Healthy Pets Veterinary Clinic

12/06/2024

20/12/2023

🎅🏼🎅🏼‼️ATTENTION‼️🎅🏼🎅🏼

Friday will the last day to collect medication before we close for the couple of days over Christmas. Please get your orders in 😁

11/12/2023

Hi everyone from the team here at Healthy Pets! Some of you may have heard in the news that there is a national shortage of cat vaccines for the forseeable future (possible ETA for February).

We are now ONLY prioritising kittens between 6-12 weeks. WE ONLY HAVE A VERY SMALL CURRENT STOCK 💉 💉

So if your vaccination schedule has been consistent over your cats life - we are waiting until we have access to supply again before vaccinating. If you are unsure on your adult cats vacc status, housing your cat indoors only at this time may be the safest option.

We know this comes at a tricky time for people heading on holidays and requiring cattery stays for their pets. Please give us a call and chat with the team to discuss your options if you face this issue. We also have composed a waiting list to be contacted when vaccines are available again, phone us to join this list.

Statement from the Australian Veterinary Association: “Adult cats that have had a series of 2-3 kitten vaccines and an annual booster are at much lower risk of vaccine-preventable infectious disease, as studies have demonstrated extended duration of immunity. Delaying boosters for adult cats until supply normalises in early 2024 is unlikely to have significant impact on their wellbeing, though this should be assessed on a case-by-case basis according to the individual cat's risk profile.”

Until then, we still recommend that all cats are booked in for their annual health check-up to aid in picking up early signs of infection/diseases.
We thank you for your understanding and enjoy the festive season 🎅🏼🧑🏻‍🎄🐱🎄

07/12/2023

We think this is a very important topic. Sophie’s parents created Sophie’s legacy. Sophie was a young veterinarian who lived life to the fullest but due to pressure, workplace stress and client abuse she sadly took her own life. Sophie's Legacy

“There is evidence that the veterinary industry is in a mental health crisis.
In the past 30 years the risk of su***de in veterinary professionals has been reported to have steadily increased.
A report published in 2008 reports that veterinarians and staff are four times more likely to die by su***de than the general population. Sophie was one of these statistics. We want to reverse this trend.”

“Taking the pledge increases awareness of the issues within the industry and encourages respectful interactions with vets.”

07/12/2023

Our beautiful Nala found her forever home this week. So very bittersweet a couple of tears shed, we will miss you, but we know you will have lots of new fun adventures ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you to Mt Alexander Animal Welfare - MAAW for helping us get her a home within a matter of days ❤️

04/12/2023

Feline Fun Fact: Did you know that a cat's nose print is as unique as a human's fingerprint? Each cat has a one-of-a-kind nose pattern, making them even more special 💛🐈

04/12/2023

Please see our closing days over Christmas this year. We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe festive season with loved ones & look forward to another year of caring for all your two and four legged friends 🎄❤️

30/11/2023

We just love when handsome bilbo- the rainbow lorikeet comes in for his regular wing and nail clips 🦜 💅

30/11/2023

It’s never too early, right?! 🎄🤪🐾

28/11/2023

Did you know that long coated and curly dogs such as poodles/poodle cross’s usually grow hair inside their ear canals? 👂🏻

This can be problematic and lead to painful ear infections. The hair can create a moist environment for bacteria to easily grow, trapping wax & debris along with water and dirt. Loose hair in the canal can plug up and travel down to the ear drum which is very painful! By plucking the ears we open up the canal and it can help be a preventative for future ear troubles. The hair will grow back so it is a process that needs to be maintained. Your regular groomer will usually check the ears and pluck if necessary. This one was definitely top of the list for hairiest ear awards…. We had to sedate this patient for comfort of a full ear pluck and major flush !!

27/11/2023

Some important information from our friends over at Central Veterinary Emergency. They service a large radius of central Victoria & are very busy providing 24hr care on the weekends & public holidays. Calling ahead (applies to any vet clinic) is common courtesy when your pet has had an emergency. Also be conscious about veterinary availability at one time & the need for immediate life saving treatment vs an ear infection or itchy skin. These can be seen by your regular vet on a week day & are non life threatening. Keep CVE services for pet Emergencies that need to be seen 🏥🚨

🐾🛑📞 TRIAGE & Calling Ahead 🐾🛑📞

Having an animal emergency can be a very stressful time and we understand the importance of rushing your pet into our clinic for emergency veterinary attention.

Please note, CVE operates on a 'Triage & Appointment' basis.

This means that patients will be seen by one of our Veterinarians in order of priority (similar to a human hospital emergency department), and clients are required to call ahead and book appointments where possible.

Upon arrival, patients are triaged by our Veterinary Nurses and the most critical patients (Priority 1) will be seen first.

Please understand that this can sometimes lead to unpredictable wait times.

Calling ahead allows our staff to expect your arrival and gives our staff the best opportunity to set up for your pet and their emergency.

If you're experiencing an animal emergency and require veterinary assistance please call us on 0413 898 331.

We thank you for your understanding.

26/11/2023

Meet lucky Digger!

Lucky belongs to Mellisa our Monday/Tuesday receptionist 💛 She had a small growth on her lash line that was rubbing against her cornea causing some irritation. Irritation on the surface of the eye is very uncomfortable & can lead to ulcers on the corneal surface which are painful and problematic. Dr. Dean worked his magic and whipped it out & on recovery Lucky chilled with her mum rocking her space Martian visor to protect the surgery site 👀👁️🐶

07/11/2023

Meet the super sweet, beautiful Bonnie girl 💜

Bonnie was rushed into us after having a little incident during a trip in the car. Her loving owners noticed she was very sore on one of her legs, along with some scrapes and bumps so they wanted her checked.

We decided to do some X-rays of her hips & legs, after some heavy pain relief which is when we discovered that she had broken her pelvis.
After speaking with Bonnie’s owners it was decided that the best course of action was to head into surgery and remove the leg on the side of her breaks. Bonnie’s surgery went fantastically, performed by Dr. Sarah & Bonnie recovered so well taking everything in her stride (minus one of her hind legs 😄).
She went home the next day to her caring family who where very happy with the outcome & excited to get there girl home. We received an update at home & a follow up in the clinic, which showed us she is zooming along on her new adapted legs and has gone back to loving life as if nothing happened. What an absolute little trooper you are Bonnie girl.🐾💜🐶

01/11/2023

Dr. Sarah & Dr. Eva just having a giggle with some goat kids, breaking up the day to have a laugh and snuggle a cute baby is just what the Doctors ordered 😁❤️🐐

29/10/2023

Your favourite dream team all in action ! Busy busy with all of your beloved fur babies 🥰😍 ✨

24/10/2023

The sweetest little Italian greyhound siblings that you ever did see 🥺 We had these kids in for some dental work a couple of weeks ago 🦷 They now have some beautiful pearly whites & what an absolute pleasure it was to have them in for the day, lots of cuddles & we definitely all got our daily fix of cuteness 🫶🏼🐕