Paws Galore Veterinary Centre

26/11/2025

We've had some hot days already and summer is just around the corner! 🌞

With the warmer weather comes the increased risk of heat stroke to our dogs. 🐕

Please read our post below to understand the signs of heat stroke and what to do if you suspect your dog is affected. ⬇

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about your pet - give us a call on 8382 8055. 💜

25/11/2025

🎄 One month til Christmas today!

🎅🏼 You may notice we’ve started decorating the clinic… including our lab room!

18/11/2025

🌞We're less than two weeks away from summer and we are seeing a lot more cases as the weather warms up! 🌞

When spring and summer comes around, we see an increase in:
🌾Grass seeds
🐍Snake bites
🐜Fleas
🌡Heat stroke
🤕Fight wounds
🐾Torn or burnt paws
🍖Toxicities
🐝Bee stings

Below are some helpful tips keep your pet out of trouble in the warmer months:
🐜Ensure your pet’s parasite control is up to date
🌱Avoid long, dry, grassy areas
🐍 Keep your yard free on long grass and debris that are likely to attract snakes - be vigilant when exercising your pet within parklands or the beach
🌾Check your pet regularly for embedded grass seeds
💈Stay on top of your pet’s grooming routine
🌞Avoid exercising your pet in hot temperatures
🐟Prevent your dog from eating decaying fish on the beach
🍫Prevent your pets from eating common holiday foods (fruit mince pies, Christmas ham, chocolate, cook bones, pudding, etc.)
🌴Ensure your dog is under effective control when exercising at the beach or parks

As always, if your pet requires veterinary attention, please call us on 8382 8055

24/10/2025

🐱Happy Friday! 🐱

22/10/2025

🌾It's that time of year again... Grass seed season!

🐕Arthur the Golden Retriever was our first patient for the season with a nasty grass seed embedded in his ear yesterday! Luckily it was removed qu**ky and he is now feeling much better.

🏹Grass seeds are shaped like arrow heads and can easily become embedded in your pet's ears, nose, paws and even eyes! If left untreated, this can lead to discomfort, irritation, infection and further damage.

‼️Unfortunately grass seeds are everywhere at this time of year, but it can be helpful to:
- avoid long or dry grassy areas
- check your dog all over (focusing on the paws, ears, eyes and nose) after each walk
- keep on top of grooming
- book an appointment with your vet asap if you are suspicious of a stuck grass seed

17/10/2025

🌟 Some Friday fun! 🌟

Last week the team celebrated Vet Nurse day posing with their new socks gifted from Edenhills Pet Cremation 💜🐾

We thought this silly photo was worth a share with all of you! 🐶🐱

15/10/2025

🐕We are seeing an increase in cases of Kennel Cough (aka Canine Cough) throughout Adelaide.

💉Much like flu vaccines in humans, the Kennel Cough vaccine does decrease your dog's risk of contracting Kennel Cough but does not eliminate it completely. But, this is a good reminder to ensure your pet's vaccinations are up to date!

⚠️Important: if your dog has an appointment for their cough, please keep them in the car and alert reception staff on arrival - this is to reduce the spread of kennel cough within the clinic.

☎️Please contact us on 8382 8055 if any kennel cough related questions or to make an appointment.

09/10/2025

💜 VETERINARY NURSE DAY 2025 💜

Today we celebrate all of our passionate nurses who work so hard each day to care for all the pets throughout the clinic, providing top-notch medical attention, comfort, and love to our furry friends in need.
Our nurses are the backbone of our veterinary team, and we're forever grateful for their dedication, expertise, and compassion.

Let's take a moment to acknowledge their incredible work and show our appreciation for all that they do to make a difference in the lives of our beloved pets! 🐾💕

19/09/2025

It's baby bird season! 🐦🐣🌸

Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre have put together a helpful guide on what to do if you find a baby bird on the ground - check this out below!

17/09/2025

Read precious Feyre’s story below. All our fingers are crossed for this little pup! ❤️‍🩹

Poor little Feyre has had a rough time since arriving in care a week and a half ago.
Not long after arriving, her foster carer noticed she was not a happy little girl like her siblings. Sweet Feyre had fluid in her lungs, and our team at Paws Galore ensured she received immediate attention. She was put straight on antibiotics and other medications.
Feyre was feeling much better the next morning and was able to return home to her foster carer. She was doing well until the early hours of yesterday morning, when she crashed again. Her foster carer rushed her straight to the emergency vet.
The great people at Paw Prints After Hours were very quick to put our sweet girl into oxygen therapy and on a drip, as she was struggling to breathe. As of last night, she is having trouble exhaling carbon dioxide.
As you can imagine, emergency vets aren't cheap. We are reaching out to see if anyone is able to help by donating to Feyre's vet care. We have attached yesterday morning's invoice and would greatly appreciate any support. Please note this is just the deposit, we are unsure what the total cost will reach.
Donations can be made via our website or directly to our bank account.

https://www.dustypawsdogrescue.com/donate

Commonwealth Bank
Dusty Paws Dog Rescue
BSB: 065137
Account number: 11076144

Thank you all so much for any support you can offer.
We will keep you all updated when we find out more.

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15/09/2025

Does your pet require ongoing medication? 💊

In most cases, we are able to dispense medication refills in between visits under a couple of conditions:

-⭐ Please give our staff 24 hours notice to refill the medication: this gives your pet's vet the chance to review the request and check the dosage required
- ⭐ If your pet is on a medication that we don't routinely stock, please allow for extra time for us to order the medication from our supplier
- ⭐Your pet MUST have a consultation with the veterinarian every 6 months before ongoing medication is dispensed

Please contact us on 8382 8055 if you have any questions regarding repeat medications. ☺️

10/09/2025

Meet Diesel!

He is currently being fostered by vet nurse Mia through Dusty Paws Dog Rescue - so you may have seen him hanging out at the clinic!

Diesel is looking for a home to call his own. He is a friendly, playful, affectionate boy with lots of love to give. He came into the rescue a little chonky and in his short time in foster care he already lost 3kg - he's on his way to a healthier lifestyle!

If you'd like to learn more about Diesel please visit the link below:
https://www.savour-life.com.au/adopt-a-dog/search-now/view/101103