Bilgola Veterinary Clinic

05/02/2025

ATTENTION RABBIT OWNERS 🐰🐰

Local Councils have announced they will be releasing the rabbit Calicivirus in March 2025 to control the wild rabbit population.

Calicivirus is almost always fatal and there is no treatment. The only protection available is to keep up to date with the annual vaccination.

Bilgola Vet Clinic stocks Filavac which is the only rabbit vaccine that covers both RHDV1 & RHDV2 - the 2 strains of deadly calicivirus.

For rabbits 10 weeks and older, only ONE dose is required and will last 12 months.
For more information or for bookings please call our staff on 9918 0022 🐾

24/01/2025

‘Harley’ the 8 year old Shih Tzu was admitted into hospital for a specialist Echocardiogram after it was discovered during one of her yearly health checks she had developed a heart murmur.
Regular health checks with your Veterinarian are essential to track your pets health as they get older.

The echocardiogram was performed by Internal Medicine specialist Dr Anna Dengate from Vet's North who provides mobile specialist procedures.
This avoids any stressful travel to a specialist referral clinic ensuring your pets comfort is put first!

Thankfully, Harley does not currently require any heart medication and she will be closely monitored by our Vets for any progression🐾

09/01/2025

We’ve met some beautiful new faces in the past few weeks!
Our staff ensure happy experiences for your fur babies from their very first visit to ensure a positive association to the clinic.

We want to give your pet the least stressful visit with positive reinforcement and lots of rewards to establish a life long relationship 🐾

27/12/2024

‼️FOUND

This lovely Cockatiel was found outside a house on Lower Plateau rd, Bilgola this morning.
No identification ring or microchip.

Please contact the clinic if you have any information on 9918 0022.

24/12/2024

Darling ‘Zubi’ the Groodle was admitted into hospital for a wound exploration under sedation after his owners noticed discharge from a puncture under his paw.

Luckily, Dr Chelia was able to surgically remove this nasty grass seed before it became heavily embedded into Zubi’s paw and potentially migrate to cause serious internal injury.

We wish you a speedy recovery over Christmas! 🎄🐾

22/12/2024

We are so lucky to have such a beautiful plethora of native wildlife.
This Kookaburra nestling was brought into the clinic after being found on the ground with no parents attending. It was stabilised and vet assessed before being sent to a licensed wildlife carer.

This time of year, lots of fledgling birds are learning to fly and you may see them on the ground. The attached guide from Wires is very helpful to assist knowing when you may need to intervene or when to observe 🐥🐣

16/12/2024

06/12/2024

Over the past week in this hot and humid weather, we have seen a large increase of cases of skin allergies in dogs.
There's a variety of potential causes for allergic dermatitis - from food or environmental allergies, to fleas or contact allergies.

We know that not all itchy dogs are the same and may present in cases from excessive scratching/chewing/licking, acute moist dermatitis aka ‘hot spots’ or recurrent ear infections.

To adequately treat the underlying issue, our vets will diagnose the reason behind the itchiness and will create the most effective treatment plan for your dog🐾

04/12/2024

Update - adopted!!

🐱BONNIE AND CLYDE ARE LOOKING FOR THEIR FUREVER HOMES!🐱

Chat to our nurses at reception for more information 🐾

16/11/2024

‘Tadpole’ the 8 year old Kelpie X was admitted into hospital for a Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) with Dr Ross after radiographs showed a ruptured cruciate ligament in her right hind leg.

Dr Ross is a Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and is a Fellow in the Australian and NZ College of Veterinary Scientists.
Bilgola Vet Clinic is able to provide your pet with specialist level expertise and skill with the familiar, friendly nursing staff and eliminating the need to travel to a referral clinic.

Tadpole has since had her 6 week post op radiographs and is healing beautifully! 🐾

06/11/2024

The loveliest of pre operative snuggles with Nurse Bailee today for ‘Bailey’ the Cocker Spaniel X who came into the clinic today for his desexing procedure.
What an angel! 🐾💕

14/10/2024

🐾Celebrating Veterinary Nurse Day 2024!🐾

Today we celebrated the incredible Bilgola Vet nurses who work tirelessly to care for our beloved pets.
Everyday they strive to improve the lives of animals through their diverse roles and responsibilities.

Our nurses are the heart and soul of Bilgola Vet Clinic, providing support and assistance to our Veterinarians, compassion and knowledge to our clients and providing the best care possible for our pets.

We are so lucky to have such a fantastic group of nurses, all so talented in your own individual ways! We thank you for your dedication, compassion, and hard work every single day! 💕

09/10/2024

Put ya paws up if you’re the cutest!

We certainly think that ‘Kobi’ the Border Collie puppy has demonstrated he is indeed the cutest during his puppy vaccine and health check appointment 🐾🐶

25/09/2024

🍩🧁RSPCA CUPCAKE DAY🧁🍩

We are selling sweet treats all day today to raise money for the RSPCA.
Please come support a great cause and indulge yourself 🐾

21/09/2024

Did you know adult dogs have 42 teeth? 🦷

‘Dakota’ the 4 year old Kelpie X came in for a routine dental scale and polish this week.
It was discovered she has an additional premolar in her top jaw.
Dental radiographs were performed to ensure normal formation of the tooth and no overcrowding was occurring.
Kody has a grand total of 43 teeth which now are all pearly white and squeaky clean 🐾

18/09/2024

🧁RSPCA CUPCAKE DAY🧁
Wednesday September 25th

Drop by and help support us raise money for the RSPCA and help fight animal cruelty!

We will be selling tasty treats in reception next Wednesday, every dollar goes towards providing animals with a better life.
Every donation counts! 🐾

12/09/2024

💛R U OKAY DAY 2024💛
RU OK? is a national su***de prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help those who may be struggling or going through difficult times.

They aim to promote having a conversation with someone (friends, family, colleagues) and if they identify signs of difficulty- to connect that person to the appropriate support, long before they're in crisis.
By knowing what to say you can make a difference for someone struggling and make a positive impact in their life.

Veterinarians have one of the highest rates of su***de and are TWICE as likely to commit su***de than other health professionals.
There are a considerable number of stressors facing veterinary professionals every day such as euthanising animals, dealing with difficult clients, financial issues, compassion fatigue, and unrealistic expectations.
Sadly many of these people will suffer in silence and choose su***de as a way of dealing with these issues.

Are you okay?
Your conversation could help save a life.

For more information on how you can help, please visit www.ruokay.org.au 💛

09/09/2024

Lovely miss ‘Cleo’ the 6 year old Miniature Dachshund came into the clinic for a nurse consult for an a**l gland expression 🐶

Not the most glamorous of topics but one that affects many dogs (and their owners).

The a**l glands are 2 small pouches that sit on the inside of a dog’s a**s and fill with a foul smelling liquid used for territorial marking. These sacs can become impacted causing them to swell and make the secretion thicken which affects the glands ability to empty naturally.
Common signs include scooting and licking the a**l region.

Our nurses do the dirty work for you and offer manual expressions of these glands to prevent infections and abscesses forming 🐾