What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm

http://www.holisticvets.com.au/

Holistic Vets Newcastle, The Pet Shop Boyz 5 Channel Road Mayfield West, Newcastle (2024)

25/11/2024

🐾✨ Mark your calendars for a purr-fect event! 🎅🎄

🐾🎉 Join us for the Grand Opening & Christmas Party at Holistic Animal Hub! ✨ We're excited to celebrate with the Pet Shop Boyz 🎅Bring your furry friends for a paw-some day filled with fun, treats, and festive cheer!

📅 Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
🕒Time: 10am to 4pm
📍 Location: 5 Channel Rd Mayfield West NSW 2304

Join us for a day of festive fun, exclusive treats, and special discounts
& MUCH MORE !
Meet fellow pet lovers and enjoy a paw-some holiday celebration 🎁🐾

👉 Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing sneak peeks of different events to look out for each day!
Stay tuned for more details!
🎄🐾🎉Looking forward to celebrating with you and your furry friends!

25/11/2024

Holistic Animal Hub Grand Opening and Christmas Party With Pet Shop Boyz
We are very excited to be in our new location (right next door to our old location) and to celebrate we are holding a grand opening and joint Christmas Party with our good friends and neighbours Pet Shop Boyz 💚

Please join us on Saturday 30th November to celebrate. Main event is between 10am and 2pm, with Christmas Photos available till 4pm (3.30-4pm quiet time photos for any cats looking to get photographed in their Christmas best).
There are free goody bags containing samples and discount vouchers available for the first 50 to attend (one pack per family or group). In addition we have a bunch of free and informative demonstrations from trainers, and community groups.
The competition judging at midday so please come along for a chance to win an amazing prize in one of four categories!

Save your $5 notes because very importantly we have a coffee van doing $5 coffees - free puppucchino free with any coffee purchase! There is also a raffle and a $5 lucky dip, and a chance to try out a new therapeutic treatment mat. Also for a $5 donation you get 10 minutes with one of our fabulous trainers to get tailored individual advice to any of your questions regarding dog or cat behaviour and training.

Proceeds from the raffle, Ask The Trainer sessions, and $5 lucky dip will be donated to a local charity 'Got Your Back Sista' to help animals affected by DV and homelessness. Such a worthy cause. We are also collecting donations for local animal charities of food and supplies so please bring along donations of anything you have to donate to animals in need.

We've also managed to secure Reverend Kate, the minister of Lambton Anglican Church to offer blessings to any animals. You don’t need to be a member of any church. Just see Kate and have a chat, consolidate the love and commitment you have for your animal, and receive a certificate to commemorate their blessing!

Please come along and bring your family, partner, neighbours, friends and dogs for photos and fun, to celebrate the festive season and help those in need. All this and celebrate our new space too. Please spread the word!

20/11/2024

Now Stocking: Prime100 Single Protein Rolls
Thanks to expanding into our new space, we have plenty of room for new products and ideas and this month we've started stocking Prime100 SPD cooked rolls for dogs. These make a handy training treat and are also useful for those dogs needing cooked foods. You can check out the range in the fridge next to the reception desk at your next appointment or send us a text asking about opening hours if you'd like to drop in to grab some.
We are currently stocking five flavours - turkey & flaxseed, salmon & tapioca, duck & sweet potato, wild boar & pumpkin, and kangaroo & pumpkin. Open to ordering other flavours and Prime products by request.
Prime100 is balanced and can be used as a complete diet, toppers, or treats
We are selling the 2kg rolls for $22.95.

18/11/2024

Pet Loss Support Day 🐾💚
The love we have for our animals is so deep and pure. Losing them can be just as heart breaking as losing a human companion, but often only other animal lover will understand this pain. There is unfortunately a stigma around grieving, and an ideology that people have a couple of days to process their loss before they have to get back into life and move on - but this isn't helpful and can lead to emotions and grief that haven't been allowed the space to be felt and shared. There is no shame in feeling sadness, anger, frustration or loneliness when dealing with loss - you are not alone! It is important to allow yourself the opportunity to move through this.
This is why we host our Pet Loss Support Days throughout the year - to give you an opportunity to meet others who have also been through this, give you space to share and process your loss, and to connect with our team for tips and strategies to help cope with it.
Our next Pet Loss Support Day is on Sunday 24th November at The Base Health, Newcastle West.

Our Pet Loss Support Day is a safe, supportive and welcoming space for people to come and share their stories of love and loss, to help move through the grief, share a cuppa and chat together.

For those that have attended before, there is always new content.
Please pass this along to anyone you know who may benefit and have them register.

15/11/2024

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - PEGGY 🐾
This beautiful 3-year-old Golden Retriever first came to see Dr Kathy in April of this year for her anxiety with car travel. Peggy's loving humans, along with her trainers and Dr Kathy, have been working together using a combination of calming herbs, conventional medication, and behavioral management strategies to help reduce her travel anxiety. While Peggy’s fears aren’t completely gone, she has made incredible progress. Thanks to the dedication of her team, Peggy was even able to go on a holiday up north, traveling in a van, a huge milestone for this brave girl! We’re so proud of how far Peggy has come and are excited to continue supporting her on her journey to greater comfort and confidence on the road.💚

13/11/2024

Holistic Animal Hub Grand Opening and Christmas Party 🐾🎄
Please join us on Saturday 30th November between 10am and 2pm to celebrate!
Kelly Snaps It Photography will be doing walk-in photos on a Christmas themed mini set for $20 from 12:30pm.
We will have a coffee van, snacks, lucky dip of products, raffles, giveaways, opening specials. Our neighbours and friends at the Pet Shop Boyz will also be running fun shop specials.
Will have "Ask A Trainer sessions" and training demonstrations with trainers Julie Tolliday and Erin Williams.
Fun competitions at 12pm: best dressed dog, best dressed pair, waggiest tail and best trick!
Scent work demonstrations from 10am by team member Ash and her friends from Newcastle All Breeds Dog Training Club.
Bring your family, partner, and dogs for photos, fun, and to check out our new space!

PS. We're looking for a Santa for the day to hand out treats for humans and furry friends - please reply if you know anyone who might be suitable!

11/11/2024

Spooky Season: Snakes, Ticks, Spiders and biting Insects!

Halloween may be over but it is still spooky season with lots of critters around with the potential to harm! We've heard of many snake sightings, encounters and unfortunate bite injuries recently. Please keep up your tick prevention as there are many animals picking up paralysis ticks at this time of year. Be vigilant to spiders too: we've had a cat come in with a nasty wound on his backend from a suspected spider bite when enjoying the sun in the garden. Ant bites are common too at this time of year, along with allergic reactions from biting insects.
Please be aware, do what you can to minimise the risk of a snake bite!
Minimise the risk:
• Make your yard less snake attractive. This includes: Keeping grass cut short, removing debris, tin, wood piles, rubbish, rocks etc. Making sure all paths are clear so you can see where you are walking. Keep in mind certain plants are great for snakes- particularly those that provide low to the ground coverage (ie an agapantha bush). Store any firewood away from the house.
• Minimise access to water. Snakes need to drink. Your beautiful outdoor pond, or dog's water bowl can be a source of water for snakes which bring them into your yard.
• Reduce food sources outside (i.e. chicken eggs, compost piles etc).
• Walk your dog on a lead during summer and minimise high risk areas such as uncleared paths in the bush, and dense shrubs.
• Limit outdoor time in the evening. Snakes are most active at the end of the day when the weather has started to cool. Also limit outdoor time at night as a lot of snakes prefer to be active at this time rather than during the day.

The best advice is to seek urgent veterinary care if you have even a remote suspicion that your dog has been bitten by a snake. Symptoms can vary and be commonly neurological or bleeding. Waiting to monitor the situation can reduce the chance of survival, so err on the side of caution and don’t wait to act. Veterinary treatment for snake bites includes administering antivenom, which has been shown to increase the survival rate of dogs to 82.4%, compared to 33.3% in dogs not given this treatment.

08/11/2024

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - MAXIMUS 🐾
Meet Maximus, the gentle giant! This big, placid pup came to visit Dr Kathy today for a Titre test and health check. At just 16 weeks old, he's already tipping the scales at an impressive 17.9kg! Maximus has also seen Dr Caroline for his very first visit to discuss everything he needs to stay happy and healthy as he grows. He was so brave during his blood test, taking it like a champ and earned lots of treats in return. We’re looking forward to watching this sweet boy grow into his giant paws!💚

06/11/2024

Now Stocking: Prime100 Single Protein Rolls
Thanks to expanding into our new space, we have plenty of room for new products and ideas and this month we've started stocking Prime100 SPD cooked rolls for dogs. These make a handy training treat and are also useful for those dogs needing cooked foods. You can check out the range in the fridge next to the reception desk at your next appointment or send us a text asking about opening hours if you'd like to drop in to grab some.
We are currently stocking five flavours - turkey & flaxseed, salmon & tapioca, duck & sweet potato, wild boar & pumpkin, and kangaroo & pumpkin. Open to ordering other flavours and Prime products by request.
Prime100 is balanced and can be used as a complete diet, toppers, or treats.
We are selling the 2kg rolls for $22.95.

04/11/2024

Pet Loss Support Day
The love we have for our animals is so deep and pure. Losing them can be just as heart breaking as losing a human companion, but often only other animal lover will understand this pain. There is unfortunately a stigma around grieving, and an ideology that people have a couple of days to process their loss before they have to get back into life and move on - but this isn't helpful and can lead to emotions and grief that haven't been allowed the space to be felt and shared. There is no shame in feeling sadness, anger, frustration or loneliness when dealing with loss - you are not alone! It is important to allow yourself the opportunity to move through this.
This is why we host our Pet Loss Support Days throughout the year - to give you an opportunity to meet others who have also been through this, give you space to share and process your loss, and to connect with our team for tips and strategies to help cope with it.
Our next Pet Loss Support Day is on Sunday 24th November at The Base Health, Newcastle West.
Our Pet Loss Support Day is a safe, supportive and welcoming space for people to come and share their stories of love and loss, to help move through the grief, share a cuppa and chat together.

For those that have attended before, there is always new content.
Please pass this along to anyone you know who may benefit and have them register.

01/11/2024

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - AFLIE 🐾
This sweet recently turned teenager, miniature schnauzer, Alfie, is living his best life despite his challenges. Alfie has been managing arthritis, hip dysplasia, and anxiety, along with skin and gut issues for many years. His holistic health plan involves a very large home pharmacy! Combining conventional medicines for pain and anxiety along with PEA powder, acupuncture, zinc, vitamin C, and homeopathic remedies. Alfie's amazing human has driven him two hours to the clinic and back for 5 years to see Dr Kathy, and the All Natural Vet Care Team in Sydney are all working together to make sure he is feeling his best. The goal is to keep him out of the emergency clinic and living his best life! We love that his human sent us this picture of his peaceful moment on holiday, soaking in the serenity. Cheers to you little man for turning 13 years last month! 💚

30/10/2024

Locally Made Raw Food - right next door! The Pet Shop Boyz
Did you know that our friends next door sell a huge range of raw food, treats and bones for dogs and cats, all made by the lovely Pet Shop Boyz staff members in-house!
Pet Shop Boyz is an independently owned pet store that began crafting their own range of raw pet food (BARF) in 2016 using only Australian, and human grade ingredients.
Somerford Raw & Natural Pet Food believe that food can only be as good as the ingredients you use to make it! Their chicken and turkey comes from the Hunter Valley, lamb and beef from the New England Grazing areas, Australian game meat kangaroo, farm fresh duck and salmon from the clean waters of Tasmania & Port Stephens barramundi. Somerford Raw & Natural Complete Pet Food is made fresh in-house with 100% fresh and 100% human grade ingredients. They also offer free shipping and free bones with each online order!
You can conveniently drop by and grab some supplies after your next appointment!

28/10/2024

We met a legend! 👨‍⚕️🐶🍖
We were away in Melbourne last week for a vet conference on nutrition, and we had the pleasure of meeting the iconic "father of raw feeding" - Dr Ian Billinghurst and hear him talk about BARF feeding!
Dr Ian's first book "Give Your Dog A Bone" published in 1993 ignited the raw feeding revolution as an alternative to commercial pet food that continues today. He has also written three more books "Point the Bone at Cancer", "The BARF Diet", and "Grow Your Pups with Bones", and also runs online raw feeding courses. Great resources for anyone interested in fresh feeding diets for their dogs and cats. Dr Billinghurst's insights have inspired our vets for many years. Pictured left to right: Dr Kathy, Dr Ian, Dr Linda and Dr Caroline.

25/10/2024

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - Xanthie, Bundy, Truffle 🐾
This fun little trio dropped in to see Dr Kathy for a cuddly and treat filled checkup. Bundy (12 years old) comes in for his arthritis management, while he may be deaf, he somehow senses when our delicious Frontier Beef tripe treats are on offer.
Truffle (7 years old), who was rescued from a puppy farm last year, also received some attention for a recent ear infection. And finally, sweet Xanthie (2 years) came in as emotional support for Bundy and Truffle, the latest foster addition to the family after recently being rescued from a puppy farm through Dog Rescue Newcastle 💚

23/10/2024

Try Lyka - 50% Discount Off Your First Box
Lyka Pet Food is a minimally processed, natural pet food company delivering fresh, lightly cooked wholefood meals direct to customers. Lyka is Australian owned and Australian made with 85-95% of each recipe made from Australian ingredients, and they only use wild-caught, grass-fed and free-roam animals. This is a lightly cooked as opposed to a raw diet that is better suited to some dogs. Cooking below 90°C helps the body to absorb as much of the goodness as possible.
Their seven recipes are made using human-grade ingredients in their Sydney kitchen, frozen for freshness and delivered straight to your door in portions specific to your dogs needs.
To subscribe to their service, click the link below (30% discount will automatically apply), create a profile and answer a few questions so they can tailor make a plan for your animal. Select the recipes you'd like to try and they will be delivered to your door! Enjoy the benefits of Lyka without the commitment - skip a box, pause or cancel anytime - the subscription is 100% flexible for your convenience.
https://lyka.com.au/join/HOLISTICVN

21/10/2024

Antinol Special - Restocked
We're always on the lookout for penny pinching deals for you all and we have sourced some bulk Antinol Rapid at a discounted price. We are running a special allowing you to buy 10% more for 20% less (than our usual 180 pack).
*200 Antinol Rapid for $135*
Please note: Due to the bulk buying nature, these will not come in the individual blister packs but loose in tubs or packets. Special will run while stocks last!
Antinol® Rapid is a potent blend of two marine lipid concentrates chosen for their unique nutrient synergy. Formulated to promote optimal benefits, their enhanced blend EAB-277™contains the full spectrum of all known Omega 3’s in highly bioavailable form as well as other vital Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and antioxidants.
Benefits:
• Suitable for long-term use for symptoms or as a preventative / wellness supplement
• 100% natural, patented and stabilised oil – contains no mussel powder
• Free from mercury, cadmium and other heavy metals. Clear from toxins
• No synthetic preservatives or fillers
• Fully traceable and sustainable
• No known contraindications*(*the safety of this product has not been tested in pregnant or lactating animals. May contain a minute amount of tropomyosin protein)
Antinol Rapid is a small gel capsules that can be put in your animal's meal or just given in the mouth like other medication. Great for arthritis and mobility issues, as well as skin and allergies! If you're looking for a new omega 3 supplement or a supplement for your aging, sport or working dog or cat then check out Antinol Rapid on our website below!
https://holisticvets.com.au/products/antinol-rapid-dog-cat

18/10/2024

Join us tomorrow for Pups in the Park! 🐶

Our Rangers will be providing free microchipping* for Newcastle residents at Federal Park Wallsend from 9am - 1pm.

Learn all about responsible pet ownership, get to know some of your local doggie based businesses and enjoy some free giveaways and showbags.

If your best mate already has a microchip and you need assistance updating details, we can help you as we will have scanning and pet registry assistance available.

Remember that all dogs attending will need to be leashed.

*Newcastle Residents only - proof of address required - litters of pups and breeding dogs not eligible.

16/10/2024

Now Stocking: Prime100 Single Protein Rolls
Thanks to expanding into our new space, we have plenty of room for new products and ideas and this month we've started stocking Prime100 SPD Fresh Rolls for dogs. These make a handy training treat and are also useful for those dogs needing cooked foods. You can check out the range in the fridge next to the reception desk at your next appointment or send us a text asking about opening hours if you'd like to drop in to grab some.
We are currently stocking 5 flavours - turkey & flaxseed, salmon & tapioca, duck & sweet potato, wild boar & pumpkin, and kangaroo & pumpkin. Open to ordering other flavours and Prime products by request.
Prime100 is balanced and can be used as a complete diet, toppers, or treats
We are selling the 2kg rolls for $22.95.