In Home Vet

13/08/2024

We are closed for the EKKA public holiday today. We will be back on the road tomorrow, Thursday 15th August (9am to 2pm).

For any enquiries please email [email protected]

09/08/2024

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02/08/2024

21/07/2024

Hi everyone, we are updating our appointment times. A standard consultation (including vaccinations) is allocated 20-30 minutes. Please advise if an extended consultation is needed (additional cost) so that we can allocate the required time for your pet.
To make a booking or enquiry:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0450084347 Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am-2pm

17/07/2024

Brrrr it’s cold! If you are feeling the cold outside, chances are your furry friends are too! Here are some helpful tips on how to keep dogs and cats warm during winter.
http://vaxivet.com.au/resources/winter.pdf

25/06/2024

When you leave your dog with the grandparents 😂

16/06/2024

📣 School Holiday Closure

In Home Vet will be closed Monday 24th June until 9am on Monday 8th July.

If your pet needs veterinary attention during this period, please contact your local veterinary clinic or closest after hours clinic.

You can email non-urgent enquiries or booking requests to [email protected] and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as we can.

We look forward to seeing you all when we return 🐾🐾

11/05/2024

Wishing all the Mum’s and pet Mum’s a very happy Mother’s Day! 🐕🐈🐑🐄🐎🦆🐓🦜🐠🐁🐍

10/05/2024

03/05/2024

We will return on Tuesday 7th. For non-urgent enquiries please email [email protected]

Have a lovely long weekend everyone 🙂

01/05/2024

Have you got a pet that sheds? This is the only way to pick out your furniture….🤣

27/04/2024

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24/04/2024

Lest We Forget. Remembering all the men and women who gave their lives during times of conflict, peacekeeping operations and war. Anzac Day is also an opportunity to remember the loyalty and sacrifice of the service animals who served beside them.

The traditional red poppy is worn to mark the Armistice Day of 11 November 1918, and is commonly worn on Anzac Day, 25 April. To commemorate all the animals of war, a purple poppy can be worn alongside the traditional red poppy. ❤️💜

Here you can read about the animals of war and the Australian Army Veterinary Corps that treated them.

https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/wars-and-missions/ww1/military-organisation/animals-in-military #2

26/03/2024

🌟Holiday Closure🌟

In Home Vet will be closed Friday 29th March until Tuesday 2nd April. If your pet needs veterinary attention during this period, please contact your local veterinary clinic or closest after hours clinic.

We will be working reduced hours Tuesday 2nd April to Monday 15th April. You can email non-urgent enquiries or booking requests to [email protected] and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as we can.

Have a lovely Easter! We look forward to seeing you all when we return 🐾🐾

26/03/2024

🍫🐰If you are planning on an Easter egg hunt, make sure that your pet does not have access to the chocolates and be sure to count exactly how many are hidden around the place before your pet is allowed back into the ‘hunt area’.

If your pet consumes chocolate it is always best to seek advice from your local vet or after hours emergency clinic. The animal poisons line 📞 1300 869 738 (AU) can offer advice over the phone, but may direct you to a vet clinic.

25/03/2024

🐈 Easter is just around the corner and we would like to remind cat owners that plants in the lily family are extremely toxic. Every part of the plant is considered poisonous including the pollen, leaves and petals. Simply brushing against, sniffing the flowers or licking the vase water can lead to accidental ingestion of pollen, which can cause cats to go into kidney failure. Always seek veterinary care if your cat has come in contact with lilies, even if they seem well.

25/02/2024

Cat owners may relate 🐈🐈‍⬛

29/01/2024

There has been a lot of heavy rainfall in the areas I frequently visit. Stay safe everyone 🌧️

17/01/2024

📣 Hi everyone, we have had some phone issues over the last few days. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have not received a response from us, please email [email protected] and we will try to get back to you shortly.

16/01/2024

📣 Feline vaccine update 📣

We currently have a small number of F3 vaccinations back in stock 🥳
We are still awaiting the arrival of FIV vaccinations. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

We will prioritise vaccinations to those on our wait list. If you would like to make an appointment or add your name to our list, please contact In Home Vet:

📞0450084347
📧[email protected]

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to everyone! We will be returning to work from Tuesday 9th of January. If your pet needs veterinary attention during this time, please contact your local veterinary clinic or after hours emergency.

For all other non-urgent enquiries or to make a booking you can email [email protected] and we will get back to you shortly.

24/12/2023

⛈ ⚡️STORMS over the holiday period ⚡️

Dogs (and cats) are more sensitive to changes in atmospheric pressure than people, and their heightened senses can alert them when a storm is brewing well before their owner becomes aware.

Signs of anxiety:
- Pacing
- Drooling
- Eyes wide open
- Shaking and vocalisation (bark/howl/meow)
- Tail between the legs
- Lip licking / lip smacking

Create a safe space:
- Ensure your pet has access to a safe room or backyard where they are unable to dig or claw their way out, jump over/ through fences or break through glass doors to escape.
- This may mean keeping your pet in a well-ventilated room, switching lights on, or simply closing curtains and blinds to reduce/ block out flashes of light.

Create a distraction:
- Turn on a TV 📺 or radio 📻
- Background white noise - gentle fan or water fountain
- Avoid praising and comforting your pet too much during a storm as this can unintentionally reward fearful behaviour. Instead, try and distract your pet by playing with them or giving them chew toys or toys with food inside. At the same time, it is important that you try and ignore the fearful noises yourself as they look to you for your guidance and reassurance.

Pet identification:
- Make sure your pet’s microchip details are correct (contact numbers and home address). To check microchip details enter the microchip number here http://www.petaddress.com.au and you will find the database your pet is registered to and you can follow the links provided. The microchip number (15 numbers or so) is usually found in the pet's vaccination or healthcare record.
- Keep your phone number on pet collars.
- If you find a "lost" animal and it is safe to approach them, you can take the animal to a vet clinic or after hours clinic to scan their microchip and hopefully reunite them with their owner.

19/12/2023

☀️ Warm and sunny weather provides a great incentive to head outdoors. Dogs will try and go for a walk at any chance they can get, however, footpaths, pavements and sand can become extremely hot and burn unprotected paws. If it is a particularly hot day, avoid exercising your pet during the warmer times of the day (9am to 3pm). Instead, try walking your pet early in the morning or later in the afternoon/evening. 🐾🐾🐾

08/12/2023

📣 Nation-wide feline vaccination shortage📣

As you may be aware, Australia is currently having supply issues with cat vaccines, including F3 and FIV. If you have an indoor cat and they are in good health, delaying their vaccination should pose minimal risk to their health.

If you have an outdoor or senior cat, or your indoor cat is due for their annual health exam, feel free to contact In Home Vet and we can arrange a discounted booster vaccination when stocks are in supply. We anticipate the return of supply to F3 vaccinations in January 2024.

📞0450084347
📧[email protected]

Thank you for your patience during this time.

13/11/2023

We love seeing your fur babies grow up 🥰
Dr Candice first met Harvey when he was only 6 weeks old. This is Harvey as a puppy with his brother Sid 💙 and Harvey today for his first adult vaccination. Such a happy and healthy boy 🐾🐾

06/11/2023

03/11/2023

Rocco and Freddie had their health checks and vaccinations today 😍

28/10/2023

What do all of these snakes have in common? 🧐
Scroll down👇 to find the answer below.

It’s Spring, which means SNAKES are out and about! A snake bite is an emergency. The sooner your pet can receive medical treatment, the better.

⚠️Signs of a snake bite may include: weakness in limbs, collapse, paralysis, dilated pupils, loss of bladder and bowel control, vomiting, panting, drooling, trembling, blood in urine.

⚠️It is not uncommon for pets to collapse immediately after a snake bite and then show signs of improvement. Their condition can rapidly deteriorate and it is important that you keep your pet as calm as possible and take them to the vet immediately for observation +/- snake detection test.

⚠️DO NOT try and catch or kill the snake. Instead, try and remember the markings of the snake or take a photo from a safe distance.

⚠️DO carry your pet to the car (avoid walking them where possible) and don’t offer any food or water. If any other pets were around it is best to have them examined as well.

⚠️If you suspect your dog or cat has been bitten by a snake, try and phone your local veterinary clinic ahead of time to check that they stock antivenom (very expensive!!), as you may need to take your pet straight to an emergency vet.

Remember, snakes are rarely aggressive towards people. If you see a snake in your area, please phone a qualified snake handler so that they can safely relocate the snake.

Answer: All four snakes pictured are Eastern Brown, capable of a fatal bite.

🐍Images courtesy of Steven Brisbane North Snake Catchers and Relocation 24hrs 7days 0449922341

25/10/2023

Resting respiratory rates are monitored in pets with heart disease or those at risk of developing congestive heart failure (fluid build up in or around the lungs). Most dogs and cats have a resting respiratory rate between 16-24 breaths per minute. If your pet has an increase in their breathing (typically over 30 breaths per minute at rest), a cough, is lethargic, or noticeable change in behaviour, please contact your veterinarian.
For more information on monitoring your pets respiration, follow the link in the attachment.

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR PET’S RESTING RESPIRATORY RATE

Dr Chris Lam, specialist veterinary cardiologist, explains how to monitor a pet's resting respiratory rate at home. This can be an excellent way to screen for problems, such as pulmonary oedema secondary to congestive heart failure.

Measuring resting respiratory rates is a straightforward and sensitive way to monitor your pet at home when they have been diagnosed with heart disease.

When to measure a resting respiratory rate:
Your pet will need to be fast asleep for this method to be accurate, so wait for them to be entirely still and relaxed.

When watching your pet, you should only see gentle in-and-out breathing, spotted by monitoring their chest rising and falling.

One rise and fall combined counts as one breath.

A respiratory rate is collected by measuring the number of breaths a pet takes per minute. You can monitor your pet for 15, 30, or 60 seconds and calculate the total number of breaths per minute to measure this.

For example, if you monitor your pet for 30 seconds and they take 15 breaths, you can multiply it by two for their assumed breaths per minute.

If you’re unsure or want the most accurate results, count your pet’s breaths for the full minute.

What should your pet's sleeping respiratory rate be?

An ideal sleeping respiratory rate is under 30 breaths per minute.
If your pet is breathing less than 30 breaths per minute, it is unlikely that any fluid is accumulating due to heart disease.

If your pet’s resting respiratory rate exceeds 30 breaths per minute, don’t panic. You can repeat the measurement, ensuring all external factors and variables are well controlled.

Factors that may affect your pet’s resting respiratory rate:

-The environment temperature

-Your pet may be dreaming (usually indicated by the movement of legs or muffled noises)

-Recent exercise

If your pet's resting respiratory rate exceeds 30 breaths per minute, contact your veterinarian.

If you are unsure, contact VSS for assistance.

For a video demonstration, please follow this link.

https://youtu.be/7671lUaCQq4