Hastings Veterinary Hospital

01/10/2026

Are your pets on year-round tick prevention? 🧐 January is supposed to be cold, but sometimes we get these warmer days (that ticks love)! Make sure your pets and family are protected from Lyme and other tick borne diseases all year!

12/31/2025

Happy New Years from the gang here at Hastings Veterinary Hospital.
Our good friend K4Paws Dallas has been recalled. She will be moving on to the next steps in her training to become a service dog.

We are wishing sweet Dallas best of luck in her new adventure and hope we get to hear about how she is helping someone.

From left to right- Duke, Cora, K4Paws Dallas, Jimmy Chew, and Bella.

12/10/2025

Due to the weather impacting our community, our practice will be closing at 12:00pm today.
To contact us, feel free to call our number or send us a text at 613-395-3386. If there is an emergency, please call Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic at 1-705-741-5832, KVEC is located on 1840 Lansdowne St. W in Peterbourgh.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

11/30/2025

Great Job Marshall 🥰 You are the best boy for Logan and his family❤️

11/14/2025

Today marks World Diabetes Day, and we wear blue in celebration of Dr. Frederick Banting's birthday, who pioneered insulin to treat diabetes.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from your friends Jimmy Chew the burnt popcorn and Count Dukula and K4P Dallas the cowboys cheerleader!! !! Let's see your pets costumes!

10/21/2025

We are very pleased to celebrate our wonderful veterinary technicians Donna and Ashley.
Veterinary Technicians are some of the unsung heroes of any veterinary hospital, please help us recognize their efforts.

10/11/2025

Very exciting news!! We had a super awesome 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟visit with K4Paws Marshall💙 yesterday. He will be back on Tuesday. We have missed you Marshall💙💙
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

09/30/2025

Every Child Matters

Every child deserves the sun,
to feel its warmth upon their skin,
to run freely in the fields
where the earth remembers their name.

Every child deserves a song,
sung by ancestors in the wind,
a heartbeat of the drum
that tells them: you belong.

Every child deserves the dance,
feet wrapped in moccasins,
moving in circles of tradition,
their laughter echoing
like rivers that never end.

Every child deserves love,
arms that hold,
voices that soothe,
a place where tears are healed
and dreams are given wings.

For they are the fire yet to rise,
the guardians yet to grow,
the blossoms of tomorrow’s meadow—
and every child matters,
every single one.

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day!!!
Share pictures of your dogs 🐕💜💜💜

06/24/2025

It's officially summer, and while we love the sunshine, it’s important to remember that hot weather can be dangerous for our pets.

🚫 Never leave your pet in a parked car, even for a few minutes. On a warm day, the temperature inside a vehicle can soar to deadly levels in just moments—even with the windows cracked. If you see a pet in a hot car in distress, call 911.

Signs of heatstroke in pets include excessive panting or drooling, lethargy or confusion, and rapid heartbeat. If you think your pet has heatstroke, take them to your veterinarian immediately.

Help spread the word! Share this post to keep our furry friends safe all summer long.

06/23/2025

Keep your pets cool in this heat.

🚨 HEAT STROKE IN DOGS: A DEADLY EMERGENCY 🚨

With this extreme heat event, our emergency team is already seeing cases of heat stroke in dogs—a life-threatening condition that can escalate within minutes.

🐶 Dogs don’t sweat like we do. They rely on panting to cool down, which isn’t always enough in extreme heat.

What are the signs of heat stroke?
☀️ Excessive panting or drooling
☀️ Weakness or collapse
☀️ Bright red or pale gums
☀️ Vomiting or diarrhea
☀️ Seizures or confusion
☀️ Extremely high core temperature

How to prevent heat stroke:
✅ Never leave your dog in a parked car—even for a few minutes.
✅ Walk your dog early in the morning or late in the evening.
✅ Provide shade and constant access to cool, fresh water.
✅ Avoid strenuous play during peak heat hours.
✅ Watch flat-faced breeds (like Bulldogs, Pugs) and older dogs closely—they’re at higher risk.

If your dog shows any signs of heat stroke, act fast:
1️⃣ Move them to a cool area immediately.
2️⃣ Offer small amounts of water.
3️⃣ Wet them with cool (not cold) water, especially paws and belly.
4️⃣ Call your nearest emergency clinic immediately.

🌡️ Heat stroke can cause organ failure and death if not treated quickly. If you're unsure—it's always better to be safe and have your dog checked!