Kirrawee Vet Hospital (KVH) - Your Family Pet Hospital "Our aim is to keep your pet a happy, healthy member of your family" - The KVH Team
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Well this is a visitor we don’t get every day! This beautiful Seagull was found with a concussion Wednesday night 😔 we examined him and took radiographs to see if he had any breaks or injuries. He had no injuries so WIRES was called and a carer came to pick him up who made sure he was rehabilitated overnight, then back to his area where he was found so he can return to his family ❤️
Did you know that ticks are still out and about? Last weekend we had three animals (two dogs and one cat) who presented with ticks, one needed antiserum to help the body remove the unbound paralysis toxin. We encourage owners to stay up to date with flea and tick treatment throughout the year as a way of protecting your four legged family member ❤️🐱🐶
If you’re unsure what product would suit your pet, don’t hesitate in calling and speaking to one of our beautiful receptionist or nursing staff on 95216422 to work out what is best for your family ❤️
Oh my goodness! Isn’t Poppy just the cutest ❤️🥰🐱 she is a beautiful British Shorthair who came in for a desexing procedure and just wanted cuddles. She was just loved by all the staff ❤️ such a beautiful girl
Happy Long Weekend! We are open today from 8am till 6pm ❤️ if you have any concerns or questions, you can call us on 95216422.
How beautiful is this Diamond Python? Unfortunately she was found hit by a car and brought in by a wildlife carer. She had suffered extensive abdominal injuries where necrotic tissue had already begun to develop. We decided the most humane treatment was euthanasia and contacted Dr Bree Talbot at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital to give us advice on the most humane treatment for this beautiful creature ❤️ we’re disappointed but grateful we could end her prolonged suffering in this case. She is a beautiful creature 🐍 we took photos as some of the staff didn’t realise that even though Diamond Pythons are constrictors, they still have teeth so their prey can’t escape. They usually eat rodents, possums, bats and other birds. Such beautiful creatures 💔
*Adoption*
These little cuties came into Clinic at about 3 days old still with three umbilical cords attached. Nurse Kim (Irish) has had them in her care for 7 weeks now.
They are a happy, playful and cuddly pair. They have spent the past 7 weeks living with a crazy Toddler and have quickly gotten used to the constant cuddles.
There Names are Susie (black) and Stevie (white) looking for there forever homes.
“On Wednesdays we wear pink” 😂
By popular demand (and a lost bet with Nurse Sheridan) Dr Simon now wears pink on Wednesdays! Unfortunately he looks fantastic in it so he doesn’t mind at all 😂
Is anyone missing this cute budgerigar? He was brought in on the 15th May, found at Sylvania Public School. It's in good health and is pretty friendly. If he’s yours please contact us on 95216422 ❤️
Little Willow came in for vaccinations with Dr Josh ❤️ she was such a good girl that we had to have photos with her ❤️
Happy Mothers Day to all you beautiful mums out there, we hope you get lots of love from your two and four legged family members ❤️ Happy Mothers Day ❤️
How gorgeous is Poppy (AKA Pop It Like It’s Hot 😂)! She is only 13 weeks old but she is a gorgeous Newfoundland who is going to grow into such a beautiful dog. Newfoundland females can grow to be about 45-50 kg whilst the boys can grow even bigger, almost 70kg! For the moment we can still pick up Poppy and give her lots of cuddles, but probably not for much longer 😂❤️🥰
When you tell the boss you’re working, but actually, they catch you obsessing over one of their favourite clients new additions 😂 well, to be fair, Charlie is super cute so can’t blame Nurse Tash for stealing him for cuddles 🥰 love you Charlie ❤️
Meet Ted ❤️ and exceptionally cheeky Lagotto. So Ted decided he LOVES kababs and ate an entire one… including the stick! Well, that stick got stuck and started pushing up on his kidney as you can see in the second picture. So Dr Cath our ultrasonographer placed a probe onto his abdomen to see what she could see, and as you can see in the third picture, it’s an intact kabab stick 😯 once she assessed that the kidney hadn’t been punctured it was straight into surgery for our beautiful Ted ❤️ Dr Simon was able to perform the emergency exploratory laparotomy and pulled out the kabab stick without any more injury to Ted. We’re so grateful to his owners for letting us look after him 💕 he’s such a good (if not super cheeky) puppy and we love him so much 🥰
There’s also a video in the comments if you’re not too squeamish 😳
Loved being a part of the ABC Kids program Fizzy and Suds ❤️ thank you to their beautiful producers who were so lovely and patient with us and for making Dr Simon look so good on TV 😂
Ruff ruff! Did you know, dogs have their own doctors called vets and sometimes they even have jobs? See what it takes to be a police dog - a very important job, indeed.
Meet Quasi ❤️🐱 This little boy was handed in. As a stray and has been fostered by our beautiful vet nurse Jess. He is thriving in his foster home which he has been sharing with little humans and a dog. Every day he is learning and experiencing new environments.He loves belly rubs and smooches and is now ready for adoption. So, if you think Quasi is the purrrfect new addition for your family, contact us on 95216422 ❤️
Stand down soldier your mission is done,
the danger is over theres no need to run,
you were trained well to obey each demand,
so take this and heed this one final command.
Rest your body and rest your eyes as we weep
the loss when a good soldier dies.
Bask in the peace that you can now enjoy,
it for us let it too be our joy.
The life that you lived will constantly remind, and bring on a smile to those you leave behind.
We thank you for serving your loyalty stood true, and hope that some day we will meet up with you.
Lest We Forget
ANZAC DAY 2024
How beautiful is this baby Ringtail possum ❤️ did you know that a Ringtails tail is prehensile, meaning it can grasp objects and its tail can act like another limb? Fascinating! But this one’s sooo cute 🥰
Nala thought she would help out on reception today after having a few lumps removed off her eye lid 🥰🥰🥰 she was such a wonderful patient, all the nurses were in love with her, especially when she started answering phones 😂
Guess who’s back? Back again! Dr Jo’s back, bring your four legged friends 😂
We’re so happy Dr Jo is back from maternity leave, we have missed her ❤️ welcome back Jo 🥰🐶🐱🥰
So, this little man, who we named Taylor, came in after a rough start to life. We weren’t sure if he’d make it but with the help of all the loving staff he pulled through and has been happily nursed to perfect health by Nurse Keira. He is finally ready to be adopted and find his furrrever family ❤️ He gets along with cats and children and would make the perfect addition to any cat loving family. If you’re interested in adopting him, please call us on 95216422 and speak with Keira ❤️
Happy Easter to all our beautiful clients and their families ❤️
We are open over the public holidays for emergencies. Our hours are
Easter Friday: 8am (vet starting at 9am) - 6pm
Easter Saturday: 8am (vet starting at 9am) - 6pm
Easter Sunday: 8am (vet starting at 9am) - 6pm
Easter Monday: 8am (vet starting at 9am) - 6pm
Tuesday 2 April: 7am (vet starting at 8am) - 8pm
Please call us on 95216422 for any questions or advice that you need over this long weekend 💕
Just remember as delicious as chocolate is and hot cross buns are, chocolate is toxic to dogs and so are sultanas. If your dog does eat these it is considered an emergency and they need to be brought into the clinic for treatment. Have a safe and happy Easter Weekend ❤️🐰😋🐾
Does this cutie look familiar? He is so adorable! However he’s gotten out from his home in Sylvania and his microchip hasn’t been updated. He’s only a baby so we know he’s loved and he’s accidentally escaped. If he’s yours please call us on 95216422 and proof of ownership will be a necessity.
Our beautiful Nurse Piper doing a check on some baby lorikeets that had fallen out of their nest. A lovely member of the community picked them up and brought them into us. After making sure they had no injuries, they were sent to a WIRES carer to look after them until they can be released ❤️ we love being able to help these beautiful babies 💕
Very excited to let our dog parents know that we have finally received our long awaited leptospirosis vaccines!
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by Leptospira bacteria that can affect both animals and humans. In fact, it is currently the most common zoonotic disease in the world, that can be transmitted from animals to people.
Leptospirosis is carried by wildlife such as rats and deer and is found in places where they may urinate, including lakes, streams, puddles, or soil in your backyard.
While the leptospirosis vaccine is not currently a required immunization for dogs, it is highly recommended for any dog that commonly goes to farms or exposed areas like the Central Coast, Central and Northern beaches and more recently South Coast.
If you need to book in please call our wonderful reception team on 95216422 ❤️
Oh my goodness! What an honour to cuddle this guy 💕 Thumper is an eight year old bunny 💕 he was sold as a Dwarf bunny but we thing he might be a Flemish Giant. He’s divine either way 🐰💕 Nurse Emma who is giving him a big cuddle wrote some interesting information regarding older rabbits, here it is ❤️
Elderly rabbits may struggle to keep themselves clean. These rabbit’s often have trouble cleaning p*e stains and poo around their rear end. This happens when the rabbit is unable to clean their bottom properly, so a ball of p**p starts to form, sticking to their fur. Elderly rabbits can have this problem because they are likely to develop arthritis as they age. This can make it painful for the rabbit to bend over to clean hard to reach areas. If you talk to your vet, they can prescribe some pain medication to help your rabbit manage their arthritis. Rabbits can also have this issue due to diet. Hay or grass should comprise 80% of their diet. They should have a constant supply of good quality hay at all times, Timothy and Oaten are best. Lucerine or clover hays are too high in protein and calcium so best to avoid. 2 packed cups of a mix of fresh leafy greens should be given once per day. E.g. Broccoli, spinach leaves, kale, Bok choy/other Asian greens, dark leafed lettuce varieties, parsley, basil, mint etc. Only 1 tablespoon of pellets should be given daily at most, ‘Oxbow’ & ‘Vetafarm’ are the recommended brands, avoid seed mix or supermarket pellets. It is best to have no pellets over poor quality ones.
It’s that time of year again, the 2024 Sutherland Shire Local Business Awards 💕 if you’re happy with our service and would like to support us in this years event please click on the link below 💕
The Local Business Awards - Recognising and celebrating the best in Local Businesses
Congratulations to our newest Puppy Graduates 🎓🐶🐾 so proud of each and every one of you!
How cute is Lewey? 💕at 18 weeks, this gorgeous Frenchie has already had such a tough start in life. After surviving a re**al prolapse at VSOS he’s come to visit us for a check up. He’s one tough puppy 🐶💕🐾
Looked who popped in to say hi 👋 Dr Jo with her new addition, Penny 💕 isn’t she just the most beautiful baby ❤️❤️❤️ we’re in love! So good to see you Dr Jo
One of our beautiful clients has sent through a (hilarious) video of her foster cat who is looking for his purrrfect home. Sir Simon Meowingham 😂 loves dogs, children, adults and other cats, he just wants to be the favourite ❤️ he is a beautiful three year old domestic shorthair who is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and wormed. There is so nothing for his new family to do but love him. If that is you please email [email protected] and we will pass on your details ❤️
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How beautiful is this baby Ringtail possum ❤️ did you know that a Ringtails tail is prehensile, meaning it can grasp objects and its tail can act like another limb? Fascinating! But this one’s sooo cute 🥰
One of our beautiful clients has sent through a (hilarious) video of her foster cat who is looking for his purrrfect home. Sir Simon Meowingham 😂 loves dogs, children, adults and other cats, he just wants to be the favourite ❤️ he is a beautiful three year old domestic shorthair who is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and wormed. There is so nothing for his new family to do but love him. If that is you please email [email protected] and we will pass on your details ❤️
This, friends, is a paralysis tick. They can jump on dogs and cats and stay attached by burrowing their mouth into the skin. Most ticks prefer the warmer part of you pet, for example ears, nose, even the gums but some can be found around the anus, between toes or in the pen*s or vulva areas too. This guy was found in the ear and was potentially there for three days. Unfortunately tick prevention was a week overdue and when we have beautiful days followed by rain ticks will come out. This puppies symptoms were a change in vocals, not eating or drinking, and the start of paralysis in the back legs. We have started him on antiserum and will monitor his progress in clinic over the next few days. Please stay vigilant on your tick prevention, there are tablets that can be taken monthly, every three months, a spot on that lasts six months and come December (fingers crossed 🤞) an injection that will last a full year. If you’re unsure that your pet is up to date, give them something. Prevention is must better than cure! Remember, tick paralysis is an emergency so don’t wait, come up straight away if you think your pet has symptoms or if you find a tick on them. Stay safe this summer
This is Ray 🐱 he’s an 18 week old male Ragdoll, who has just been desexed this morning but thinks it’s come for a play date here at the clinic 🥰 he’s such a cheeky boy
When the cutest pup tries to be friends with a bee 🐝 and it doesn’t go so well 😳 well Gidget, we still think you’re pretty adorable 💕💕💕
This gorgeous boy is Mr Tubs 💕 he is a beautiful rescue kitten from the RSPCA, owned by our very own nurse Olivia. He came in to see Dr Rachel for his vaccination. He clearly didn’t mind the vet environment at all and took full advantage of the treats that were available - and let me tell you, he deserved every single one! Such a brave little man and so very cute 🥰
This is Kimchi, one of our absolute favourite patients! She came in for desexing recently and really lapped up all the cuddles she received post-op with her vet Dr Rachel. What a sweetheart! 💕
Whenever your pets come in for a check up we like to perform a full check over. This includes checking their temperature, eyes, weight and also their ears. This gorgeous bambino in the comments is Bailey. He came in for his second lot of vaccinations and after a check up with Dr Henry he was found to have ear mites. Some ear medication and he’ll be back to normal in no time 💕
Here is a video of Frankie the 10 week old Frenchie who came in to see Dr Rachel for her second vaccination. She was so relaxed she fell asleep during her visit! Adorable 🥰
The puppies of the shire have been keeping busy during lockdown! As we all know we are not able to run our normal puppy school during lock down. Monica and Lisa, two of our nurses have been working hard to help all the puppies get their socialisation in, in a covid safe manner! Here is a snippet from our Monday night class this week, our doggie parents get to wait outside or in their cars and watch through our big glass windows as their puppy enjoys their socialisation, we run our classes 3-4 nights a week and strive to match our puppies up with compatible buddies to the best of our ability! Please give us a call on 9521 6422 and leave your details for the girls to get back to you 🐶
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