Parkes Veterinary Clinic

13/05/2022

It is with great regret and sorrow that we announce the closing of Parkes Veterinary Clinic. This has occurred due to circumstances beyond our control and is not unique to the Veterinary profession. We would like to thank the many wonderful clients that we have had for their support over many years. We will miss you and all you pets greatly.😿

07/04/2022

Telstra network is currently down and so are our phone lines. If you have an emergency, please just walk in.

06/12/2021

BUY BRAVECTO AND YOU COULD WIN A CAT BED!
All you have to do is buy a Bravecto product from us and tell us why you love Bravceto in 25 words or less!
Drop in and find out more!

12/09/2021

IT'S GETTING WARMER AND THE SNAKES WILL BE COMING OUT!
Due to the weather change and increase in temperatures, snakes are coming out of hibernation.
Common signs you would see in a dog attacked by a snake –
- Weakness, twitching or collapse
- Excessive drooling or vomiting
- And even death
Common signs you would see in a cat attacked by a snake –
- Weakness, difficulty walking, rolling around or collapse
- Dilated pupils
- Drooling or vomiting
- Seizuring
- And even death
What you should do if you witness your pet being attacked or suspect a snake bite:
- Keep your pet calm and quiet
- Contact your VET ASAP and take your pet to the clinic
- Veterinary attention is CRITICAL!

26/08/2021

WHY DO CATS WALK ON KEYBOARDS?

Isn’t it fun when you are typing an important document on your keyboard and your cat comes and sits on it? Have you ever wondered what the attraction is?
Fascinatingly, the keyboard walk is about more than just grabbing your attention. Apart from the warmth coming from your device, the most captivating part of the keyboard is the smell.
With every tap you leave a trace of your scent on the keyboard. And as you may already know – cats love smell! So, pressing their own scent laden toes over those scent laden keys makes sure that they feel secure and a part of your activity.

17/08/2021

04/08/2021

*****ANNUAL VACCINATION CLINICS 2021*****
Our vet will be conducting a clinic in your area in September to take care of your pets routine ANNUAL VACCINATIONS, as well as MICROCHIPPING, HEARTWORM TESTING, and the ANNUAL INJECTION FOR HEARTWORM PREVENTION.

TRUNDLE
Thursday 9th September
10am Trundle Football Ground

PEAK HILL
Tuesday 14th September
10am Dunmore site
11.30am Peak Hill Football Ground

TULLAMORE
Thursday 16th September
10am Tullamore Showground

Please phone us at Parkes Vet Clinic to book your animals in or for further information - 6862 2527

01/08/2021

Does your heart melt when you see your dog tilting its head?

So why do they do it? For mainly 2 reasons
Firstly, it directs the sounds into their ears at a different angle and around their long ear flaps.
Secondly, the tilt is useful as a way of shifting their nose out of the way to help them see you.

25/07/2021

DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT CAT WHISKERS?

Whiskers are the highly sensitive hairs with nerves embedded deep in the base. The length of these whiskers is what's interesting! The width from one side to the other is the exact width of the widest part of the cat’s body.

These whiskers allow a cat to instantly tell whether they can fit through small spaces or not. If they touch on both sides, chances are their hips or shoulders would get stuck.

However, there's a catch! If a cat puts on a large amount of weight (say during a Covid lockdown...because ahem who hasn’t?!) the whiskers won’t grow in length to compensate.

18/07/2021

We often see puppies with ONE FLOPPY EAR and always get asked if the ear is broken. Our answer to that is –

Ears usually stand up at 4-6 months of age. Sometimes, pups have to wait until 9 months of age. The cartilage that provides the structure to their ears starts to thicken and harden as the body sends calcium up there.
However, at this stage in their lives, pups also need all that calcium for another major event of their lives – Teething!!
This means the calcium that should be going to the ears is going to the teeth. And there just isn’t enough calcium to go around. And so the ears stay floppy.
In some cases, a small injury to the cartilage can also cause the ears to never stand up.
But this shouldn’t be seen as a problem. It just makes your pup look even more cute and adorable!!

08/07/2021

****HOW DO PETS COPE WITH THE COLD****

When our pets can’t exactly head to the wardrobe and put another layer on themselves, it is up to us to read the signs and almost feel the cold for them.

The first factor is their SIZE. The smaller and skinnier they are (chihuahuas, whippets and greyhounds) the harder it is for them to keep warm as they have a higher ratio of skin exposed to the cold.

The second factor is AGE. Very young or very old dogs or cats just don’t have the body fat they need to get that internal heating mechanism firing.

Then comes their own clothing - Their FUR. Thin or sparse coats (boxers, staffys and fox terriers) do find the sudden cold snaps confronting.

Finally, they will actually tell you how they’re coping. While warm cats or dogs will sprawl flat across the floor (just like in summer) while if they’re cold they’ll bunch themselves up and tuck their legs in to form a tight ball; trapping that body warmth. Cold pets also become heat-seeking missiles. Locking themselves into warm laps, blankets or that spot near the heater.

If your little mate fits into any of these categories then chances are they’re unlikely to leave your bed any time soon!

27/06/2021

***** COVID-19 UPDATE*****
To All Our Valued Customers,
Whilst we still want to continue to help you and your pets and our community, COVID19 has unfortunately forced us AGAIN to make a few changes.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us help you.

These are the new changes we have made -
- According to the new NSW restrictions - MASKS must be worn at all indoor non-residential premises
- If you notice more than 5 people in the waiting room, please wait outside the clinic
- If you feel unwell or fall into a high-risk category, please avoid coming into the clinic. Give us a call and we will work out how to best assist you.
- We are trying to space our appointments out. If it is not an emergency, please call to arrange for an appointment.
- Please limit 1 person per consult.
- If you need any regular medications or over the counter products, please call beforehand and let us know what you need so that we can get it ready for you.
- Please be respectful towards each other and maintain appropriate personal hygiene and social distance where possible.
- Please pay with contactless cards whenever possible.
- Our after-hours services will still continue only for emergencies.

We would like to thank you for your patience and cooperation.

23/05/2021

****SNAIL BAIT****
If you’re thinking of using snail bait...think twice!!
Dogs and snail bait do not mix. It is extremely toxic to dogs because of a chemical called metaldehyde.
Signs of metaldehyde poisoning begin quickly after the bait is ingested. Generally, the first clinical signs observed are anxious behaviour with mild twitching. This progresses to uncontrollable and severe twitching, followed by seizures and possibly death if not treated promptly.
If you suspect your dog has eaten snail bait, contact us immediately!

12/05/2021

The winter dog coats are here to keep your pets warm!!!
You are welcome to bring your pooch in to try them on before purchase!

08/05/2021

Celebrating all the mums out there!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Mother's Day!

05/05/2021

***** ARTHRITIS IN SENIOR DOGS *****
- What is arthritis?
It’s a progressive degenerative disease of the joints that results in damage to cartilage.

- What causes arthritis?
With time and age, cartilage in the joints starts to wear down which causes inflammation and swollen joints, resulting in pain and reduced mobility.

- How can I tell if my pet has arthritis?
Common signs are stiffness or lameness, which becomes more noticeable when pets exert themselves from exercise. These symptoms may worsen in cold weather.

- Helping your arthritic pet
Although arthritis is a progressive disease and cannot be reversed, arthritis treatment for your pet is at hand.

1) Pain-relieving medications: pain reducing, anti-inflammatory medications can make your pet feel much more comfortable, helping them to stay mobile and maintain muscle mass.
2) Exercise management: for dogs, low-grade regular activity such as walking or swimming will help maintain muscle strength.
3) Weight management: maintaining a lean weight to reduce the load on weight bearing joints may mean overweight pets need to go on a diet to help reduce their body weight.
4) Nutraceutical joint supplements: they are available as powders, capsule, liquids and even in special dog biscuits designed for arthritic pets.
5) Injectable joint supplements: injectable medications are used to promote cartilage repair and protection.
6) Keeping them warm: provide your pet with a well-padded warm bed, preferably indoors in winter. Pet jackets or coats can also help to alleviate arthritic symptoms.

For more information and a health check, please give us a call at 68622527 for booking an appointment.