Highlands Veterinary Hospital

12/10/2025

🐾🍔 Did you know a single pig ear treat can pack as many calories as a cheeseburger? 😱
Those “little extras” add up quickly and could be slowing down your pet’s health journey.

👉 Keep treats to less than 10% of your pet’s daily calories and opt for healthier alternatives like carrot sticks, green beans, or small training treats.

A healthy weight = a happier, longer life ❤️

📅 Come in for a free weight check (no appointment required) during Pet Obesity Awareness Week this October!

09/10/2025

💚 Happy Vet Nurse Day! 💚

Today we celebrate our incredible veterinary nurses — the heart and soul of our clinic! 🐾

A huge thank you to Katherine, Mel, Bridie, Kelly and Carmelina for the compassion, care and dedication you show every single day. From comforting anxious pets (and their owners!) to assisting in surgeries and everything in between — you truly do it all. 💉🐶🐱💚

We couldn’t do what we do without you — thank you for keeping our patients healthy, happy and loved. 💚

If you see our amazing nurses today, be sure to give them a big shoutout in the comments below! 👏👇

08/10/2025

Is it ok for your cat to eat dog food?
Do you know why cats can’t survive on dog food long-term?

This is because dog food doesn’t contain enough taurine to meet feline nutritional requirements. Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats, meaning it must be supplied in adequate levels in their diet because they have a limited ability to produce it within their body.

A deficiency of taurine in your cat’s diet will eventually lead to degeneration in their eye and heart health.

If your concerned about your cats diet, give us a call Ph: 4872 1144

07/10/2025

Hidden dangers every pet owner should know!

02/10/2025

🚨 Wildlife rescue season is here 🚨
This tiny ringtail possum (only 90g and about 3–4 months old) was found on the ground, dehydrated and with an injured eye. Sadly, this happens all too often at this time of year when young possums become separated from their mums.

👉 If you find an injured or orphaned possum:
✅ Place it in a warm, dark, quiet box lined with a towel.
✅ Contact WIRES or the nearest vet straight away.
❌ Don’t feed it milk, water, or food.
❌ Don’t try to raise it yourself — they need specialist care to survive.

Remember: Warm, quiet, call for help.
By knowing what to do (and what not to do), you can save a life this season. 💚🐾

30/09/2025

Meet the adorable Merlin who was in this morning for his vaccination. Merlin is looking for his forever home and is a 3yr old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cross. He is desexed and in perfect health. He gets along well with other dogs and great with kids.

If you or someone you know would like to adopt Merlin, please reach out to Green Paws Animal Sanctuary [email protected]

28/09/2025

🌸 Spring has sprung… and so have the parasites! 🐾

Fleas, ticks, and mozzies love the warmer weather just as much as we do! Unfortunately, that means they’re also more active right now—putting your pets at risk of:
✔️ Fleas – causing itching, skin infections, and spreading tapeworms.
✔️ Ticks – especially paralysis ticks, which can be life-threatening.
✔️ Mosquitoes – carriers of heartworm disease.

💡 Prevention is always better (and easier!) than treatment. NexGard Spectra protects your dog against fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms, all in one tasty chew.

✨ Spring Special: Purchase a 6-month pack of NexGard Spectra and receive an extra month FREE! Keep your furry friend protected this season.

24/09/2025

Can you or someone you know give this little one their forever home? Please reach out to Little Beans Cat & Kitten Rescue

❄️ WINTER
Ready to adopt from this Friday 12/09.
Winter came to me after her owner was neglecting and abusing her, at this stage she was also heavily pregnant with her second litter. Winter is extremely affectionate, she LOVES her humans, however also loves to be the only queen of her castle. She is the perfect companion for a quiet family, retired family or singleton family home. She will sleep on your lap, give you head bops for attention and want to follow you everywhere you go.
Winter can sometimes give what I call love bites, nibbles with her teeth when she is overstimulated or not getting the attention she desires, so a family who also has experience with cats with attitude is essential.

Winter has spent her whole life being mistreated and bred, now it’s time for her to settle down, wear her crown and be given the love, warmth and safety she deserves.

Please share as much as you can to find this girl her happily ever after 🤍

22/09/2025

**UPDATE: Owner Found**
Do you know me?
Found in Colo Vale, currently being looked after here at Highlands Veterinary Hospital. Proof of ownership required upon collection as no microchip found. Ph 4872 1144**UPDATE: Owner Found

22/09/2025

✨ Meet Tess ✨
This sweet 6-year-old Chihuahua visited us last week for her dental clean, and she absolutely melted our hearts! 💕

Tess is currently in the loving care of Green Paws Animal Sanctuary and is now searching for her forever home. 🏡🐾

She gets along well with other dogs, but would really thrive in a home where she can be the one and only lapdog — because snuggles are her specialty! 🐶💖

Could you be the one to give this gorgeous girl the happy ending she deserves?

📩 Reach out to Green Paws to learn more about adopting Tess, or call us and we can pass on your information.

17/09/2025

Welcome back Dr Helen McLean!

Starting on Monday 29th September you may notice a familiar face here at the practice... the lovely Helen McLean BVSc is returning to the Highands team!

Helen is a veterinarian and originally hails from South Africa. She graduated from Onderstepoort, University of Tshwane in 2007.

Helen has worked for numerous veterinary practices and welfare organisations and has a keen interest in medicine, diagnostics and animal welfare. Be sure to give
Helen a big welcome back!

11/09/2025

RAFFLE TIME!!!!

YES... It's raffle time and we've got some AMAZING prizes to give away including a pet and family photography package with Photography By G, a pet portrait by our resident artist AND fantastic pet hampers thanks to Derks Pet & Rural!

ALL funds raised go directly toward the care of homeless animals in need of help so PLEASE purchase and SHARE!

ALSO... Come and join us at our stand at the Dilly Doggy Day Out this Sunday, 14th September, at Bargo Sportsground, 96 Radnor Road, Bargo 9am - 1pm

Wollondilly Shire Council .tara
Derks Pet and Rural