Hills District Veterinary Hospital

20/08/2024

Having a bad day? This photo of Mia and her emotional support dinosaur is guaranteed to cheer you up 😊🦖

25/07/2024

These two handsome boys, Mowgli and Casper, have recently gone home from boarding and we are missing them already 😩

16/07/2024

🦷 Reminder! 🦷

Dental month is coming up fast and we have already booked out a large number of our available spaces. Please get in touch asap if you would like us to fit you in and take advantage of the discount.

It is that time of year again - Dental Month!🦷

Throughout August we will be discounting the cost of a standard Dental Scale & Polish down to $429. This price *includes* the anaesthetic and full day stay in hospital with us.

Signs of dental disease can include:
- Bad breath
- Not wanting to eat hard food
- Not liking being touched around the mouth
- Red, inflamed gums
- Black, brown, green or white build-up over the teeth
- Wobbly teeth

Once your pet has any of the above, no amount of dental sticks or treats is going to fix it. It is a sign your pet is uncomfortable and in pain. Just like humans they need the same professional tools and machinery to address the damage, or in some cases even remove the affected tooth if this damage becomes too much.

Taking your pet in for a dental procedure is something that only takes a few hours of your time but can increase your pet's quality of life by a huge amount.

If this is something you would like to do for your pet please give us a call on (02) 9651 1988. Unfortunately we *cannot* take online bookings for this, although you can email us on [email protected] if getting to a phone during business hours is difficult for you.

If you are unsure if your pet needs a dental or not, you are also welcome to book a FREE nurse consult for us to assess need. You can book these via phone, email or online via our website at www.hillsdistrictvet.com.au.

*Please note that if bloodwork, xrays or extractions are needed we will do our very best to give you an estimate before the procedure, but may not be able to give you an exact quote until we are able to examine the mouth properly under anaesthetic.

13/07/2024

As many of you may be aware, our second clinic cat Patrick has been venturing downstairs more and more these days (naughty!) and expressing interest in the outside world. Patrick has always been more belly than brain, so we were skeptical at his ability to adapt to a leash and harness... but turns out he loves it! We are so proud of you Patrick ☺️

26/06/2024

Below is the face of an adorable, very good boy 🐕‍🦺 Mr Diesel has been through so much this past week, yet still manages to remember his manners and sit patiently waiting for his blood test results. He even shakes your hand before treats - what a gentleman!

24/06/2024

🐾 Massive News! 🐾

A new, once-yearly, tick/flea injection for dogs will be coming out over the next few weeks. This means no more chews, spot-ons or collars.

Please call (02) 9651-1988 or email [email protected] if you would like to be on the waiting list.

21/06/2024

Some of our lovely patients from the past week or two ❤️

14/06/2024

It is that time of year again - Dental Month!🦷

Throughout August we will be discounting the cost of a standard Dental Scale & Polish down to $429. This price *includes* the anaesthetic and full day stay in hospital with us.

Signs of dental disease can include:
- Bad breath
- Not wanting to eat hard food
- Not liking being touched around the mouth
- Red, inflamed gums
- Black, brown, green or white build-up over the teeth
- Wobbly teeth

Once your pet has any of the above, no amount of dental sticks or treats is going to fix it. It is a sign your pet is uncomfortable and in pain. Just like humans they need the same professional tools and machinery to address the damage, or in some cases even remove the affected tooth if this damage becomes too much.

Taking your pet in for a dental procedure is something that only takes a few hours of your time but can increase your pet's quality of life by a huge amount.

If this is something you would like to do for your pet please give us a call on (02) 9651 1988. Unfortunately we *cannot* take online bookings for this, although you can email us on [email protected] if getting to a phone during business hours is difficult for you.

If you are unsure if your pet needs a dental or not, you are also welcome to book a FREE nurse consult for us to assess need. You can book these via phone, email or online via our website at www.hillsdistrictvet.com.au.

*Please note that if bloodwork, xrays or extractions are needed we will do our very best to give you an estimate before the procedure, but may not be able to give you an exact quote until we are able to examine the mouth properly under anaesthetic.

12/06/2024

Exciting news! We are now authorised prescribers of Medicinal Cannabis and CBD Oil 🌿

If you would like to know more about how this can benefit your pet with chronic pain, anxiety and more, please refer to the following page on our website http://www.hillsdistrictvet.com.au/medicinal-cannabis-cbd-oil or book a consult via phone, email or through our online booking system to speak to one of our prescribing veterinarians.

*Please note that at this stage only Dr Jane and Dr Cassie are able to prescribe these drugs.

11/06/2024

See if you can spot our clinic cat Dotty hiding in this photo! *hint* she isn't the white chunkster at the front (his name is Patrick)

09/06/2024

Just a reminder that we are CLOSED tomorrow for the Public Holiday. If you have any enquiries or medication refill requests, please email us on [email protected] and we will get back to you Tuesday morning. In the meantime, please enjoy some photos of a few of our lovely patients from last week! 🐶🐱

07/06/2024

Get well soon Sushi 💙

Sushi has spent the week with us in hospital and we have grown quite attached. Whilst we are glad he is on the mend and going home, we will be sad to see his empty bed as we open up tomorrow. These photos are just a small snapshot into this sweet boy's nature (and doesn't hurt that he is cute to boot!)

31/05/2024

We have had a last minute cancellation tomorrow with our groomer Tamika. If you would like to take the spot please call us asap on 96511988. Tamika specialises in 'oodles, but is skilled in all breeds 🐕

You can see some of Tamika's work here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/MSutz8nN9j7AV91C/?mibextid=qi2Omg

Located in the Hills District Veterinary Hospital call 96511988 to book your pups next appointment.

30/05/2024

Can you spot a familiar face? These are just a small selection of the cuties we have had come through over the past month... how lucky are we! 🥰

13/04/2024

🐁Leptospirosis vaccines are back in stock!🐀

Leptospirosis is a highly fatal disease and is recommended for dogs that live or walk in high risk areas or participate in high risk activities (e.g. access to standing water, drinking from puddles and/or have exposure to rats). Please note that a booster injection may be required 2-4 weeks later due to the length of time of the shortage.

You can book online at www.hillsdistrictvet.com.au/appointments, call us on 9651-1988, or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

16/03/2024

Cheers to a purr-fect weekend! Wishing all our clients a moment to unwind and relax, just like our clinic cat Dotty upstairs on her favorite couch.

10/03/2024

To our valued grooming clients 🐾

We would like to bid a bittersweet farewell to our current groomer Liv. Liv has been with us for several years now and will be moving onto new adventures. Whilst we will all miss Liv dearly, we are also excited to introduce our new groomer Tamika. Tamika brings years of experience with her and, whilst confident with all breeds, specialises particularly in 'oodles. Tamika will be doing Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays starting from March 19th. If you would like to book in please call us on 9651-1988 to reserve your spot.

07/03/2024

Happy Friday! To start your weekend off, here are some of the cuties we've had in hospital this past week 🐹

14/12/2023

✨️🎄 Christmas Trading Hours 🎄✨️

Please note that we will be closed from Christmas Eve to New Years Day. We will be reopening on Tuesday 2nd January, however Dr Jane will be returning slightly later on Tuesday 16th January.

Sat 23rd Dec: 8am - 12pm
Xmas Eve: CLOSED
Christmas Day: CLOSED
Boxing Day: CLOSED
Wed 27th Dec: CLOSED
Thu 28th Dec: CLOSED
Fri 29th Dec: CLOSED
Sat 30th Dec: CLOSED
New Years Eve: CLOSED
New Years Day: CLOSED
Tue 2nd Jan: 8am - 6.30pm

Should your pet require urgent care during this time, we refer all patients to the Small Animal Specialist Hospital at North Ryde. They can be found at 1 Richardson Pl North Ryde 2113, and contacted on (02) 9199 8935.

If you have any immediate concerns please call us on (02) 9651 1988 before the 23rd December.

Also kindly note that all medication and/or food orders must be placed by next Wednesday 20th December, and picked up by Saturday 23rd December 12pm.

Thank you for your understanding and we wish you and your pets a wonderful holiday 🐾

02/11/2023

Can anyone guess what cross-breed this handsome young man is? We have had the absolute pleasure of knowing Koda since he was rescued at 12 weeks old - growing from 14kg to 55kg+ in the span of two years. He is as wonderfully behaved as he is big, and is much loved by all staff 😊

20/10/2023

We thought we would kick start off our social media pages again with a shoutout to one of our lovely clients who suprised us today with a (literal) tub of goodies!🍪🍩🍫🍭🍬

The second picture is Miss Beautiful Bindi who ever so kindly gifted us some Chamomile tea as part of a snack collection!☕️

Thank you Lauren, Bindi & Busta!👩🏽🐶🐶

03/02/2023

First week of Feb update!
Just some of our personal favourites 🐕‍🦺🐶🐕🐈🐈‍⬛

02/01/2023

NEXGARD SPECTRA PROMO WINNER!
Cookie was the lucky doggy who won the nexgard spectra gift pack.
Here she is excitedly collecting her prize with her beautiful family 🐶👧🧒👦

21/12/2022

🎄CHRISTMAS / NEW YEARS OPENING HOURS🎄

🐾 We are CLOSED from December 25th 2022 to January 2nd 2023

🐾 Appointments between now and Christmas are limited so if you need an appointment during this period please ring us ASAP on (02) 9651 1988

🐾 If you have an urgent issue or emergency during this period we are referring to SASH at North Ryde on (02) 9889 0289

19/12/2022

2022 work Christmas party 🎄🎅🤶

29/11/2022

November Pupdate 🐶 with a few kitties too 🐱

13/11/2022

❗️IMPORTANT ❗️

There is a national shortage of paralysis tick 'antidote'. This means that now, more than ever, it is imperative your pet is on tick prevention. We have already had tick cases this season and when the antitoxin runs out this means that prognosis will be far more grave.

If you are unsure which tick prevention is best for your pet please contact us and we will advise the best option.

Currently, there is a national shortage of the antitoxin serum used as primary treatment for pets with tick paralysis.

As SASH has seen an influx of tick cases coming through Emergency at all our hospitals, we are calling on pet owners to be vigilant with keeping on top of tick prevention and performing regular tick searches on their pets.

Tick prevention products reduce the risk of tick paralysis, but no product gives 100% protection, so it is important to keep the following in mind:

-Use an appropriate preventative treatment- speak to your local vet about the best product for your pet

-Maximise the efficacy of the product by following the manufacturer’s recommendation. This includes administering the correct dosage for your pet’s weight and ensuring the product is delivered correctly (e.g. your pet consumes the entire chew; your pet doesn’t vomit after the chew; and that spot-on products are dry before bathing)

-Perform daily tick searches on your pet

-Reduce exposure to ticks in the environment – avoid long grass and bushy areas.
Whether you live in a tick hot spot or not, tick prevention is crucial all year round.
If your pet is showing signs of tick paralysis such as lethargy, laboured breathing, weakness and/or you find a tick, contact your local vet immediately or your nearest SASH Emergency.

10/11/2022

NEXGARD SPECTRA PROMO 🐶
Purchase any 3 or 6 pack of nexgard spectra at our clinic to go in the draw to win a doggy gift pack and free nexgard spectra 6 pack… Just in time for Christmas 🎄
Winner will be drawn 17th December 2022

04/11/2022

Can always count on some chicken, cuddles and sunshine to make me feel better 😋☀️🐓

26/10/2022

Just some photos of some cutie patootie 🐱🐶😍