Special Offer
We still have our offer of 20% off of any dental scale and polish procedure until the end of July. If you are concerned about your pets dental health contact the surgery for an appointment
⭐️⭐️ May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month ⭐️⭐️
We hope you've enjoyed getting a glimpse of what our nursing team do on a daily basis. There are lots of things they do that we have not been able to showcase but are incredibly important to the practice. Things like insurance claims, health and safety, consumable ordering, equipment maintenance, running blood and urine samples, looking at samples under the microscope, cleaning, sterilising, reception work, triaging critical patients, x-raying patients, wound management, bandaging and so much more.
Our nurses are there for you when your pet is a baby right through to when it's time to say a final goodbye. Who says heroes have to wear capes?
#VNAM2024 #whatVNsdo #20YearsOfVNAM
Bank Holiday Monday
Yippee it's Bank Holiday Monday!!
What plans has everyone got today? Whatever it is we hope you have a great day 😊
We currently have a 20% discount offer on any dental scale and polish procedure we undertake. This offer is available until the end of July 2024.
November is antibiotic amnesty month
What to do if you have leftover or unused antibiotics:
💊 Return them to your vet practice for safe disposal
💊Inappropriate disposal of unused antibiotics could contribute to antimicrobial
resistance and pollute the environment through waterways, affecting our
wildlife
💊Don’t ever give your pet, or any pet for which they haven’t been prescribed,
left-over or out of date antibiotics. Using antibiotics when not needed could
risk side effects, delay an accurate diagnosis for your pet, mean that your
pets condition may not be treatable, and contributes to antimicrobial
resistance
Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty this November. Clients can
return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal.
#AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth
Antibiotic Amnesty 2023
What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
💊 Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop defences that protect
them from antibiotic medications, making treatment less effective
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both
human and animal health. Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we rely on in human and veterinary medicine. Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty this November. Clients can return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal.
#AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth
Temporarily closed
Please note that our Melbourne branch will be closed for the rest of this week due to staff shortages.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We will be back open as normal on Monday 14th August
❤️❤️ Meet Mabel ❤️❤️
Mabel came to see us last week. Her owner signed up to our Pet Health Club plan so he could budget Mabel's routine care and save money at the same time. Mabel is really rocking her Pet Health Club bandana and we think she is absolutely adorable 🥰
Welcome to the Swad Vets family Mabel x
6 winter pet tips!
This week is forecast to be cold brrr🥶🥶
Here are 6 useful winter tips
1. Keep your dog warm - Get your dog a practical coat to wear on those cold walks!
2. Keep your cat warm - If your cat is outside for most of the day, make sure they have a warm, dry and draft free place to shelter or consider installing a cat flap so they can come and go as they please.
3. Antifreeze poisoning - Cats and dogs love the taste of antifreeze but it's highly toxic and can cause kidney failure. Store antifreeze well away from your pets reach and clean up any spillages immediately.
4. Check on your rabbits and Guinea Pigs - Make sure their hutch is warm, damp free and sheltered from the wind and rain.
5. Protect your dog's paws - Be mindful of grit, salt and snow on the roads, try to avoid letting your dog walk through too much of it and always check their paws after a walk.
6. Stay vigilant - Try to walk your dog in the daytime. If you walk when it's dark we recommend both you and your dog wear reflective gear.
Happy International Pet Bird Day. Have you got a pet bird? Share a picture in the comments below . . .
It's National Dog Walker Appreciation Day. Share a picture of your lovely dog walker and your dog in the comments below . . .
World Photography Day
It's World Photography Day!
Share your favourite photo in the comments below . . .
Arthritis Management
Canine Arthritis Management. Pain control is essential in the treatment of arthritis, but the good news is that you can do lots to help! From home modifications to lifestyle changes and a vet recommended treatment plan. Book an appointment with Sarah at our arthrits clinic to discuss your pets needs.
Sensitive skin
VetSoothe Sensitive Shampoo is a soothing and moisturising shampoo, specially formulated to rehydrate your pet’s skin, reducing redness, itching and dandruff. Shop now: https://bit.ly/36AtCxM
Fun Friday Fact!
Fun Friday Fact
Did you know that cats only meow at people, not other cats?
They’ve evolved to communicate this way with humans because we can’t understand the typical way they communicate with other cats — through scent, facial expression, and body language. Kittens, however, will meow to their mother to get her attention, but they stop once they’re grown.
Summer Walks
Where is your favourite walk? Round your fields, the woods or even on the beach?
Share a photo or video of your favourite below.
Purina Dental
PURINA® PRO PLAN® EXPERT CARE NUTRITION DENTAL CARE is a daily dental stick for your dog that works through an effective cleaning action. They are scientifically proven to help reduce tartar build up. Shop today at @myfamilyvets: https://bit.ly/36AtCxM
