Warrawong Vets

29/07/2024

Look at those ears!
Pearl the Basset Hound was in for her final puppy vaccination.

29/06/2024

We had a visit from the gorgeous Molly, check out those specs!

21/06/2024

Next time you are in the clinic, be sure to say hi to Warren 🐢Our clinic mascot🐢♥

19/06/2024

Miss Willow was in for her 3rd puppy vaccination today. She was the goodest girl!
She has excellent listening skills!! 🐭

14/06/2024

Arthritis is a painful joint disease that ~40%
of dogs silently suffer with. It is important
to notice changes in their behaviour, such
as avoiding going up the stairs or struggling
to do so, as this could be an initial sign of
arthritis.
Here at Warrawong Vets we offer treatment
that can relieve this pain and assist your
dog in getting back to their usual self.
Speak to one of our professional’s today to
find out if your dog needs treatment.

12/06/2024

Look at those eyes 💙 Kova is in today for surgery, such a brave beautiful boy

12/06/2024

Is your dog expressing unusual behaviours
and no longer seem like their energetic
self? Here at Warrawong Vets , we
understand how confusing it may be to
understand the reason for your dog’s
change in behaviour. That’s why we’re
here to help.
Changes in their behaviour, such as
struggling to chase their favourite toy or
lagging behind on walks are the initial signs
of arthritis, a painful joint disease that
unfortunately cannot be cured. However,
our team are dedicated to ensuring your
furry friend has access to treatment that
will improve their quality of life, by keeping
OA pain at bay.
Speak to one of our experienced vet or vet
nurses today about your concerns and how
we can help your beloved pet jump back
into action!

10/06/2024

06/06/2024

Scout and Dottie were in today to have their sutures removed
While Dottie was more than happy to visit the clinic, Scout thought mums legs were for hiding behind
What cuties 💙💝

29/04/2024

We will be closed today for our regular staff training and continuous improvement program. We will reopen tomorrow at 9am when we will be delighted to see you and your furry friends again.
Have a furtastic day

27/04/2024

We're closed on 30/04 for staff training. Please call ARH at 42838432 for emergencies.

24/04/2024

We are closed today for ANZAC day, for all your animal emergencies please call ARH Wollongong on 42838432.
We will reopen tomorrow at 9am

24/04/2024

We will be closed tomorrow for ANZAC day, we will reopen on Friday 26th at 9am.
For all your animal emergencies please call the ARH Wollongong on 42838432.

21/04/2024

Getting ready for the week ahead
These two cuties were with us for desexing last week and captured the hearts of all our lovely nurses 💙💜

30/03/2024

While there are many human foods that can be safely fed to our four legged friends in small doses, chocolate unfortunately is not one of them. If your dog has eaten chocolate you are strongly advised to contact your local vet immediately for medical advice.

Chocolate is toxic to dogs. Chocolate ingestion can result in vomiting, diarrhoea or even seizures. In severe cases chocolate toxicity can be fatal.



How much chocolate is toxic for my dog?
The effect of your dog eating chocolate is determined by a few main factors:

How much your dog weighs
How much chocolate your dog ate
What type of chocolate your dog ate (dark, white or milk)
There is a chemical in chocolate called theobromine, which is similar to caffeine, and is highly poisonous to dogs.

Different types of chocolate contain different amounts of theobromine, however the general rule is that the more bitter the chocolate, the higher the toxicity to your dog.

As a rough guide:

White chocolate has the least at around 0.25 mg per 28 grams of chocolate
Milk chocolate contains 44–58 mg per 28 grams of chocolate
Dark chocolate contains between 130–450 mg per 28 grams of chocolate


What are the symptoms of chocolate poisoning?
Symptoms of chocolate toxicity can take several hours to show, and even longer to disappear. Some signs that your dog may have eaten chocolate are:

Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Increased thirst
Excessive urination
Faster than normal heartbeat
Muscle spasms
Seizures

If your dog has ingested chocolate over the Easter break please contact ARH Wollongong on 42838432

28/03/2024

Happy easter to all of our wonderful clients and the furry members of the family.
We will be closed until Tuesday 2nd April🐰
If you have an emergency please call ARH Wollongong on 42838432

28/03/2024

Toby has been into the clinic today for his Annual Vaccine.............isn't the bandana just perfect for Easter.🐰

We will all be taking a break for the easter weekend to spend time with our loved ones, we will reopen on Tuesday 2nd April at 9am.

If you have an emergency please contact ARH Wollongong on 42838432 🐰🐰

25/01/2024

We will be closed this Australia day and will reopen on the 27th at 8am.
For all your animal emergencies please refer to ARH at Fairy Meadow on (02) 4283 8432

Have a lovely day celebrating

22/12/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
We are closed
23-27th December
30th-2nd of January

07/11/2023

OPTUS PHONE OUTAGE
Please drop us an email at [email protected] if you can't contact us via phone due to the Optus outage. If you have an urgent animal emergency please come straight to the clinic.

29/10/2023

We don’t like to hear any of our doggy friends suffering through days & nights like
that, but canine cough is still very common. We now have the latest canine cough
vaccine that provides local protection, right where the infection occurs. If your
vaccinations are due, ask us about the new oral vaccine. 🐕

27/10/2023

Preventative healthcare for the holiday season
There are many infectious and parasitic diseases of pets that can have serious or even life threatening consequences. Preventative healthcare is important year-round to ensure pets remain happy and healthy and the summer season is a great time to check in with where your pet is at regarding vaccination and other preventative healthcare treatments.
Whether you are heading off on holiday with you pet or they are going into boarding it’s important to consider the disease risks as these risks may differ to when they at home. Some infectious diseases such as canine cough and “cat flu” are common in Australia and when staying in boarding facilities, dogs and cats are at higher risk of infectious diseases, so vaccination is especially important.
While canine cough can strike at any time, holiday season is usually when canine cough is at its peak.
Although the disease can be spread when dogs are in boarding kennels it can also be contracted
through shared water bowls, socialising at dog parks or even when dogs greet each other while out walking. Canine cough can be caused by bacterial and/or viral infections with a hacking cough as the classic symptom. Some dogs might also suffer from lethargy, fever, and a reduced appetite.
Fortunately, it’s easy to help protect your dog against canine cough with an annual vaccination that provides protection against some of the common causes. Vaccination against canine cough can be given to puppies from 8 weeks of age with annual follow up boosters as part of the annual health check to ensure dogs remain protected.
It is important to consider that if you are traveling with your pet, they may be exposed to new parasites or infectious diseases that they might not normally encounter. For example, the potentially deadly paralysis tick is only found in certain parts of the country. Speak to your vet today to see if your pet might require additional protection whilst holidaying with you.
It's best to be prepared at this time of year, remembering that immunity post vaccination can take time to develop. Make sure to check in with you vet ahead of time to ensure your pet is up to date with vaccination and other preventative healthcare treatments, so you can all enjoy the holiday season!
To book your pet next vaccination or more information, please call us on 42746155