Benalla Veterinary Clinic

24/12/2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

The team at Benalla Vet Clinic wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year!

We’ll be taking a short break and will be back onboard Thursday 2nd January.

11/12/2024

CHRISTMAS CLOSURE - MEDICATION & FOOD ORDERS

The team at Benalla Vet Clinic will be taking a break over Christmas and New Year. We will be closing at 5pm on Tuesday 24th December and re-opening at 8.30am on Thursday 2nd January.

If you require medications or food for your pet, please get your orders in no later than 12pm TUESDAY 17th December.

04/12/2024

It’s hard to pick the best photo when looking at a perfect specimen

03/12/2024

It's a rainy kind of day.....

24/10/2024

20 years old today! Happy birthday Morphy 💙

24/10/2024

Happy birthday Morphy! 💙💙💙

10/10/2024

20/09/2024

HAPPY 10th ANNIVERSARY!!
Steph & Yon have been running this amazing clinic for 10 years! Congratulations guys!

13/09/2024

UPCOMING CLINIC CLOSURE
The clinic will close at 5pm on Friday 20th September and re-open Monday 30th September at 8.30am.
If you require medications or food for your pet please make sure orders are in by 12pm on Wednesday 18th Septmeber. Any compounded medications will need to be ordered by 12pm on Monday 16th September.

07/08/2024

Eighteen years today Jo has worked at Benalla Vet Clinic. Absolutely incredible effort! It has been such a delight to work with a talented, professional, intelligent young woman. She is an absolute ripper! Thanks Jo ❤️

06/08/2024

Meet Benni our special feathered friend. Benni came in with a very sore eye and it had to be removed. She was a super patient and recovered beautifully. Go Benni

10/07/2024

We have been spoilt today by a couple of our amazing clients. Thank you so much for the treats. It has put big smiles on all of our faces!

27/05/2024

It can be tempting to use leftover pet medications to treat any new or recurrent illness your pet has. However, we do not recommend this because we dose on weight and your pet’s weight might have changed since your last visit, the medication might be expired particularly after it’s already opened, and your pet’s medical issue might be different (even if it appears the same) from last time. 🚫💊🐾

Always ask us first before reaching for any medication lying around the house.

22/05/2024

While it’s possible to buy first aid kits for pets, you can also make one yourself at home. 🚑🐶💼 Include items like a re**al thermometer, gauze swabs, soft and elastic bandages, saline and an antiseptic like chlorhexidine.

The intention of a first aid kit is to stabilise the wound or injury before seeking further veterinary care, particularly if there is the risk of infection. For some wounds, such as dog and cat bites, the risk of infection without veterinary care is high.

20/05/2024

A**l glands are normally emptied when your pet defecates. However, in some pets, the a**l glands don’t empty properly and they become impacted. This results in symptoms like licking and scooting from pets. Impacted a**l glands, if left untreated, can become infected and lead to a**l gland abscesses. These abscesses are incredibly painful and often rupture through the skin.

If you suspect your pet has a**l gland issues, visit one of our vets sooner rather than later.

15/05/2024

If you suspect your pet might have ingested a foreign body, which is the term used to describe any non-digestible item, you must take them to the vet immediately. 🚑 Common foreign bodies in pets include string or wool, bones, plastic toys, underwear and socks and inedible food items such as corn cobs, peach pips and mango seeds. The longer a foreign body blocks the gastrointestinal system, the sicker your pet will become and the greater the risk of long-term damage.

Don’t delay if you suspect your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have.

13/05/2024

Many human medications are toxic for our pets, with paracetamol being no exception. 🐱💊 While occasionally used in dogs under veterinary instruction, paracetamol must never be given to cats as it causes liver failure and can be fatal.

If you suspect your cat has ingested paracetamol (or Panadol), you must take them to the vet immediately. If caught early, vomiting can be induced to bring the medication up and limit the potential damage.

08/05/2024

If your pet suffers a wound, it can be hard to know when you should take them to the vet and when they can probably be treated at home. A good rule of thumb is if the wound is deep, actively bleeding, large (even if shallow), looks infected, or is in a delicate area, you should take your pet to the vet for a checkup. And if in doubt, always play it safe and bring your pet to the vet. We can clean and close the wound and administer any medications that might be required. 🩺🐾❤️