Rutherglen Veterinary Clinic

20/11/2024

Did you know that we have on-line bookings available???

here is the link...

https://ap-booking.vetstoria.com/booking/603472383f9d8/?r=6

20/11/2024

Prevention of Grass Seeds
* Keep your pet out of long grasses
* Clip your dog's long fur
* Keep the Fur around your dog's ears and feet short
* Inspect your dog's fur and remove any seeds straight away
* Inspect between your dog's toes for any grass seeds.
Signs your dog may have a grass seed
* Swelling or lump if the grass seed has already travelled into the skin
*Discharge that may be blood or pus tinged from the affected area
* Lameness
* Shaking head or rubbing ear on the ground
* Sneezing or licking the nose with a discharge showing signs of irritation.
* Swelling or sore eye pawing at eye.
Treatment
If you think your dog may have a grass seed book into your vet as soon as possible as grass seeds once under the skin can travel around the body causing infection.

04/11/2024

Rutherglen Vet Clinic will be closed tomorrow Tuesday 5th of November for the Melbourne Cup. We will reopen on Wednesday

27/10/2024

A Fun Day Out For Our Dog Owners 🐶

13/10/2024

Something for all our Dachshund owners 🐶

26/09/2024

We will be closed tomorrow Friday 27th of September for the AFL grand final public. If you have an emergency, we recommended call Wangaratta Vets on 03 5721 4000, or a NSW clinic of your choice.

25/09/2024

Here it is!
This is the palm frond.

25/09/2024

It's so satisfying finding these foreign bodies.
This one is 10cm long palm frond that had spiked the shoulder of a Jack Russel Terrier

23/09/2024

A sweet little sugar glider we had come to the clinic last week. We sent it to a wildlife carer to be cared for until it can be released into the wild again 🥰

18/09/2024

A big thank you to everyone who came down to Gollings Square on Monday to help us raise money for the RSPCA. Together we raise $948

16/09/2024

We still have a lot of cupcakes and biscuits available come into the clinic to grab a homemade treat all reduced price. Proceeds going to the RSPCA

16/09/2024

Come down to Gollings Square for some delicious cupcake, biscuits and slices. All profits go to the RSPCA to support animals in needs.

15/09/2024

IT’S THE DAY! 🩵🧁
Help us raise funds to provide shelter, care and treatment to mistreated, neglected and abused animals. 🐶🐱
Option to donate online🔽🔽

I’m baking to fight animal cruelty this month, support me today!

13/09/2024

Get your money ready for cupcake day Monday outside the IGA... enjoy our video!!!! 🤣

12/09/2024

"Please keep all your arms and legs inside the vehicle..."

A recent glueing of a cracked turtle shell. It's not often that a repair is easy like this one.
Please watch out for turtles as they are on the move.

11/09/2024

🌺SPRING HAS SPRUNG🌺

Our Female un desexed cats are coming into season 🌺

🌼Signs and behaviours that suggest your cat may be on heat

🌼Display of affection: You may notice your cat becoming more affectionate than usual. It's not uncommon for her to rub on furniture, toys, other cats, and maybe even on you.

🌼Excessive grooming: She may spend a great deal of time licking her ge***al area, even though there is no blood present.

🌼Mating call and position: Your cat may vocalise loudly. If she doesn't mate during this time, the "calling" can last for several days. After that, she may assume the mating position; head down, forelegs bent, rear quarters raised, tail raised and head sideways. She might tread rhythmically with her rear legs.

🌼Marking her territory: During heat, a cat may spray urine onto vertical surfaces. This is normal behaviour for a cat in heat, so don't panic.

🌼Loss of appetite: You may notice your cat has less of an appetite than usual. This is because her instinct is to focus on reproducing, rather than feeding herself. If the cat is not eating at all, then she will require veterinary attention. The lesser appetite should last no longer than 2 weeks.

🌼Desire to escape: If your cat has the instinct to attract a mate, she may be drawn to the outdoors. It's not uncommon for an indoor cat to run away for an unpredictable amount of time.

🌼 Desexing your cat, helps reduce the number of unwanted kittens, which decreases the stray cat population.

🌼Top tip! Make sure your kitten has been microchipped and that all of the details are up to date.

11/09/2024

The very cute and obedient Ralph was in for his 2nd Puppy Vaccination 🐶🥰

10/09/2024

Today we had a visit from Dr Tara’s daughter Lucy 🩷 Lucy was taking very good care of Morty while in hospital 🐶