West Gippsland Vet Care Drouin

23/09/2025

🐾 Say Goodbye to the Itch! 🐾
Is your pet constantly scratching? It might not just be dry skin — fleas and ticks could be the culprits. Regular flea and tick prevention is the easiest way to protect your furry friend from uncomfortable itching, allergies, and even serious illnesses.
✅ Prevents infestations before they start
✅ Keeps skin healthy and itch-free
✅ Protects your home from unwanted pests
Talk to your vet about the best year-round prevention for your pet — because a happy pet is an itch-free pet! 💛

21/09/2025

Fur-get the Monday blues 💙🐾🐈‍⬛ We’ve got whiskers and purrs 🐈💕 to brighten your day 🌸☀️✨

20/09/2025

The Blue Tree Mental Health Awareness campaign uses a blue tree as a symbol to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support mental health. 🌳💙
• Blue represents calmness and trust.
• Tree symbolizes strength and growth. 🌱
The movement encourages conversations about mental health, helps break stigma, and brings communities together. People may paint trees blue 🌲 or share blue tree images on social media 📱 to show support.
It’s all about raising awareness, offering support, and promoting mental well-being! 💪🧠

19/09/2025

🐍🚨Snakes are out!! We urge you to be vigilant and keep your pets safe as possible 🚨🐍
Avoid rail trail walks, bush walks, and overgrown paths. Walking on the lead will help keep your pet in sight and away from hidden dangers.
Monitoring your pets outside activity if your property has longer grass, hiding places for snakes, or backs onto snake prone areas may also help limit exposure.
Get your pet into the nearest clinic as quickly as possible if you suspect or have seen your pet with a snake. Urgency is key!!

19/09/2025

☠️🐾 Ahoy, me hearties! 🐾☠️

It’s International “Talk Like a Pirate Day” and we couldn’t resist sharing this gem… Nurse Naomi’s beloved Boxer Buddy, who was always up for a bit of dress-up fun. 🐶❤️ Clearly, he was the most pawsome pirate to ever sail the seven seas! 🏴‍☠️🐕

Now it’s your turn! We’d love to see your pets all dressed up – pirates, princesses, superheroes, or even just rocking a funny hat. Share your best pet dress-up photos in the comments below so we can all have a good laugh (and maybe some “arrrr!” too). 🏴‍☠️ 📸😂

18/09/2025

16/09/2025

🐾 Is your pet itchy or uncomfortable? 🐾

Signs your pet may need a skin consult:

✨ Constant scratching, licking, or chewing

✨ Red, inflamed, or flaky patches

✨ Hair loss or thinning coat

✨ Recurrent ear infections or smelly ears

✨ Lumps, bumps, or sores that don’t heal

✨ Bad odour coming from the skin or coat

Skin issues can be painful and frustrating, but with the right treatment your pet can feel comfortable again. 💕

📞 Call us today to book a skin check for your furry friend!

16/09/2025

Class is out!! Our most recent puppy school grads are on the loose 🎓🐕
Join us in a round of a-paws for these gorgeous superstars 🌟
Back row (left to right): Addie, Bruce, JJ, Peanut, Freyja
Bottom row: Max

14/09/2025

🌟 Did you know your pet’s diet can make a big difference to their skin health? 🌟

Skin sensitivities in cats and dogs can be linked to what’s in their bowl 🍲✨ Targeted nutrition can play an important role in supporting pets with itchy, irritated, or sensitive skin.

✅ An elimination diet trial is a reliable way to identify potential food intolerances and help us find the best nutrition plan for your furry friend.

If your pet is experiencing ongoing skin issues, book an appointment with our team today. Together, we can create a tailored diet plan to support their comfort and wellbeing 🐾💙

12/09/2025

🌼 Spring Itchies & Special Shampoos for Pets 🌼

Spring is here – and so are the pollens and grasses that can make our pets extra itchy! 🐾 Sneezing, scratching, and irritated skin are all common at this time of year.

Did you know there are different medicated washes and shampoos that can help?
✨ Anti-bacterial shampoos – great for pets with skin infections.
✨ Soothing oatmeal shampoos – calm irritated skin and soften the coat.
✨ Special allergy-friendly washes – to help ease the itch caused by seasonal triggers.

And the best part? Our wonderful groomer Michelle can use these special shampoos during your pet’s grooming appointment if you’d like 🌟. Just let us know when you book, and we’ll make sure your pet gets the right care for their skin and coat.

Because a clean, comfortable, itch-free pet is a happy pet 💙.

09/09/2025

Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes 🦉🦘

It’s not every day we see wildlife in the clinic, but this week we had two very special visitors an injured owl and a little possum! Both were brought in by some amazing locals who wanted to give them the best chance of recovery. 💚

09/09/2025

🚨 Pet Parents: Know the Signs of Anaphylaxis 🚨

Anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction that can happen in both dogs 🐶 and cats 🐱. Knowing the early warning signs could save your pet’s life.

Watch out for these symptoms at home:

● Sudden swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, or throat
● Hives or red, itchy skin
● Excessive drooling or pawing at the mouth
● Vomiting or diarrhea
● Difficulty breathing (wheezing, coughing, gasping)
● Collapse, weakness, or pale gums

👉 If you see any of these signs, treat it as an emergency and seek veterinary care immediately.

⏱ Anaphylaxis progresses quickly—fast action makes all the difference.