medicine, dentistry and mentoring students from the elementary to university level who are interested in veterinary medicine.

In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family which includes their wonderful cat/dog duo, Princess Leia and Obi-Wan Kenobi (you can probably guess that he is a BIG Star Wars fan). He is a true foodie who is always game to try a new restaurant and is easily persuaded by a sweet treat! He prioritizes staying active and can often be found in the gym, hitting the slopes or camping. He enjoys any activity that keeps him moving and enjoying the great outdoors.

Stay tuned for next Wednesday when we will feature another member of the Royal Ford family!

Happy Tuesday 🐾 Despite yesterday being the first day of fall, our friends Flynn and Zack are encouraging everyone to so...
09/23/2025

Happy Tuesday 🐾 Despite yesterday being the first day of fall, our friends Flynn and Zack are encouraging everyone to soak up the final bit of summer weather! 💙

It’s time again for another Who’s Who Wednesday! If you missed last week’s post, every Wednesday we will be putting one ...
09/17/2025

It’s time again for another Who’s Who Wednesday!

If you missed last week’s post, every Wednesday we will be putting one of our lovely team members in the “spawtlight” so you can get to know them a little bit better.

This week we have Lily and her handsome boy, Laszlo.

Lily has been a great addition to our RVT team since joining us part time in 2023. You will find her in the office every other Friday and Saturday. Lily is not afraid to jump in and help out wherever she is needed whether that is in the treatment area or at the front desk.

When Lily is not in the office you can find her heading to the gym for a good workout, catching a live concert, or relaxing at home with her Golden Retriever, Laszlo, by her side!

Stay tuned for next Wednesday when we will feature another member of the Royal Ford family! 💙🐾

Address

610 Ford Drive # 3
Oakville, ON
L6J7V7

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

905-337-1880

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