Coast To Country Veterinary Services

05/09/2024

PARKES: the next planned date is Sat Sept 14th for small animals and some livestock visits on Sunday 15th Sept pending availability.

Please visit the link below for online bookings or call 0474 277 500.
Appointments are held at Petstock Country Parkes on Clarinda St.
Booking link: coasttocountry.apse2.ezyvet.com/external/portal

15/08/2024

Coast To Country Vet Services is currently closed due to unforeseen circumstances, pre-emptively re-opening on the 26th Aug at this stage. For medication pick up or enquiries of animals currently under care, please leave a voice message/text and I will get back to you asap. I apologise for the inconvenience. 0474277500.

06/08/2024

For Parkes pets, I will be visiting this coming weekend and there are a few availabilities remaining for appointments. Please visit the link below for online bookings or call 0474 277 500.
Appointments are held at Petstock Country Parkes on Clarinda St.

Booking link: coasttocountry.apse2.ezyvet.com/external/portal

07/07/2024

Coast To Country Veterinary Services will be closed from Monday 8th July until Wednesday 24th July to undertake some clinic work during the quieter winter months. During this time I will not be able to answer general enquiries or appointment bookings but please leave a message and I will get back to you on my return. All Emergency calls will be provided alternative contact details for further assistance.

28/06/2024

The next weekend visits for Parkes is on the 6-7th July. Online bookings are available on the link below.
For vaccinations, consultations and health checks for your pet located Country Parkes then book online or call 0474277500. Livestock services are also available.
Booking Link->
https://coasttocountry.apse2.ezyvet.com/external/portal

24/06/2024

Meet Pandora... who got into a bit of a tiff and came off second best. She had lacerations to her upper lip with some partial thickness wounds to her lower lip aswell.
After some sedation, local anaesthetic and trimming back the wounds to so they can be sutured she was far more comfortable and bounced back to her normal self in no time.
As the alpacas at this home are loved so much, even the old girl 'Angel' with some arthritis issues and the newborn cria (baby alpaca) got little coats to keep them warm during the cold nights and mornings.
Did you know that when an alpaca gives birth, it is called 'unpacking'!

23/06/2024

The June Parkes pets pics have finally been uploaded! Have a look at these cute faces that have visited during our monthly vet visits.
The next visit dates are the 6th and 7th July! See link in bio for booking an appointment via the online portal.

19/06/2024

Some days the drives takes me to hidden areas, miniature donkeys and trying to beat the alpacas to the front gate!!
Routine visits for vaccinations, drenching and herd health checks are important for the health and wellbeing of livestock. Most things can be performed by owners but there is occasionally times where vets are needed. These guys were all given clean bills of health!

19/06/2024

Patient of the month of May! Yes, very late update but still worth showing this little cutie anyway. This little man came off second best presumably with barbed wire fencing which had punctured and ruptured his eye.
Unfortunately there is no other treatment apart from removal of the eye which was performed under heavy sedation and local anaesthesia. He was such a brave and well mannered boy and reports were he didn't miss a beat after his surgery.

29/05/2024

Monthly vet visit to Parkes is set for this weekend, the 1st and 2nd of June @ Petstock Country Parkes (next to Aldi on Clarinda St).
Appointments are available and able to be booked online via this link: https://coasttocountry.apse2.ezyvet.com/external/portal
or by calling 0474277500.
Livestock and equine visits are also not forgotten! Give me a call for any questions.

27/05/2024

Doxie Monday!! My day was filled with not 1 or 2 Dachshund puppies but in total a whole 12 puppies for vaccinations and microchipping.. here's a few pics of one litter. The cheeky chaos for a Monday! Best start to the week and quite hard to keep them still for a photo!

06/05/2024

This weekends Parkes vet trip was a mixture of happy BIG cuddly pups and fluffy kittens! Next vet visit dates are 1st and 2nd June.

22/04/2024

With the second week of the school holidays now here I am heading away from Wednesday the 24th and am back on Monday 29th April. All calls and messages will be addressed on my return and alternative contact details will be provided for emergency contact should it (hopefully not) be needed.
If you have any medication you may need refilled please call asap on 0474277500.

21/04/2024

May Vet Visit Dates: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May Country Parkes (next to Aldi on Clarinda St).
Appointments are available and able to be booked online via this link: https://coasttocountry.apse2.ezyvet.com/external/portal
or by calling 0474277500.
Livestock and equine visits are also not forgotten! Give me a call for any questions.

24/03/2024

Due to a broken down vehicle, vet services are not available this week. I ran the gauntlet long enough as some might have been aware and it's caught up eventually 😅!
Services should be returned to normal next week! This means that unfortunately there is also no emergency services available over the long weekend. Alternate numbers will be provided for emergencies. Have a safe and enjoyable easter!

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07/03/2024

Hi everyone! A Parkes visit update for the 16-17th March. I'm fully booked!! so I've opened up bookings for the Friday 15th. If needing any vaccinations, pet health checks, livestock or equine visits you can book online or call 0474277500!
https://coasttocountry.apse2.ezyvet.com/external/portal for online bookings.

27/02/2024

I have some of the cutest pups that I've seen around the Port Macquarie-Hastings area. Send your photos for the cutest puppy award!

MID-NORTH COAST'S CUTEST PUPPERINO: We're on the hunt for the Mid-North Coast's cutest dog, and we want to hear from you! 🐩🐕 Nominate your dog by messaging our page directly with their name, photo, and location. Nominations close on March 3.

04/02/2024

🎉This month marks 12 MONTHS of PARKES VET VISITS🎉. It's been 192 hours of driving, 17,424 km's and many late night/early morning departures & arrivals but it's been worth it to help get some basic pet needs taken care of.
It's been great to see the friendly faces of Parkes. Thank you for being so accommodating and to Petstock Country Parkes for hosting me at each visit to help the pets and livestock for their basic vet care. They probably didn't expect to have the odd lamb, chicken, rabbit or even a piglet!! come through their doors but it's been great seeing them all.
For appointments you can book online, just click here: https://coasttocountry.apse2.ezyvet.com/external/portal
or call 0474277500.
Thank you again for the Parkes hospitality!

08/01/2024

Happy new year!!! This week is pretty much back to normal after the Christmas break.
For Parkes: the next vet visit weekend is on the 19th-21st January. Book online or call 0474 277 500.
For the Hastings region: for appointments call 0474 277 500.
Occasionally there will be some days I'm unavailable during the school holidays so if urgent assistance is needed, please call the alternate numbers that will be provided.
For non-urgent matters, leave your name and number and I'll get back to you when I can.

21/12/2023

Wishing you all a merry christmas and a happy new year!
During the christmas break there will be limited to no after hours availabilities during this period so appointment enquiries, phone calls, messages etc will have return contact on Wednesday 3rd Jan. Alternative phone numbers for emergencies are provided when I'm unavailable.
Wishing you all a safe and happy next few weeks and see you again in the new year!!

23/11/2023

Three Day Sickness (BEF- Bovine Ephemeral Fever) has hit northern NSW earlier than normal. The mid north coast has a very small window of opportunity to vaccinate before it hits which is now!
Due to lower numbers of affected cattle in the last few years as well as earlier detection in NSW this year, this could pose some difficulties to producers. It looks initially, very similar to tick paralysis which has been hitting cattle hard the last few weeks (see below).

The vaccine for BEF requires two doses 2-4 weeks apart if previously unvaccinated and then a booster every 12 months.

TICKS: Remember to be vigilant with tick protection this spring and summer. Check the product for how many tags need to be applied per cow (some require 2 tags) and some only protect for 40+ days. Check backlines for proper application methods aswell.

The Hunter Local Land Services District Veterinarian team have advised Hunter livestock producers that Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF), also known as three-day sickness, has recently been confirmed by laboratory testing in cattle on the NSW far north coast. This detection is earlier in the season than....

18/11/2023

Hi Parkes, with the fireworks that is set to be let off tonight and possibly a frightening experience for your pets, here is a non-medicated form of anti-anxiety treatment.
Pop down to Petstock Country Parkes to see how Zylkene can help your pet tonight. Easy to administer and can help ease the anxiety for tonight and other stressful situations (vet visits, nail clipping, boarding, car rides etc).

You know how babies are always far more relaxed after feeding? 🍼 Well, when cats and dogs drink milk, the same phenomenon occurs.

Why? Great question!

Zylkene® contains a natural milk protein called alpha casozepine that has been clinically proven to calm and relax animals. Alpha-casozepine delivers ‘calming messages’ to the brain via the body’s natural ‘messenger’ system (scientifically known as Neurotransmitters) to naturally settle your cat or dog.

*Always read label for full details and directions for use. ⁣⁣

07/11/2023

Hi everyone, unfortunately the phone is currently affected by the optus network outage. Best mode of contact is via Facebook messenger at this stage or email.

07/11/2023

Although we've had some great rain for the short term, this will be a worthwhile webinar to tune in to!

Don’t forget about the upcoming webinar on feeding cattle in dry times this Wednesday 🐮

Join beef cattle consultant Jeff House to discuss the key principles of managing feed requirements of cattle in dry times.

📅 Wednesday 8 November, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
🖥️ online webinar
👉 find out more and register on our website https://brnw.ch/21wEaM6

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03/11/2023

This is the time of year to start acting on limiting exposure to biting insects for both West Nile Virus and Summer/QLD itch. Repellents, rugging and stabling (where possible) will help decrease the risk of biting insects. Sometimes paddock your horses where there is less still water or slow moving creeks where insect larvae are likely to hatch can also help.

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito borne virus belonging to the genus Flavivirus. A strain of WNV, Kunjin virus is endemic in parts of Australia and has been present for many years. In 2011, there was a large outbreak of neurological disease in horses in South East Australia caused by a variant of the Australian strain. It was confirmed in a horse from the Central West region in February 2017, with further infections confirmed in the Hunter and Riverina regions in February 2022. Practice vector control!

20/10/2023

All set for a weekend of vet visits in Parkes although I had to bring the old girl out of retirement with the Ranger suffering from a broken clutch forcing us to turn around less than 2 hours into our trip (luckily only 2 hours). So bare with me but I am here at Petstock Country Parkes just in a different set of wheels!
There are only a few appointments remaining but give me a call if would like to book a vet visit or book online (see link in 'about me' section. 0474 277 500

20/10/2023

If anyone is feeding these products please stop immediately and contact the store of purchase or follow the link about the product recall.

PRODUCT RECALL: All FiberFresh products.
A directive has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, prompting the immediate securing of all FiberFresh products within the supply chain due to isolated instances of animal contaminants in specific batches. The direction to secure product, applies to all FiberFresh products, including Fiber Protect, Fiber Ezy & Fiber Mix. Australia ONLY. For more info see 👇
www.fiber-fresh.com.au/productrecall

13/10/2023

Today is International Vet Nurse Day!
Thank you to all the nurses and vet technologists that give their all to caring for the pets all around the world. Without these gems we can't do what we do!
Thank you for all the nurses I have worked with in the past!

04/10/2023

October travel dates are available. See below! For routine vaccinations through to livestock services. For questions and appointments call 0474 277 500.

28/09/2023

Pinkeye: don't miss the boat on preventing your stock from Pinkeye this summer through vaccinating with !
By the end of September, it's getting too late!
With the increased need for feeding cattle, bringing them in closer proximity around supplementary feed and water sources, dusty conditions, any stubble that remains or hay which can irritate eyes during grazing, it is important to minimise the risk of contracting pinkeye. These risk factors all contribute to the spread of the disease through flies. With appropriate and regular fly control and using Piligard vaccine can help reduce pain and discomfort in your herd, lessen treatment costs and continue weight maintenance/gain by allowing feed intake amounts to remain the same.
Once pain begins, cattle will stop eating, lose weight, increasing your feed conversion ratios and this means more $$$ for you especially through drier drought-like periods.