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The Moriac Veterinary Clinic will open for business on July 30th. We are now taking bookings via pho

27/01/2025

Did you know that long-haired and elderly cats usually require some assistance to help prevent fur-soiling or matting? 🐱

To facilitate low-stress grooming, it’s best to aim for “little and often” to prevent significant knotting from developing in the first place. This means brushing and/or combing your pet several times weekly.

You can also trim fur away from any common problem areas, such as around your cat’s tummy, bottom and back legs – ask our team about this if you’re unsure.

If your cat is becoming stressed or cranky with grooming, we’d recommend a check-up to help rule out any medical issues that could be affecting their tolerance. With our team’s help, there’ll be no fluffing around! 🧼

22/01/2025

If you’re planning to move house soon with your cat, check out these tips from our claw-some team to help reduce everyone’s stress! 🐾

Acclimate your cat to their travel crate in the weeks prior by placing the crate out, lining it with a soft cosy blanket, and intermittently tempting your cat inside with a few treats.

If possible, set up a calming scent hormone diffuser in the new house just prior to moving your cat in. 🏡
Try to keep your cat’s routine as consistent as possible before and after the move.

If your cat is very highly strung, ask our vets about the options for temporary calming medications.

For more advice on keeping your cat calm, consult our chilled-out team.

20/01/2025

The best present for your dog this past holiday season may have been your increased presence at home! 🎁

Unfortunately, some pets get a little too used to the constant company, and may develop symptoms of separation anxiety when it’s time for the family to return to work or study.

Symptoms of separation anxiety can include:
• House soiling
• Trembling or drooling excessively
• Attempts to escape (which can manifest as destruction of doors, walls or furniture) 🏠
• Howling or barking

If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, we’d advise a behavioural consultation with one of our vets.

15/01/2025

Is your dog scared of nail trims? 😟
Whilst a mild anxiety can usually be managed with calm, gentle handling, a slow approach, and positive distractions (such as Lick-Mats smeared with cream cheese or peanut butter), professional assistance is recommended for more significant phobias.

Moderate to severe nail trim phobias may require one or more of the following aids:
• Pre-emptive calming medications
• Low-stress handling assistance by our experienced team 🏥
• Muzzle training
• Long-term desensitisation and counter-conditioning training
• The administration of stronger sedatives

For more help with your nervous nellie’s nails, consult our anxiety-aware team.

13/01/2025

If you’re planning to introduce a new puppy into your household, check out these useful tips to help ease the “ruff” transition! 🐶

Before bringing a puppy home, set up a small puppy-proof crate, pen or room where the puppy can be safely confined whenever you can’t watch them (to prevent house-soiling or furniture chewing).

Ask our team about the use of calming pheromones and supplements, plus the safest “puppy entertainment” toys and chews to offer. 🧸

Ensure that introductions to older pets happen gradually, under supervision, and in a positive manner, and that older pets are given frequent “puppy-free” rest periods.

For more helpful advice on new pup introductions, consult our canine-competent team!

08/01/2025

Did you know that lower urinary tract disease in cats can have a behavioural component? 🐾

Whilst symptoms such as blood-tinged urine, straining, or house-soiling can be caused by simple urinary tract infections or bladder stones, they also commonly occur secondary to an inflammatory bladder disease known as FIC (feline idiopathic cystitis).

FIC can be triggered in otherwise healthy cats exposed to a stressful event, with naturally “highly-strung” cats being at increased risk of the issue.

If your cat shows any symptoms of urinary tract problems, we’d advise a prompt check-up with our bladder-friendly vets! 💼

06/01/2025

“Why does my dog eat grass?” 🌱

Many dogs who eat grass seem to just enjoy it! The behaviour may “stem” (see what we did there?) from wild dogs consuming the stomach contents of herbivorous prey as part of their natural diet.

However, dogs may also have an increased drive to consume grass if they are suffering from short- or long-term gastrointestinal unwellness or have a nutritional deficiency.

So, if your pet is eating grass AND showing any symptoms of unwellness (such as vomiting, abnormal stools, appetite changes, weight loss, or poor condition), we’d advise a once-over by one of our vets to ensure there’s no concerning root to the issue! 🐕

01/01/2025

Unfortunately, just like in some human share-houses, multiple cats living together under one roof won’t always get along! 😼😾

Whilst overt aggression between cats is easily recognised by owners, it can be difficult to detect more subtle, passive signs of inter-cat tension. These can include resource blocking (e.g. one cat preventing another from accessing bowls, beds or toileting facilities), “stare-offs”, or symptoms of chronic stress in one or more cats (e.g. overgrooming or recurrent urinary issues).

If you have any concerns about your cat’s behaviour or health, please consult our behaviourally-brainy veterinary team! 🐾

25/12/2024

Whilst we don’t want to make you nervous about every little thing, there are a few little things you should keep an eye out for when out and about with your pet this summer – ants! 🐜

If you suspect an ant bite in your pet, we’d advise applying a cool compress or cool water bathing for the affected area for 5 minutes. 🧊

23/12/2024

Whilst a deer antler may seem like a fun seasonal treat for your dog (sorry Rudolph!), we don’t rate them as one of the safest chew treats. 🎄

For advice on safe dental chews for your pet this Christmas, consult our tooth-tending team! 🦷

18/12/2024

By now, most pet owners are aware that chocolate (or other products containing cacao beans or cocoa) can cause dangerous poisoning in dogs and cats. 🍫

If your pet demonstrates any of these signs, we’d advise an immediate phone call to our team or the Animal Poisons Helpline for further advice. 📞

16/12/2024

Whilst extendable leads can give your pet the freedom to explore, they should be used with caution. 🌳

For more information on calm, safe walks for you and your pet, consult our helpful team.

11/12/2024

Whilst off-leash dog areas can be a great way to provide your pet with free exercise and playtime, they can also pose some risks to your pet’s safety. 🐕

For more advice on off-leash pet areas, consult our behaviourally-brainy team! 🤓

09/12/2024

Any pet out and about in the summer heat and/or humidity can be at risk of developing dangerous heatstroke. Particularly prone are those pets with breathing compromise (e.g. flatter-faced breeds such as bulldogs) or very thick coats (such as golden retrievers). ☀️

If your pet is drooling excessively or looks weak or wobbly, it’s best to wet them down and then transport them in an air-conditioned vehicle for an urgent assessment with our experienced vets. 🚗🐶

04/12/2024

If you and your pet will be visiting the beach or another waterway this summer, we’d advise keeping them by your side so that you can keep an eye out for wayward fish hooks. 🏖️

Unfortunately, fish hooks (with remnants of bait on them) are sometimes left scattered around popular fishing areas, and are then unintentionally snatched up by greedy pets. 🐟🐕

If you suspect your pet may have unfortunately “taken the bait”, we’d recommend a prompt assessment with one of our vets.

02/12/2024

During summer, we see a “step up” in the number of pet paw pad injuries. 🐾

If you note a scrape-like abrasion on your dog’s paw, you can usually manage this at home by: Limiting them to very short walks on soft dry ground for 10-14 days, to allow the injury to heal. For toileting in wet weather, temporarily taping a thick plastic bag over your pet’s entire paw to keep the wound clean and dry – just ensure you remove this promptly afterwards to prevent the paw from becoming sweaty and irritated. ☔

However, if your pet’s paw injury is a deeper cut that may require stitching, we’d advise a prompt check-up with one of our pawsome vets. 🩹

27/11/2024

Planning is key to a successful boarding stay. If you’re planning to leave your anxious dog at a boarding kennel, it’s important to ensure they have what they need to make their stay successful. 🐕

Inform your kennel ahead of time of their needs, and ensure you supply enough medication (if they are medicated) to last the duration of the stay. 💊 Always provide several emergency contacts including veterinarian details. It’s worth considering alternatives to boarding also, if you don’t think your dog will cope well.

25/11/2024

If you’ve recently gotten a puppy, you might have wondered if they can go into boarding kennels when you go away.

Boarding kennels might not be the best option for young puppies. 🐶 All dogs should be appropriately vaccinated prior to going into kennels, so that means puppies under 4 months of age might not be fully vaccinated yet.

Additionally, puppies can have high needs, so might require more hands-on support than is traditionally provided at many kennels. Other options include full-time pet sitters or relatives and friends. 🏡

Address

784 Hendy Main Road
Moriac, VIC
3240

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61447781089

Website

https://northgeelongandmoriacvet.com.au/

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Moriac Vet Clinic Coming Soon!

Local Moriac residents Bryan Benshoof and Chloe McGillivray, along with partner Narelle Hooper are excited to be opening a Veterinary Clinic in Moriac on July 30th.

We currently run and own North Geelong Veterinary Clinic on the corner of Church Street and Vine street in Hamlyn Heights. This is a well established practice that has been servicing Geelong for over 20 years. We are looking forward to bringing the high quality of care and medicine that is provided here out to the new Moriac Clinic.

As Moriac and the surrounding area grows, we hope to grow along with it. A few services will need to be done here at the North Geelong Clinic as we continue to work on outfitting Moriac. These will be services such as x-rays, complex surgical procedures (orthopedics) and dentistry. We are happy to answer any and all questions regarding what we will be able to do or not do at the Moriac Clinic.

Thanks!