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Monday 8am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm Thursday 8am - 5:30pm Friday 8am - 5:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 11:30am

River Road Veterinary Clinic

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River Road Veterinary Clinic

Welcome to Gympie's newest small animal veterinary clinic. Situated close to the heart of Gympie, we are a caring team dedicated to the health of your pet.

16/07/2025

Did you know that some common household items can be deadly or cause serious health issues for your furkids? Here are some things you may not know about.
Plants
If your pets eat or chew on plants such as brunfelsia (also known as yesterday, today, tomorrow) and cycads (such as sago palms) they can be fatal to dogs.
Human Food
Grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, salty meats, and chocolate are just a few things that your pets should never consume.
Xylitol (or birch sugar) is also something to check the ingredient list for, as it can be deadly to dogs, its often found in sugar-free items, and peanut butter.
Essential oils
With diffusers being so popular, many essential oils are highly toxic to pets due to their high concentration, even when diffused into the air. Its best to do some research before using essential oils in your household.
Human medication
Many medications such as Nurofen are highly toxic to dogs and cats, Panadol is toxic to cats, so it's best to keep them out of reach from prying paws.
If you think your furkid has managed to get into any of the things, be like Doug and see a vet as soon as pawsable.

11/07/2025

Binkley and Polly belong to one of our nurses, they have spent a few days hanging out with us! This has been their mantra.

10/07/2025

Puppy appreciation post! Meet 11 week old German Shepard, Border Collie x, Bruce! As sweet as he is handsome!

04/07/2025

Bearutiful girl Karma dropped in on us yesterday for a chat and cuddles to celebrate her 2nd birthday! Hope you had the best day Karma.

03/07/2025

One of the hardest things is to say no to our furkids when we are having something to eat. They turn those eyes on you, and before you realise it, you are handing over half of your food! However, being overweight can cause serious health problems for them.
Joint problems: the extra weight puts strain on joints, this can reduce their mobility, cause arthritis and lessen their quality of life.
Respiratory Issues: the extra weight can strain the heart and lungs, leading to breathing problems and increased risk of heart disease
Diabetes: they become more prone to insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes.
Reduced Life Expectancy: They can be at risk of having a shortened lifespan, caused by organ damage and the increased risk of various diseases.
So, think belly rubs not belly bulges!

30/06/2025

Tiny Taco says its time for Tongue Out Tuesday! So lets see them please, how could you refuse her!

27/06/2025

Rules for the cat or cats Rule!

25/06/2025

How is it that our pets seem to know when we are going to take them to see a vet?
They are very attuned to you and your body language and routines, they will pick up subtle changes in your voice, behaviour and body language, which they will associate with going to the vet.
If they are sick or in pain, they will sense your emotions, fear, anxiety and stress, they can also notice if you are being more gentle or protective of them. They will know this car trip is different to one going to the park or beach.
If you pet is stressed at coming into the clinic, we encourage you to bring them in for a social visit, when you are coming in to collect something, or just passing. Having drop in visits where they get treats and pats, praise will soon get them loving coming into the vet.
There also medications, such as sedation and anti-anxiety medications that will lessen their stress level and make the vet a less scary place.

20/06/2025

Look who visited with us today! This beautiful lady is Crumpet and she is our CEO's, Doug the Pug's mum! Such a pleasure for all of us to meet her and to see the bond that she and Dr Chris have. We loved having you visit us today!

18/06/2025

Separation anxiety can be caused by many factors. The most common being separation from their owners, which can cause a high level of distress. Other causes can be a sudden change in routine, suddenly being alone when they have been used to spending time with a human or another dog, a new home or a bad experience after being alone.
Some signs are, barking or howling excessively, pacing, walking in circle, chewing furniture, scratching doors, having toilet accidents in the house or if outside, trying to escape from the yard or digging.
It can be treated but requires a high level of commitment. Some things to try are behaviour modification with a dog trainer, walks which will burn off energy and bond with you, interactive puzzles, such as, snuffle mats, puzzles, treat-dispensing toys, and slow feeders, turning on the TV. Also, products like Adaptil replicate these natural pheromones and are regularly used to help ease and relax dogs.
Compression shirts, like thunder shirts, deliver a ‘gentle hug’ for your dog, the pressure of the shirt has a calming effect on the nervous system.
If it persists then book a time to chat to your vet, because if left untreated, separation anxiety will continue to exist in you and your dog’s life.

12/06/2025

Friday 13th is a good day to look at the discrimination against black-coloured animals. Historically, people have associated black with evil, these superstitions have led to unwarranted discrimination leading to them being overlooked in because they are perceived as less friendly.
They often face longer stays in shelters and with rescue groups, black dogs and cats are overlooked in favour of lighter colours.
This Friday 13th lets appreciate the beauty of black coloured pets and value them for who they are, wonderful, loving, loyal family members.
We would love you to share a photo of your beautiful black pet with us!

20/02/2025

Its FriYay! Darling Humphrey is licking his lips in anticipation of weekend treats, cuddles and a lazy sunday in front of the TV with snacks.
Show us your furkids and tell us what they are looking forward to this weekend.

Address

Gympie, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

+61754811210

Website

https://www.riverroadvet.com.au/

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