Animal Referral Hospital Wollongong

24/04/2025

🥀𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐜 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝🥀

Our hospital will be open from 5.30pm tonight all the way through to 8am Monday 28/04/25 for all of your pet emergency needs.

As an emergency hospital, we don’t take appointments so you can come down at any time but we would appreciate a phone call to let us know ahead of your arrival on 02 4283 8432

⭐️𝘼 𝙛𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧⭐️
- It is ILLEGAL for our hospital to dispense medications for a pet that hasn’t been to us in the last 6 months for the condition requiring the medication you have run out of. If you run out of your pet’s medications and you are unable to contact your vet to dispense more, we can definitely help but your pet must come in for a consultation FIRST. We can assure you this a LEGAL requirement

- We operate on a ‘triage-based system’ and therefore whilst your pet is waiting to be seen by a vet, another pet could rush in ahead of you. We appreciate your understanding if this occurs

- We are unable to take in uninjured stray animals as we simply don’t have the room and capacity to do so. We are happy to scan a pet for a microchip if you’ve found one roaming but if the pet is not microchipped/details on the chip aren’t up to date/we are unable to contact an owner, we will be unable to keep the animal and you will need to take it with you and call council to request a ranger collect it from you directly

🙏🏼 ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴʟʏ ᴄʟɪɴɪᴄ ᴏᴘᴇɴ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɪʟʟᴀᴡᴀʀʀᴀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴏᴜʀ ꜱᴛᴀꜰꜰ ᴀʀᴇ ɢɪᴠɪɴɢ ᴜᴘ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴏᴡɴ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ʜᴇʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ʜᴇʟᴘ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀɴᴅ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴘᴇᴛꜱ. ᴡᴀɪᴛ ᴛɪᴍᴇꜱ ᴍᴀʏ ʙᴇ ʟᴏɴɢᴇʀ ᴛʜᴀɴ ᴜꜱᴜᴀʟ ᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴇ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴘᴀᴛɪᴇɴᴄᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴜɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴛᴀɴᴅɪɴɢ🙏🏼

20/04/2025

🐣🐰𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝🐰🐣

Our hospital will be open from 5.30pm tonight all the way through to 8am Tuesday 22/04/25 for all of your pet emergency needs.

As an emergency hospital, we don’t take appointments so you can come down at any time but we would appreciate a phone call to let us know ahead of your arrival on 0242838432

⭐️𝘼 𝙛𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧⭐️
- It is ILLEGAL for our hospital to dispense medications for a pet that hasn’t been to us in the last 6 months for the condition requiring the medication you have run out of. If you run out of your pet’s medications and you are unable to contact your vet to dispense more, we can definitely help but your pet must come in for a consultation FIRST. We can assure you this a LEGAL requirement

- We operate on a ‘triage-based system’ and therefore whilst your pet is waiting to be seen by a vet, another pet could rush in ahead of you. We appreciate your understanding if this occurs

- We are unable to take in uninjured stray animals as we simply don’t have the room and capacity to do so. We are happy to scan a pet for a microchip if you’ve found one roaming but if the pet is not microchipped/details on the chip aren’t up to date/we are unable to contact an owner, we will be unable to keep the animal and you will need to take it with you and call council to request a ranger collect it from you directly

🙏🏼 ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴʟʏ ᴄʟɪɴɪᴄ ᴏᴘᴇɴ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɪʟʟᴀᴡᴀʀʀᴀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴏᴜʀ ꜱᴛᴀꜰꜰ ᴀʀᴇ ɢɪᴠɪɴɢ ᴜᴘ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴏᴡɴ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ʜᴇʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ʜᴇʟᴘ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀɴᴅ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴘᴇᴛꜱ. ᴡᴀɪᴛ ᴛɪᴍᴇꜱ ᴍᴀʏ ʙᴇ ʟᴏɴɢᴇʀ ᴛʜᴀɴ ᴜꜱᴜᴀʟ ᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴇ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴘᴀᴛɪᴇɴᴄᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴜɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴛᴀɴᴅɪɴɢ🙏🏼

20/04/2025

Happy Easter from the Greencross Vets team! 💚 Remember to keep those Easter treats—especially chocolate and hot cross buns—out of reach of your pets.

If you have a pet emergency, find your nearest emergency vet at . 🏥🐾

18/04/2025

☎️ OUR PHONES MAY NOT BE WORKING BUT YES, WE ARE DEFINITELY OPEN ☎️

We are having phone issues and we are working on getting them fixed but we are definitely OPEN and here for you. Come straight on down, we’re staffed and ready to help you and your pet 😁

17/04/2025

🐾 Happy International Pet Day! 🐾
Celebrate unconditional love for your furry friend and give them some calm and comfort! A stress-free pet is a happy pet! 🐶
Visit: https://www.adaptil.com.au/collections/our-products

30% Off! On all Diffusers, Refills, Collars and ThundeShirts!
Automatic discount applied at checkout!

17/04/2025

🐾 Happy International Pet Day! 🐾
Celebrate unconditional love for your furry friend and give them some calm and comfort! A stress-free pet is a happy pet! 🐱
Visit: https://www.feliway.com.au/collections/feliway-range

30% Off! On all Diffusers, and Refills!
Automatic discount applied at checkout!

31/03/2025

🐾𝕋𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕀ℕ𝕋𝔼ℝℕ𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ𝔸𝕃 𝔹𝕌𝕃𝕃 𝕋𝔼ℝℝ𝕀𝔼ℝ 𝔻𝕒𝕪🐾

The Bull Terrier as we know it today has its origins in England in the early 1800s. The breed was well established as early as 1830 and was mainly the result of crossing the old style Bulldog with several different Terrier breeds. One of the first mentions of the Bull and Terrier in Australia was in the mid 1830’s. There is also mention of an imported Bull Terrier in Queensland in 1852, and in 1862 the first dog show in Australia was held in Hobart with 91 dogs entered including Bull Terriers.

In 1886 several Bull Terriers were imported into Victoria and NSW. With the popularity of the new sport of dog shows, a pure white dog with cleaner lines and longer in head became very fashionable. Colour was introduced by selective breeding to the old-style coloured Bull Terrier.

The first Bull Terrier (Miniature)’s were imported into Australia by Wally Webster in the early 1960s. A turning point for the breed was when Lavinia (B***y) Graham- Weall- President of the UK Bull Terrier Club at the time- judged in Australia at the Pal International in 1970. A record entry from across Australia set the breed on a new trajectory.

In 2023 there were three Australian bred dogs competitively exhibited in the Bull Terrier Country Competition in Holland. Recently, an Australian dog was exported to the UK, where he has won 9 Challenge Certificates already, and has just been named Bull Terrier of the Year by the UK Club! This shows how far the breed in Australia has progressed.

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬?!?!?!
• It is said that the Bull Terrier is the “Gladiator of the canine race” and possesses great courage. It also must be symmetrical and active as well as amenable to discipline. Often the clown, Bull Terriers will win your heart with their attention-seeking antics, but loving nature

• One well-known representative for the Bull Terrier might be “Bullseye,” the Target mascot. Bullseye made his debut in 1999 and has been the big box store’s iconic poster-dog ever since.
Another celebrity Bull Terrier is “Spuds Mackenzie,” a true “party animal” who had a brief star turn as Bud Light’s mascot in the late 1980s.

• The Bull Terrier is a highly active breed, and their work ethic tends to prioritize fun and games. This element of their nature makes them well-equipped to compete in dog sports. Bull Terriers tend to find particular success in obedience, tracking, agility, flyball, weight pull, and carting.

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦;
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬𝐧𝐬𝐰.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐚𝐮/𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐞-𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝟔𝟕/𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫/
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐚𝐤𝐜.𝐨𝐫𝐠/𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭-𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞/𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞/𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫-𝐟𝐮𝐧-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬/

𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘩 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭

ＷＥ＇Ｄ　ＬＯＶＥ　ＴＯ　ＳＥＥ　ＹＯＵＲ　ＢＵＬＬ ＴＥＲＲＩＥＲ＇Ｓ ＆ ＭＩＮＩ ＢＵＬＬＹ＇Ｓ －　
ＰＬＥＡＳＥ　ＰＯＳＴ　ＴＨＥＭ　ＩＮ　ＴＨＥ　ＣＯＭＭＥＮＴＳ　ＢＥＬＯＷ　ＦＯＲ　ＡＬＬ　ＴＯ　ＳＥＥ

31/03/2025

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 (conditions apply)

We are currently experiencing high numbers of kittens being found and surrendered and are currently at capacity. To try and reduce the numbers we are offering vouchers to have your cat and kittens (over 12 weeks) desexed for free.

Conditions apply:

📌All animals must be microchipped. Council staff at the Shoalhaven Animal Shelter will microchip for $25.80. Please call first.

📌 Owner must have a valid pension or health care card.

📌 Owner must live in the Shoalhaven.

📌You must select 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 as your closest AWL NSW branch.

📌 Vouchers are redeemable only at the following vets:
Nowra Veterinary Hospital
North Nowra Veterinary Hospital
Jervis Bay Veterinary Clinic
Bay & Basin Veterinary Clinic

To apply for a voucher click on the following link and enter the code 𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹𝟮𝟱𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘁 when prompted.

http://awlnsw.com.au/shoalhaven-desexing*

(If the link doesn’t work when you click on it please copy and paste into a web browser. It’s a Facebook glitch)

Discount code expires 31/4/25. Voucher valid for 60 days from approval.

30/03/2025

29/03/2025

🛑𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒🛑

From 8am today, our client/patient software system will be receiving a crucial update which will mean that we won't be able to use it at this time. We are still open and able to see your pets but we need to advise the following;

- Every client/patient will be asked to scan and complete a new client registration form even if you regularly come to our clinic. This will ensure that we are able to locate the correct file in our system when it is back up and running

- As we are unable to access our software system we will be unable to prescribe any medications without a consultation. Whilst it is a legal requirement that pets must be seen by a prescribing vet within 6 months of a medication being prescribed, we won't be able to check any of your pets' history which is why a consultation will be required (consultation fee all Sunday is $285)

- We are unable to sell any food/preventatives during this time or process any medications to be picked up that are awaiting collection

- Whilst we will make every effort to estimate your pet's account as accurately as possible, there may be a discrepancy when we enter all of the items into the system when we have access to it again. This will mean that we will need to call you to pay any difference in the fees

Our system is to be back up and running in the evening and we will then input everything from the day and email all invoices and receipts.

𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.

𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 🙌

26/03/2025

🐾𝕋𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕋𝔼ℝℝ𝕀𝔼ℝ 𝔻𝕒𝕪🐾

Terriers were bred to catch rats, rabbits, foxes and badgers (larger terriers). They hunted both above and under ground. They are brave and confident and make great watchdogs. Sometimes their bravery gets them in trouble since they won’t back down, even if the other dog is much bigger.

Feisty and energetic are two of the primary traits that come to mind for those who have experience with Terriers. In fact, many describe their distinct personalities as “eager for a spirited argument.”

With so many intelligent and loving terrier breeds, they are one of the most commonly owned breed of dog and loved dearly by those who own them.

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦;
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠/𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟑/𝟎𝟒/𝟏𝟏/𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬-𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬/
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐚𝐤𝐜.𝐨𝐫𝐠/𝐝𝐨𝐠-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫/

𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴

W̳e̳'̳d̳ ̳r̳e̳a̳l̳l̳y̳ ̳l̳o̳v̳e̳ ̳t̳o̳ ̳s̳e̳e̳ ̳s̳o̳c̳i̳a̳l̳ ̳m̳e̳d̳i̳a̳ ̳a̳w̳a̳s̳h̳ ̳w̳i̳t̳h̳ ̳t̳e̳r̳r̳i̳e̳r̳ ̳p̳h̳o̳t̳o̳s̳ ̳a̳n̳d̳ ̳s̳t̳o̳r̳i̳e̳s̳,̳ ̳b̳e̳c̳a̳u̳s̳e̳ ̳w̳e̳ ̳k̳n̳o̳w̳ ̳h̳o̳w̳ ̳m̳u̳c̳h̳ ̳t̳e̳r̳r̳i̳e̳r̳s̳ ̳a̳r̳e̳ ̳l̳o̳v̳e̳d̳ ̳b̳y̳ ̳t̳h̳e̳i̳r̳ ̳f̳a̳m̳i̳l̳i̳e̳s̳.̳

24/03/2025

🐾𝕋𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕚𝕤 ℕ𝔼𝕎𝔽𝕆𝕌ℕ𝔻𝕃𝔸ℕ𝔻 𝔻𝕒𝕪🐾

Newfoundlands are named after their province of origin in Canada. They are believed to be the product of indigenous and black bear dogs that were introduced to the area by the Vikings. The chief industry of Newfoundland, an island of Canada, was fishing. ‘Newfs’, as they are colloquially known, were used to haul fishing nets and to retrieve objects or people who fell into the sea. The breed’s massive frame, large lung capacity and webbed feet allowed it to swim long distances, and the water-resistant double coat protected it from the icy temperatures of the ocean.

The breed’s immense size and strength also made it useful for hauling carts to town with the day’s catch, or for delivering milk and mail. Newfoundlands were kept as crew on sailing ships, and swam to land carrying a line if the seas were too choppy. It is well known for its natural lifesaving instincts, and there are many legends of Newfoundlands carrying lifelines to sinking ships to save a drowning crew.

The massive Newfoundland is a strikingly large, powerful working dog of heavy bone and dignified bearing. The sweet-tempered Newfie is a famously good companion and has earned a reputation as a patient and watchful 'nanny dog' for kids.

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬?!?!?!
• James Buchanan’s large Newfoundland, Lara, was a celebrity around the White House because she would lay motionless for hours with one eye opened and one eye closed, always sure to keep an eye on her owner

• Made for cold weather, this giant breed’s water-resistant double coat also means it drops dead hairs more often than you’d like. Newfies need grooming two to three times a week to keep all that floof under control, with trips to the professional groomers once in a while. Their big shaggy fur has a tendency to attract dirt and debris, so it’s a good idea to bathe Newfoundlands once a month on top of regular brushing. It’s not just fluff that makes these gentle giants such messy pups, they are also big droolers. Their jowls and loose lips mean that if your Newfie is a fan of giving kisses, they will certainly be slobbery ones.

• If you look closely at a Newfoundland’s paws, you will notice that they are webbed in between each digit. This allows Newfoundlands to be incredible swimmers. The webbed paws paired with the size and strength of the Newfoundland dog make them one of the most adept swimmers in the canine world. Newfoundland dogs were bred to swim, and they continue to love being in and around the water. Webbed feet help these dogs swim much better than their peers and are a powerful reminder of the dog’s primary purpose.

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦;
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬𝐧𝐬𝐰.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐚𝐮/𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐞-𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝟏𝟓𝟔/𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝/
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐚𝐤𝐜.𝐨𝐫𝐠/𝐝𝐨𝐠-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝/
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠/𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬/𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬/
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐝𝐨𝐠-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐝𝐨𝐠-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬

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20/03/2025

🦜𝕋𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝕃𝔻 𝔹𝕌𝔻𝔾𝕀𝔼 𝔻𝔸𝕐🦜

Did you know that the internet played a significant role in the establishment of National Budgie Day? It all started back in 2015 when budgie enthusiasts from around the world took to social media to express their love for these adorable birds. They shared cute pictures, funny anecdotes, and helpful tips for budgie care, creating a global community of budgie lovers.

As the buzz around budgies grew, so did the demand for a dedicated day to celebrate them. People wanted a designated time to share their love for budgies and raise awareness about these wonderful creatures. And thus, National Budgie Day was born!

Budgerigars, aka budgies are one of the most popular avian companions with their striking colour, bringing vibrancy and character. Whether they’re your first pet, first bird, or first budgie, you’ll fall in love with these playful, intelligent, and chatty birds.

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬?!?!?!
• Did you know that budgies are excellent mimics? They have the ability to learn and repeat words and phrases, making them popular pets for those who enjoy talking birds. With some patience and training, your budgie could become the next great conversationalist!
• The term 'budgie' was first recorded in 1813. It is derived from the word 'budgerigar', which is the species name for the popular pet bird also known as the parakeet. The word 'budgerigar' comes from the Aboriginal language of the Wiradjuri people of Australia and means 'good food'. The birds were named as such due to their fondness for the seeds of native grasses.
• The term 'budgie' finds its origin in Australia in the year 1845. It is derived from the word 'budgerigar', which is the actual name of the bird commonly known as a budgie. Budgerigars are small parakeets native to Australia with vibrant colors and a playful nature.

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦;
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐧.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮/𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭/𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝/𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞-𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝/𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐞-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞-𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞-𝟐/
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐝𝐚𝐲/𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐞/

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19/03/2025

🐾𝕋𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕎𝔼𝕊𝕋𝕀𝔼 𝔻𝕒𝕪🐾

The West Highland White Terrier, or 'Westie', was originally from Argyllshire in Scotland. Colonel Edward Donald Malcolm, who is considered the founder of the breed, wanted to develop a breed of terrier to hunt foxes in t he rocky terrain of the Highlands of Scotland. The dog needed to be small, but hardy and flexible. It also needed to be brave enough to fight its way into a fox's lair between the rocks, against stiff opposition if necessary.

A very hardy and outgoing dog, the Westie just loves being with its family. It is inquisitive, nosy and can be mischievous, but responds well to regular and persistent training. Just don't let it think it is the boss! It is generally a very alert, courageous, self-reliant, but friendly breed.

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬?!?!?!
• The breed was originally named the Poltalloch Terrier, as Colonel Malcolm's family seat was 'Poltalloch', after the family seat of the Duke of Argyle

• The "Westie" is one of the short-legged terriers, running 10 or 11 inches tall and 14 to 20 pounds in weight

• It is probable that the West Highland White Terrier and all the terriers from Scotland came from the same stock; the Scotties, Cairns, Dandie Dinmonts, and West Highland Whites are branches from the same tree and its roots

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦;
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬𝐧𝐬𝐰.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐚𝐮/𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐞-𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝟖𝟗/𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫/
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐭.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮/𝐝𝐨𝐠-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞/𝐝𝐨𝐠-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫?𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐱𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝=𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 #
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐚𝐤𝐜.𝐨𝐫𝐠/𝐝𝐨𝐠-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬/𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫/

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03/03/2025

Happy World Wildlife Day! From tiny paws to feathery friends, we’re lucky to care for a diverse range of wildlife at Greencross Vets. 🦔🦉🐾