Tea Gardens Vet Hospital

18/06/2024

Meet handsome Barney!!!!!!

This guy has been a great friend of the clinic for many years.

In the past year he has developed cataracts and navigates now mostly by nose.

We loved seeing his new outfit reminding everyone just how special he is and how we can help him.

His wagging tail and smiling face brighten our day every time.

13/06/2024

Bravery Award this week goes to Chico!!!!

This handsome boy has a very bad week. He presented to us with a new swelling over his nose after chewing on something he shouldnt at the park.

On further investigation under anaesthetic today a tooth root abscess was found and a migrating grass seed over the bridge of his nose. A very unlucky combination. Poor boy.

We hope you are feeling all better very soon.

12/06/2024

Did you know grapes are toxic to dogs?

While the exact mechanism is unknown.. eating grapes, sultanas or food containing these ingredients (ie fruit loaf) can result in acute kidney injury and in some cases death for our pets.

The exact toxic dose is unknown..and can be is little as only a few grapes for some patients.... so it is recommendation to seek veterinary care and advice when any risk or ingestion is suspected.

Tess is lucky she was rushed to the hospital and treated as an emergency to induce vomiting.....wow....lucky girl!!!!!!!

11/06/2024

Big smiles and tail wags from Frank!!!!

This handsome boy is lucky to be alive...after managing to bite a red belly black snake and not being bitten himself.

He was seen as an emergency, examined and blood tests performed and was given the all clear.

What a very lucky boy.

07/06/2024

We are now closed for the long weekend and will reopen as normal Tuesday 11th June at 9am.

During this time if your pet requires emergency treatment of advice please contact the Newcastle Animal Referral and Emergency Centre on 02 4957 7106.

04/06/2024

This video shows the initial removal of calculus before a scale and polish- so satisfying.

27/05/2024

16/05/2024

What an awesome little visitor we had today.

We are happy to report that she is healthy and well and headed back to her home this afternoon.

13/05/2024

Ultrasound is one of the very useful diagnostic tools we use to identify disease in our patients.

Can anyone guess what area of the body is shown below?

11/05/2024

Rainy day Trivia.

Q. According to pet health insurance data what was the most popular dog and cat name in 2023?

A. Luna.

Do we have any Luna's out there......

09/05/2024

The things you find in ears?

These ear hair clumps where deep inside the ear canal of one of our fur friends.

We hope you are hearing much better (and feeling much better) without the unwanted ear plugs.

02/05/2024

How adorable is little Mario!!!! The perfect little man today.

30/04/2024

Meet gorgeous Meowstachio!!!!!

23/04/2024

Handsome Neo exploring the consultation room today.

You can hang out anytime gorgeous boy.

22/04/2024

***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Please note the Veterinary Hospital will be closed for ANZAC DAY THURSDAY 25th and FRIDAY the 26th of APRIL. Normal hours will resume on Monday.

19/04/2024

It amazes us to see the bravery of our patients in the face of some very significant injuries.

18/04/2024

An update on our feathered friend.....

14/04/2024

Amazing migratory sea birds!!!!

On Friday we had an exhausted Juvenille Australasian Gannet rescued from Bennett's Beach washing up at the waterline and too weak to stand or lift its head

With some rest, warmth, fluid therapy and dry feathers the little one was looking much stronger and able to transfer to our friends at WINC for more rest/ food and hopefully a release to continue its journey.

Storms can add to the difficulty young birds may have on their first migrations.

11/04/2024

Do you have a plan for your pet when you pass?

Who will take care of them if you are hospitalised or transferred to a nursing home?

We often have relatives or friends call for help to answers these questions.

There are many avenues to consider:
- can a family member or friend take over care urgently
- is there a boarding facility I have made arrangements with for temporary care
- is there a rescue organisation that I can trust to rehome my pet to a loving family
- do I have the needs of my pet recorded so someone cam continue their care ie. Diet, medications, vaccination information, microchip transfer information

05/04/2024

Happy 50th Birthday to the Singing Bridge!!!!

Can we see 50 pictures of your pets or wildlife on or from the singing bridge?

04/04/2024

This is an example of a Lorikeet with Beak and feather disease virus.

See how the primary wing feathers are short. The virus affects growth and development of wing and tail feathers and results in a bird that cannot fly. The virus can also cause immunosuppression.

This is a contagious virus to wild and pet parrots. And there is no treatment.

We are often presented with critically ill and emaciated birds during times of poor weather when they fall or are blown out of nest areas and quite often into areas vulnerable to predators.

03/04/2024

Across our 5 hospitals, over the Easter long weekend we had a whopping 140 pets present to SASH emergency having ingested a hazardous item. These were only the cases in which owners had witnessed ingestion. It excludes cases which were investigated and later discovered to be a hazardous item.

77 were pets who had consumed chocolate or items containing chocolate
21 were pets who had eaten raisins, grapes or sultanas (such as hot cross buns) and 42 were pets who had consumed other hazardous items, such as avocado, onion, garlic, mushrooms, and non-food items such as medications, pesticides, a garden gnome, a baby puffer fish, an airpod, a bumble bee, a lily flower, a door stop and more.

Fortunately for most of these pets, their owners were diligent and brought them into SASH Emergency, resulting in good outcomes. It's important to remember what items are hazardous for our pets and to ensure we keep them out of reach & teach little humans about keeping our pets safe.

Well done to Tamika who correctly guessed on our post last night!

To learn more about the hazardous items to our beloved pets, head to our website

31/03/2024

Happy Easter everyone!!!!!

28/03/2024

We are now closed for the Easter long weekend and will reopen Tuesday 2nd April at 9am.

For medical emergencies please contact the Newcastle Animal Referral & Emergency Centre on 4957 7106.

Wishing you all a very happy Easter.

26/03/2024

Hello from these cute faces....Chocolate and Bailey.

21/03/2024

Good morning......Cute alert!!!!!

Puppy cuddles don't get much better than this.

21/03/2024

We received a very special thank you from our friends at WINC this week.

We are very grateful to have the support of such a wonderful wildlife team.

If you would like to help support our local wildlife group please contact them, like and follow their page.

20/03/2024

Did you know that veterinary hospitals in NSW are inspected every 3-4 years by the Veterinary Surgeons Board of NSW to ensure that the standards of veterinary facilities and care are being provided for your pets?

These visits also provide an opportunity for the Veterinary Board staff to provide feedback and educate the team on important policies and procedures in veterinary hospitals.

Today we welcomed inspector Jenelle Ferrier into the hospital and proudly showed some of the changes we have been making to ensure we provide the pets and wildlife of Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounding suburbs the best possible care.