Midcoast Animal Hospital

30/08/2024

🚨URGENT 🚨

We have had member of the public drop in a beautiful desexed male cat, he is not microchipped so we are unable to locate his owner. He was found on Point Road Tuncurry. Please call the clinic if you are the owners of this boy 💙

28/08/2024

🐶 5 THINGS TO DESENSITISE YOUR DOG TO 🐶

1. Loud Noises
2. Other dogs, people and children
3. Using leads, leashes and muzzles
4. Grooming like nail clips
5. Getting teeth checked

Please contact us on (02) 6557 2273 for more information.

PLEASE SHARE this post to help other dog owners! 🐕

28/08/2024

⚠️ TIPS AND TRICKS FOR FINDING TICKS ⚠️

🗓️ A friendly reminder to be aware of ticks as ticks are prevalent all year round.

🔎 Please complete daily tick searches on your pets, regardless of if they are indoor pets or not. Tick searches are done by feeling your pets fur starting from your pets nose and working your way down the body.

🔑 Key area's to check when doing tick searches on your pets:
- Around the eyes
- Inside the ears
- Around the mouth
- Inbetween paw pads
- Around the neck
- Inner thighs
- Armpits
- Skin folds

🩸Paralysis tick bites contain toxic saliva that interrupts the connection between the nerves and the bodies muscles. This is dangerous as it causes pets to have weakness and ultimately paralysis.

Symptoms to look out for:
- Difficulty Breathing
- Paralysis
- Lethargy
- Wobbly/staggering gait (ataxia)
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Retching
- Changes in vocalisation

🐾 Please ensure your pets are up to date with their tick prevention. At Midcoast, we stock a wide selection of tick prevention, ranging from collars, chews to topical spot-ons.

📲Midcoast Animal Hospital also sends out sms reminders if tick prevention is purchased from us, so owners can stay on track!

📞 If you’re unsure if your pet has been bitten by a tick or are want to learn about which tick prevention is the best suited to your pet, please call us on (02) 6557 2273.

Please SHARE to help get the word out. 🐶

26/08/2024

🐕 INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY 🐕

This days helps to recognise the love and companionship that dogs bring to our lives.

Here's to a day filled with time spent with our doggo friends!! 🐾🐶

26/08/2024

We would like to wish the awesome Kielee a massive congratulations on completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing!🎉🎉

You are a kind and caring member of the team. Well done on becoming a fully qualified veterinary nurse.

Everyone here at Midcoast Animal Hospital is so proud of you!!🐶🐾🐱

23/08/2024

✂️ SMALL PET GROOMING SERVICE ✂️

Midcoast Animal Hospital offers pet grooming for small dogs and cats.

Barb our groomer comes into clinic every Thursday.

Services Offered:
- Haircuts and Styling 🐶🐱
- Bath and Blow Dry 🛁
- Nail Trimming 💅
- A**l Gland Expression 🐕

Call us on (02) 6557 2273 for more information.🐾

21/08/2024

🛫 HOLIDAY TIME CHECKLIST FOR PETS 🛫

🧳 Before jet setting away from your furry friend, please ensure your pet's carer has a copy of:

- List of medications the pet is on and their directions
- Parasite control status
- Regular vet's contact details
- Pet's age
- Pet's desexing status
- Existing health conditions i.e. allergies
- Special dietary instructions
- Special care instructions i.e. keep away from other pet's

🐾 This helps give you and the carer peace of mind, and ensures your pet is properly taken care of!

Please contact Midcoast Animal Hospital on (02) 6557 2273 for more information. 🛩

PLEASE SHARE this post to get the word out! 🐶

19/08/2024

Midcoast Animal Hospital team would like to give a big shout out to the amazing Ms Michele Shepherd with Mirree for the wonderful gifts that were brought into the clinic today.🐶

You both are very much treasured here by the team! We are lucky to have such lovely clients.💕🐾

05/08/2024

EDIT - Smokey has found an adoring place to call home!🌚

🌚 SMOKEY 🌚

Lovely Smokey is STILL on the prowl for his forever home!

Smokey is a very charming feline and is around 1 year old. Smokey gets along well with other cats. Smokey loves affection, his box and quiet time. Smokey also loves relaxing.

Smokey is up to date with all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

PLEASE SHARE this post to help get Smokey rehomed! 🌚

22/07/2024

EDIT - Gigi has found a caring home!! 🌼

🌼 Gigi 🌼

Meet the adorable little Gigi, who is a bundle of energetic cuteness that is looking for her forever home.

This little girl was hand raised by our nurse Mel along with her siblings after they were dropped into the clinic without a mumma cat. Hence why she is a little on the spoilt side and adored by our nurses! Gigi needs a home that understands the stages of kitten mayhem as she loves to play.

She is an active girl but also still loves a lengthy cuddle. If you are looking for a cute kitten with a dash of cheekiness, Gigi could be the right fit for you!

She will have had all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

15/07/2024

EDIT - Tiger and Smokey have been adopted into a great families!! 🐯🌚

🐯️ TIGER 🐯 and
🌚 SMOKEY 🌚

Handsome Tiger and Mr Smokey are STILL on the look-out for their forever families!

Both Smokey and Tiger will be on display in our reception area so feel free to pop in and meet them if you are looking for a furry new addition.

Both are around 1 year old. Tiger and Smokey get along well with other cats.

Tiger is well mannered and laid back. Tiger loves relaxing and receiving pats!

Smokey loves pats, his box and quiet time. Smokey also loves relaxing!

Both Smokey and Tiger are up to date with all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

PLEASE SHARE this post to help get Tiger and Smokey rehomed! 🐅🐯🐅🌚

12/07/2024

Does your pets breath smell?🙊

If so, your pet could have dental disease.

Did you know 80% of dogs over the age of 3 years show signs of gum disease!

Dental disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in companion animals. So, dental health is vital for your pets well-being. 💚

Unfortunately, if untreated dental issues can help lead to illnesses like dental abscesses, oral infections, heart and kidney disease. 🫀

Signs of dental issues: 🛑

- Red, bleeding and swollen gums
- Weight loss
- Excessive drooling (ptyalism)
- Decreased appetite
- Only using one side of the mouth to eat food or dropping food
-Blood on toys or blood in the water bowl
- Pawing at mouth
- Build up of tarter or plaque on teeth
- Stained and discoloured teeth
- Bad breath (halitosis)
- Missing/broken teeth
- Swelling under an eye

Factors that can contribute to decreased oral health: 🦷

- Breed: Although gum disease occurs in all breeds, certain breeds are more prone to teeth issues like chihuahuas and toy poodles. Brachycephalic (flat-nosed breeds) cat and dog breeds are also at an increased risk of dental issues due to having anatomically narrower airways. This makes it easier for bacteria to multiply in the nose, mouth and throat. 🐩

- Solely or primarily wet food diets particularly if the animal is young.🍴

- Eating cooked bones: Cooked bones are more likely to break, creating bone shards that can cut the mouth leading to an increase in bacteria. Cooked bones are also more likely to fragment into smaller pieces. This is a chocking risk and creates more of a risk of the bone getting stuck in the pets mouth. If you would like to feed your pets bones, please ensure that they are uncooked and are big enough to not be accidentally swallowed by your pet. 🦴

- Pica: Animals eating inappropriate/non-food items like rocks, feacal matter and rubbish causes damage to the enamel and introduces additional bacteria into the mouth. 🪨

- Gastrointestinal (GI) issues like persistent vomiting can lead to gastric acids weakening the outer protective covering of the teeth, the enamel. ⁉️

- Diabetes can reduce blood circulation to the gums (gingiva) and can limit saliva production. Saliva neutralises acids brought about from food consumption and aids in protecting the teeth from sugar and microbes. 🩸

- Age: Over time wear and tear can hinder the enamel quality. 🛡

The team at Midcoast Animal Hospital stocks a wide range of over the counter dental products which all work in different ways to help your pets oral health. 🏨

Dental Products Stocked:

- Dental water additives. 💧
- Specifically formulated dental dry food. 🐶
- Pet friendly tooth brushes. 🪥
- Pet friendly tooth paste (please note human tooth paste is not safe to use on pets). 🩺
- Dental chews like Oravet dental chews. 🐕

Midcoast Animal Hospital offers dental issue consultations with our veterinarians which can be booked online on the Midcoast Animal Hospital website:

midcoastanimalhospital.com.au

Midcoast Animal Hospital also provides free annual dental checks with our veterinary nurses. 🐾

Please drop by, have a chat with the team and pick up some brochures on the different pet dental products. You can also contact the clinic on (02) 6557 2273. 📞

PLEASE SHARE this post to help get the word out! 🐾

11/07/2024

Important Update for NSW Pet Owners!

We have some updates regarding the NSW Pet Registry that all pet owners need to be aware of:

From July 1st 2024:
All pet cats and dogs in NSW must be registered on the NSW Pet Registry by 12 weeks of age or immediately upon transfer (whichever comes first).

Please see the following fact sheet for more detailed information associated with this update:https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2.-NSW-Pet-Registry_Council-factsheet_FINAL.pdf

For more information, please contact the NSW Pet Registry team or your local council:
📞 T: 1300 134 460
✉️ E: [email protected]
🌐 W: NSW Pet Registry

08/07/2024

EDIT - Tiger has been adopted into his forever home!! 🐯

🐯️ TIGER 🐯

Handsome Tiger is STILL on the look-out for his forever family!

Tiger is on display in our reception area so feel free to pop in and meet him if you are looking for a furry new addition.

He is around 1 year old. Tiger gets along well with other cats. Tiger is well mannered and laid back. Tiger loves relaxing and receiving pats!

Tiger is up to date with all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

PLEASE SHARE this post to help get Tiger rehomed! 🐅🐯🐅

05/07/2024

🐾 INTRODUCING BRAVECTO QUANTUM 🐾

Bravecto Quantum is new once-a-year injection that delivers 12 months of flea and tick prevention!

Can be used on dogs from 6 months of age.

Convenient as can be given at the same time as annual vaccinations.

Please be advised that this product is currently only for dogs.

Please contact us (02) 6557 2273 for more information or to book.

PLEASE SHARE this post to help spread the word. 🐾

03/07/2024

EDIT - Bella has been adopted!! 🐱

🐱 BELLA 🐱

Meet the most loving and smoochy girl at the ripe age of 9 years old.

Bella was adored by her elderly owner who unfortunately passed away recently leaving Bella homeless. We have taken Bella in to give her a second chance at finding her forever home.

Please be advised that Bella does need time to trust you and get to know her new environment but once she is settled in she will be your best friend.

Bella is up to date with all necessary vet work such as health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated so is ready for her new adventure any day now!

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

This is the best photo we could get as she is so smoochy and wants to be in our face to give us as much love as she possibly can. 🐱

PLEASE SHARE this post to help Bella find a forever home! 🐱

02/07/2024

EDIT - Graham has found a loving family!! 🟢

🟢 GRAHAM 🟢

Mr Graham is looking for his loving home!!

Graham is around 15 weeks old. Graham gets along well with other cats. Graham loves affection, adventure and play time.

Graham is up to date with all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

PLEASE SHARE this post to help get Graham rehomed! 🟢

28/06/2024

We would like to wish the amazing Macey a huge congratulations on completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing!🎉🎉

All your hard work has paid off. Well done on becoming a fully qualified vet nurse, Midcoast Animal Hospital is lucky to have you!!🐶🐾🐱

23/06/2024

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22/06/2024

21/06/2024

🌚 SMOKEY 🌚

Lovely Smokey is looking for his forever home!

Smokey is around 1 year old. Smokey gets along well with other cats. Smokey loves pats, his box and quiet time. Smokey also loves relaxing.

Smokey is up to date with all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

PLEASE SHARE this post to help get Smokey rehomed! 🌚

14/06/2024

EDIT - Tiger has been adopted into a great family!! 🐯

🐯️ TIGER 🐯

Handsome Tiger is looking for his forever family.

He is around 1 year old. Tiger gets along well with other cats. Tiger is well mannered and laid back. Tiger loves relaxing and receiving pats!

Tiger is up to date with all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

PLEASE SHARE this post to help get Tiger rehomed! 🐅🐯🐅

12/06/2024

Thank you to our Nurse Georgia’s mum Sharlene for spoiling us on this busy day. We appreciate your sweet treat gesture today! 🐾

04/06/2024

❤️ HEARTWORM ❤️

🦟 Heartworm is a parasitic worm that infects pets via mosquito bites. As mosquitoes transmit heartworm both indoor and outdoor pets can be affected.

🫀 Heartworm affects the heart and can have a slow onset. Symptoms include:
- Coughing
- Lethargy
- Shortness of breath
- Weight loss
- Inappetance

💉 Heartworm is diagnosed via a blood test which is done in-house at the clinic.

🏥 Heartworm can be treated but prevention of heartworm is the best form of heartworm control. In addition, keeping up to date with heartworm prevention is crucial as lapsed heartworm prevention doses leave pets vulnerable to heartworm infestations.

🐾 At Midcoast Animal Hospital we stock a wide range of products that prevent against heartworm from spot-on's, annual injections to chews!

📲 Midcoast Animal Hospital also sends out sms reminders if heartworm prevention is purchased from us, so owners can stay on track!

📞 If you want to learn more about which heartworm and which heartworm prevention is the best suited to your pet, please call us on (02) 6557 2273.

Please SHARE to help get the word out. 🐶

03/06/2024

⚠️ NEXGARD SPECTRA FOR CATS ⚠️

🗓️ A friendly reminder to be aware of ticks as ticks are prevalent all year round.

🟩 Midcoast Animal Hospital also stocks Nexgard Spectra for cats, which is a monthly spot-on that covers ticks, heartworm, fleas, mites and intestinal worms (including tapeworms).

🏆 With every box purchased participants are put in the draw to win a Roar and Snore experience with Taronga Zoo in Sydney for a family of four!

🐯 With every box purchased money is also donated to help save Sumatran tigers from extinction!

🩸Paralysis tick bites contain toxic saliva that interrupts the connection between the nerves and the bodies muscles. This is dangerous as it causes pets to have weakness and ultimately paralysis.

Symptoms to look out for:
- Difficulty Breathing
- Paralysis
- Lethargy
- Wobbly/staggering gait (ataxia)
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Retching
- Changes in vocalisation

🔎 Please complete daily tick searches on your pets, regardless of if they are indoor pets or not. Tick searches are done by feeling your pets fur starting from your pets nose and working your way down the body.

🔑 Key area's to check when doing tick searches on your pets:
- Around the eyes
- Inside the ears
- Around the mouth
- Inbetween paw pads
- Around the neck
- Inner thighs
- Armpits
- Skin folds

🐾 Please ensure your pets are up to date with their tick prevention. At Midcoast, we stock a wide selection of tick prevention, ranging from collars, chews to topical spot-ons.

📲Midcoast Animal Hospital also sends out sms reminders if tick prevention is purchased from us, so owners can stay on track!

📞 If you’re unsure if your pet has been bitten by a tick or are want to learn about which tick prevention is the best suited to your pet, please call us on (02) 6557 2273.

Please SHARE to help get the word out. 🐶

30/05/2024

EDIT - All of the 'G' Litter kittens have been adopted!!🎉

🐱 THE 'G' LITTER! 🐱

We can’t believe we still have 3 of these absolute little cuties still looking for their forever homes 😢

They are the most chilled out and lazy kittens, so very mature for their age. Obviously they enjoy a pat or snuggle and of course the occasional play.

They are roughly 10 weeks old now so need to find their forever homes as soon as possible. Please feel free to share this post so we can get them into the homes they deserve.

They have each had all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

Left to Right: Greg (ADOPTED), Gigi (ADOPTED), Griffin (ADOPTED), Gatsby (ADOPTED), Graham (ADOPTED) and & George (ADOPTED).

23/05/2024

EDIT - Onyx has been lovingly adopted!! 🐾

🐾️ ONYX 🐾

The beautiful Onyx is still looking for his forever human/s.

He is around 2 years old and an absolute well mannered gentleman. He loves attention and will give you head boops in return for any cuddles or pats he receives!

Onyx is on display in our reception area so feel free to pop in and meet him if you are looking at a furry new addition.

Onyx is up to date with all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

21/05/2024

EDIT - All of the 'G' Litter kittens have been adopted!🎉

These gorgeous kittens from The “G” Litter are still searching for a forever home to adore them.

They have all had their necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated so are ready for their new adventure now.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222

Please phone the clinic on 6557 2273 to enquire.

17/05/2024

🐱 MEET THE “G” LITTER! 🐱

These absolute little cuties are looking for their forever homes!
They all have very mature personalities for kittens so if you are looking for a calm kitten who is quite happy to chill around, enjoy a pat or snuggle and of course the occasional play then these babies could be suitable for you.
As you can see their favourite thing is a cardboard box so they have asked us to pop that in the requirements of their new home having one is a must!

We are estimating their age to be about 8 weeks old. They will have each had all necessary vet work inc, health checked, microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated before going on their new adventure.

AWL Rehoming number: R251000222
Please phone the clinic on (02) 6557 2273 to enquire.

Left to Right: Greg, Gigi (adopted), Griffin (adopted), Gatsby, Graham & George.