Lennox Head Vet Clinic

23/01/2025

We hope you and your pets are safe and dry in this wild weather! Enzo has the right idea 😴. If your pet is worried by the storms, keep them inside, shut the curtains, pop some music or the TV on, and stay calm around them 🧘‍♀️. Make a comfy space for them to relax and snack on some yummy treats 🥰. If they're still anxious and not coping, it may be time to have a chat with one of our vets and get some help - whether that's with supplements, behavioural tools like calming diffusers or thunder jackets, or even medications, which can be extremely safe and effective in creating safety, calm and comfort for your pet when they are crippled with anxiety or fear💕. Book online via the link in our bio today, or call us on 0266875123. 📞

22/01/2025

Heat stroke is unfortunately a big pet killer over summer in Australia, and it's up to you as responsible pet owners to minimise the risk ❤️. Some great tips from Animal Emergency Service 👇

Be the ultimate pet parent with these essential tips to prevent heat stroke:

🔅 Never leave your pets alone in parked cars.
🔅 Plan car trips wisely—keep the car cool, make frequent stops, and always have water on hand.
🔅 Avoid exercise during the hottest parts of the day.
🔅 Provide plenty of fresh water and access to shady spots.
🔅 Keep your pets out of hot, closed homes.
🔅 Steer clear of walking them on hot sand or pavement.

Got any extra tips for keeping pets cool? Share them with us below!

20/01/2025

Happy Monday from Dr Sophia and Nurse Nat, who paid a visit to the clinic on Saturday with two of our clinic neigh-bours, Zephyr and Sol 🐴. Zephyr had a surprise special delivery 💩 onboard, that he so kindly dropped right outside of the clinic 🙈. So thoughtful! No doubt there'll be some extra fun smells for your dogs to enjoy as they enter this week... 😂

18/01/2025

With the wild weather and winds come the stingers 🪼 - so please be vigilant when walking your dog on the beach over the next few days. Aside from being painful, stings can cause swelling and anaphylaxis, and are particularly dangerous if your pet ingests the jellyfish and is stung in the throat. There's some great information from the Aus Animal Poisions Helpline here 👇, including the advice to keep your pup on a leash until you've checked the shoreline and are well away from danger. 💥 In the event of a sting or munched jellyfish, your vet can guide you over the phone if your pet requires treatment or not. ❤️

The Animal Poisons Helpline has recently received several calls regarding dogs ingesting beached bluebottles. Otherwise known as man-of-war

16/01/2025

Has your pet got some seasonal itchies? Or are they a serial scratcher? 🐶 has a range of shampoos and conditioners to help soothe things like contact dermatitis, and treat things like hot spots 💥. Here is a repost of some common garden plants that can cause big itchies - and let's not forget grasses such as couch, Kikuyu and buffalo, plus those pesky succulent ground covers 🌾. If you're not sure what might be causing your pet's itch, book a consult via our website to find them some relief 😌❤️.

15/01/2025

How sweet is little Juke 😍. Juke was here for his puppy vaccinations, and was such a darling little pup. At just 11 weeks old, Juke won't be little for long! ❤️ We can't wait to see him for his next vaccination visit 🥹.

15/01/2025

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14/01/2025

Gorgeous Chook was here this week for a Suprelorin implant, a hormonal implant used fairly commonly in chickens to stop them laying 🥚. This is usually recommended for health reasons, such as reproductive disorders, weight loss, stress and various other ailments that can be fatal if left untreated. 🐔 We love our chookie patients! ❤️

13/01/2025

Happy rainy Monday ☔️. While we haven't had the most perfect walking weather, there are many other ways to give your dog some stimulation and enrichment 💙. Around 20 minutes of sniffing can be just as stimulating as an hour's walk, so a little explore/sniff adventure can be perfect for a rainy day activity 🐽. Even just going for a drive, taking them to a cosy cafe or undercover area, visiting a friend, giving them a treat puzzle, or even working on some training! Your dog may also be happy just braving the rain, like this little sweetie in his rain gear 🙊.

10/01/2025

Happy Friday from three of our amazing nurses - Kylie, Piper and Marcia. 🥰 Forget to book your pet in this week? 🫣 No need to worry, you can book in at your convenience via the link on our website. 📲

09/01/2025

We had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with Jerret the ferret yesterday, and we all fell in LOVE 🥹. Jerret has had some ongoing dental issues that were causing quite a bit of discomfort. As an older gentleman, Jerret needed extra care in his treatment plan, and while it wasn't without risk, it was clear that Jerret needed dental surgery to improve his quality of life ❤️. Dr Evan was the man for the job, and after carefully anaesthetising Jerret, he removed 7 problem teeth! 🦷 Jerret recovered like a champ, and we are honestly in awe of this little happy-go-lucky legend. For some very cute content, you can find Jerret on instagram at 😍.

08/01/2025

Have you seen our new range of .and.co ? 😍 Sooo many cute new patterns and styles, including a très chic waterproof range for our adventure pups 🌊. Air tags, poo bags, and cat collars too! Bring your pooch for a visit and a try-on, they deserve it 💅.

07/01/2025

With the warmer weather, it's important to be checking the pavement and sand temperature before taking your pet for a walk. 🔥 Every summer we see many burnt paw pads on dogs, which can be extremely painful, with some cases requiring bandaging for weeks 😖. Walking during the coolest parts of the day will help prevent burnt paws as well as heat stroke - a double whammy of protection and responsible ownership for your pet. ❤️

With temperatures rising today, if you’re not sure whether it’s too hot to walk your dog, just follow the 5-second rule 🖐🐶

Simply place the back of your hand on a surface for five seconds. If you can’t handle the heat, your dog can’t either and it would be best to wait till things cool down before venturing out 🚶‍♀

Your dog can easily overheat when walking in the warmer weather. Dogs cool themselves through their paws and by panting. They simply can’t do this if the ground and air is too hot! 🥵

To avoid burning your pooch’s pads, try walking early in the morning before the pavement has heated up or later at night on cooler grassed areas 🌿

If you think your pet has overheated or is suffering from heat related issues, call an RSPCA veterinary hospital or your local veterinarian immediately.

03/01/2025

Happy Friday from our Enzo, who still isn't quite sure which way is up after the holidays 😅🙈.

02/01/2025

31/12/2024

Happy New Year from Lennox Head Vet Clinic, and some of your favourite photos from this year. 😍 Thank you to all of our amazing clients and patients for another fantastic year. A reminder that we close at 3:30 today, and will be back Thursday 2nd to welcome you and your pets into 2025 with us. 🐶

30/12/2024

🎆 New Year's Eve is almost here, and so are the fireworks! Did you know that more pets are lost on this night than any other? 😿

While fireworks signal celebrations for us, they can be terrifying for our furry friends. The loud noises often cause fear and anxiety, leading some pets to try to escape by jumping or digging under fences - and in the process, they can get hurt.

To help keep your pets safe, here are our top tips for the fireworks season:
🐾 Know when fireworks are happening so you can plan ahead
🐾 Give your pet plenty of exercise beforehand - a tired pet is a calmer pet!
🐾 Create a cozy, safe space inside with closed blinds, a comfy hideaway, and calming music or TV to mask the noise
🐾 Stay calm and act normally - avoid comforting your pet too much, as it can reinforce anxiety
🐾 Make sure your pet is microchipped and that their details are up-to-date, just in case they escape

See link in comments for our full guide about ways to calm your dog during fireworks. 🎇🐾

29/12/2024

Some helpful tips if your pet is anxious about fireworks 🎆.