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The Farley Foundation is a charitable organization that was founded by the OVMA (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association) that helps residents of Ontario who are seniors, disabled or are leaving an abusive relationship with emergency veterinary care. Established in 2002, the Farley foundation has helped over 8,400 pets receive veterinary care. The Farley foundation has two […]

It’s that time of year again and the Lynwood Animal Hospital staff have once again decided to participate as a team at one of largest fundraisers in support of the Ottawa Humane Society – The Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run. Our Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Stefanie has been participating for three years now and helped […]

All veterinarians may see exotic pets such as birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles but the level of experience can vary widely. When you are looking for a veterinarian for your exotic pet, here are a few questions that you should ask when calling. Does your practice see birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles? – First you […]


Enrichment is very important for all types of captive animals. Everything ranging from mice to elephants, big or small, feather or scaled all need enrichment. Enrichment can be defined as the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something. In terms of animal care, it is when we seek to enhance the […]

Here at Lynwood Animal Hospital we pride ourselves on making the time spent by pets and their owner here as pleasant as possible. A big part of that is making it a fear free experience for your pet. This means free of fear, anxiety and stress. When fear, anxiety and stress arise, it can have […]

So you have decided that you are ready to add a feline member to your family and want to know what you need to prepare before their arrival, or maybe you are considering getting a furry feline friend and want to make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. First off, ensure that […]

Dogs. They are furry family members and play a very important role in our lives. They have a huge positive impact on us. Having a canine companion can provide psychological and physical health benefits. They get us outside for walks, teach children the importance of responsibility and show us their unconditional love each and every […]

Easter is a time for family gatherings, but it is worth noting that an extra ounce of caution could help you avoid spending the holiday at your local veterinary emergency hospital instead of with the family. EASTER LILIES – Beautiful to look at, but lethal for your cat – All parts are toxic (even the […]

Finding ticks has become a common occurrence here in the Ottawa area in recent years and has increased the chance of contracting tick-borne diseases. We cannot eliminate the risk of ever having a tick on our pet but we can do several things to reduce that risk. The most common tick we see here in […]

For our pet birds we often provide all of the factors that in the wild would signal to them that it is time to reproduce – an abundant food supply, long daylight hours, someone or something to mate with, and a safe nesting site. 1. TOO MANY CALORIES Diets that are high in fat (for […]