ACT Pet Crisis Support

06/01/2025

🚨 Our First Tiny Vet Clinic for 2025 is at Ainslie Village TOMORROW🚨
🐾The clinic is a General and a Vaccination Clinic 🐾

📅 When?
Wednesday, 8th December 2025

📍 Where?
Ainslie Village, 23 Quick St, Campbell (Opposite CWC Auto Services)

⏰ What Time?
11 AM - 1 PM - Wait times may be up to 2hrs so please come prepared with water, snacks &/or a chair if needed. Seriously unwell pets will always be seen ahead of routine checks, vaccinations and follow-ups.

💰 How Much?
Vaccination - $30 per pet
General Clinic Costs - Consults are free although donations are most welcomed.
Medications incur additional costs

🔴 Important Information:
✅ You MUST REGISTER before any clinic to ensure we have enough vaccines and medications available.
✅ Only 1 pet per household can attend each clinic session.
✅ We have a limit of 3 pets per household that can be registered as clients at the Tiny Vet Clinic.
✅ We’ll have 2 Vets and Vet Nurses available on the day.
✅ Unwell pets will still be treated FIRST, and triage will be done accordingly to pets needs at the time.
✅ If the temperature is forecast to be 37C or greater the Clinic will be cancelled.

This is an amazing opportunity to keep your pets protected and healthy! 🐕🐈💉 Let’s make sure every furry friend gets the care they need.

💕 Don’t forget, registration is key to secure your spot!
Link in Bio or register ⤵️
https://form.jotform.com/230652359380861

See you there!

Petstock Foundation 🐾🌟

05/01/2025

Happy Monday everyone!
Just let it all hang our & enjoy your week 😉

05/01/2025

🐶 Did you know dogs aren't actually colorblind? 🧐
While their world isn't as vibrant as ours, they can see shades of blue, yellow, and grey! 🌈
It's all about those cones in their eyes! 👀 Unlike humans with three types of cones (red, green, and blue), dogs only have two, limiting their color perception.

💡 Fun fact: A study at the University of Washington showed dogs can see blues and yellows but not reds or greens! 🤓 This means those bright red toys might not be as visually stimulating for your pup as you think!

So, next time you're picking out a toy, think yellow, grey, or blue for a pup-approved pick! 💙💛🐶
It's not just about the squeak, it's about what colors they can actually appreciate!

03/01/2025

🚨 Our First Tiny Vet Clinic for 2025 is at Ainslie Village 🚨
🐾The clinic is a General and a Vaccination Clinic 🐾

📅 When?
Wednesday, 8th December 2025

📍 Where?
Ainslie Village, 23 Quick St, Campbell (Opposite CWC Auto Services)

⏰ What Time?
11 AM - 1 PM - Wait times may be up to 2hrs so please come prepared with water, snacks &/or a chair if needed. Seriously unwell pets will always be seen ahead of routine checks, vaccinations and follow-ups.

💰 How Much?
Vaccination - $30 per pet
General Clinic Costs - Consults are free although donations are most welcomed.
Medications incur additional costs

🔴 Important Information:
✅ You MUST REGISTER before any clinic to ensure we have enough vaccines and medications available.
✅ Only 1 pet per household can attend each clinic session.
✅ We have a limit of 3 pets per household that can be registered as clients at the Tiny Vet Clinic.
✅ We’ll have 2 Vets and Vet Nurses available on the day.
✅ Unwell pets will still be treated FIRST, and triage will be done accordingly to pets needs at the time.
✅ If the temperature is forecast to be 37C or greater the Clinic will be cancelled.

This is an amazing opportunity to keep your pets protected and healthy! 🐕🐈💉 Let’s make sure every furry friend gets the care they need.

💕 Don’t forget, registration is key to secure your spot!
Link in Bio or register ⤵️
https://form.jotform.com/230652359380861

See you there!

Petstock Foundation 🐾🌟

03/01/2025

Some of us are still soaking up the sun on our holidays ☀️, while others are back at work, putting in the grind.
But no matter where you are or what you're doing, weekend vibes are on the way! 😉

02/01/2025

🌟🐾 Frosty’s Journey: A Tale of Itchiness, Love, and Healing 🐶❤️

Meet Frosty, a sweet pup with the brightest smile and the most loving bond with his devoted owner. 🥰
Despite his happy-go-lucky attitude, Frosty has been battling a problem all too common among Canberra dogs — chronic itchiness and ear infections.

Frosty’s floppy ears (as cute as they are 🥺💕) tend to trap moisture, making him prone to uncomfortable, recurring ear infections. His skin issues and ear problems are connected, as is often the case with allergic dogs. This discomfort had been bothering Frosty for far too long, but thankfully, the compassionate team at Weston Woden Animal Hospital stepped in to help.

They recommended a full ear flush, a deep clean, cytology, and medication to tackle the infection head-on. With their expertise and Frosty’s resilient spirit, this handsome boy is finally on the road to relief. 🩺✨

🌾 Why Are So Many Canberra Dogs Itchy?

Canberra is a beautiful place, but its unique geography makes it the allergy capital of Australia. 🏞️
Seasonal changes stir up allergens like pollen and grass seeds, and many dogs experience flare-ups of itchiness, skin irritation, and ear or a**l gland problems during the warmer months.

🐕 Managing Chronic Skin and Ear Issues: Frosty’s Top Tips

1️⃣ Consult Your Vet: Medications like antihistamines or allergy injections can be game-changers. For severe cases, your vet may recommend allergy testing and immunotherapy.

2️⃣ Shampoo Solutions:
- For sensitive skin, medicated shampoos can work wonders.
- Some dogs benefit from soothing oatmeal-based shampoos and conditioners.

3️⃣ Regular Ear Cleaning:
- Dogs’ ear ca**ls are different from humans — never use Q-tips!
- Use a gentle ear cleaning solution or saline. Sq**rt, massage gently, and wipe away debris.

4️⃣ Remove Outdoor Allergens:
- For dogs like Frosty, wiping them down after outdoor play can be transformative.
- One of our team members uses a shallow tray filled with water and diluted oatmeal shampoo by her back door. Her dog walks through the tray after outdoor toilet breaks, removing pollen and plant matter from paws and belly.
- Pet-friendly water wipes are also great, especially for larger dogs!

5️⃣ Diet Matters:
- A high-quality diet rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can support healthy skin and coat. Consult your vet about the best food for dogs with sensitivities.

💡 Share Your Tips!
Frosty’s journey is a reminder of the love and care it takes to help our pets live their happiest, healthiest lives.
What’s worked for your itchy pet?
Drop a comment below and share your experiences — your advice could help another pup in need! 🐕💛

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Weston Woden Animal Hospital 🌟
We’re so grateful for their care and expertise in helping Frosty get back to wagging his tail and spreading joy. 🐾👏

🐾 Happy (and itch-free) Holidays from ACT Pet Crisis Support! 🐾

Petstock Foundation Weston Woden Animal Hospital

31/12/2024

🥳 Happy New Year 🥳

Just a reminder that there is NO Clinic today as it’s a Public Holiday!
We will see you at Ainslie Village on the 8th Jan!

Petstock Foundation

31/12/2024

✨THANK YOU to all of our wonderful and supportive clients and sponsors for an amazing year.✨
You and your pets mean the world to us!

We can't wait to see you all again in 2025.
Our first clinic is on Wednesday 8th Jan 2025 at Ainslie Village!


Petstock Foundation

30/12/2024

🎆 Fireworks and Your Pets 🎆

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of New Year’s Eve and the Fireworks but they can be terrifying, overwhelming⁠ and hazardous for both our pets and native wildlife. 🥂

Many animals become so frightened by the noise and commotion of fireworks that they run from otherwise familiar environments and people, and sadly become lost. They may also suffer devastating or even fatal health effects from the stress. The sudden bright flashes and sounds can cause wild animals to run into roadways, resulting in more car accidents than normal. Local Vets and Wildlife rescues are often flooded with traumatized, injured and orphaned animals.

Are You Prepared? Here are just a few helpful tips for keeping your pets safe through the celebrations. 🛟🎉

Keep Pets Indoors. 🏡
Whilst you may enjoy the fireworks, pets are often terrified of the loud booms, unusual noises and light show. Do not take them outside during the show as they can be easily startled and may run away.

Provide a Quiet Place Inside Your Home to Help Them Feel Safe and Secure.🥰
Prepare a place for your pet such as a quiet room or crate to help them feel secure. Every pet has a favorite hiding spot make sure they have
access to it during fireworks.

Give Them Distractions: Toys, Treats, Soothing Music and Your Company and Comfort.🧸🦴
Favorite toys and treats, plus soothing music and your reassuring company
can help distract pets during fireworks.

Make Sure Your Dog is Wearing Their Collar with Their Tags. Microchip Your Pet for Added Security. 🪪
Your pets should aways have proper identification tags, with up-to-date contact information. We always recommend you
microchip your pet for easy identification.

Walk Your Dog Earlier in the Day to Get Needed Exercise and Playtime. 🐕🎾
Some pets may be too frightened to go out once the fireworks start and this will be a good way to tire them out so that they
can rest better later.

Petstock Foundation

30/12/2024

A HUGE shoutout to Percy’s Christmas Spectacular for fundraising for us this year!
Thank you also to all those who visited and donated! 🙏🏻

29/12/2024

🐾🎄 Hugo Boss: A Stylish Survivor! 🐶❤️

Say hello to Hugo Boss, a dashing Amstaff with a name as stylish as his personality! 🕶️🐕 Hugo is his dad’s best mate and, as you can imagine, he was probably spoiled to the max this Christmas (because what else does a boss deserve?). 🎁🎄

But recently, Hugo had a tough time. He was attacked by another dog, leaving him with painful puncture wounds on his neck. 😢 Unfortunately, these wounds became infected — a common risk after dog bites due to the bacteria found in animals’ mouths and teeth.

Hugo’s dad, as devoted as he is, was between jobs at the time of the attack and couldn’t cover the costs of the care Hugo urgently needed.
That’s when the incredible team at Animal Referral Hospital stepped in, reaching out to ACT Pet Crisis Support for $1500 to fund Hugo’s medical treatment.
Thanks to this support, Hugo got the care he needed to heal and is now back home, feeling much better and looking as handsome as ever. 🩺🐾

🗣A HUGE Shoutout to Our Emergency Vet Heroes
The emergency vet teams at Animal Referral Hospital, Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services, Valley Vet Emergency, and the Walk-In Clinic for Animals are working tirelessly this holiday season. 👏🐕‍🦺
Their dedication ensures pets like Hugo get the urgent care they need, even during the busiest time of year.
We can’t thank them enough for their compassion, expertise, and commitment. 💜

Let’s all take a moment to appreciate these unsung heroes who help our furry family members in their most critical moments.

🐾 Happy Holidays from ACT Pet Crisis Support! 🐾

Animal Referral Hospital Canberra Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services Petstock Foundation Valley Veterinary Emergency Walk In Clinic for Animals

29/12/2024

Let’s talk about Ears - specifically Itchy Ears in Dogs 🐶

Key to Managing Ear Infections in Dogs! 🐾

If your dog is shaking their head, scratching their ears, or has excessive or malodorous discharge in the ear ca**l, it could be an ear infection. 🧐

One of the best ways to diagnose and treat ear infections is through ear cytology — a simple test where we examine a sample from the ear under a microscope.
The results can be surprisingly colorful, revealing bacteria, yeast, or ear mites causing the infection. 🔬

Repeat ear swabs help confirm whether the treatment is working or if it’s still needed. This ensures we're on the right track for a speedy recovery and a happy, healthy pup! 🐶

Photo & Information Credit : Belconnen and Gundaroo Veterinary Centre

Petstock Foundation

28/12/2024

For your information

UPDATE 29.12.24. We are back to normal operation. Thank you for everyone’s support!
Please call the clinic on 6225 7257 if you need vet assistance.

Dear pet parents of Canberra and surrounds!

Unfortunately due to the high number of hospital patients (including critical patients who require emergency surgeries) and over 10 consults currently awaiting assessment, our clinic has to go on bypass. This means that we are not able to see any patients tonight.

As we were the last and only ECC vet seeing consultations tonight, this means that all further presenting patients will be diverted to Sydney as the closest location with available ECC veterinarians seeing patients.

If you believe your animal requires veterinary assistance tonight, please contact the clinic on 6225 7257 to receive triage advice.
You are also welcome to contact the following Sydney clinics who will be able to assist you tonight

SASH North Ryde:
24/7 including public holidays
Ph: (02) 9889 0289
Address: 1 Richardson Place, North Ryde NSW

Northside Emergency Veterinary Service
24/7 including public holidays
Ph: (02) 9452 2933
Address: 16 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills NSW

We will resume our normal function tomorrow.

Our team appreciates your kindness and understanding in this situation.

Regards,
Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service.

27/12/2024

🐾 Holiday Season Tiny Vet Clinic Dates 🐾

During this Holiday Season we wanted to let you the dates for our Tiny Vet Clinics in January! 🩺🐶🐱
If you need to schedule vaccinations, check-ups, follow-ups or microchipping for your furry friends, here are the dates to note:

📅 January 2025:

• 1st - No Clinic
• 8th - Ainslie Village
• 15th - No Clinic
• 22nd - No Clinic
• 29th - Kambah

Our clinics offer essential care for pets in need, helping to improve their health and wellbeing. 🌟 If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, be sure to check out our website and mark these dates on your calendar! 🐾💙

Please note our next Clinic is on Wednesday 8th January at Ainslie Village.

Please ensure you register prior to attending as this ensures we have the resources to treat your pet. This can be done via link in our Bio or this link ⤵️

https://form.jotform.com/230652359380861

We look forward to seeing you then.

26/12/2024

☀️ Hot weather alert! ☀️
Keep your pets safe and cool!
Ensure they have plenty of fresh water and shade.
And let's not forget our wildlife friends!
Leave out water dishes for them to enjoy.

26/12/2024

🐾🎄 Kai's Christmas Spirit Story 🐶❤️

Meet Kai, a big, beautiful Staffy pup with a heart as boofy as his paws! 🐕💕 Recently, Kai found himself in a tough spot after suffering a wound that just wouldn’t heal. To get back to his bouncy, tail-wagging self, Kai needed surgical debridement—a procedure his loving owner couldn’t afford due to being on a disability pension.

Enter the incredible team at Capital Vet, who saw just how much Kai means to his devoted owner. 🩺✨ They reached out to ACT Pet Crisis Support for $1500 to cover the surgery costs.
Not only that, but they showed true Christmas spirit by reducing their fees wherever possible, ensuring Kai got the care he needed without overwhelming his family financially. 🎁💛

Thanks to their compassion and generosity, Kai’s wound is now healing beautifully, and he’s back home bringing joy and love to his family this holiday season. 🏡🐾

This is what Christmas Spirit looks like:
💜 A caring vet team going above and beyond.
💜 A community coming together to support those in need.
💜 A beloved pet getting a second chance at health and happiness.

Kai’s story reminds us of the incredible kindness and dedication shown by the vet teams in our region. We’re so grateful to Capital Vet for making this Christmas a little brighter for Kai and his family.

🐾 Happy Holidays from ACT Pet Crisis Support! 🐾

Capitalvet Petstock Foundation

24/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at ACT Pet Crisis Support! ✨🎅

This festive season, we’re sending warm wishes to you and your furry friends. 🐾❤️
Thank you for your incredible support throughout the year—it means the world to us and the pets we help. 💕

May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and plenty of tail wags and purrs! 🎁🐶🐱

🎄🎉

24/12/2024

🐾🎄 Keep Christmas Safe for Your Curious Cats! 🐱✨

🎶 She sees you when you're sleeping, she knows when you're awake... 🎶
Nope, we’re not talking about Mrs. Claus—we’re talking about Lilith, the stunning and oh-so-photogenic feline! 📸🐾

Lilith is a beloved family member, but her curiosity recently got her into serious trouble. 😿 After nibbling on cooked chicken bones, Lilith ended up with an intestinal obstruction — a life-threatening condition that required immediate surgery.

⚠️ Did you know?
Cooked bones are extremely dangerous for both cats and dogs. Unlike raw bones, cooked bones splinter easily and can cause choking, internal injuries, or blockages.

Thanks to the quick-thinking team at Belconnen Vet Centre, Lilith underwent life-saving surgery and made it home safe to her loving family—ready to reclaim her role as the queen of Instagram-worthy snaps! 👑📷

When Lilith’s owner faced the overwhelming costs of her treatment, ACT Pet Crisis Support stepped in to help cover the remaining expenses. Together, we made sure Lilith got the care she desperately needed. 💕

This holiday season, keep curious paws safe:

🔒 Secure leftovers — even the tiniest bones can be deadly.
🗑️ Lock bins and trash cans to avoid sneaky snackers.
🎁 Watch out for decorations like tinsel, ribbon, and string, which can also pose a serious risk to pets.

Let’s keep all our furry friends safe and healthy this Christmas. 🎅🐾
Whether it’s festive feasts or holiday hazards, a little extra caution goes a long way.

🐾 Happy Holidays from ACT Pet Crisis Support! 🐾

Petstock Foundation