This post was first written in 2016 to give alternatives to owners who do not have air-conditioning spaces for their dogs, rabbits or older cats to seek refuge in during hot spells. The original version went viral and continues to have a global reach. We update this post on an intermittent basis to add new […]
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Health Alert: Ehrlichia Canis;Brown Dog Tick Disease
By now most owners will have seen news media outlets alerting everyone, Australia-wide to this emerging dog disease. There is Zero need for our clients to panic. There are 2 parts to the disease: Prevention and Treatment. Treatment is totally effective with appropriate safe, commonly used medication as long as you present your dog early […]
Read MoreChristmas hours & Medication/Food orders
Whilst our clinic will only be closed from noon on Thursday 24th to 9am Tuesday 29th, our suppliers will be either closed or on reduced deliveries. Please check your pet’s medications and pet-food levels Now, to ensure that you have enough to last until Tuesday Jan 5th, when normal deliveries resume. If you do not […]
Read MoreBravecto Spot-On XL Dog Special
$50 per vial/box We have 3 boxes at that price. Short dated. Must be applied before Feb 2021 to provide 6 months of protection up to August 2021
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Alert: New Paralysis Ticks site around Oak Flats.
Alert: New Paralysis Ticks site around Oak Flats. Wentworth Cottage Park has been the site of recent tick paralysis cases for us. Whilst it is most unusual to get paralysis tick in our immediate area, this park and also the scrubland between New and Old Lake Entrance road have both been the source of the […]
Read MoreEuthanasia: How will I know when it is time?
Euthanasia. Clients the world over ask their Vet: “How will we know when it’s time to stop?” Vets invariably & correctly reply; “You will know.” However, until the owner actually gets to that point of knowing, there is an awful lot of worrying and concern until that that moment of clarity and knowing is reached. […]
Read MoreHealth Alert: Pet Food recall.
Health Alert: Pet Food recall. Australian Vets have been asked to be on the alert for cases of Megaoesphagus over concerns certain foods may be triggering this condition. We don’t know too much at the moment other than one company: https://veganpet.com.au/ has launched a recall of some of their product. We don’t sell Vegan food […]
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Laser Patients
Meet Oodle, one of our Laser patients and a true little ‘Hero-man’. In addition to having a face to fall in love with instantly, he is a total sweetie and puts up with the trouble his aging 14.5 year body causes him from time to time. To see some snippets of Oodles laser sessions go […]
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General Snake Alert
As one would expect, snakes now very active. However, in Shell Cove especially, some snakes are coming up close to backyards and dog-runs so keep a sensible eye out. If you have a snake bite after hours, ARH Emergency Vets Wollongong, which is open & fully staffed each night from 6pm-8am, plus has vet staff […]
Read MoreJob Vacancy: Casual Vet Nurse Role
We have had a surge of new clients, many travelling from quite a fair distance outside our normal area to join our clinic. Our normal loyal clientele has also been getting back up to date with their vet needs, to the point that we now need to add TWO part-time casual new nursing roles to […]
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SIMPARICA Tick & Flea Chew CLEARANCE OFFER.
SIMPARICA Tick & Flea Chew CLEARANCE OFFER. A product we don’t stock was delivered & short-dated so we are allowed to clear it below cost. If anyone already uses Simparica Chew 5-10kg Dog, we have 2 boxes each of 6 vials for $40 a box. Expires End of Nov. No rainchecks. We also have a […]
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Click-n-Collect App Order Promotion May to August
Click-n-Collect App Order Promotion May to August. The owner of “Kubra’ Steep is the Winner of our $100 clinic voucher for using our OFVC App to pre-order food, pet supplies or medications. Many thanks to all our clients who, where they could, used the App during this period to pre-order items. Our phone lines at […]
Read MoreUseful Video Footage for Teleconsultations
Due to the extra-ordinary numbers, these past 10 days, of Illawarra clients suffering from Covid-ive Colds/Flu/Fever/Sore throats and given also a significant number of clients returning here from Hotspots, we and other vet clinics have had to move some of our vet visits back to a Teleconsult format. We do so because, it doesn’t matter […]
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How to make sure Holidaying Pets get to do an E.T.
As Australians look to holiday more around Australia in coming months, chances are that means more pets will travel away on holiday with their owners. To ensure any pet who escapes whilst away on holiday gets to be found soon and to go home: make sure your pet’s details are up-to- date, not just the on […]
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Charli & Bruce’s Laser Sessions
Bruce made us believers in top level laser therapy in pets. A giant breed dog, Bruce has been on multiple drug therapy for his crippling joint pain but was rapidly becoming resistant to all medications. Hills J/D diet helped but the major game changer was the use of our laser on Bruce. After […]
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Canine Cough, Kennel Cough Outbreak
There appears to be a small outbreak of Canine Cough around the Barrack Heights area at the moment. In some of the cases, the pet’s vaccine was accidently overdue whilst the dogs still attended Doggy Day Care. Be alert to coughing signs in your dog and regardless, check your pet’s vaccine is current. The canine […]
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Mia the Rottie & her Laser session
Enjoy watching Mia relax having her painful leg condition treated with our super fast & super powerful laser therapy device: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Z_RAcfmK0
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COVID-19- July 24th-August 30th. Mask Regulation
In line with July 24th Regulations that masks be worn in medical settings or where social distancing cannot be maintained; we require anyone attending an appointment with us to present wearing their own mask if they wish to be allowed inside with their pet. . By the nature of the work Vet staff do […]
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Drug Free Treatment options using Laser intervention
Laser Cases. We thought it would be enjoyable for everyone to see some videos of several of our patients reaping the benefits of laser therapy for a range of complaints. Our thanks to Oodle, Charly, Bruce, Mia, Digger and Louie for their co-operation and to their owners for their consent to show the footage etc. […]
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Covid’s Hidden Gifts for Pets at Vets
Covid’s Hidden Gifts for Pets. Cars as Reception Rooms: It is a now an uncontestable given that it would be preferable of all cats and most dogs to be allowed to sit and wait in their owner’s cars, not sit in a vet reception area before their visit. Staying in the car outperforms any set-up […]
Read MoreClick & Collect App Style
Click & Collect App style As we slowly ease back on some of the restrictions at the clinic, we would like to still encourage clients where possible to pre-order using the App. This has been a wonderful way to keep organised and obey social distancing rules and keep the phone lines free. To encourage as […]
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