Tumbarumba Veterinary Practice.

17/12/2023

These 2 gentle giants came for a visit last week to ensure they were up to date with their annual vaccinations.
Just a touch too big and awkward for our scales, but our educated guess puts them at around 90kg each!! While they might look a bit intimidating, they were absolute gentleman here in the clinic!

Not sure if your 4 legged friend is up to date with their preventative health care? Or maybe they’re slowing down and not as energetic on walks as they once were. This week is your last chance before we break for Christmas to book in for vaccinations or an annual health check prior to the New Year.
Give our friendly team a call now to discuss how we can help you and your pet.

05/12/2023

With Christmas fast approaching, we want to let all our wonderful clients know that we will be taking a short, but much needed break over the Christmas and New Years period. As always, we will be providing an afterhours service from our Walwa clinic during this time, but this will be strictly for emergencies only.
If you have an animal that is on a prescription medication, now is the time to start thinking about whether or not you have enough to get them through until the new year!
Our last business day for 2023 will be Friday the 22nd of December, to ensure we have enough of the right medication for your pet, please call our clinic prior to this and have a chat to one of our friendly staff.
Advance notice for prescription refills is preferred, otherwise the wait time can be up to 15 minutes during busy times.

14/11/2023

Christmas is just around the corner which means holiday season is nearly here! While many of us are making plans for Christmas which often includes traveling to see friends and family, it's easy to forget about our 4 legged family members. If your dog is travelling with you or going into a boarding facility over the holiday season, now is the time to start thinking about their preventative health care needs!
Vaccinations keep our dogs safe from potentially deadly diseases, and thorough preventative health care plans including worming and flea/tick treatment ensure they are safe and protected from things like paralysis ticks, flea infestations and deadly heartworm.
Is your dog up to date with their vaccinations and preventative health care?
Unsure what vaccinations your dog needs or how often? Or wondering what over the counter treatments are available?
Why not give our friendly team a call today to discuss these important questions.

12/10/2023

Does anyone know who owns this sweet little dog. Found out at Maragle, near Moodys Hill road.

Please contact the clinic on 69 482 100 if you have any info on who might own her.

No microchip found.

22/08/2023

This year we have teamed up again with Zoetis to bring you the ProHeart Puppy Start Campaign. From the 1st of September to the 30th of November this year we will be offering a free initial puppy dose of ProHeart to all puppies aged 12 weeks to protect them from deadly heartworm.
Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitos, which means you don’t need to take your dog travelling to be at risk. There have been 14 reported cases of heartworm in our region in the last 18 months, and 40% of all positive heartworm cases have been on monthly protection which means you can’t rely on over-the-counter products to protect your dog year-round.
We have also opened the program up to all dogs aged under 12 months that have not yet received a ProHeart injection, conditions apply.
Please call one of our friendly staff to arrange an appointment today!

03/08/2023

Did you know that dog's can suffer from painful arthritis the same way we can?
This month we are shining a light on canine osteoarthritis, its symptoms, the different behaviours dog's may exhibit when suffering from arthritis, and the different treatment options available to keep them as comfortable as possible. For the month of August, we are offering discounted geriatric wellness exams for all dog's aged over 7 years, where we can tailor a health care plan to suit your dog.
Is your dog slow to rise or struggling to jump onto the couch? Are they lagging behind on walks?
If you've answered yes to any of these, call us today to make an appointment with one of our experienced vets and start your dog on the journey back to being their normal, energetic self.

27/06/2023

Is your fury friend feeling the cold this winter? As the snow and low temperatures kick into full swing, the staff at Tumbarumba vets has just the answer to keep your dog warm this winter. Call in and check out our new range of Kazoo dog jumpers and jackets. If we don’t have your size or style on the shelf we can have it here in a couple of days.

26/06/2023

This gorgeous little fluff ball has been dropped into the clinic as a stray today. Unfortunately she does not have a microchip.
If anyone recognises her, please contact the clinic on 02 6948 2100

23/05/2023

UPDATE*** he has been found! Thank you to everyone who shared this.

One of our clinic cats has gone missing as of this afternoon. His name is Pickles, however he will answer to anything, including fat boy or chonky! Super friendly cat, would jump into you car or follow you into the shops (has done multiple times at the supermarket in town! 😂)
Very much loved cat, please share and help us find him!

11/05/2023

We’ve had a little cat dropped into the clinic at Tumbarumba this morning. Female cat, unfortunately no microchip and doesn’t appear to be desexed. Found on Murray Street.
Please share to help her find her way home.

21/03/2023

This little kelpie is somewhat of a frequent flyer here at our clinic over the last couple of weeks. A rather nasty wound meant this lovely lady was in need of an Elizabethan collar to stop her from traumatizing the surgical site, however the usual collars just weren’t doing the trick. The team decided to get a bit creative, and this was the result! Dr. Renee thinks she looks fabulous!

17/03/2023

Sometimes our patient’s need a bit of extra love, and luckily we don’t mind that one bit! Nurse Allison is seen here enjoying some puppy cuddles with a little Springer Spaniel pup that had come in with his brothers and sisters for their first puppy vaccinations and a microchip.
We are seeing a rise in parvo cases in the Riverina at the moment, so now is the time to make sure your dogs are all up to date with their vaccinations, and if not, give the team a call at the clinic to make your next appointment with one of our lovely vets!

17/03/2023

2 x female Brussel Griffons

Missing from Middle Spur Rd, Willigobung. Please contact the clinic on 69 482 100 if you have any information

15/03/2023

We’ve had a little JRT dropped into the clinic this morning. Was found on Ramsay Rd in Tumbarumba.
No microchip unfortunately.
If anyone recognises this little dog, can they please contact the clinic on 02 6948 2100

23/12/2022

The team at Walwa and Tumbarumba Veterinary Practice's would like to wish all our client's and their animals, both big and small, a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!
Both clinics will be shutting over the Christmas break to allow our staff to have a much needed break and to spend some time with their family and friends.
We will be shutting at 5pm today, and re opening both clinics at 8am on Tuesday the 3rd of January.
During this break, we will only be available for emergencies.
Our afterhours phone number is 02 6037 1399

15/12/2022

Give us a call today on 02 6948 2100 for any last minute prescription refills before Christmas, and to discuss preventative healthcare for your pet before taking them on holiday with you.

Christmas is right around the corner, which means now is the time to check you've got enough medication for your four legged friend to get you through until the new year. Last orders will be going in early next week!
And if you're planning on going on a holiday over the Christmas break, which let's face it, I'm sure most of us are! And you're taking your pet with you, now is also the time to make sure they are up to date with all their vaccinations, worming and flea prevention, but most importantly, tick and heartworm prevention. At the moment, Australia is in the middle of a nation wide tick serum shortage, which means that if your four legged friend happens to come across a paralysis tick, without the tick anti serum, the prognosis is very grave.
Give our clinic a call today on 02 6037 1399 to discuss heartworm prevention (and find out about our current promotion), and what we can do to help keep your pets safe from ticks this season.

31/10/2022

We would like to introduce everyone to our newest team member Dr Kasey Sherwood.
For those who’ve already had the pleasure of meeting this lovely young lady, you’ll know just what she brings to the table. She’s always got a smile on her face and a positive attitude that brings a new energy into the clinic that we’re all inspired by. Kasey was born in Sydney NSW, but it was in Wagga Wagga where she first began her journey into veterinary medicine.
Graduating from CSU in July 2022 with a Bachelor in Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science, before joining the team in August, she really has hit the ground running.
Kasey has a special interest in small animal soft tissue surgery, endocrinology, equine medicine and bovine herd health.
She has been working tirelessly to increase her clinical knowledge over the last couple of months, as well as getting to know our wonderful clients and their pets. We believe the sky is the limit for Dr Kasey, and with the support and mentorship of our fantastic vets and nurses, as well as the kind and encouraging clients we’re so proud to service in this beautiful Upper Murray, we have no doubt that she will go from strength to strength here with us.

26/09/2022

We’ve had this lovely young lady dropped into the clinic as a stray.
She’s desexed but not microchipped.
If you recognise her, please give the clinic a call on 0269482100

01/08/2022

August is Pet Dental Month!

Did you know that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats develop dental disease by the age of 3? Bad breath, discoloured and/or loose teeth, changes in appetite and behaviour are all signs of pain and discomfort caused by dental disease.

So, what is dental disease?
Bacteria and food in your dog or cat’s mouth accumulate on teeth, which forms plaque. Saliva within the mouth then causes this plaque to harden into tartar, which becomes firmly attached to the surface of the tooth, causing discolouration, bad breath and infection. Bacteria then make their way into the adjacent gum tissue, causing inflammation and infection, referred to as gingivitis. The bacteria can eventually travel below the gum line to the root of the tooth, destroying the root, and eroding the bone of the jaw. This is referred to as periodontal disease.
Dental disease also put’s the animal at risk of developing infections elsewhere in the body,
as harmful bacteria in gum tissue can enter the blood stream, potentially causing problems with the heart, liver, and kidneys. Gingivitis can be treated, and the teeth saved, but periodontal disease is an irreversible process.

What can be done to prevent dental disease?
We recommend regular dental check ups for your animal. At these check-ups, we are able to give you an update on your pet’s dental health, pick up on any early signs of dental disease and give you some further information regarding what ongoing dental care your pet may need.
We also recommend regular use of dental chews, as well as a prescription dental food for select patients.

During the month of August, we are offering free dental check ups with our experienced Veterinary Nurses, as well as a free Greenies Dental Chew.

Please call the clinic to book your appointment!
(02)60371399

20/05/2022

Let’s talk teeth. Or horse teeth to be exact!
Did you know that an adult horse can have up to 40 permanent teeth?
And just like us, they need regular dental checks to help look after all those teeth!
From 2 years old, they should receive annual dental examinations to maintain correct dental alignment and to diagnose dental health problems early, a common one being wolf teeth. A horse can have 1-4 wolf teeth, while some don’t have any. They don’t always cause problems, however they can cause pain and discomfort with the bit. Because of this, we do recommend removing them at the time of castration to avoid the chances of having to undergo another general anaesthetic later down the track.
Signs that your horse requires a dental examination include weight loss, dropping feed and discomfort with the bit. As they get older, they are also at an increased risk of periodontal disease and uneven tooth surface wear.
Here at the Walwa and Tumbarumba Vet Practice’s, we take equine dental health seriously, and to ensure we are able to continually offer gold standard dental services to our equine patient’s, we’ve recently purchased brand new, top of the range powered dental equipment. Our vet’s have worked closely with a dental expert to ensure they are confident and competent in operating this new equipment. Previously we have done all our horse dentals by hand, but the benefits of using powered equipment are:

• A quicker and less stressful dental examination
• Less time for the horse to be under sedation
• Easier to examine the entire mouth

During these examinations, we examine the overall health and wellbeing of the horse, not just the teeth.
If you think your horse is overdue, or would benefit from a dental examination, why not give us a call at Walwa on 02 6037 1399, or Tumbarumba on 02 6948 2100

25/03/2022

These 2 cheeky little guys came in for desexing a couple of weeks ago, and the nurses up here fell in love with them. As luck would have it, they were looking for a home, and we had a vacancy for a clinic cat, or 2. So we plucked up the courage to ask the boss's, and the boss's said yes!
So now that we have 2 new cats, we thought we'd run a little competition to help us pick a name for each of them.
Comment what you think their name's should be, and we will pick a winner at the end of next week.
The winner's will receive a pack of Premium Liver Treats for their dog, or a pack of Greenies Dental Treats for their cat plus a new lead.

08/02/2022

Nothing like a visit from an Eastern Brown Snake to keep staff on their toes!
This young snake was bought in this morning from local snake catcher, Sarah Wooden, after getting itself tangled in some bird netting. While she was able to safely release it from the netting, through it's struggles, it had managed to injure itself, which is where we came in.
Dr Dave Roper put his snake handling skills to the test when he had to give an injection of antibiotics to prevent infection. She is expected to make a full recovery, and once healed, will be re-released.
Did you know that Eastern Brown Snakes are considered the second most venomous land snake? This young snake was only quite small, however they can grow to be up to 2 metres long.
If you come across a snake in your yard or home within the Tumbarumba area, keep a safe distance, ensure your pet's are safe and call Sarah Wooden on 0439 177 959.

23/01/2022

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