Hot weather brings snakes into suburbs
Meet Cody, a very lucky and a little sad five-year-old Labrador who survived an Eastern brown snake bite. Immediate action by his pet parents, antivenom and three-days hospital care saw Cody fully recover at home and get back to normal life. Australia is home to many venomous snakes, and with the weather warming up these … Continue reading Hot weather brings snakes into suburbs
Do you have a bushfire survival plan for you and your pets?
Our hearts go out to the families and individuals who have been affected by the bushfires in NSW and Queensland. With summer finally here, the hot weather can bring many unpredictable circumstances, and if your home is located near bush, grassland or coastal areas, it is imperative you have a Bushfire Survival Plan that includes your pets. The safest option … Continue reading Do you have a bushfire survival plan for you and your pets?
Pet care tips during hot weather
We know it’s summertime and all you want to do is have fun and play in the sun, but please spare a thought for your pet friends, as heat stress can be fatal. The best way to deal with heat stroke is to prevent it. Keeping your pets cool and comfortable on a hot day … Continue reading Pet care tips during hot weather
‘WE’RE HIRING’
Goonellabah– Part Time Veterinary Surgeon Goonellabah is a beautiful eastern suburb of Lismore 30km away from sunny Ballina. With a small shopping complex near-by for your lunch breaks and of course there’s a traditional Australian Tavern close by offering a great environment for down-time. Goonellabah has everything you need! VetLove Goonellabah are looking for a passionate, self-motivated … Continue reading ‘WE’RE HIRING’
THE SPOOKIEST THINGS COME IN SMALL WRAPPERS!
Dogs and chocolate are a deadly combination, even a small amount of chocolate can be very dangerous. Cats don’t tend to be attracted to chocolate, whereas dogs don’t even unwrap the chocolate before eating it! For dogs, chocolate contains two toxic substances — caffeine and a chemical called theobromine. The amount eaten and the size … Continue reading THE SPOOKIEST THINGS COME IN SMALL WRAPPERS!
Lumps and bumps on your pets should not be ignored
Lumps and bumps are a very common occurrence in pets both young and old, but especially in our ageing animals. It’s a serious matter, because one third of all tumours found in our pets are found on the skin. A simple, regular check of your pet’s body once a week may save his/her life. A tip is to … Continue reading Lumps and bumps on your pets should not be ignored
We are very proud!
Big shout out to our Locum veterinarain Dr Steve, he and a group of very talented vets have trekked all the way over to Borneo to perform life changing surgery on a Sunbear named Hitman and an Orangutan called Ester! Here are some photos of the amazing experience. Well Done Dr Steve, we are very … Continue reading We are very proud!
Team member spotlight, Sharnie
Sharnie – Practice Manager I have been lucky enough to work in the animal industry for a little over 12 years and have been veterinary nursing for 10 years throughout different clinics. I joined the team here in April 2019 as the practice manager after moving from Melbourne. During my time nursing, I have gained … Continue reading Team member spotlight, Sharnie
Dusty – sultana/grape toxicity
Dusty is a gorgeous, energetic, but mischievous five-month-old Kelpie puppy. Dusty is like most puppies her age, constantly exploring her environment and getting into things she shouldn’t. Unfortunately, this time Dusty decided to raid the pantry and managed to eat around 200-300g of sultanas. Although sultanas are a healthy snack for humans, did you know … Continue reading Dusty – sultana/grape toxicity
Congratulations Dr Ashlee
We Just wanted to congratulate Dr Ashlee for recently achieving and obtaining her membership in Small Animal Medicine from The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Dr Ashlee underwent 18 months of intense study and was required to sit two written exams and an oral exam in front of a panel of examiners. … Continue reading Congratulations Dr Ashlee
Springtime Pet Hazards
Here are a few main reasons that pets may itch: Fleas: Its pretty hard to keep your pets from going outside when the weather is nice, but once outside there is no stopping those fleas looking for a quick blood meal on your pet. Pets pick up fleas virtually anywhere. Once your pet has fleas, … Continue reading Springtime Pet Hazards
Tick season is upon us!
IXODES holocyclus, or the paralysis tick, is found along the East Coast of Australia. With the onset of the warmer weather, we are starting to see tick paralysis cases early this year. Their natural hosts are Australian mammals, such as bandicoots, possums and wombats, which are immune to their toxin. Unfortunately, domestic pets are not. … Continue reading Tick season is upon us!
VetLove VIP Program
Our VetLove VIP Club membership includes all the preventative Veterinary Care Services that we believe are essential for maintaining your pet’s health and well-being. The VetLove VIP Club is a pet loyalty scheme which can save you in excess of $500 per year, so why not become a member today? You can now budget each … Continue reading VetLove VIP Program
Meet the team, Taylah
Meet Taylah, our practice manager at VetLove Nobby Beach. She has been in the veterinary industry for five years. Taylah is an absolute pug lover and her little man, Dudley, turned one this year! Taylah enjoys a lot of outdoor activities on her days off, such as wake boarding, and spends her holidays snowboarding in … Continue reading Meet the team, Taylah
Meet our newest team member, Renee
We welcome Renee, our newest VetLove team member. Having completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies in 2018, Renee is now working towards becoming a qualified veterinary nurse. Renee aspires to learn and improve as much as she can to become the best nurse possible, with a keen interest in surgical nursing. As an of … Continue reading Meet our newest team member, Renee
National Desexing Campaign
If you have not already done so, now is a good time to get your pet desexed. Or, if you know someone who has just adopted a new pet that will need desexing soon, they have until 31 August to receive some great discounts. VetLove is supporting the RSPCA’s Operation Wanted campaign and encouraging the … Continue reading National Desexing Campaign
Pets Get Diabetes Too! National Diabetes week – 14-20 July
Puggy, a long-haired Persian cat, came into one of our VetLove clinics because his owner had noticed that he wasn’t eating well and had vomited a couple of times over a couple days. He had also been losing weight. Upon further examination, Puggy’s owner mentioned that he may have been drinking and urinating more than … Continue reading Pets Get Diabetes Too! National Diabetes week – 14-20 July
Why winter grooming is important for your pet
With the chill of winter still in the air, you may be tempted to think that you’re doing your pet a favour by holding off on his or her grooming until spring. But grooming is just as important during the winter months as it is throughout the warm days of summer. During the winter months, … Continue reading Why winter grooming is important for your pet
Dental Health Month – Special Offer
It’s That Time Of Year Again! Good oral health is more than just a pretty smile, it can add years to your pet’s life! Dental disease has many signs and symptoms but the most common is bad breath. Other clinical signs include: Plaque and tartar build up Reddened gums Excessive salivation Difficulty chewing Dental disease … Continue reading Dental Health Month – Special Offer
Special Offer – 20% off Desexing – June 1 to August 31 2019
Top 5 Reasons To Desex Your Pet! One of the most important health decisions you will make for your pet is to desex them. Unwanted litters! Unplanned litters that could have been prevented end up in shelters & pounds each … Continue reading Special Offer – 20% off Desexing – June 1 to August 31 2019
PARVO VIRUS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS AREA
COMMUNITY ALERT What is Parvovirus? Canine Parvovirus (CPV) or the common name ‘Parvo’ is highly contagious and resistant virus that manifests itself in two different forms. An intestinal form which attacks the gastrointestinal system and a cardiac form which attacks the heart muscles. CPV is one of the most dangerous infections dogs are exposed to, … Continue reading PARVO VIRUS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS AREA
Chocolate is not the only poisonous human food to our pets?
Each year we warn our clients about the deadly affects that chocolate can have on our pets. But it is not the only human food that can be very dangerous. Onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, raisins, grapes and even avocados are other everyday food items that are harmless to people but should not be included in … Continue reading Chocolate is not the only poisonous human food to our pets?
Childs Nerf Toy becomes HAZARD
Teddy the Burmese just could not help himself and had to join in the fun and play with his owners nerf gun bullets. Young cats like him love to play with small toys and sometimes eat objects around the house to entertain themselves. It was not until Teddy started vomiting and his concerned owner brought him … Continue reading Childs Nerf Toy becomes HAZARD
Team Member Spotlight: Phoebe
Phoebe (Veterinary Nurse) Phoebe has always been passionate about all animals. In 2014, after volunteering with rescue elephants in Thailand she decided to pursue her dream of working with animals and began studying Veterinary Nursing. She absolutely loves nursing and helping to care for our client’s fur babies. She is so excited about getting to work each day with such … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight: Phoebe
Air travel with cats’ considerations
The school holidays are just around the corner and its vacation time again for many and many pet owners who fly with their pets or travel long distances in the car question whether they should sedate their cats when they travel. Should you sedate your cat? Sedatives have been used for years in pets … Continue reading Air travel with cats’ considerations
A weeeeee little problem!
Meet Kellie, a mature kelpie x who had an embarrassing problem 😞 Kellie has had urinary incontinence for approximately 2 years which has meant embarrassing puddles wherever she sits. Her attentive and loving owner, Meg, has been keeping this under control with daily medications, lots of toilet walks and very well used mop and bucket. As … Continue reading A weeeeee little problem!
’Tis the season to be careful!
We all love our pets to be part of Christmas celebrations, but we need to be extra careful during this time as there are so many unknown dangers. Christmas week is a busy time for tummy upsets at our VetLove clinics. Fatty, rich food like ham offcuts, ham bones, trimmed steak and sausages left over … Continue reading ’Tis the season to be careful!
Are you travelling with your pet this holiday season?
Here’s some travel tips to make your pet’s journey a little safer. If your pet hasn’t visited the vet lately, it might be a good time to have a check-up before they travel. If flying interstate, your pet must be medically fit to travel and be older than eight weeks and fully weaned from mum. … Continue reading Are you travelling with your pet this holiday season?
It’s the scratchy season
Ensuring you know what healthy skin looks like versus common canine skin irritations and diseases is important for your pet’s health and your sleep. Some skin problems can be sign of an underlying issue an infection or chronic irritation. What’s that noise in the night you say? Is it the sound of summer? No, its … Continue reading It’s the scratchy season
Who Is VetLove?
We thought this month was a great opportunity to share the story of our founder Dr Geoff Wilson: family man, veterinarian, philanthropist, extreme adventurer and world record holder! Dr Geoff is the third person, and first Australian, to ever complete the crossing of Antarctica, with a mission to promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds … Continue reading Who Is VetLove?
