Valley Vets Latrobe

13/11/2024

10/11/2024

18 Cats Rescued in a Single Day. Another 13 await carers next week.

We urgently need foster carers to provide temporary homes. Even short-term fostering—starting from just 4 weeks—can make a life-changing difference.

As a foster carer, you’ll offer a safe, indoor environment along with food, litter, and transportation to our partner vet clinics. All veterinary costs are fully covered by us.

Foster carers also play a vital role in choosing the most suitable adopters for their foster animals.

Experience is not required; we provide training, education, and ongoing support.

If you’re unable to foster, please consider sharing this post.

For more information or to apply, please email us at [email protected] or use our application form: https://form.jotform.com/202343026522038

14/10/2024

Happy first birthday to Amber, her sister Gypsy and her other litter mates!

14/10/2024

According to this survey, Labradors and Ragdolls are the most popular dog and cat breeds in Australia.

01/10/2024

Who has a ginger cat?

30/08/2024

Hilarious. What a clever dog!

27/07/2024

Wounds and pets - what to do and when to call your vet:

There are many types of wounds, some more serious than others, but all wounds can be painful, and can become infected.
Small cuts and grazes: Scrapes on the skin, and small, superficial wounds can be treated at home. Try to keep the area clean by bathing with salt water (if your pet will tolerate this). If the wound is dirty, or you are not sure how deep it is, always see a vet. Keep wounds clean and dry and leave uncovered. Monitor closely, and seek veterinary advice if you notice any redness, swelling, discharge or a bad smell. Do not use any creams or ointments unless directed to do so by a vet.
Bite wounds: Puncture wounds caused by a bite may seem small, but can be very deep and often become infected. It is always best to have a bite wound seen by a vet, as the wound may need cleaning or flushing, and antibiotics may be required.
Large or deep wounds: More serious wounds can be difficult to manage and can become infected. If your pet has a large wound they may also have lost a lot of blood; and the wound may need to be flushed and sutured under anaesthesia.

How do I know if a wound needs emergency treatment?
In general, most wounds will require veterinary attention, unless they are very superficial scratches or scrapes. Some wounds will need urgent veterinary attention and you should contact your vet straight away for an urgent appointment:
-Continuous or severe bleeding - a small amount of oozy blood is manageable, but if a wound is continuing to drip, ooze or gush blood then your pet needs urgent attention.
-Large wounds - open wounds larger than a coin need to be seen by your vet. The sooner a wound is assessed, the better the prognosis in terms of good healing, reduced infection rates and rapid recovery.
-Burns - these need to be seen by a vet as the risk of infection is high.
-Eye injuries.
-Wounds with a foreign object in them, such as a stick or glass shard. Do not attempt to remove these objects but seek veterinary help.
Small wounds, infected wounds and bite wounds all need veterinary attention, but are not classed as an emergency.

First aid for wounds in pets
If your pet is injured, remain calm and try not to panic. Call your vet and advise them of the problem.
-Bleeding - apply pressure to a bleeding wound. Ideally use an absorbent dressing, but a clean tea towel is a good alternative. Keep firm pressure on the wound, even if you think the bleeding has stopped.
-Do not attempt to remove foreign objects from a wound, or clean them unless they are very minor.
-Apply cold water to burns if you can immediately, but do not let this delay you from seeking veterinary help.

Remember, injured pets will be distressed and in pain. They may panic, or become aggressive. Wrap a blanket or towel around cats and small dogs to restrain them, and hold them gently but firmly to prevent them from moving around too much. You can use a large towel or blanket as a stretcher to lift large dogs into a car, if they are struggling with mobility due to injury. Try to keep pets calm and still until you get them seen by a vet.

If you are unsure whether a wound or injury needs treatment, give us a call on 0475 106 653 at Valley Vets LaTrobe.

11/06/2024

Stay at home during this cold, wet weather and let us come to you.

Valley Vets LaTrobe - Home Visit Vets

Give us a call on 0475 106 653
Dr Duncan Borland and Dr Glenene Borland

Experienced Vets caring for pets across the Latrobe Valley
-Full Health Checks
-Vaccinations, Microchips
-Arthritis injections
-Sick or Injured animal consultations
-Emergency consultations
-Chronic illness management including blood tests
-Surgery including desexing, dentals, soft tissue and orthopaedic (performed at a vet clinic)
-End Of Life Services - Euthanasia and cremation
-Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, birds, ferrets and wildlife

07/06/2024

Question for the community:
For those who have treated tear stains on their dog: What did you find most effective at getting rid of the tear stains? A particular diet supplement? A drop or an ointment? Wipes?

01/06/2024

Forever Friends Animal Rescue Latrobe are a wonderful rescue group run entirely by volunteers. They have a kitten meet and greet day coming up in Moe. Forever Friends often have adult cats looking for homes also, and dogs too.

🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟

Our next kitten Meet and Greet day is on Saturday 15 June in Moe 10.00am-1.00pm
Our amazing friends at Better Lives Support Services have offered their space, time and also a "$5 coffee/tea and cake" fundraiser at the same time 😻
More information to follow closer to the day on kittens attending

31/05/2024

Our Princess Parrot tries to bite our fingers when we fill her food bowl. Anyone else’s parrots do this too?

21/05/2024

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