Dapto Veterinary Clinic

30/10/2024

Happy Halloween!!!
Rosy and Zeus are all ready for trick or treating. Are your pets dressing up for spooky season?

28/10/2024

Lady was all ears and smiles at her recent visit, we think she just enjoyed the belly scratches.

23/10/2024

What a difference a few weeks can make for a growing pup. This is Bruce the German Shepherd, the first image was taken at his first vaccination with us at 9 weeks of age and the second at his final puppy vaccination at 16 weeks of age.
During this period and in the months to come Bruce will rapidly grow towards his adult size. Large breed dogs like Bruce will likely finish growing at about 18 months of age.
For any pup it is important they are fed a good quality diet to ensure their bodies are getting all the appropriate nutrients for their growth and development. If you have any questions regarding your pets diet whether they are young or old please give us a call at the clinic on (02) 4261 4055 and we will be more than happy to help you.

20/10/2024

This Blue Tongue Lizard was brought into the clinic as he had an injured tail. He has since affectionately been named Bing after our vets Sam and Nao Amputated his tail. While Blue Tongue Lizards are a member of the skink family and can lose and re-grow their tails Bing’s had been injured in such a way that it needed some help to be removed. The surgery went well and Bing is now in care until such time that the wound has healed and his tail starts to grow back, he will then be released.

17/10/2024

Congratulations to our September puppy school graduates. This class had Bruce the German Shepherd, Bambi the Toy Cavoodle (nicknamed Wicked Wing for obvious reasons), Maple the Cavoodle and Tawny the Bordoodle. Special shoutout to the owners for such creativity with their names!! We wish them all the best for the future.

15/10/2024

Boris the Cattle Dog came in as he had injured his dew claw.
After a brief sedation with our vet Nao and some medications to go home he is feeling much better.

10/10/2024

Sadie and Duckie love nothing more than having some fun in the summer sun and while the weather is beautiful it also brings about other dangers for our pets.
If you are taking your pets to the beach or parklands, please ensure their flea and tick prevention is up to date and this is the peak season for these little pests.
Snakes also love this weather so keep an eye out when walking an avoided areas that are bushy or overgrown. Keeping you dogs on a lead will also help prevent them from chasing snakes they may spot before you do.
It is important to keep an eye on the temperatures for the day so and no to exhaust yourself or your pet. Don’t forget to check the temperature of foot paths and roads with the palm of your hand and if its too hot for your hand its too hot for your dog’s paws.
Stay safe and enjoy the summer.

06/10/2024

Boss the Staffy won over all of the nurse’s hearts when he came in for desexing and I think you can see why.

05/10/2024

UPDATE - both pups have now gone into care and will continue to receive any veterinary care they need.

Earlier today Dapto Veterinary Clinic had two stray puppies brought into the clinic. They are both about 10 weeks old and large breed dogs. The pups have required some treatment at the clinic.
Unfortunately they are not microchipped so if you are/know the owner we will need some sort of proof of ownership like photographs etc. and you can call us on (02) 4261 4055 alternatively you can send an email to [email protected]
The clinic will be open from 9am - 3pm Sunday the 6th of October. Closed Monday the 7th of October. Then open for normal business hours from 8:30am on Tuesday the 8th October.

04/10/2024

Twins Snowball and Bear recently came in for desexing. These handsome fellows won the hearts of all our staff with their playful demeanour and cheeky faces.

03/10/2024

We would like to inform our clients that the clinic will be closed on Monday 7th of October due to the Labour Day Public Holiday.
Our normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday the 8th of October.
Should your pet require urgent veterinary care during this time our after hours service will be in operation so please call (02) 4261 4055 and listen to the voice message.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

01/10/2024

Teddy the goat wasn’t feeling his best recently so he spent a few days at the clinic receiving treatment with medications and I.V. fluids.
He has since made a full recovery and back to his normal self.
If you have a hobby farm, horses or other large animals we have experienced vets here at the clinic that can take care of their needs both here at the clinic and at home. Should you require an appointment for please give the clinic a call on (02) 4261 4055.

25/09/2024

Tokai the Dingo made herself at home in our spacious waiting room while waiting to see our vet Sam last week.

23/09/2024

Sam’s cat Audrey Two celebrated her 18th birthday last week. She celebrated in true 18 year old style and was pampered all day.

19/09/2024

Our nurse Katie’s dog Zeus celebrated his 7th birthday last week.
Happy Birthday Zeus!!!

17/09/2024

Have you ever seen a Flemish Giant Rabbit?
Basil came in for desexing last month and isn’t he a cutie. Flemish Giant Rabbits are the largest domestic breed of rabbit they usually weigh about 8kg but there are records of one being 22kg!!!

11/09/2024

Please join us in congratulating our August puppy school students. Honey, Sugar, Darryl and Pete.
If you would like to be involved in our puppy school please give the clinic a call on (02) 4261 4055 and our friendly staff will be happy to assist.

09/09/2024

Our vet Nao is always working hard but we aren’t so sure about her assistant Rosie.

05/09/2024

These beautiful French Bulldog pups were delivered via caesarean last month. Our vet Sam performed the procedure and both mum and pups are doing well.

03/09/2024

Bandit and his big sister Pheonix the German Shepherds came in for a check up together and we just thought they were the perfect matching pair. One big one small.

29/08/2024

We would like to inform our clients that there will be some changes to our closing times this weekend.
Saturday 31st August we will be closing at 2:30pm and Sunday the 1st September we will be closing at 2pm.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.

28/08/2024

We have seen some warmer weather lately and Leisa’s dog Rosie has certainly been enjoying it.
This time of year is often where we see an increase in fleas and ticks particularly where preventative treatments have been stopped over winter. It is important to continue your pets’ flea and tick control right throughout the year so they do not get a heavy flea burden when the conditions warm up and this year we have even seen tick cases through the winter period.
Products such as Nexgard, Bravecto and Simparica are excellent in the prevention of fleas and ticks. We stock a range of products for both cats and dogs and our staff will be more than happy to help you find the best product to suit your pet and your budget so come in and see us today!

26/08/2024

Check out our star nurse Michelle!!!
She was recently featured in an article on Region Illawarra's page.

Move over K-9 - a hi-tech and eerily lifelike canine mannequin is giving aspiring veterinary nurses at TAFE NSW Yallah…

23/08/2024

Some of you may remember Frankie from our Puppy School posts.
Not long-ago Frankie came in to have some dental work done as her baby canine teeth did not fall out when her adult teeth came through. We call these deciduous teeth.
It is not uncommon for this to happen in any breed of dog sometimes only one remains or in Frankie’s case all four remained. It is important to remove these teeth as they can cause dental issues in the future as food can get stuck between the adult and deciduous tooth. They also create overcrowding in the dog’s mouth which can result in other teeth in the mouth not aligning.
We often remove these teeth when your dog is desexed and as you can see the teeth are actually a lot larger than they appear as a large portion of the tooth is actually the root.
If you think your dog may have deciduous teeth remaining in their mouth, please give us a call on (02) 4261 4055 and we can book them in for an examination.

19/08/2024

Don't Forget August is Dental Month!!
Throughout August we aim to raise awareness and help owners manage their pets dental needs.
Like us our pets require daily maintenance of their teeth to ensure they stay healthy and pain free. This may come in the form of brushing, diets, chews and even dental procedures.
For the month of August we will be doing FREE dental exams with our nurses and also giving 10% off the total price for any routine scale and polish procedures including the general anaesthetic completed throughout August (excludes tooth extractions and medications).
If you would like to book your pet in for one of these procedures or would like to discuss their dental needs please give the clinic a call on 42614055 and our friendly staff will be happy to help you out.