Wilberforce Vet Hospital

15/08/2024

Have you heard?
There's now a flea and tick prevention that lasts for a whole year!
Bravecto Quantum is now available at Richmond & Wilberforce Vet Hospitals.
Call today for more information or to book in your pet's treatment!

01/08/2024

We will be opening as normal today 🥳

31/07/2024

Wilberforce is closed today due to a staffing emergency.

Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused.

30/07/2024

30/07/2024

TUNA CAT TREAT DONATIONS NEEDED ❤️

"Hello everyone, Koda Bear here. You see, I am a very fussy boy and I don't eat tuna squeezy treats but my good friends at the shelter love consuming them. It makes them very happy and it helps them realise that the shelter isn't such a scary place. For some of the cats, it's the highlight of their day!

I was speaking to my shelter friends on Facebook Meowsenger and they said that the tuna treat stockpile has been completely depleted 😢 So they asked me to try ask for squeezy tuna treat donations. If you could drop off tuna squeezy treats at the shelter or buy some online and have them delivered to the shelter, I would really appreciate it and so would the felines at the shelter. Donations can be dropped off (10am-3:30pm every day) or bought online and delivered to:

Animal Welfare League NSW
1605 Elizabeth Drive, KEMPS CREEK NSW 2178

Thank you so much." - love Koda Bear

23/07/2024

The first ever, year-long flea and paralysis tick protection for dogs is now available at Richmond & Wilberforce Vet Hospitals!

Give us a call to book in or find out more.
Richmond: 4578 4229
Wilberforce: 4575 3335

17/07/2024

🐾IMPORTANT UPDATE - New fees and changes to the NSW Companion Animal Registry.

The Companion Animals Registry has undergone essential upgrades to reflect the new fees and changes to registration.

New registration requirements.
🐶Cats and dogs must be registered on NSW Pet Registry by 12 weeks of age.
🐶Cats will require an annual permit if not desexed by four months of age.
🐶Dogs will incur a one-time additional fee if not desexed by six months of age.
🐶To ensure pet owners and breeders stay informed about their responsibilities, SMS and email notifications will be sent regarding desexing, registration, and more.

Register your pet on time, to avoid the additional fee!

Visit the NSW Pet Registry website today at https://petreg.nsw.gov.au or learn more on the NSW Office of Local Government’s website at www.petregistry.olg.nsw.gov.au

24/06/2024

Bird owners, please read!

📣 Avian Influenza Outbreak in Greater Sydney

A highly pathogenic strain of Avian Influenza has now been detected on two poultry properties and an Emergency Order has been issued for the Hawkesbury region. Movement restrictions have been placed for the area.

This strain of Avian Influenza is H7N8 and it is not the same as the H5N1 strain causing destruction of bird populations worldwide. It is also not connected to the outbreak in Victoria. Humans are considered a low risk of contracting avian influenza.

Please report any sick or deceased birds (of any kind) to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline 1800 675 888.

For bird and pet poultry owners, biosecurity measures to immediately engage:

Avoid contact with wild birds
• Do not bring home sick or injured wildlife or stray birds
• Where possible bring outdoor birds inside
• Contain backyard flocks and do not allow them to wander
• Enclose aviaries and chicken pens

Prevent contamination of food and water by wild birds and rodents
• Use covered feed and water containers
• Remove old food daily and consider removing all food overnight to discourage rodents
• Keep feed in bins with lids
• Clean and disinfect food and water containers regularly

Keep the area they are housed and surrounding areas clean and tidy
Clean and disinfect food/water containers regularly
Quarantine new birds or consider no new additions at this time
Do not self medicate your pet if they are sick

Symptoms of Avian Influenza
- Sudden death
- Respiratory symptoms: gasping, trouble breathing, watery eyes
- Swelling around head and eyes; the skin may have purple discolouration
- Neurological symptoms: tremors, twisted necks
- Diarrhoea
- generally unwell, loss of appetite and lethargy
- reduced egg production in chickens

We also recommend that pet poultry owners follow NSW DPI, Wildlife Health Australia and Animal Health Australia for updates.

16/06/2024

Wilberforce Vet will be closed for stocktake between 11am and 4pm today, however, we will still be open for emergencies, you will just need to call ahead on 45753335 as the gate will be closed.

13/06/2024

Call our Richmond branch if you think we might have your lost kitten!

16/05/2024

Meet the new additions to the Wild Cat Conservation Centre! 🐆

Emmy the cheetah received the best Mothers Day gift of all this year, welcoming these four purr-fect cubs into the world.

Dr Tom also received the special gift of getting to care for these beautiful cubs, making sure they are all in good health and having some much needed cheetah cuddles! 🐆🧡

We are so excited to watch them grow and to witness Emmy being an amazing mum once again, to these gorgeous cubs!

27/04/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day to the wonderful, smart, caring, and dedicated veterinarians at Richmond & Wilberforce Veterinary Hospitals, as well as all the other wonderful vets out there!

Veterinarians are heroes in scrubs and go above and beyond for human's best friends every day.

Next time you see your vet, where ever they work, consider giving them a smile and sharing some kind words.
As a hospital with many wonderful clients who already do this, we can tell you that it means a whole lot and never ever gets old. ❤️

A message from the World Veterinary Association:

"Veterinarians' competencies must be regarded as an essential and integral part of health at large. The application of veterinary science contributes not only to animal health and well-being but also to humans physical, mental and social well-being.

This dimension of the veterinarians’ work often remains invisible to the society but protecting and improving the health of people and their communities is an essential part of the vet profession.

All graduated veterinarians have unergone comprehensive medical training, and regardless of their professional area of practice, are responsible for promoting public health, and food safety, and security."

23/04/2024

We're looking for an exceptional nurse to join our team on a casual or contract basis!

Click the link below for more information on working at R&WVH.

If the link doesn't work for you, email [email protected] to be sent further information.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIzedCPIFhDoLqq5kutQxxQsji7yizVP/view?usp=drive_link

28/03/2024

29/12/2023

Reminder about our hours this weekend and the NYD public holiday!

Stay safe everyone, don't forget to keep your pets indoors when fireworks are expected.

22/12/2023

Merry Christmas and happy New Year from the team at
Richmond & Wilberforce Vets! 🎄🎅🌟

Here are our hours over the holiday period and the details for the SASH emergency vet.

Thank you for a wonderful 2023, we look forward to
seeing you and your pets in 2024.

REMEMBER:
⭐ Don't feed your pets ham, chocolate or fatty foods as they can cause pancreatitis, gastric upset and/or poisoning.
⭐ Keep cooked bones out of reach of your pets.
⭐ Keep your pets inside or in a cool area with plenty of water and restrict their activity on days over 30 degrees - for flat-faced breeds it's best to do this once the weather goes over 25C
⭐ Make sure your cats and dogs are up to date with their tick prevention!
⭐ Watch out for snakes! Keep your lawns short and shrubbery well trimmed with space between the bottom of the shrub and the ground to discourage snakes from hiding there. Stick to clear paths when exploring the great outdoors.
⭐ Keep your pets inside when fireworks are expected to go off - Christmas eve, Christmas day, and New Year's eve! Go to Pet Registry.com to make sure your pet's microchip details are up to date, and make sure they're wearing a collar with a name tag on it.
⭐ Tell your pets merry Christmas from us! 🥰

16/10/2023

⚠️ Tick season is here, is your pet's tick prevention up to date? ⚠️

In addition to using regular tick prevention, here are some other things you can do to minimise the threat of paralysis ticks to your pet:

🔹Check your pet over every day for ticks. A lot of families get their kids involved and make it a nightly ritual. It's also great handling practice for your pet.
When checking over your pet, their entire body needs to be checked over, make sure to check between the toes, around their eyes, in their ears, inside their lips, inside and around their ge****ls (yucky, I know, but we have pulled many a tick from a dog’s prepuce).

🔹Mow and prune your lawns and shrubs regularly, keeping them short and neat.

🔹Avoid walking your pet for through overgrown grass and bushy areas, ticks lurk on leaves and branches, waiting to drop onto mammals as they brush past.

🔹 Remember that ticks are everywhere where there is greenery, they are not isolated to the bush or coast. Just last week one of our staff members removed a paralysis tick from her dog and they live in Hobartville!

🔹 Don't neglect your cats! Cats can get ticks and tick paralysis just as much as dogs can so make sure to give them the appropriate (CAT ONLY) tick prevention to keep them safe too!

If you find a tick on your pet, do not squeeze it and do not pour anything on it! Use a tick twister to hook and pull the little bu**er out in one piece, or give us a call and we can further guide you.

Common signs of tick paralysis are weakness in the hind legs, heavy breathing, coughing, vomiting, hypersalivation, loss of appetite, lethargy and collapse.
If your dog is displaying any of these symptoms please give us a call to discuss further, or take your pet to your nearest vet if you think it may be an emergency.

If you need any help choosing the right prevention for your pet please feel free to come into our Richmond or Wilberforce clinics for a chat with one of our friendly nurses.

This article from Small Animal Specialist Hospital has further information on tick paralysis in pets, and a video on how to perform a thorough tick check on your dog: https://sashvets.com/pet-advice/tick-paralysis/

12/10/2023

Happy Vet Nurse Day to our wonderful and beloved team of nurses here at Richmond and Wilberforce Vet Hospitals!

Our nurses are the backbone of our hospitals and we couldn't do what we do without them!

22/09/2023

Heat stroke can be a life-threatening condition which can cause life-long damage to internal organs. The time between showing signs of heat stroke and becoming critical is a short window.

Signs of heat stroke include: lethargy, excessive panting and/or difficulty breathing, and/or sudden collapse.

All breeds are at risk of heat stroke but brachycephalic breeds, such as bulldogs and pugs are at higher risk. Their short face/snout reduces their ability to effectively dissipate heat through panting. Extra care needs to be taken on hot or humid weather like today.

Avoid exercising your dog when it's hot, keep them in the cool house or in a sheltered area in your yard and make sure there is ALWAYS water available.
If you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke, or is overheating, contact or take them straight to Emergency 24/7 at any SASH location.

31/05/2023

Do you have any blankets you can spare for the cats and dogs at Hawkesbury Animal Shelter?

The shelter has asked for donations to be left under their carport, you can drop off any time.

⭐️DONATION OF BLANKETS NEEDED PLEASE ⭐️

The Shelter is running low on Blankets as the colder weather has arrived staff have been using extra bedding and coats for the dogs.

If you can give a blanket or 2 please come anytime and leave any donations under the carport. Staff are always grateful for any donations received.

Thank you 💜

*Please Note - No Doona's or pillows please....

05/05/2023

29/04/2023

Happy World Veterinarian Day to all the wonderful vets in the world.

We appreciate every one of you, especially our own ❤️

13/04/2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I share the news of Dr Rachael Kurtz's recent passing.

Rachael was a beloved member of our team and a wonderful vet, who was excited about every puppy and kitten as if they were her own, and whose interest and commitment to every one of her cases was exemplary.

Whilst this photo doesn't show her face, I'm sharing it because I will never forget the look of pure joy and excitement that was on her face when I took it. This is how I will always remember her.

Rachael was a warm and patient soul, with an abundance of kindness to share with everyone.

She was a dear friend to all of us and is sorely missed.

If you have a story of Rachael that you'd like to share, please share it below for her family and friends to see.

We ask that when you come in next, please consider the difficult time that our team is going through, and refrain from asking questions about Rachael, thank you.

We love you always, Rach. ❤️

- E

06/04/2023

The Richmond & Wilberforce Vet Hospital team wishes you and your pets a safe and happy long weekend! 🐰🐣

Make sure to keep the chocolate out of reach of your dogs!

05/02/2023

It's been a while since

30/12/2022

🎆PREPARING FOR FIREWORKS🎆

With New Year's Eve happening tomorrow, it's time to get your home and pets ready for those scary fireworks!

We often see a spike in lost dogs after a big storm or a firework display because cats and dogs don't understand what those big scary explosions in the sky are and will often panic and try to get away from them.
Here are some tips to reduce the stress in your pets and hopefully avoid them ending up lost on the street:

🎆 Keep your pets indoors - This is the number one way to prevent them escaping the yard and will also help them feel safe and secure.

🎆Set up a cozy, dark, quiet place for your cat or dog to snuggle up in. This might be a crate, under the desk in the office, or even in the bathroom.

🎆Provide distractions to pull their focus from the scary noises. Treat toys such as Kongs filled with their favourite food, or lickimats covered in wet food are a great idea.

🎆Walk your dog before dusk to make sure you're safe at home before any early fireworks go off. Exercising your dog will also help use up some of that nervous energy too!

🎆 Turn up the radio or TV (not too loud) to help drown out the fireworks and make their noises seem less sudden.

🎆Act normal! Don't smother your dog with cuddles and treat them like they're scared when they're not, they'll pick up on your nervous energy and you could potentially teach them to become reactive to fireworks down the road. Just be cool as a cucumber and show your dog that you think everything is fine and hopefully they'll follow suit.

⚠️Make sure your pets' microchip details are up to date and that their collar is on!⚠️

We hope these tips help you and your furry friends have a safe and happy time ringing in the New Year, see you in 2023! 🥳

26/12/2022

Wilberforce Vet Closed on Tue, Dec 27
Richmond Vet Open 10am-1pm
Call 4578 4229

24/12/2022

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Merry Christmas to all of our friends, family, colleagues, clients and patients!

Have a safe and joyous time, and don't feed your dogs ham bones! 😂

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15/11/2022

Just a reminder to make sure you're on top of your cats' and dogs' tick prevention! We've had 2 serious tick paralysis cases in hospital this week and the national tick serum shortage is still happening so we need everyone to be super vigilant with prevention.

If your pet is displaying any signs of tick paralysis give us a call straight away on 4575 3335, or come straight down if you think it may be an emergency.