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The community’s first choice for high quality, compassionate and personalised veterinary care. Interested in joining our team?

For an insight into what it’s like to work with us, visit www.vetlifeinballarat.com.au At Eureka Veterinary Clinic, we understand that pets are part of the family. We treat your pets like they are own and thus deliver exceptional comprehensive veterinary care so that all of our pets live a healthy and happy life.

02/07/2025

🩺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗿 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗸𝗮 & 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

Please join us in congratulating Dr Hope Maher on her appointment to the Partnership and Board, effective 1 July 2025.

Hope has been a calm, steady and thoughtful presence at Eureka Veterinary Clinic since 2015. She is widely respected for her clinical expertise and her dedication to mentoring the next generation of veterinarians.

From July, Hope will begin transitioning into a leadership role at Lucas Veterinary Clinic, where her presence will support the clinic’s continued growth and help shape its future in Ballarat’s expanding western corridor.

This appointment marks a well-deserved professional milestone and we couldn’t be more pleased to see Hope take this next step.

Warm wishes to Hope and her family as they share in this exciting new chapter.

👏 Congratulations, Hope — we’re thrilled to welcome you to the Partnership!

📸 Dr Hope Maher BVSc – Partner, Eureka & Ballarat Veterinary Practice

19/06/2025

🚽🐱💧𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗗: 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Is your cat straining to urinate, visiting the litter box often, or crying out in pain when toileting?

These could be signs of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)—a common but serious condition affecting the bladder and urethra.

Watch for blood in the urine, licking around the ge****ls, or accidents outside the litter box. 🚨🩸

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗗?
Stress, dehydration, bladder stones, urinary crystals, infections, or even blockages can all play a role. Male cats are especially at risk for dangerous blockages. 🧊🪨😿

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱?
Your vet may run urine tests, bloodwork, and X-rays or ultrasounds to find the cause and check for blockages. 🩺🔬

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
Treatment depends on the cause, but may include special diets, increased water intake, medications, or—if blocked—emergency care to save your cat’s life. Early intervention is key! 💊💧🍲

🚑🐾FLUTD can become life-threatening fast!

If you notice any urinary problems, contact the
Clinic immediately on 5333 5959.

13/06/2025

𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀: 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 😺🦷✨

Did you know dental disease is one of the most common health issues in cats? Gingivitis — swelling and redness where the gums meet the teeth — can cause pain, drooling, bad breath, and may even lead your cat to stop eating. You might notice signs like head tilting while eating, a preference for soft food, or bleeding gums.

🦠🧬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁?
Plaque build-up is the main culprit, but viruses (such as FIV or calicivirus), kidney disease, diabetes, or immune issues can also contribute.

🩺📋 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱?
The clinical signs — gum swelling, redness, and bleeding — are often quite obvious on oral examination. Dental radiographs are essential to assess the part of the tooth that lies below the gumline.

🧼🪥💊 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
The good news? Most cases are reversible! Treatment may involve professional dental cleaning, at-home tooth brushing, antibiotics, or in severe cases, tooth removal. Managing any underlying disease is also key to maintaining long-term health.

Keep your cat’s smile healthy — book regular check-ups and chat to us about dental care today!

☎️ 5333 5959

10/06/2025

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗳𝗳? 𝗬𝗲𝘀, 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴!

🐾 Noticed flaky skin that seems to move? Your pet could have Cheyletiella — a surface-dwelling mite found on dogs, cats and rabbits.

Also known as “walking dandruff”, these mites can cause:

✔️ Flaky skin, especially over the back
✔️ Mild to moderate itching
✔️ Hair thinning or patchy fur loss
✔️ Itchy rashes in humans (they’re zoonotic!)

😱 Imagine having tiny mites crawling around on your scalp!

🧴 Treatment is straightforward, but all dogs, cats and rabbits in the household must be treated. A thorough clean of the pet’s environment is also essential to prevent re-infestation.

📞 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝘁?
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟱𝟯𝟯𝟯 𝟱𝟵𝟱𝟵

📸 Cheyletiella are approx 0.4 mm in size; easily visible under a microscope, but large enough to be seen as moving “flakes” with good eyesight.

07/06/2025

👑 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆

Eureka Veterinary Clinic wishes to advise that we will be operating an emergency veterinary service this Monday 9 June for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

📲 For urgent veterinary care, please call 5333 5959 and our on-call team will assist you.

🐕 We will reopen for routine consultations on Tuesday 10 June.

06/06/2025

It’s the end of a busy Fun Friday at Eureka!

05/06/2025

Happy Fun Friday today everyone. We are ready to help you and your pets. 😀

04/06/2025

🚨 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴… 🚨

Meet Nala, a sweet girl who came to us with a serious problem—a recurring re**al prolapse. After several visits and lots of TLC, she underwent a successful colopexy surgery right here at Eureka Vet in Ballarat (no need for referral!).

Now she’s back to ruling the household—with her tail held high! 🐈‍⬛

Re**al prolapse in cats can look alarming, but with prompt care and the right treatment plan, recovery is absolutely possible.

💻 Read more about Nala’s journey and what to watch for if your cat is straining or uncomfortable when toileting :

👉 https://www.eurekavet.com.au/news/6-when-bottoms-go-wrong:-understanding-re**al-prolapse

📍 Surgical expertise, local care, compassionate team—Eureka Vet is here when your pet needs us most.

03/06/2025

𝗔𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀! 🐾

🎓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 & 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

📅 Sunday 13 July 2025
📍 Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt Street, Ballarat

Get hands-on with practical workshops in:

✅ Pathology
✅ Bandaging
✅ CPR

Expand your knowledge with sessions on:

🔍 Shock
🩹 Wound management
🩺 Anaesthesia monitoring and complications

🎓 This event has been officially approved for 6 AVNAT CPD points!

Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or just starting out, this is your chance to learn, connect and grow with your vet nursing community.

📲 Get your vet nursing friends together and register now – scan the QR code below or book online at:

👉 https://bvp.com.au/veterinary-nursing-conference/

See you in July!

02/06/2025

Little miss Maggie was very comfortable in the lead up to her desexing procedure. A cosy bed, soft blankets, and lots of love — we make sure every patient feels safe and cared for 💕🐱

Address

Ballarat Central, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61353335959

Website

http://www.eurekavet.com.au/, http://www.vetlifeinballarat.com.au/

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