Stawell Veterinary Clinic

Stawell Veterinary Clinic Knowing the best of care is offered to our much loved patients is our reward at the end of a busy day

Knowing the best of care is offered to our much loved patients is our reward at the end of a busy day.

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful clients and their furbabies. A quick reminder to order any medications and food ear...
11/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful clients and their furbabies.
A quick reminder to order any medications and food early next week with no supplier delivery available between Thursday 19th and the new year.
Please also note some changed hours during the holiday period.

Whilst off-leash dog areas can be a great way to provide your pet with free exercise and playtime, they can also pose so...
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! 🤓

Any pet out and about in the summer heat and/or humidity can be at risk of developing dangerous heatstroke. Particularly...
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. 🚗🐶

If you and your pet will be visiting the beach or another waterway this summer, we’d advise keeping them by your side so...
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.

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...
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. 🩹

Planning is key to a successful boarding stay. If you’re planning to leave your anxious dog at a boarding kennel, it’s i...
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.

If you’ve recently gotten a puppy, you might have wondered if they can go into boarding kennels when you go away.Boardin...
25/11/2024

If you’ve recently gotten a puppy, you might have wondered if they can go into boarding kennels when you go away.

Boarding kennels might not be the best option for young puppies. 🐶 All dogs should be appropriately vaccinated prior to going into kennels, so that means puppies under 4 months of age might not be fully vaccinated yet.

Additionally, puppies can have high needs, so might require more hands-on support than is traditionally provided at many kennels. Other options include full-time pet sitters or relatives and friends. 🏡

If you’re planning to go away this summer, it’s important to plan how your dog will get vet care while you’re away. 🌞If ...
20/11/2024

If you’re planning to go away this summer, it’s important to plan how your dog will get vet care while you’re away. 🌞

If you’re taking them with you, ensure you have enough medication to last while you’re away and look up your closest veterinary clinic, particularly for after-hours care. 🐕

If they are staying home, ensure their caregiver knows who your vet is (both in-hours and after-hours) and how they will pay for treatment if you cannot be contacted.

It can be difficult to medicate a cat. 🐾 However, these days, when it comes to anti-parasitic treatments, there are so m...
18/11/2024

It can be difficult to medicate a cat. 🐾 However, these days, when it comes to anti-parasitic treatments, there are so many options that even the fussiest cat can tolerate.

It’s important your cat has protection against fleas, worms and ticks year-round if they go outside (even on a leash). 🌳 If they’re indoors only, they still require treatment against worms and fleas, however often at a reduced frequency.

Contact the clinic if you aren’t sure what your cat needs.

Keeping our team fuelled ☕️Happy Friday everyone ☀️
14/11/2024

Keeping our team fuelled ☕️
Happy Friday everyone ☀️

If you’re planning on putting your dog in boarding these holidays, it’s important their annual vaccinations are up to da...
13/11/2024

If you’re planning on putting your dog in boarding these holidays, it’s important their annual vaccinations are up to date. 🐕

Most kennels will require proof of a C5 vaccination in the past 12 months to be accepted for boarding. However, if you really want to ensure your dog is protected, they need to have the vaccine booster at least 2 weeks prior to boarding, to ensure maximum immunity.

Contact the clinic today if you need your dog’s vaccines boosted. 🏥

One of the most common infectious diseases in cats is called ‘cat flu’.Just like the flu in humans, cat flu can be cause...
11/11/2024

One of the most common infectious diseases in cats is called ‘cat flu’.

Just like the flu in humans, cat flu can be caused by several different viruses, including calicivirus and herpesvirus. 🤒 While often self-limiting, it can cause severe disease in some cats. If your cat develops a persistent cough, heavy nasal discharge, ulcers of the mouth or nose, inappetence or has difficulty breathing, they should see a vet. Treatments are available to reduce symptoms. 🐾

When going away on holidays, it can be difficult to know what’s the best option for your cat. Should you book a pet sitt...
06/11/2024

When going away on holidays, it can be difficult to know what’s the best option for your cat. Should you book a pet sitter, or should you take them to a cattery? 🐱

When trying to decide, take into account your individual cat’s needs and personality. If they have medical conditions or are elderly, they might require additional care. 💼 Never leave your cats unattended for extended periods of time.

If you’re unsure what’s best for your cat, our team would be happy to guide you.

Whether your dog loves going for a drive or not, it’s important to always prioritise safety. 🐕‍🦺Dogs should be secured i...
04/11/2024

Whether your dog loves going for a drive or not, it’s important to always prioritise safety. 🐕‍🦺

Dogs should be secured in the rear of the car, using either a car harness and tether or a travel crate. This is because in an accident, dogs could become airborne and risk serious injury to themselves and others in the car. 🚗

If travelling in a ute, ensure dogs are tethered appropriately to the middle of the tray so they cannot fall off the sides. Never leave a dog in a hot car.

We would like to give Romane a warm welcome to our Stawell Veterinary Clinic family. Romane was born and raised in Franc...
31/10/2024

We would like to give Romane a warm welcome to our Stawell Veterinary Clinic family.

Romane was born and raised in France, completed her veterinary studies in London and has travelled near and far. She has a wonderfully warm and bubbly personality, and we are so pleased to have her here in our beautiful Grampians region.

Please make her feel welcome next time you’re in clinic 🐶🐱🐑🦜🐷🐴🐮

When young children and cats need to share the same space, we recommend a few safety measures to help ensure the enjoyme...
28/10/2024

When young children and cats need to share the same space, we recommend a few safety measures to help ensure the enjoyment and comfort of both parties.

Firstly, children below seven years of age should be supervised with cats, as they cannot always reliably read feline body language to know when the cat’s had enough!

Secondly, we advise that every cat living with children has at least one child-free retreat zone (such as an elevated bed or a room cordoned off by a baby-gate) where they can hide if they are feeling overwhelmed.

With the right prep, cats and children can become purr-fect friends! 😻🧒

Whilst choke chains and prong collars are occasionally still used for helping to control strong or excitable dogs, we st...
23/10/2024

Whilst choke chains and prong collars are occasionally still used for helping to control strong or excitable dogs, we strongly advise against their use. ⚠️

These types of collars can potentially cause permanent damage to the windpipe or the soft tissues around the neck, not to mention being painful for the dog.

Instead, we recommend training your pet with gentle walking aids, such as humane headcollars. For recommendations on humane walking devices and positive method trainers who can help guide you and your dog to calmer walks, please contact our knowledgeable team. 🐕

Whilst desexing your cat has numerous health and behavioural benefits, it’s good to be aware that this procedure will al...
21/10/2024

Whilst desexing your cat has numerous health and behavioural benefits, it’s good to be aware that this procedure will also usually slow your pet’s metabolism slightly in the long-term.

To prevent your cat gaining unhealthy weight at maturity, we’d recommend the following:
Switching adult cats to a complete and balanced diet designed to control their weight – ask our team for recommendations if you’re unsure
Encouraging your cat to exercise daily through outdoors exploration time or indoor play with toys 🎾

For more advice on assessing and supporting your cat’s body condition, consult our health-happy vets! 🐾

Address

1 Holloway Road Central
Stawell, VIC
3380

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:15am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61353581666

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