Highlands Veterinary Hospital

Highlands Veterinary Hospital Southern Highland’s Top Rated Veterinary Clinic

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Highlands Veterinary Hospital! ✨As we say goodbye to 2025, we want to extend a huge t...
31/12/2025

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Highlands Veterinary Hospital! ✨

As we say goodbye to 2025, we want to extend a huge thank you to our incredible community.
Thank you for trusting us with the care of your beloved pets — from tiny paws to wagging tails, fluffy ears to gentle whiskers, they are the reason we love what we do. 💛

We hope 2026 brings you joy, laughter, good health, and precious moments with the animals you love most.
Please keep your pets safe during the celebrations — loud noises, festive food, and fireworks can be stressful or dangerous for our furbabies, so a calm, secure space goes a long way.

📅 Holiday Closure Reminder:
We are only closed on New Year’s Day — otherwise, we’re here for you!

Cheers to another year of caring, compassion, and community.
Give your pets an extra cuddle from us tonight
🎉 See you in 2026! 🎉

— The Highlands Veterinary Hospital Team 💙

To our wonderful clients, patients, and the entire Southern Highlands community — thank you for trusting us with the car...
23/12/2025

To our wonderful clients, patients, and the entire Southern Highlands community — thank you for trusting us with the care of your beloved pets this year. It has been an absolute privilege to support you and your furbabies through all the cuddles, consults, emergencies, and milestones 💚🐾

We wish you, your families, and your furry (and scaly, feathered, and hoofed!) companions a safe, joyful, and love-filled holiday season. Please take care on the roads, around festive foods, summer heat, and holiday adventures — we want to see every tail wagging in 2026!

📅 Holiday Opening Hours
We will only be closed on:
🎁 Christmas Day
🎁 Boxing Day
🎆 New Year’s Day

All other days we are open to care for your pets as usual.

Give your furbabies an extra hug from us, stay safe, and enjoy this magical time of year ✨

With gratitude and warmest wishes,
The Team at Highlands Veterinary Hospital 🐶🐱🐰🐍🐢

Two puppies. Same age. Very different scales!Both are 11 weeks oldBoth were in for their vaccinations 💉🐶 Oreo the Chihua...
17/12/2025

Two puppies. Same age. Very different scales!
Both are 11 weeks old
Both were in for their vaccinations 💉
🐶 Oreo the Chihuahua– 0.700 grams (may blow away in a strong breeze)
🐶 Ozzy the Neapolitan Mastiff– 15 kg (already built like a small sofa)

Both were absolute champions for their vaccines and so very brave.
Just a friendly reminder that puppies grow at very different speeds — but the cuteness is always full size ❤️

🔥 Hot Spots in Dogs – Small on the Outside, Bigger Than You Think! 🔥This photo shows one of our patients with a hot spot...
15/12/2025

🔥 Hot Spots in Dogs – Small on the Outside, Bigger Than You Think! 🔥

This photo shows one of our patients with a hot spot (also called acute moist dermatitis). These painful skin infections can be very hard to spot when covered by fur. Often, all an owner notices is a bit of licking or scratching… but once the hair is clipped, the affected area is usually much larger than they expect – a bit like an iceberg, where most of the problem is hidden underneath the surface.

🐾 Which dogs are most affected?
Hot spots most commonly occur in dogs with a double coat (such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Border Collies and similar breeds). These coats trap moisture close to the skin, creating the perfect environment for irritation and bacterial infection to develop.

🐾 What causes hot spots?
Hot spots usually start with something that irritates the skin, including:

- Allergies (environmental or food)
- Fleas or insect bites
- Moisture trapped under the coat (after swimming or bathing)
- Matted or thick fur
- Excessive licking or scratching
- Humidity – warm, humid weather keeps the skin damp, which is a big reason we’re seeing so many hot spots at the moment

🐾 How are hot spots treated?
Treatment focuses on stopping the infection and allowing the skin to heal:

- Clipping/shaving the fur around the area so the skin can breathe and dry out
- Antiseptic cream or washes applied to the skin
- Antibiotics – only if needed. We always try to avoid antibiotics where possible, but in some cases they can’t be helped and are necessary for proper healing
- Preventing licking (often with a cone) is also very important

🐾 Why early treatment matters
Hot spots can spread and worsen very quickly, becoming more painful and harder to treat the longer they’re left.

📍 We are seeing lots of hot spots at the moment, particularly with the current humid conditions. If your dog is suddenly licking, scratching, or seems uncomfortable – especially if they have a thick or double coat – it’s worth getting them checked.

If you’re unsure, give us a call or book in for a consult 💙🐶
Ph: 4872 1144

🚨 RAT BAIT INGESTION – A REAL EMERGENCY 🚨This cheeky little pug-cross came in to see us today after his owner suspected ...
08/12/2025

🚨 RAT BAIT INGESTION – A REAL EMERGENCY 🚨

This cheeky little pug-cross came in to see us today after his owner suspected he may have eaten rat bait. We immediately induced vomiting — and as you can see in the photo, a significant amount of bright pink bait came back up. This quick action may very well have saved his life thanks to his owner. 💗

🐭 If you ever suspect your pet has eaten rat bait:
➡️ Call us immediately! Rat bait is life-threatening, and early treatment makes all the difference.
➡️ Bring the packet or a photo of the bait if possible — it helps us identify the toxin.

⚠️ Common signs of rat bait toxicity include:
• Lethargy or weakness
• Pale gums
• Coughing or difficulty breathing
• Nosebleeds or bleeding gums
• Vomiting or coughing up blood
• Swollen joints or unexplained bruising

🧬 What rat bait does:
Most rat baits are anticoagulants. They stop the blood from clotting, which can lead to internal bleeding days after ingestion. Pets often show no signs initially — which is why urgent veterinary care is critical, even if they seem fine.

🩸 Follow-up care matters:
Pets who ingest rat bait require a clotting blood test in 3 days. This tells us whether the toxin has affected their clotting factors and whether they need vitamin K therapy.

If you think your pet has eaten ANY rat bait — no matter how small the amount — call us and come straight in.

We are excited to announce that we are participating in the NDN Council Cooperative Desexing Program. Together we can pr...
04/12/2025

We are excited to announce that we are participating in the NDN Council Cooperative Desexing Program. Together we can prevent unwanted litters with funding provided for desexing & microchipping cats and dogs to low-income residents.

Please reach out to NDN to apply for your voucher Ph: 1300 368 992

Meet Our Charming Clinic Cat Looking for a Forever Home!We currently have a lovely 10-year-old desexed male cat in our c...
04/12/2025

Meet Our Charming Clinic Cat Looking for a Forever Home!

We currently have a lovely 10-year-old desexed male cat in our care who is ready to find his perfect family.
He’s fully vaccinated, healthy, and has a heart as big as his purr!
This handsome boy is wonderfully dog-friendly, smoochy, and still enjoys a bit of playtime. He’d be happiest spending his evenings curled up beside you on the couch, keeping you company while you watch TV.
Due to his gentle but mature nature, he may be best suited to a home without young children.
If you think he could be the missing piece to your family, please contact us for more information—we’d love to introduce you!

FREE TURKEY NECKS FOR YOUR DOGS! 🦃🐶We’ve got an excess of turkey necks that have been frozen and defrosted (so they can’...
03/12/2025

FREE TURKEY NECKS FOR YOUR DOGS! 🦃🐶

We’ve got an excess of turkey necks that have been frozen and defrosted (so they can’t be re-frozen) and we need to clear some space in our freezer… which means your pups get a tasty treat!

📅 Available THIS Thursday, 4/12
📍 Pop into the clinic and collect some — first in, best dressed!

Your pet will absolutely love you for it! ❤️

03/12/2025

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What is the “Wait & See” Problem?When you find a new lump on your pets, it’s completely natural to hope it’s nothing to ...
01/12/2025

What is the “Wait & See” Problem?

When you find a new lump on your pets, it’s completely natural to hope it’s nothing to worry about. But did you know that around 50% of dermal or subcutaneous lumps in dogs go undiagnosed?
Sometimes waiting to see if a lump changes can lead to delays in treatment, and sadly, this can impact outcomes for our much-loved companions.

Here are a few important facts to keep in mind:
🐾 1 in 4 dogs will develop cancer in their lifetime
🐾 47% of dogs over 10 years old will not survive cancer
🐾 1 in 3 cancer-related deaths in dogs are due to skin cancer
🐾 21% of these skin cancers are Mast Cell Tumours (MCT)

Because we know how worrying lumps can be—and how important early detection is—we’re offering FREE, non-invasive, needle-free lump checks throughout the month of December.

Our HT Vista early cancer detection test provides on-the-spot results and helps determine whether your pet’s lump needs further investigation. It’s quick, gentle, and provides peace of mind when you need it most.

You can book this test with one of our experienced vet nurses. And if your pet does need a lump removed, we’ll take $100 off the procedure.

Your pet’s health and comfort mean everything to us—please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns. We’re here to help. Ph: 4872 1144 to book an appointment 🐾

🐾 NexGard Spectra Special Offer! 🐾Keep your dog protected and save at the same time!For a limited time, when you buy 6 m...
27/11/2025

🐾 NexGard Spectra Special Offer! 🐾
Keep your dog protected and save at the same time!

For a limited time, when you buy 6 months of NexGard Spectra, you’ll receive a BONUS month FREE! 🎉

NexGard Spectra covers your dog against:
✔️ Fleas
✔️ Ticks
✔️ Mites
✔️ Heartworm
✔️ Intestinal worms

One tasty monthly chew = complete peace of mind.

Pop in and see our team to grab yours, or give us a call if you’d like to put one aside. Your dog will thank you! 🐶💛

Waiting for my humans like....Don’t rush… I’ll just sit here looking adorable with my tongue poking out 😛
26/11/2025

Waiting for my humans like....
Don’t rush… I’ll just sit here looking adorable with my tongue poking out 😛

Address

66 Old Hume Highway
Braemar, NSW
2575

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 5pm
Thursday 8:15am - 5pm
Friday 8:15am - 5pm
Saturday 8:15am - 12pm

Telephone

+61248721144

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