Dr Greg McIntyre & Associates Veterinary Practitioners

22/11/2024

We are excited to advise that as of tonight we are implementing a change to the way in which we will be providing our after-hours emergency services in an attempt to provide a more efficient and effective service for our clients.

For after-hours emergency service we have partnered with VetTriage to offer video telehealth services. You can still call our normal after hours number 5422 6909 or click the link to be connected to VetTriage www.VetTriage.com/mcintyre

The VetTriage veterinarians are available 24/7 and will assess your pet on a live video chat for a small fee to determine if your pet requires immediate emergency care, or simple monitoring at home until we reopen.

In the event of an emergency, they will triage your animal and give you at-home care guidance, or if they determine hospital care is necessary, coordinate your visit with the on-call veterinarian.

www.VetTriage.com/mcintyre

14/11/2024

The Kyneton Show is back! Friday 15th & Saturday 16th November.

While we all love the great things to see and do at the show, the noise and especially the fireworks can cause stress and anxiety for our pets.
In some severe cases some animals may even hurt themselves trying to "escape" from what they believe is a threat.
Here's some helpful tips below or give us a call on 5422-1310.

14/11/2024

07/11/2024

🐍 We are coming in to snake bite season! What you should look out for/know when it comes to your pet and keeping them safe🐍

▪️ Symptoms: Cats and dogs react differently when it comes to a snake bite. Please see below our table of symptoms.
Cats can take a longer time to show symptoms. Signs and symptoms to look for are lethargy, has collapse, trouble breathing/panting, dilated pupils, ataxia (wobbly/weak on our legs), paralysis, salivating/vomiting, brown/red urine, if you notice these symptoms or see your animal with a snake please call the closest clinic to you and start heading there straight away.

▪️Keep Calm: Try not to let your pet move around too much, call and make your way to the CLOSEST vet clinic.

▪️Snakes: We don’t need to know the type of snake, so please don’t try to catch or harm the snake. The snake will be frightened and may be very reactive and quick to defend itself.
We use one type of antivenom for all snake bites.

Please be aware that the baby snakes are as venomous as the large ones! So if you do see one around, keep your pets far away!
If you have a snake close to your home and need it to be removed safely please call a reputable snake catcher such as:
Manfred from Five Freedoms animal rescue – 0438 681 501
https://fivefreedoms.com.au/snake-catching

▪️Prevent Bites: Keep your yard tidy, grass short around your home. Watch your pets outside, especially in the warmer weather and when walking your animals keep them on lead.

Quick action can save your pet! If you have questions or concerns, call us on 5422 1310 or for after hours emergencies call us on 5422 6909, if we are busy attending another call please call closest emergency centre to you.
Stay safe this spring/summer! 🌞

31/10/2024

🐾 Halloween Pet Safety Alert! 🎃

As Halloween approaches, keep your pets safe!

Chocolate is toxic for dogs and cats, causing them to be very sick.

Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in some lollies, can also be harmful, leading to low blood sugar and other health problems.

Make sure to keep all treats away from your furry friends, if they do scavenge and find something naughty please call the clinic with as much information as possible with what they have gotten to on 5422 1310.

Have a happy Halloween! 🦇

08/10/2024

To Our Veterinary Nurses & Technicians:

We offer a bountiful “THANK YOU” for all of the hard work, extra efforts and hours, sweat and (sometimes) tears involved in your work. We value and appreciate you every day!

Most clients have some idea what happens in our veterinary clinic and hospital, but how many people recognise the vital role played by our large team of nurses and technicians?

These wonderful people magnify the work of the veterinarians in our practice. They perform the important roles of triage, admissions and discharges, in-hospital care, patient monitoring and health recording, collecting and processing laboratory specimens, feeding, toileting, cleaning and administering medications.

Our nurses and technicians, all hold Certificates 4 and above in Veterinary Nursing or Technician, and monitor anaesthesia, take X-rays (with licencing) and perform dental hygiene treatments with many other roles, as part of our veterinary team.

Because they are in constant contact with patients, they can recognise changes and participate fully in the team to tailor treatments to the needs of our patients. They also form strong bonds with patients and provide that extra benefit to recovery that only love and personalised care can bring.

We love and respect our nurses and technicians and their skills and dedication as an important part of our patient care team. We would not survive without them.