Cooper St Veterinary Hospital

15/11/2024

Summer is on it's way and what better way to celebrate, than with cherries, bought in by some wonderful clients 🍒. Violet's initial uncertainty gave way to enthusiasm, as her cherry-stained lips now attest.

13/11/2024

Australian Veterinary Hospitals are seeking an exceptional Veterinarian to join our team.
Position: Mixed Practice Veterinarian (Recent Graduate preferred, New Grads can apply)
Location: Cooper St Veterinary Hospital, Cootamundra
For more information visit https://www.kookaburravets.com/Australia/Permanent/nsw.htm #52312

12/11/2024

Time for another round of guess the pet 🐕
Can anyone guess who Wes the Jack Russell Terrier, belongs to?

05/11/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our clinic will be closed today. For emergencies please call the Temora Vet on 69771451. We apologise for any inconvenience.

01/11/2024

Today on we celebrate the unique and endangered numbat! This little marsupial that looks part weasel and part anteater is found only in Australia. Known for its long tongue and striped tail, the numbat snuffles on the ground for termites to satisfy its huge appetite. The numbat population has sadly declined to just 1,500 individuals, threatened by habitat loss, introduced predators like foxes and cats, and vehicle collisions. On this special day, we remember how every species has value and we commit to protecting the precious numbat 🐾. Let's spread awareness of this cute critter's plight and support conservation efforts to give the numbat a fighting chance for the future! 😺🦘🐨💚

31/10/2024

An AVH PSA is an important reminder during Halloween season. Giving our furry companions human treats can cause major health issues. Chocolate and candy contain ingredients that are toxic 😦 and even fatal 💀 for our dog friends. Even fruits like raisins can be dangerous. Instead of table scraps, treat your good boys and girls with Halloween-themed toys 🎃 and dog-friendly snacks. 🐶 This helps keep them safe and healthy while still allowing them to join in the Halloween fun!

Every Halloween we are tempted to give our loving dogs some of our tasty treats. While your pup may give you those adorable begging eyes 🥺, resist the urge to share chocolate, lollipops or candy corn with them. These sweets contain sugar, artificial sweeteners and caffeine that can make our canine companions very sick. 🤒 Instead, show your dog some Halloween love by spending extra time with them, giving enrichment toys and healthy dog treats specially made for the spooky season.

25/10/2024

Happy National HUG A SHEEP DAY 🐑

19/10/2024

Don't forget to bring your pet's inside and keep them safe, during tonight's fireworks .

💥Who’s looking forward to the Cootamundra Show 2024 fireworks display?! 💥

Fireworks will commence at approximately 8:15pm on Saturday 19th October 2024 at the Cootamundra Show

We can’t wait to see you all there!

We would like to thank ACT Fireworks for their longtime support and sponsorship to our fireworks display!

18/10/2024

SAVE THE DATE
Santa Photos & the Annual Dachshund Dash will be back on Saturday 30th November.

10/10/2024

Happy Veterinary Nurse Day! 🐾🦴 Today we celebrate the work of our entire support team at Australian Veterinary Hospitals in Wagga, Corowa, Griffith, Cootamundra, Temora and Junee as well at the team at The DOGroom Pet Salon!!
You work tirelessly to advocate for and care for furry friends in need of medical care and affection. You comfort nervous pets during exams and procedures with patience and kindness. You educate pet owners and help keep their furry family members happy and healthy for many years to come. You're a vital part of the veterinary healthcare team and we appreciate everything you do. Thank you for your compassion and dedication

Place your comments of Thanks and Appreciation for those who care for your furbabies in their times of need.

06/10/2024

With Spring underway, we are seeing more and more of these beautiful little parrots around town. Busily making nests and raising their babies 🦜

Australian native rosella parrots are colorful birds native to Australia. These birds have amazing ❤️red, 💙blue, and 💛yellow coloring. They are mainly fruit eaters and forage on the ground for seeds. They mostly eat fruits like berries and flowers, they are very social birds and can be seen in large flocks, they have a loud screeching call that can be heard from far away, their long tail feathers are used for courtship dances and displays, they nest in tree hollows and lay 3-5 eggs at a time. Australian native rosellas bring vibrant colors 💛💙💚 and joyful sounds 🔈to the Australian bush. They are truly unique and wonderful creatures native to Australia.

We hope everyone has enjoyed and maybe even learnt something during WILDLIFE WEEK.

05/10/2024

The eastern long neck turtle is an iconic reptile native to Australia. 🐢

These gentle herbivores with their long necks grazing on water plants and algae are a sight to behold in Australian wetlands, rivers, creeks and lagoons. The eastern long neck turtle is recognizable by its olive shell, long neck which can extend more than half the length of its body and large yellow spots on the edges of its shell.

The eastern long neck turtle plays an important role in balancing the ecosystem by controlling aquatic plant growth. Unfortunately these slow moving 🐌 turtles face threats from habitat loss, introduced predators, human disturbances and often find themselves on our busy roads.

If you come across one of these little beauties on the road, if it is safe to do so, please give them a hand to cross. When moving a turtle across the road it is crucial, you pay attention to the direction they are already travelling. They know where they are going and are on a mission, so need to be moved off the road, in the direction they were already headed. A turtles signature, defense mechanism is to urinate when picked up. So to avoid being covered in stinky turtle wee, make sure to hold them away from you.

04/10/2024

Australian flying foxes 🦇 are unique keystone species native to Australia that provide crucial roles in ecosystems. They play an important part in seed dispersal and pollination for over 100 native plant species across the country. Without their help, many native forests would fail to regenerate. These bat species face many threats like habitat loss 🥺 from land clearing, extreme weather events due to , 🌳and human disturbances that impact their food sources 🌸 and roosting sites. They need our help for long term survival and to keep Australia's diverse ecosystems thriving. Let's support organizations working to conserve these fascinating flying foxes so future generations can marvel at their vital role and nocturnal wonder 🖤.

03/10/2024

What to do if you come across an injured or orphaned native animal.

Observe the animal from a safe distance and assess the situation.

If the animal is able to move on its own and does not seem in immediate danger, 🐾 it's best to leave it be. However, if the animal appears to be unable to move or is suffering, 🥺 it may need human assistance.

In this case, 🐾 do not attempt to rescue or treat the animal yourself as this could cause further injury. 🥺 Instead, contact WILDCARE on 02 6299 1966 or the nurses here at the Cooper St Vet who are trained wildlife rescue & rehabilitators 02 6942 4100. They will be able to assess the situation and provide the wildlife with proper medical attention and care. 🦘

The specially trained WILDCARE volunteers have the training, supplies and facilities needed to rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife humanely and give them the best chance at recovery.🦜 So if you find an injured wild animal, resist the urge to intervene yourself. Instead, call your local wildlife experts right away for help. With the right assistance, the animal just might make a full recovery and returned to their natural habitat. 🐸

02/10/2024

✨Possum Magic The charming brushtail possum that calls Australia home! With it's unique furry tail and adorable face, this nocturnal marsupial is an endemic treasure of the Australian wildlife 🐿️ 🐾. The brush-tailed possum has adapted to survive and thrive in a wide range of habitats across Australia, from deserts to cities. They are mostly active at night, spending the daytime resting in tree hollows or man-made structures. Though generally peaceful, the brush-tailed possum plays an important role in balancing Australia's biodiversity by preying on insects and eating fruit, leaves and flowers. Help protect these precious native animals and the unique ecosystems they call home.

01/10/2024

Some fun facts about our native Bearded Dragons:

Bearded dragons are native to Australia where they live 🌵 in the deserts and grasslands. They can grow up to 2 feet long 🐊 from head to tail. These lovely lizards love to 🙌 bask in the warm sunlight 🌞 and change color depending on their mood. 😎
Bearded dragons have amazing adaptations 🔬 to survive in the hot Australian outback. Their bodies have 💪 thick scales for protection, they can go months without 🚰water, and their 🐉 beards allow them to store fat to use as energy.
They also have super cool 🦎 lizard features like the 👀 ability to move each eye independently, fast 🏃‍♂️ running speeds, and a 👅 long sticky tongue to catch insects.