VetLand Vet Hospital

28/08/2024

✨ Who’s winning hearts at VetLand? It’s Walt! 🐶

This handsome boy captured everyone’s hearts at the clinic! Walt went through a tough time with his health, and there were some scary moments, but we’re thrilled to share that he’s now home and doing well 🥰. Walt is full of love for everyone he meets, showing just how special he truly is.

We love you Walt, and your beautiful snoot ❤️

27/08/2024

Bath time at Puppy Academy 🥰🫧
All wrapped up in a towel, these bundles of joy were very well behaved for their bath time and looking very cute 😍
With some extra attention and treaties, we help make bath time a pawsitive experience for these young pups, making it easier for when they ultimately find a muddy puddle 😂

20/08/2024

Puppy Pool Party!
Today our Puppy Academy Pups got to go swimming and for some of them, it was our first time ever 🥰
Some were nervous, some were excited and ALL had a great time 😊
Don't they just looks so cute in their life jackets too? 😍

09/08/2024

Chronic urinary blockages in male cats are a serious condition, which can be very dangerous. Our talented Dr. Miranda specialises in PU surgery, a procedure that creates a new urinary opening to prevent these blockages.
Nyanko underwent this life-changing surgery and is on his way to a smooth recovery.
We're proud to showcase the expertise and dedication that go into providing the best care for our feline friends! 🐾💙

07/08/2024

Vet Olympics continues! Challenge is to match the baby photo to the fellow staff members 🥰
Adorable and more difficult than they thought it would be 😂

05/08/2024

Remember Ragnar? 🐾 Our brave little warrior who's been visiting Vetland since last September for an ongoing, painful issue with his toe… 💪

This journey wasn't easy, but with Dr. Rafael's amazing work, countless visits, endless time. the unwavering commitment of Ragnar's loving family and the resilience of Ragnar himself, we've reached a phenomenal milestone: Ragnar is well on the way to a fantastic recovery! 🌟

Join us in celebrating Ragnar's strength and the incredible dedication of everyone involved in his recovery! Here's to many more healthy and happy days ahead for Ragnar! 🐱❤️

30/07/2024

Get ready for the Vetland Olympics 2024! 🏆🥇
Our team is facing off in vet-med specific activities, starting with a mystery item challenge.
Things could get intense as we have more competitions lined up for this week and next. Stay tuned to see who will come out on top!
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29/07/2024

Calling all puppies!
Are you between 2-8 months old? Are you looking to make new friends and enjoy the big wide world but winter weather has you stuck inside? ❄️☃️
We have a great idea! For a limited time, our Puppy Academy Program is FREE!
You will make new dog and human friends, experience new activities and even take a swim in our indoor heated pool! 🌊
With lots of positive new experiences, your confidence will blossom!🌸
You are in such an important stage of your life, and we want to help you be the bestest dog you can be!
Your new family will have ongoing support from our team as you grow and learn too!
If you think your humans may be interested, send them to our bio link to find out more!

23/07/2024

Meet Buddy and his beloved ducky! 🦆✨ Ducky goes everywhere with Buddy!
And as you can imagine, Buddy’s eyelashes makes all the nurses jealous when they come for a visit
Does your fur-baby have an emotional support toy or blankie? 🐶💖
Drop a pic of your pet with their fave toy in the comments below! 📸🐾

06/07/2024

Swipe to see an amazing before and after transformation! 🦷✨ This brave dachshund had severe dental disease, infecting most of his teeth and spreading right through the bone into his nose! The best treatment was for Dr. Vicky to remove most of his teeth and clean out the deep seated infection within the surrounding bone. Can you guess how many teeth he has left?....

For this brave sausage he still has another dental procedure further down the line to remove a few more sore teeth and then he’ll enjoy a permanent pain free mouth! ❤️🐾

06/07/2024

Are you or anyone you know interested in running a cafe!? ☕️

We are looking for expressions of interest on our cafe that’s attached to our 24/7 vet clinic in Mitcham, fronting onto Whitehorse Road.
It’s got a prime location and everything you could need to start up your own cafe.

Please email [email protected] if you’re interested or for more information 📝

03/07/2024

🐾❄️ Brrr... It's freezing outside! But don't let the cold stop your furry friend from having a splashing good time! Our indoor heated dog pool is open and ready for some pawsome swims! 🐶💦

Whether your pup wants to beat the winter blues, get some exercise, or just have a fun swim, our toasty warm pool is the perfect spot. Come on in and let your dog enjoy a warm dip! Book online through our portal; https://vetland.com.au/book-online?hsCtaTracking=ad884558-8d1e-46ff-9bd7-614a8671bc51%7C28821a42-bcb1-467e-8906-1c6a72b27c1d -type

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19/06/2024

🎉🐾 Remember Cuddle? 🐾🎉

We are over the moon to share that Cuddle has officially graduated from FIP treatment!

Until only two years ago, this disease was fatal in 100% of patients. Now, with new anti-virals discovered through COVID-19 research - it is curable almost 100% of time!

Cuddles has been a brave and tolerant boy throughout his 5 months of treatment. A huge shoutout to his incredibly dedicated family, and Dr. Vicky for spear-heading his early diagnosis and treatment. 🌟🙌

Let's all celebrate this amazing milestone and the bright, healthy future ahead for our little hero! 🎊💖

12/06/2024

💐 We are deeply grateful for the heartfelt thank-yous from our wonderful clients. While we don't expect it, your appreciation touches our hearts and reminds us why we do what we do. We share in your joy and grieve alongside you with each loss, honoring the special bond between you and your beloved pets. Thank you for trusting us with their care and for allowing us to be a part of their beautiful journeys. 💐

Vale Cerberus, your paws touched your family's hearts and our own. 🐾❤️

03/06/2024

Meet Frankie, our clinic's bundle of joy! 🐾 Even before her BOAS procedure, she was zooming around, winning hearts with her bubbly personality and love for cuddles. 💖 Now, with easier breathing, she's unstoppable, running around with even more vigor and charm! 🌟 Keep spreading those smiles, Frankie!

01/06/2024

Ear infections in dogs are incredibly painful, and often continue to happen again, and again. This was the case with poor little Noori, who couldn’t shake these awful infections and had developed lumps growing down her ears.

Ear lateral resections can very much be a relief for chronic cases, where regular treatments are struggling. It's a specific surgical care approach we reserve for these stubborn ear issues to help these pets finally find relief and comfort.

Pictured is Dr. Mohit performing the procedure with our CO2 laser, to help give Noori the most comfortable recovery. You can also see one of the lumps that was growing deep in Noori’s ear canal. And of course, Noori herself rocking her goggles for her post-treatment photo-therapy! 🐾💕

22/05/2024

Wilson celebrated his birthday poolside – but not necessarily ready to swim! With a determined wag of his tail, he made it clear that even on his special day, he had his own agenda. 🎉🐾💦
Proving that being a water-loving Labrador doesn't mean diving in without a second thought… Have you ever met a Labrador who doesn’t like water! Wilson's cautious approach reminds us to embrace our individual quirks, even when our breed calls us to the water's edge!

We applaud Wilson’s brave efforts! Our pool is available for all dogs through booking online, feel free to give it a go like Wilson did! Generally most dogs aren’t too confident on their first attempt, so coming in a few times to build their confidence and get rid of those nerves in small increments is recommended!

20/05/2024

😱 What do you do when your dog’s ear infections just NEVER seem to end⁉️

✨ Meet Keke, a courageous Corgi who suffered with a sore ear for many years despite countless vet visits. Her ear just never seemed to get better! 🐶 She came to us to see Dr. Vicky for an extremely sore neck, which we believe may be secondary to chronic head shaking due to her ongoing sore ear!

Keke is NOT a fan of her ear being touched, so it’s difficult for her family to medicate it. We managed her initially through rest and pain relief for her neck, and of course some medication for her very resistant and persistent ear infection!

⁉️ But what can we do to try to help her long term ⁉️

Well, once Keke’s ear infection had cleared as much as possible, we did a lateral wall resection - performed under anesthetic with our CO2 laser 👏
This is a procedure where we remove the outer wall of the ear canal to improve ventilation and make the ear a less desirable environment for bacteria and fungus to grow.
Frequently with chronic inflammation, the ear canal will narrow with scar tissue and inflammation, so this procedure helps to open it all up again.

Whilst it doesn’t stop infections, it makes them happen less often and they become easier to treat.
Keke recovered well, wearing her cone for three weeks after her procedure.
✨ Well done Keke ✨

15/05/2024

🐾 Brightening up our patients' days, one cuddle at a time! 🐶💕 Dr. Vicky and Maddy spreading love and comfort to our furry friends at the hospital. Nothing beats the healing power of a warm hug and a wagging tail! 🐾✨

13/05/2024

✨🐶 Meet Milly, the courageous 13-year-old toy poodle who was hindered by medial shoulder instability. This issue started when she was born, as she is SO tiny her shoulder joint never formed properly. 😔

As she grew older and developed arthritis, her muscles began to atrophy away.. Unfortunately, following a simple slip at the groomer, she dislocated her shoulder and despite all efforts, her shoulder wouldn’t go back into the socket 😱
Milly had specialist surgery with us to restabilize her shoulder.
✨ Despite the setbacks, Milly's spirit remained undaunted. With dedicated care and a successful surgery journey with us, Milly has slowly reclaimed her mobility and independence.Witness her beautiful transformation from a moment of struggle to the triumph of walking again! 🐾

08/05/2024

⚠️ Is your dog on this deadly list?! ⚠️

🐶 Great Danes
🐕 Weimaraners
🐩 Standard Poodles
🐶 German Shepards
🐕 Labradors
🐩 Golden Retrievers
🐶 Rottweilers
🐕 Greyhounds
🐩 German Short-Haired Pointers

⁉️ DID YOU KNOW⁉️ Your canine companions have a higher chance of suffering from a fatal condition known as bloat 😱. In deep chested breeds, this condition can lead to their stomachs doing a complete 360 on themselves, cutting off their own blood supply!
It is fatal without emergency surgery.

🐾 Follow Bebi, our Clinic standard Poodle 🐩 along for his preventative surgery to minimize his risk of this condition.
Watch as he undergoes what’s known as a gastropexy, a vital procedure in preventing a life-threatening condition called gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly known as "bloat." 🚑 But what exactly is a gastropexy, and why is it so important?

🔍 Gastropexy involves surgically uniting the stomach with the abdominal wall, which significantly reduces the risk of the stomach twisting abnormally. In GDVs, the stomach fills with gas and twists on itself, cutting off blood flow and leading to tissue death. It's not just uncomfortable; it's a surgical emergency.

🛡️ By performing a gastropexy, we're essentially "anchoring" the stomach in place, preventing it from flipping and reducing the likelihood of GDV. This procedure is especially recommended for deep-chested breeds, who are more prone to GDV.

Gatropexies are a preventative procedure preformed to enhance the quality of life for our furry friends and their owners. Through the use of the Endoscope at Vetland, we are able to do this life-changing procedure with minimal invasiveness.
Traditionally, Gastropexies involve making a large incision up the patients midline, resulting in a large surgical wound. The Endoscope allows us to preform this procedure through a small incision on the flank, resulting in a quicker recovery time, and most importantly less pain.

For more on Gastropexies, check out this blog post by Dr. Vicky Wade.
https://hubs.la/Q02vPv9j0

06/05/2024

OUCH! Check out Shepley's jaw-dropping before and after! 🐾

Can you guess what caused this damage? Yep, you guessed it - a stick!

Thankfully there were minimal fragments stuck inside this open wound. These fragments can be quite nasty and cause abscesses or foreign body reactions, so we were sure to flush the wound thoroughly.

Shepley made a great recovery, and is back to playing! A friendly reminder to all dog parents to encourage your dogs to play with dog safe toys!
This could be chew toys, frisbees or even ropes! Sticks can be quite a dangerous choice due to the risk of dogs injuring themselves, them getting stuck in their mouth, or even in some cases swallowing them!

Stick around for more unbelievable transformations! 😉🌟 'sStickStory

23/04/2024

Have you ever seen the doggy version of braces?!

Meet Nelson, and his crown extensions! At a routine growth check, Nelson’s canine teeth were growing in the wrong direction, en route to give him loads of pain when they fully erupted.

Dr. Vicky devised a plan to ‘tip’ his teeth outwards into a more normal direction by extending their height with dental composites (fillings)! After a few weeks - success! And the crowns were finally able to be removed!

With those crown extensions off and his canines right where they should be, he’s back to chasing tennis balls with a pain-free mouth! 🎾🌟

21/04/2024

🐾 Beau's MASSive Mass removal! 🐾

Dr. Miranda joined us here at Vetland for this massive procedure, where pet care meets cutting-edge technology. When a small bump turned into a looming mass, our team, led by the skilled hands of Dr. Miranda and Dr. Vicky rallied to Beau's side to remove the massive lump.

With precision and care, they tackled the massive challenge, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment like the CO2 laser to ensure Beau's well-being, ensuring a speedy recovery and less trauma to the surgery site. What started as a mere anomaly became a giant mass, reminding us of the importance of checking in on all those little lumps and bumps on our furry friends.

Mere hours after his procedure, Beau was walking it off like a champion!. 💪🐾

19/04/2024

🗳️ Do you adore Dr. Vicky!? Have you got a meaningful story or memory with her? It's time to make your mark! Join us in showing appreciation for Dr. Vicky, by casting your vote in Bova's 'Vote for Your Vet' post and cast your vote today! 🐾 You can find the post a little further up our page.
Thankyou to everyone who's already voted!

✨ P.S, How beautiful are Celene and Bebi?..🐩💙 Our staff too, of course! From left to right we have Julie, Maddy, Lara and Dr. Vicky! 🥰

16/04/2024

🐾Meet Bagel, the brave little Labrador Retriever pup at just 3 months old! Dr. Vicky consulted with Bagel for a second opinion regarding his unusual teeth. . 😬🦷

It turns out, Bagel has been a bit too enthusiastic with his chewing and had snapped his top two baby canine teeth! 🐶💔Another surprise - his bottom canine teeth are growing in the wrong place, causing his sharp little tooth to dig into his gum and create a hole in the roof of his mouth each time he closes it. Ouch!

Removal of fragile baby teeth is challenging at the best of times, however at only 3 months old, Bagel of course needed extra care and attention.

Dr. Vicky carefully removed these troubling teeth to resolve Bagel’s pain, and protect his developing adult teeth. 🐕

Bagel will be monitored closely when his adult teeth start to come through, in case they have been damaged from infection or also are following the wrong path of growth.

Ever experienced something similar with your pet? Let’s chat in the comments! 🐾✨ Share your stories, questions or any advice you might have for fellow pet lovers on spotting and dealing with dental issues in puppies. 💕🦷

14/04/2024

💙🐶 It’s time to celebrate Dr. Vicky!! 🐶💙

✨ With world Vet day just around the corner, it’s time to celebrate those who go above and beyond for our furry friends! ✨
Let’s show some love and appreciation for our incredible vet, Dr. Vicky, by participating in the ‘vote for your vet’ initiative!

🎉 This is YOUR opportunity to show just how meaningful Dr. Vicky’s care here at Vetland has been for you and your family, whether you’re new to our clinic or have been seeing Dr. Vicky for years, you can show your meaningful appreciation! 🎉

⁉️ How to vote ⁉️ Head on over to Bova’s original post to cast your vote for her today, and leave behind a story of how she’s impacted you, or a meaningful photograph!

🐾✨ High Five Your Vet for World Vet Day! ✨🐾

This month we will be celebrating World Vet Day on Sat 27th April.

We'd like to take a moment to show our appreciation by participating in the "Vote for Your Vet" initiative. This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the exceptional veterinarians who go above and beyond for our pets and the industry.

🎁 We have 3 x Bova prizes to giveaway to the winning vets, to be announced on Wednesday 24th April.

HOW TO VOTE
🙏 Like this post
🙏 Enter the vets name and clinic in the comments below
🙏 Feel free to share a reason, story or share a pic

12/04/2024

Meet Maddie! 🐾

She was brought to our hospital because she hasn’t been eating for days. Our team recommended an ultrasound to fully see what’s happening internally.

Ever wonder how ultrasound works for your fur babies?

The Ultrasonographer device emits high-frequency sound waves that pe*****te the body and create real-time images of internal organs and tissues.

This is often recommended by vets during your pet's physical examination if they notice swelling in or near the abdomen, discomfort when touching the abdomen or other internal areas, or a mass or lump in the abdomen, kidney, or liver. It's also commonly used to monitor the progress of your pet's pregnancy!

In Maddie's case, it was to find out the reason for her inappetence. We are so glad that the result was normal and that she’s recovering well! 🌟

09/04/2024

Xiao Hua's smile slowly faded because of a rare immune condition known as Feline Gingivostomatitis. This is a horrifically painful condition causing severe pain and erosion of the gums. 😬

🦷 Thanks to early recognition and meticulous care and treatment, this sweet puss is finally free of pain! The only treatment for this condition is complete removal of the cheek teeth, but luckily many cats are still able to keep their incisors and canine teeth. Over a delicate procedure, Dr. Vicky, our tooth fairy 🧚 completed Xiao Hua’s surgery, having her home in time for dinner. 😺

Cats are pretty good at hiding pain, so watch for these signs in your own feline companions! 🔍

☑️ Red, sore-looking gums
☑️ A bad smell from the mouth
☑️ Their gums pulling back, making their teeth appear longer
☑️ Seeming uncomfortable or flinching when you touch their face

But remember, many signs of dental disease are subtle and easily missed. Routine dental checks are essential for the prevention of dental diseases, and general mouth health!

Consultations with our very own Dr. Vicky are easy to book online, with weekday and weekend appointments available. 🐱