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?
Cats & Dogs Get Mammary Cancer Too!
Lumps and bumps are a very common occurrence for both young and old, but especially in our aging pets. 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 … Continue reading Cats & Dogs Get Mammary Cancer Too!
Warning! Ticks About!
Ticks can attack our pets all year round, however at VetLove we find a significant increase in the Springtime. If your pet meanders into long grass, undergrowth, or under trees, they are potentially at high risk. Any outside animal can pick up a tick, as they are spread by wildlife. The natural hosts of ticks … Continue reading Warning! Ticks About!
Fleas To Meet You …. NOT!
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 meal on your pet. Pets pick up fleas virtually anywhere. Once your pet has fleas, each flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day. These eggs … Continue reading Fleas To Meet You …. NOT!
What Causes Smelly Breath In Our Cats And Dogs?
The reality is, our pets just don’t brush their teeth like we do or they stole stole the cats fish flavoured food and there is no excuse for “doggie breath.” This awful and sometimes offensive odour can occur for multiple reasons. Bad breath in our pets can be a warning sign of oral and dental … Continue reading What Causes Smelly Breath In Our Cats And Dogs?
How Do You Make The Bad Breath Go Away?
The best way to make that smelly breath go away is to see your VetLove veterinarian, so they can identify the underlying cause of the smell. For example, if the cause is from a tooth abscess or gum disease, then a dental clean is the best option to help eliminate the bad breath. If the … Continue reading How Do You Make The Bad Breath Go Away?
Tip To Help Reduce That Stinky Breath
Once your pet has that sparkling smile and no underlying medical issue, there are some simple things you can do that may help. Brush your pets’ teeth daily like us!. Purchase a finger toothbrush or use a human type and some pet friendly flavoured toothpaste. Yearly dental cleanings. Allow your veterinarian to perform annual scale … Continue reading Tip To Help Reduce That Stinky Breath
Team Member Spotlight – Michelle Ahern
Michelle Ahern Veterinary Nurse About Michelle I originally resided in Sydney and have been working as a qualified Veterinary Nurse since 2002. I started my nursing journey at Gladesville Veterinary Hospital, where I had the opportunity to work alongside some amazing vets including Dr Max Zuber, a specialist in small animal surgery, orthopaedics and … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Michelle Ahern
Team Member Spotlight – Dr Louise Haynes
Dr Louise Haynes Veterinarian Gold Coast born and raised, Dr. Louise Haynes achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a Vet in 2016, when she graduated from the University of Queensland with Honours. Louise has worked in both mixed and small animal practice and enjoys the large variety that Veterinary Science brings. She is very passionate … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Dr Louise Haynes
Kiss Bad Breath Goodbye!
Caring for your pet’s teeth is a necessary part of keeping their entire body healthy, but, unfortunately, this simple fact is often overlooked by pet owners. Poor dental health places unnecessary strain on other organs, the immune system and causes pain. If we can avoid these unhappy situations with annual dental scaling, teeth brushing and … Continue reading Kiss Bad Breath Goodbye!
Team Member Spotlight – Dr Chris Tschumy
VetLove Ashgrove welcomes veterinarian Dr Chris Tschumy Chris has been with the VetLove family for six months now and is loving every minute of it. He moved from Toowoomba, where he did his Veterinary Science degree down in Gatton. Why did you become a veterinarian? I became a vet for to two reasons: I loved … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Dr Chris Tschumy
Dementia In Our Older Pets
It is well known that ageing takes a toll on our entire body including our brain – and the same goes for our pets. Research confirms that our pets can suffer from dementia and the disease that affects dogs (known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction) has many similarities to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Common signs of … Continue reading Dementia In Our Older Pets
Discount Desexing To Support The National Desexing Month Of July
VetLove is encouraging the desexing of pets in National Desexing Month in July, particularly cats, before the long breeding season in the warmer months. At VetLove we are often the first contact point for unwanted cat and dog pregnancies, so we know the heartache involved with unwanted litters. This is why we have joined veterinarians … Continue reading Discount Desexing To Support The National Desexing Month Of July
