Highlands Veterinary Hospital

Highlands Veterinary Hospital Southern Highland’s Top Rated Veterinary Clinic

🌧️ Stuck Inside with a Restless Pet? 🐕🐈Here Are Our Favourite Rainy Day Games to Beat the Boredom! 🧠🐾When the weather ou...
03/07/2025

🌧️ Stuck Inside with a Restless Pet? 🐕🐈
Here Are Our Favourite Rainy Day Games to Beat the Boredom! 🧠🐾

When the weather outside is wild and wet, our pets still need stimulation — both physical and mental! Staying indoors doesn't have to mean boredom or chaos. Here are a few vet-approved ways to keep your furry family members entertained during rainy days:

🎾 Hide-and-Seek
A classic! Hide somewhere in the house and call your pet — they’ll love the challenge and the reward of finding you. You can also hide treats around the house and turn it into a scent game!

🧩 Puzzle Feeders & Treat Toys
Slow down mealtime and engage their brain with treat-dispensing toys or DIY puzzles (like treats wrapped in old towels or inside a muffin tray under tennis balls). Perfect for dogs and curious cats!

🐶 Obedience Training Refreshers
Use the time to revisit the basics like “sit,” “stay,” “drop it,” or teach a fun new trick like “spin” or “shake.” Even five minutes of training can mentally exhaust and satisfy your pet.

🐾 Tug-of-War or Indoor Fetch
Got a hallway or space? Gentle tug or soft-ball fetch burns energy fast. Just make sure it’s safe and non-slip!

👃 Nose Work & Scent Games
Scatter a few pieces of kibble or treats around the house and let your dog sniff them out — it taps into their natural instincts and keeps them busy.

🌟 Mental stimulation is just as tiring as a long walk — and essential for a happy, well-balanced pet!

💬 We’d love to see how your pet is spending their rainy days — share your photos or enrichment ideas in the comments below!

📸 Bonus: Post a pic of your pet playing their favourite indoor game and tag us for a chance to be featured on our page!

🐶 Why We Don’t Recommend ‘Early Finish’ Puppy VaccinationsToday we’re tackling a hot topic: early finish puppy vaccines....
02/07/2025

🐶 Why We Don’t Recommend ‘Early Finish’ Puppy Vaccinations
Today we’re tackling a hot topic: early finish puppy vaccines.

Some are promoting the idea that your pup only needs two vaccines, finishing around 10–12 weeks. But here’s why we strongly recommend sticking with the full 3-dose schedule—with the final shot given at 16 weeks or later:

👉 Puppies are born with maternal antibodies that help protect them early on—but these same antibodies can block vaccines from working properly. And there's no way to tell exactly when those antibodies wear off.
👉 If the last vaccine is given too early, it might not provide full protection—leaving your pup vulnerable.
👉 Research shows vaccine failure is highest when the last dose is given before 16 weeks.

📌 Leading experts like WSAVA and AVA back the 3-dose schedule—and even recommend a booster at 6 months for extra peace of mind.

Yes, early finish may be more convenient, but the risk just isn’t worth it—especially with serious diseases like parvovirus still circulating.

Have questions about your puppy’s vaccination plan? We're always happy to chat—just give us a call or send us a message.

01/07/2025

🎥 Meet Nala – our brave girl who’s just had an MMP procedure! 🐾💪

Nala recently underwent an MMP surgery — a modern alternative to the traditional TPLO for cruciate ligament injuries. This technique offers all the benefits of TPLO but with simpler at-home care, faster recovery times, and is more affordable for pet owners.

📊 Studies show that 96% of dogs who’ve had an MMP are just as sound and active 12 months post-surgery as those who had the more invasive TPLO.

We’re so proud of how well Nala is doing — and we’re excited to offer this innovative surgical option to more of our patients.

🐶 Thinking your dog might need cruciate surgery? Have questions about which procedure is right for your pet? Give us a call – we’re here to help.

📞 4872 1144

✨ Meet Magnus, our very own real-life Toothless from How To Train Your Dragon! 🐱🐉Same shiny black look. Same big, curiou...
26/06/2025

✨ Meet Magnus, our very own real-life Toothless from How To Train Your Dragon! 🐱🐉
Same shiny black look. Same big, curious eyes. Just with more attitude and zero dragon responsibilities.
Magnus was the perfect patient for us when he was in for desexing this week and will be going to his new home soon thanks to Little Beans Cat & Kitten Rescue

🐾 Meet George — ready for his forever home! 🐾George is a sweet, cuddly boy who’s around 5 months old. He’s desexed, full...
23/06/2025

🐾 Meet George — ready for his forever home! 🐾

George is a sweet, cuddly boy who’s around 5 months old. He’s desexed, fully vaccinated, and gets along beautifully with other cats and small dogs. 💕

This little guy has had a rough start — he was sadly found dumped in a crate on the side of the road. But despite that, George is full of love and ready to find a family who will cherish him.

If you think you can give George the safe, happy home he deserves, please get in touch! 🏡

📞 4872 1144
💛 Please share to help George find his people!

💩 When your vet says, “Trust me, this isn’t as weird as it looks”…Meet Archie — looking a bit embarrassed, but being a t...
23/06/2025

💩 When your vet says, “Trust me, this isn’t as weird as it looks”…

Meet Archie — looking a bit embarrassed, but being a total legend! Today, Archie is undergoing a Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) to help treat his chronic, hard-to-manage diarrhoea.

Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. We take healthy poo (from carefully screened donor dogs), give it a little ‘spa treatment’ (aka processing), and transfer it into the patient — either rectally or orally. Why? Because we’re replacing the bad gut bacteria causing the problem with healthy bacteria that can restore balance and get that tummy working properly again.

✨ The science behind it is incredible — FMT is used not only in pets but also in humans for tricky gut conditions. (And fun fact: the human oral version is delightfully called... crapsules. Yes, really.)

There’s even research showing you can make mice fat or thin just by changing their gut bacteria through FMT. Wild, right?

👏 Archie is handling the whole thing like a champ — proof that sometimes modern medicine really is about turning 💩 into gold.

Isn’t science awesome?

🚨 Leptospirosis Confirmed in the Southern Highlands 🚨A recent case of leptospirosis has been diagnosed right here in the...
18/06/2025

🚨 Leptospirosis Confirmed in the Southern Highlands 🚨
A recent case of leptospirosis has been diagnosed right here in the Southern Highlands – a serious reminder that this deadly disease is still a threat to our dogs.

🦠 What is Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can cause organ failure and death in dogs – and it can spread to humans too. It's carried in the urine of infected animals, including rodents and wildlife, and can survive in soil, puddles, or water sources for weeks.

🐾 How Do Dogs Catch It?
Dogs can contract leptospirosis by:
• Drinking, swimming in or walking through contaminated water
• Contact with infected urine
• Through broken skin or mucous membranes (like the nose or mouth)
• Living in or visiting areas where rodents are active

⚠️ Dogs who live near bushland, go to parks or farms, or are exposed to standing water are at higher risk – and that includes many dogs in our area.

💉 Vaccination is Key
The best way to protect your dog is by vaccinating against leptospirosis. It’s safe, effective, and could save your dog’s life. Boosters are required annually.

📆 If your dog hasn’t been vaccinated or is due for a booster, book an appointment now. It’s a small step that could make a huge difference.

☎️ Call us on 4872 1144 or book online via our website.
Please share to help protect other dogs in our community.

What Do Dogs Teach Us About Happiness?1. They get us outside and moving. Even brief bursts of movement can improve our m...
16/06/2025

What Do Dogs Teach Us About Happiness?

1. They get us outside and moving. Even brief bursts of movement can improve our mood. A quick walk or a few rounds of fetch in the park helps us get active—sometimes without even realising it.

2. They help us connect with strangers. Dogs can be "furry icebreakers." Whether you're walking your own pup or just pausing to admire someone else’s, dogs spark spontaneous conversations that build a subtle but powerful sense of community.

3. They teach us to embrace play. When you add a silly caption to a post/photo or do your goofy dog voice, you are channeling the playful spirit that dogs embody so naturally. Dogs can remind us that it’s okay to be a little silly sometimes and be a little less self-conscious.

4. They ground us in the present. Dogs don’t ruminate about the past or stress about the future. They’re here. Now. And they help us be here, too.

Take action today: Spend some extra time with a dog (or any animal) this week. Don’t have one of your own? Try visiting a friend’s pup, saying hi to one in the park, or even offering to pet-sit for a friend. It’s a simple way to boost social connection, and research suggests even small moments of interaction can give our mood a meaningful boost.

Thinking of bringing a puppy into your family? 🐶❤️Before falling for a cute face, make sure you're not unknowingly suppo...
16/06/2025

Thinking of bringing a puppy into your family? 🐶❤️

Before falling for a cute face, make sure you're not unknowingly supporting a puppy farm or an irresponsible breeder.

🚨 Puppy farms often put profit before animal welfare — leaving pups with health issues, poor socialisation, and heartbreaking starts to life.

The RSPCA has put together this helpful guide on what to look out for when buying a puppy. Key things to check:

16/06/2025

Learning to understand and manage the devastation that pet loss can be

Introducing our Wellness Blood Panel – a $99 preventative test for cats and dogs that detects:🩸 Infection🩸 Anaemia🩸 Diab...
12/06/2025

Introducing our Wellness Blood Panel – a $99 preventative test for cats and dogs that detects:

🩸 Infection
🩸 Anaemia
🩸 Diabetes
🩸 Kidney or Liver issues

🧪 Done in-house with same-day results – so you’re not left waiting.

Perfect for:
🐾 Senior pets
🐾 Long-term medication
🐾 Concerned owners

📣 Mention the offer at time of booking – available until July 14th!
➡️ Bookings can be made online via our website or by calling 4872 1144

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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