Gilgandra Veterinary Clinic

31/10/2024

🐜 Despite our best efforts, dogs and cats are commonly exposed to fleas in the environment. 🐶
On a healthy animal, these may only be a minor nuisance. But on the allergic dog, fleas can cause a serious problem. Itching around the tail and back are often signs that need to be addressed!
🧼 Although flea washes are readily available, oral flea preventatives are the most effective long-term treatment 💊 .
Prevention is ALWAYS better than treatment so make sure you beat the bite before the flea bites YOU!

23/10/2024

🐶 We have been inundated with dog grooms over the past few months! ✂️
We are now fully booked until Mid December!

14/10/2024

Is your dog itchy? Loosing hair? Chewing themselves red raw?
🕷️This may be a sign your dog has mites!🕷️
Mites are insects that live ON and IN the skin of your pet.
Dogs and cats will often present with hair loss around their eyes and red, irritated skin. Mites can be picked up through close contact with long grasses, kangaroos and foxes.
If theft untreated, your pet can developed significant damage to their skin which can ultimately lead to infection!
Fortunately, mites, fleas AND ticks are all preventable. Quick and affordable anti-parasiticides can be found in oral and topical forms to keep your pet parasite free!
Swing by Gilgandra Vet Clinic to discuss your options today!

11/10/2024

A MASSIVE THANKYOU TO OUR AMAZING VET NURSES on this Vet Nurse Day! 🎉🎉🎉
A day to celebrate your dedication, compassion, protectiveness, generosity, calmness, joy and enthusiasm, amongst many other stellar qualities! Thankyou for being you, and for all that you do! ❤️

02/10/2024

This month we are talking ALL THINGS ITCHY.
Spring is renowned for the rise of fleas and environmental allergens that can make your dogs, cats and horses scratch.
If your pet is showing signs of irritated skin such as excessive chewing, licking or biting it’s time to get on top of it!
Book an appointment to discuss your animals skin today!

20/09/2024

Who are you?
Border Collie female found north of Dubbo.
If this girl looks familiar please get in touch with the clinic on 68471129 or message us.

09/09/2024

06/09/2024

LET’S TALK ABOUT P**P BA-BY 🐴🎉❤️
Foaling season is upon us and one of the most common issues we see in foals in the first 24 hours of life is a condition called RETAINED MECONIUM. Meconium is the p**p that is formed in the colon while the foal is still inside Mum. It looks like glossy dog p**p when it is passed and if it is not passed in its entirety in the first few hours of life then foals will often stop feeding, start straining to p**p, and get very tired which can then lead to larger problems like colic and failure of passive transfer of the important immunoglobulins that foals need in the first 24hours.
It is much more common in c**t foals but can affect either gender.
So be wary and wise and if you feel your new born foal is just not right call us for help. 0268471129 ❤️🐴

29/08/2024

What hides below?
Without dental x-rays your vet only has half the picture. Important information about dental abnormalities can be missed on visual examination alone.
Performing dental X-rays allows your vet to discover abnormalities or dental disease such as pulp necrosis and tooth resorption that hides below the gum line.
For more information about your pet’s dental health, contact us to book a dental health check today!
Phone 0268471129
Visit http://gilgandravets.com/articles/ for more information.

24/08/2024

FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH
Unlike humans, a horse’s teeth continue to erupt throughout their life. The continual eruption helps to combat their grazing, however when their teeth aren’t worn down, problems can arise.
Sharp enamel points can be seen in horses as young as 2 years old. If left untreated, this can damage their cheeks and tongue, leading to performance issues.
Make sure that your horse has regular exam to help them keep comfortable and perform to the best of their abilities.

22/08/2024

More than meets the eye!
Plaque is invisible and a mature plaque biofilm can form in as little as 48 hours after a dental procedure! Just like humans, our pets require regular dental homecare. Daily brushing, with a pet specific toothpaste, is the gold standard of care. However, we understand that for some pets this may be difficult – talk to our team today about a personalised dental homecare plan tailored to your pet!

18/08/2024

We are in the full swing of Dental Month this August!

🦷 Bad breath, drooling and tooth discolouration can all be early signs of dental disease.
🪥 Dental diets, toothbrushes and water supplements can all help to reduce the build-up of plaque and bacteria. But once tartar is set on the teeth, it can be very difficult to remove.
🐾Scaling and polishing your animal’s teeth is the best way to reduce any pre- existing dental disease and can help get your pet on their way to a fresh breath and healthier teeth!
See the results for yourself!
📞 Book a consult or FREE dental check on 6847 1129 ☎️

15/08/2024

Lift the lip!
Do you check your pet’s teeth at home regularly? Gently lifting your pet’s lip to monitor for tartar build up on teeth, inflammation around the gums or bad breath can greatly improve your pet’s dental health. Early detection of periodontal disease, daily homecare and regular professional cleaning is the best way to keep our beloved pet’s teeth and mouth healthy.
For more information about your pet’s dental health, contact us to book a dental health check today!
Phone 0268471129
See http://gilgandravets.com/articles/ for more info on boking dental cleaning for your pet

12/08/2024

Is your pet overdue for their needles? Is a bit itchy? Or needs a check over?
We are heading to Gular THIS THURSDAY!
Make sure to call the clinic on 6847 1129 to book an appointment today!

08/08/2024

Don’t wait till it’s too late!
Often you won’t be able to see (or smell) dental disease until it is in the advanced stages. At this point the damage is irreversible and may require tooth extraction or advanced dentistry treatment to try and save the teeth. Booking your pet in for regular dental checks ensures that any dental abnormalities and periodontal disease is detected early enough for prophylactic treatment.
For more information about your pet’s dental health, contact us on 0268471129 to book a dental health check today!

04/08/2024

August is PET DENTAL MONTH
Bringing dental awareness to the mouths of pets in the Gilgandra District
Did you know:
1. Dental disease is the most common disease we see in the consult room!
2. Up to 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have dental disease by the age of 2
3. Smaller breed dogs have a much higher incidence of dental disease
4. Dog breath is not a thing – most likely your pet has plaque (the soft mush of food debris and bacteria that eventually becomes tartar)
5. The persuasive statement most likely to be met with incredulous laughter is….. “The gold standard to preventing dental disease is to brush your pet’s teeth with a toothbrush” 🤣
So, given the statistics – there’s a high chance your pet is afflicted with dental disease!!
If you have don’t have enough spare hours in the day for tooth brushing (or you do and would like some tips) then visit our website www.gilgandravets.com/articles/ for options on how to manage dental disease in our pets.
Let’s keep those happy smiles healthy and preserve those 42 (d) teeth for your pet’s lifetime.