Wellington Point Vets by the Bay

12/03/2024

UPDATE: Buttons has now found a home. Thankyou for all your enquiries

🐾🐾🐾 This little guy is looking for a forever home. Buttons is his name and full of life for a 1 year old. With a fantastic nature and super friendly he would love someone who can take him on walks and give him plenty of attention. He is a regrettable rehome due to owners age and health conditions.

Fully vaccinated, desexed, and up to-date with all health care.

He will come with kennel, beds, toys, etc

Please contact us by phoning us on 38222333. Only genuine interested adopters to call as we are a busy Vet practice.

02/11/2023

Meet Lyla, our patient of the week 🌟. Lyla was in this week for a lumpectomy and took the whole process like a champ. She is one of the most calmest and sweetest frenchie's we have met.
Hope you have a speedy recovery.

24/10/2023

23/10/2023

Teeny weeny baby with a not so teeny weeny cast 🥹. Peanut came in with a lame leg, with some x - rays we found out he fractured it. Safe to say, he does look extremely cute with his cast one though.

03/10/2023

‼️Strays‼️

Our team ensures every measure is taken to achieve and help reunite animals with their owners. However, this can not be successful unless YOU make sure your pet's microchips information is up-to-date. When adopting a new pet comes the process of updating their details under their microchip number. If you don't have their number on file, our nurses can also do a free microchip scan and explain the process on how to change the details.

It's so important your pets information is up to date, for us to be able to reunite your fur babies.

30/09/2023

Resident cat Otis and part-time receptionist would like to let everyone know we will be closed Monday. Enjoy your long weekend!

29/09/2023

Tick season is here!

Now is the time vets are seeing a large number of pets present with tick paralysis. This is a life threatening illness, it is also preventable with the right product.

If you are unsure about what products to use, please give our friendly staff a call and we'll be happy to discuss with you!

26/09/2023

Good news we now stock Simparica Trio!!

Simparica Trio provides triple protection against fleas and ticks, intestinal worms and deadly heartworm disease all in a tasty monthly chew at a great low price!

22/09/2023

Spring time and big winds can often mean we see baby birds on the ground. Here's what to do if you find one.

Nestlings won't survive long outside the protection of the nest, and where possible nestlings should be re-nested and left in the wild.

If you can't see a nest in the surrounding trees, or it's fallen down or been damaged, then you can make a replacement nest to put the nestling back into. This could be as simple as a basket or plant pot with some nesting material inside, securely attached to the nearest tree.

Fledglings nearly have all their feathers and leave the nest just before they can fly, so it's normal to see them on the ground. Keep your pets away from them, leave the fledgling alone and monitor it, as the parents are usually nearby and feeding the bird.

Even if you have already confined a healthy fledgling, you may still be able to return them to their parents. If they're in immediate danger, place them in a sheltered spot a short distance away.

You should only take baby birds into captivity as a last resort if:

They're sick or injured
You know for sure that the parents are dead
You've continuously monitored from a distance for more than two hours and the parents haven't returned.

03/01/2023

Sometimes when a pet is in pain, you may see subtle changes in their behaviour.

Any changes in behaviour can be a sign of pain or other health issues and we recommend taking your furry family to see one of our veterinary team.

23/12/2022

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Our clinic will be closed over the Christmas break until the 28th of December. For all emergencies please contact Animal Emergency Services, 1 Lexington Rd, Underwood. 07 3423 1888.

20/12/2022

Tis the season for fireworks!

Walk your dog during daylight hours to avoid times when fireworks are likely to be set off.
Move your dog to the safe haven each evening before the fireworks begin. Provide toys and other things that they enjoy in the safe haven.
Make sure there are things for you to do too, so your dog isn't left alone.
Close windows and curtains to muffle the sound of fireworks. Blackout your doggy safe haven, so they can't see any flashes outside.
Put on some music or TV to mask the firework sounds.
Ignore the firework noises yourself. Play with a toy to see if your dog wants to join in, but don't force them to play.
You could also talk to your vet about pheromone diffusers. These disperse calming chemicals into the room and may be a good option for your dog. In some cases, your vet may even prescribe medication.

20/12/2022

A little smile, a word of cheer! Best wishes for the coming year. Wishing all our patient's a Merry Christmas 🎄

10/12/2022

It's about to get warmer! Keeping our pets cool is very important. Remember to only walk them early morning or evening. Have plenty of fresh water available. Please remember not to leave them in cars!

07/12/2022

It's Christmas 🎄 and we have Otis all ready for his 12 days of Xmas stories to coming!

06/12/2022

Between playing in the snow and singing dog-mas carols our pups are pooped. These treats will ensure you are on your dog's nice list. Let your pup pick out the treat shape so they don't miss out on cookie decorating. 🎄 ❄️ 🐶

Check out this festive recipe here: https://bit.ly/3FpaSCt

06/12/2022

Releasing our injured wildlife last week after being injured.

30/11/2022

Nurse Jada and Wesley 🐾 getting through hump day with cuddles 🥰

04/11/2022

TICK ALLERT! Make sure you have your pets on tick prevention and check them daily. If your pet shows any signs of tick paralysis go straight to the emergency hospital.

Signs of tick prevention: breathing difficulties, coughing, vomiting, heavy salvation, wobbly legs, collapse

30/09/2022

Too true...😆

12/09/2022

☀️Warmer months mean its time to check for parasites!

Ticks and fleas are a common problem within Australia, especially among dogs, with the season starting around September. This means that the beginning of spring is the ideal time to remind yourself to protect your pets from these nasty little critters that can become deadly.

If you notice a tick on a pet that is not displaying signs of tick paralysis, remove the tick straight away.To do this, grasp the tick firmly where it attaches to your pet’s skin and give a quick sideways pull. If you are not confident removing the tick please call us immediately to make an appointment to have it removed. Once the tick is removed your pet should be kept cool and quiet whilst being closely monitored for 24 hours.

If your pet starts to display any signs of tick paralysis, such as vomiting, weakness, staggering, breathing difficulty, or altered bark, seek immediate veterinary attention as this is a genuine veterinary emergency. ❌

If your pet is showing any of the above signs, do not offer food or water as these may be accidentally inhaled in tick-affected dogs.

We are more than happy to show you how to do a thorough tick search, tick removal and preventative products best suited for your pet.

☎️Please call us to discuss.

07/09/2022

06/09/2022

Coming to the vet with your cat? To ease distress from the carrier and car trip here are a few tips:

😸Ensure your carrier is sturdy. Cats feel more secure in sturdy carriers.
😸Do not feed your cat before the vet visit. This lessens the chances of vomiting in the car and they may be more interested in treats offered by the vet or nurse.
😸Keep the carrier in the house where the cat can have constant access to it. Allow your cat to sleep in the carrier, put comfortable bedding in and offer food or treats in the carrier. The carrier will no longer induce fear and the cat will feel more content in a known enclosure.
😸Spray your carrier and car with Feliway – a synthetic pheromone that reduces anxiety in cats.
😸Cover the carrier with a towel or blanket to allow your cat to hide.