Benalla Veterinary Clinic

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. 🩺🐾❤️

06/05/2024

When things go wrong with feline urination, they can go terribly wrong.

All cats showing signs of urinary issues, such as straining to p*e, blood in the urine, p*eing all the time or outside the litter box, should be checked by the vet. 🐱💧 However, if you have a male cat and they are straining to p*e but no urine is coming out, they must see the vet immediately. Male cats can suffer blocked bladders that, if left untreated, will rupture and result in infection and death.

Don’t delay seeking vet care for cats with urinary issues.

01/05/2024

Should you be worried about your pet’s vomiting and diarrhoea? 😿🚨

Symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea are ‘non-specific’, which means that, other than originating from the gastrointestinal system, they don’t tell us what’s going on with your pet.

Gastroenteritis can be caused by many different things – bacteria, viruses, parasites, dietary indiscretion, allergies, underlying diseases and even foreign body obstructions. It’s best to get your pet checked by the vet to figure out what’s actually going on.

24/04/2024

Doggy daycare can be a great way to meet your dog’s exercise and socialisation needs and will also prevent them from feeling lonely or bored if you work long hours. 🐕🏞️

However, if visiting areas where lots of dogs share a relatively small space, it’s important to ensure your pet is kept up to date with their vaccinations and parasite control.

Parvovirus and some intestinal worm eggs can survive for weeks to months in infected soil, whilst kennel cough can be contracted through nose-to-nose contact or water-bowl sharing. Additionally, pets with fleas may drop flea eggs that can eventually hatch and infest your pet.

For advice on keeping your dog protected against infectious nasties, contact our helpful team.

22/04/2024

So, you’ve just gotten a new pup – what should you do (other than snuggle their little socks off!)?

Officially, the first step is to book your pup for a veterinary health check. Unless you have any early concerns, this appointment usually coincides with their second puppy vaccination at 10-12 weeks old, which helps protect them against parvovirus, distemper, adenovirus, and kennel cough. We may also recommend additional, non-core vaccines depending on your pup’s future lifestyle.

For more recommendations on puppy care, consult our canine-competent team. Bonus: we are also expert puppy-snugglers! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️