Ranford Vet

27/12/2024

❤️ Still Available! ❤️

Beautiful Mumma cat Angel has found her furever home, now it's her babies' turn! 8wks old and very playful, these cuties are ready to go! Please call us on 9456-0222 for more information on the adoption process.

Comet - White & Black Boy
Chestnut - Black Boy
Holly - Tortie Girl
Ivy - Tortie Girl
Noelle - Tortie Girl

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! 🦷

20/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our lovely clients and their beautiful pets!

20/12/2024

Your pet's microchip has a lifetime membership with your database company. You will not have to renew it! Any email you get regarding updating your membership is a SCAM!

Microchip company data may have been hacked!

There are reports of emails being sent to owners throughout Australia asking them to pay to renew their pets microchip.

The emails look very real as they have all the information listed on your pets microchip ie. pet name, breed, colour, owner name, number, address, email and phone.

Microchips have a lifelong registration with the microchipping companies. Please spread the word to your friends and family not to click on the links for renewal or share any card/bank details!

19/12/2024

We have the most amazing clients 🥺❤️
Beyond spoilt!

Thank you to miss Katniss and her beautiful family for filling our stomachs with deliciousness and filling our hearts with all the warm and fuzzies.
There are no words for just how grateful we are!

Thank you for entrusting your furbaby’s health and care with us, thank you for letting us smoosh your sweet girl every time she comes in and thank you for being a reason for us to smile (not just because of the food 😋)
To miss Katniss… a big hug, forehead kiss and bum scritches from us all.

From the vets and nurses of Ranford Vet, the biggest thank you xx

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.

14/12/2024

* EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST *

- New Homes Needed -

Beautiful Angel is a friendly DSH Mumma cat who was brought in to us with her 6 kittens. Her kittens are approximately 6-7wks old and will be ready for new homes from Mon 23rd Dec.

Angel and her kittens will all be vaccinated, microchipped and wormed before going to their new homes. Angel will be sterilised soon and her kittens will need to be brought back when they are 6mths for their sterilisation.

If you would like to meet these playful, friendly kittens or discuss the adoption process, please call us on 9456-0222.

11/12/2024

Please keep your pets safe during these heat waves. Elderly pets are especially prone to heat stress. If possible, keep all pets inside in air conditioning or make sure they have plenty of shaded areas and water outside.

Small pets such as rabbits, birds and guinea pigs are very sensitive to heat. Freeze water in ice-cream containers/soft drink bottles and leave in cages to help cool the area. If possible, move inside or make sure they are in a shaded area all-day. Leave a bowl of water outside for wild birds in your area.

Heat stress can be deadly! Call us immediately if you notice signs of heat stress.

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

Oodles of Noodles 🍜

Today the team tried their best to contain their excitement over Noodle and her babies (just over 2 weeks of age), when they came in for their first check up. Noodle is such a good first time mum bringing 5 healthy pups into the world.

We must have bored one of them so much that she fell asleep on Dr Lin during the exam… it’s clearly a very hard life being young and cute.

All puppies and mumma Noodle got a clean bill of health from Lin and were able to head home. Well that is after we managed to wrangle the babies from cuddles with nurses Sarah and Krystyna.

We look forward to seeing them grow ☺️

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. 🩹

30/11/2024

It’s that time of year again 🎁🎄

Every year we at Ranford Vet have a Xmas raffle that raises money for The Lewis Trust. The money raised goes to helping the stray animals and wildlife that comes into the clinic who need treatment and care.

There are 5 fabulous prizes to be won! We have 3 dog hampers (generously donated once again by the wonderful Chanel family); and 2 cat hampers.

Decide which hamper (cat or dog) you would like to get tickets for. Then the very important step of selecting your (hopefully) lucky ticket/s. On each ticket you purchase, just fill in your pet’s name, your surname and your best contact phone number.
Then cross your paws that we draw your name from the hat on December 24th. Winners will be called once drawn.

As of today, we have the hampers out on display and tickets are available. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
So pop into the clinic and our nurses can get you all sorted and entered into the Xmas Raffle for 2024.

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

UPDATE : All kittens have been adopted! Watch this space - more kittens available very soon 🐾 **

* Kittens 😻 **

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

These beautiful kittens are around 7wks of age and looking for their new families! Their adoption package includes their first vaccination, microchipping and sterilisation at 6mths of age. All kittens have been wormed. Please call us on 9456-0222 if you would like to discuss the adoption process further.