We are sad to advise that vet Megan Wright will be leaving us mid August. 

Megan joined us as a high achieving graduate from Charles Sturt University two years ago and quickly became an integral part of our veterinary team. With a very keen eye for detail, a hunger for knowledge and a love for her work Megan has developed a loyal client base who will miss her friendly smile and veterinary skill.

Megan is heading off to pursue new challenges and to develop her veterinary career & skills further. We are delighted to have been the first step in that career.  

Best of luck Megan - we will miss you, keep in touch. 

We love cats and there’s never been a better time to celebrate our feline friends than with World Cat Day on August 8th.

This day of feline appreciation was created by the International Fund for Animal Welfare in 2002 to help encourage cat owners to honour their feline friends. It aims to raise awareness on what is required to help care for cats and why they are extra special.

The organisers also hope that it alerts people to the number of homeless cats worldwide, and many animal shelters will encourage people to adopt cats on the day.

To celebrate World Cat Day, we have a delightful story about a feral-feline-turned-friend to share with you. Click here and get the tissues ready!

Dental disease is one of the most common conditions we see in veterinary practice. The problem is, it’s an insidious disease and pet owners often don’t even realise their pet has an issue until we point it out.

The earlier we detect dental disease, the better. In many cases, we can adjust your pet’s diet to encourage better chewing and even get you to brush your pet’s teeth to help slow the progression of the disease. Sometimes the disease is too far advanced and a dental procedure under an anaesthetic is the only option to treat the condition.

The sneaky nature of dental disease is another reason why regular (at least yearly) health checks with us are essential, as a lot can change in your pet’s mouth in a very short time. We also recommend that you regularly ‘flip your pet’s lip’ and look out for these three signs:

Bad breath: the build-up of tartar on the teeth, and subsequent inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) can cause "doggy breath". This isn't normal. If you notice an odour coming from your pet’s mouth you should arrange a checkup with us asap.

Yellowing of the teeth: this can be an indication of tartar build up or enamel changes. It can indicate your pet is not chewing well enough to clean their teeth, and can also be a sign of an underlying painful area in the mouth.

Red gums or bleeding around the teeth: inflammation and infection of the gums can be painful and really affect your pet’s quality of life.

If you think your pet may have a dental problem, or if it’s been a while since your pet’s last dental checkup please call us and arrange an appointment.

Winter is still here, read our top tips to help keep your pet safe:

Know your pet's limits: Just like people, pets' tolerance to cold can vary based on their coat, fat stores, age and health. The very young and very old can really suffer in the colder weather. You need to offer your pet warm, protected and safe sleeping options. Ask us for advice to help determine what is suitable for your pet.

Coats and clothing: A coat might be helpful for pets that have been clipped, or are old and feel the cold, but most pet clothing is unnecessary and can impede an animal’s ability to regulate his own temperature. They can also cause skin problems due to overheating so never leave your pet unattended if they are wearing a coat. 

Frozen water: In some areas of Australia it gets so cold overnight that your pet’s water bowl may freeze over. Sometimes it doesn’t get a chance to melt during the day so your pet will have no access to water. We recommend that you check your pet’s water twice daily.

Rodenticide poisoning: Winter is a more common time for the use of rat and mouse bait so take extra care not to allow your pet access to this potentially deadly poison.

Check under the bonnet: Cats and other critters may seek out a warm spot under your car bonnet on a cold night, so it's a good idea to honk the horn or bang on the bonnet before you turn on your car engine just to be sure.

Anti-freeze: If you are heading to the snowfields and are using anti-freeze in your car, make sure it is out of your pet’s reach. Dogs especially like the initial taste of anti-freeze but it is highly poisonous.

Please contact us if you ever have any concerns about your pet, we are always here to give you advice.