Fur Life Vet Torquay North

Exciting news everyone! Best Mates Plus is now available for with even more options for your best mate. You can now choose between a desexing, dental or parasite prevention package! 🐾 For more information, don’t hesitate to give our friendly staff a call on 5296 0444 📞 Email us at: [email protected] 📧 Or check out our website: furlifevet.com.au/torquay/ 🛜

🐾Maci presented to the clinic for multiple, relapsing episodes of fever. Her symptoms included: -left ear flicking -change in bark -vomiting, retching and reduced appetite -lethargy After vigorous testing in clinic (including repeat blood tests, laryngeal and ear assessment, chest x-rays, abdominal ultrasound), her signs continued to flare despite a treatment trial. After discussion with Maci’s lovely owners, we decided the next diagnostic test would be a CT scan of her head, neck, chest and abdomen. We were able to arrange this scan to be performed in house as she wasn’t able to travel to Geelong. Insight Mobile Veterinary Diagnostics visited our clinic with their mobile CT machine. What is a CT scan? A CT (computerised tomography) scan is a type of diagnostic imaging which uses radiograph techniques to obtain detailed 3D images of the body. CT scans provide images of muscles, organs and bones to help diagnose diseases or injuries. CT scans are able to find abnormalities that regular x-rays can not. Maci was a star patient and is feeling much better. Her images will be reviewed by a specialist radiologist to determine the cause of her symptoms. So far we have found that she has: -left middle ear fluid -paralysed larynx -possible previous and mild aspiration -pneumonia -a retained tooth root that has since been extracted Well done Maci! 🥰🐶

This awesome deal starts on the 14th of June til the 14th of July so get in quick and book in now to receive your 20% discount off your consultations ! Call us on 5296 0444 📞 or email us at [email protected] 💌 We look forward to hearing from you!

In the spirit of Halloween, please enjoy just a small amount of our staff scares caught on camera😂🤣🎃👻💀

BOOP Wednesdays are back and today we have a special addition!🎉 Smokie is a Flemish Giant rabbit and the twitch on her nose is adorable, there was no way we could do a still picture!🐰 #furlifevet #boopwednesdays

Winter activity - New walking route

Winter activity idea: New walking route! Have you thought about mixing up your routine (and your dogs'!) by trying out a different walking route or park? Different smells, different social interactions makes a more exciting outing for your furry friend 🤩

Winter activity - Hide and seek

Winter activity idea: Hide and seek! Is your pet good at hiding or seeking? 🙈 🙊 🐾

Cat Kidney Disease

If your cat is lacking appetite, it might be a good time to get vet checked! 🐱 Lack of appetite can be a symptom of Kidney Disease, with 1 in 3 cats getting the disease in their lifetime 🐈 If you're unsure, book an appointment for piece of mind 📲

Last Sunday we ran the local Bunnings BBQ!🌭 We were so happy to meet you all and even some of your furry mates!🐕 A special mention goes to Dr. Claire who put in so much time and effort into organising this fundraiser. Thank you to all the staff who volunteered their onion chopping skills and time on their day off to help out!👏🙌 We raised just over $1000.00 to donate to the Fur Life Foundation!💰 Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a snag or two! We really appreciated the support!🥰

Pre-Winter Health Check

As your Best Mate gets older, regular checks become more important in diagnosing conditions early helping to make make their later years more comfortable 🐾 🩺 Click here to see what a senior health check will include for your pet - it's free for Best Mates members!* 🐶 https://www.furlifevet.com.au/pre-winter-check/ *T&Cs apply.

Senior Pet Nutrition

Did you know: When your pet turns seven or eight it is generally recommended that they are transitioned to senior pet food 🐕🍖 If you have questions about your pets nutritional needs, book an appointment with your local Fur Life Vet - it's free for Best Mates!* 🐾 T&Cs apply.

🌏HAPPY WORLD VET DAY!🌏 🐾Here at Fur Life Vet we are SO lucky to have these gorgeous humans looking after our pets and wildlife. They put in so much time and effort to ensure the best outcomes for our furry mates🐾 We appreciate all the work you do!💛 Join us in thanking our vets today!🗣

🌏 HAPPY EARTH DAY 🌏 Let's create a better planet for us, our future generations, our wildlife and our pets! #EarthDay #earthday2023

Osteo in Cats

Did you know our feline friends get Osteoarthritis too 🐱 Here are some important signs to watch out for 👀

Beach Days with our Veterinarian Linda

Beach days with Linda from the Warrnambool Vet Clinic and her adorable Golden Retriever Luna 💛

Osteoarthritis with Dr Anna

Osteoarthritis with Fur Life Vet Dr Anna 🩺 Get to know the common signs and symptoms, as well as how to make a pet with symptoms of Osteoarthritis more comfortable 🐶

Grape Poisoning

🍇 Grapes may be small, but they can really pack a punch 🍇 Even just one grape can cause serious health issues for your dog, so be sure to keep them away!

FLV Summer Comp Winners

✨ Aaaaand the winnners are..... ✨ Thanks to everyone that entered the Fur Life Vet Summer Competition - keep an eye out on the @furlifevet page for future opportunities to win some great prizes! 🎁

Dogs in long grass

Although it can be hard to keep our dogs out of long grass, it is important to be aware of symptoms they might show if they pick up grass seeds 🙉 Click here to see some of the symptoms, as well as other useful information on grass seeds: https://bit.ly/3Gdb5sQ

Dog Sunburn

Did you know that our pets can get sunburnt? 🥵🐶 If your pet has short, light coloured hair it might be worth considering a pet-friendly sunscreen ☀️