VIP Small Breed Pet Care

07/06/2024

A must watch. What a cool dad. 😎

11/10/2023

The Last Goodbye

“Pets, it turns out, also have last wishes before they die, but only known by veterinarians who put old and sick animals to sleep.

Twitter user Jesse Dietrich asked a vet what was the most difficult part of his job.

The specialist answered without hesitation that it was the hardest for him to see how old or sick animals look for their owners with the eyes of their owners before going to sleep.

The fact is that 90 % of owners don't want to be in a room with a dying animal. People leave so that they don't see their pet leave. But they don't realize that it's in these last moments of life that their pet needs them most.

Veterinarians ask the owners to be close to the animals until the very end. ′′It's inevitable that they die before you.

Don't forget that you were the center of their life. Maybe they were just a part of you. But they are also your family. No matter how hard it is, don't leave them.

Dont let them die in a room with a stranger in a place they dont like. It is very painful for veterinarians to see how pets cannot find their owner during the last minutes of their life.

They dont understand why the owner left them. After all, they needed their owner’s consolation.

Veterinarians do everything possible to ensure that animals are not so scared, but they are complete strangers to them.

Don't be a coward because it's too painful for you. Think about the pet. Endure this pain for the sake of their sake. Be with them until the end.”

17/02/2023

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01/11/2022

08/07/2022

⚠️IMPORTANT NOTICE: Just a reminder to owners for the safety of all our V.I.P's, please ensure that all Immunizations including Kennel Cough, worming, flea & tick treatment are kept up to date. 🩺💉

30/03/2022

We are sorry to announce that due to the cost of living increases we have had to review some of our service pricing. Please refer to our Services Tab for new rates. Thank you.

16/12/2021

Wishing you all the gift of love, peace and happiness for this Christmas season and throughout the coming New Year. 🎄

23/11/2021

Are you ready for the festive season? 🎄 It's now only 4 1/2 weeks until Christmas. Where on earth did that year go, apart from all the lockdowns??

V.I.P. bookings are now full for the Christmas/New Year period but there are still some dates available either side in December and January. So if you're looking at going on a mini break over the holidays please check date availability for your furbabies care as soon as possible to guarantee a place. Like our furbabies first in, best dressed! 🐾

18/10/2021

With Christmas fast approaching, places are being booked out fast. If you plan on going away over the Christmas/New Year break don't forget to plan your furbabies holiday as well. Limited places available.

02/09/2021

Welcome to spring!

Please be mindful that our furbabies can get allergies in Spring too. If your dog shows signs of allergy, your friendly local vet can help ease those symptoms. 🌷🌺🌸

28/06/2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Due to the current Regional NSW Covid restrictions, it is requested that all clients dropping off and collecting dogs wear a mask and keep their visit as short as possible.

In addition, clients may drop their dogs at the front entrance only and any accompanying items are to be placed into a plastic bag and left at the door. All items will be cleaned and disinfected prior to use.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

22/04/2021

Due to the current mouse plague that is engulfing our countryside we have been seeing a huge number of rat bait poisonings in pets. Most forms of rat bait poison stop the body from recycling vitamin-K, an essential ingredient for blood clotting, and therefore stop animals from being able to clot blood once their vitamin-K supply is used up (they are anti-coagulants). This leads to whatever has ingested the poison eventually bleeding out, though this does not happen immediately as the body generally stores a 3-day supply of vitamin K in its fat. The older poisons tend to last in the body for 3-4 weeks, whilst newer compounds are able to persist for up to 6 weeks. Some products out there work by causing dehydration rather than anti-coagulation, and so are slightly less dangerous (though still potentially toxic) to our pets.

Therefore, in treating a rat bait ingestion there are a number of factors we consider - the first is how recently the bait has been ingested. If the bait was eaten 1-2 hours ago we can induce vomiting to make your pet bring up what it has eaten and hopefully avoid treatment. We will often recommend performing a clot test 3 and 7 days later after this step to be certain that no bait has been absorbed, and will likely recommend this course of action if it is not known that your pet has definitely eaten bait.

The second factor we take into account is what kind of bait has been used, as this will determine how long your pet will need to be on medication.

If you are ever concerned that your pet may have eaten bait, please call our clinic to discuss options for diagnosis and treatment. It is better to be safe than sorry!

22/04/2021

🚨 **PLEASE SHARE THIS POST** 🚨

You may have heard that xylitol can be lethal to dogs. Due to human health benefits, this popular sugar substitute is being found more commonly in:

- Chewing gum
- Breath mints
- Sweets
- Cough syrup
- Oral hygiene products (toothpaste & mouthwash)
- Dietary supplements
- Desserts including ice creams
- Spreads including peanut butter
- Sugar free baked goods (cakes, muffins, cookies, pastries, etc)
- Bulk packs for cooking purposes

The Animal Poisons Helpline team are creating Australasia's first and only xylitol database. This will allow our team to rapidly assist pet owners and veterinarians who may be dealing with dogs that have ingested xylitol containing products.

But we need your help!

If you have noticed xylitol (sometimes written as the number 967) listed on any product, please let us know by commenting on this post with a photo of the product. If we do not yet have the product listed, our team will contact the manufacturer to quantify the xylitol content so that we can add it to our life-saving database.

Please help spread the word by sharing this post to any animal groups that you may belong to. We thank you for your help in saving the lives of dogs!

22/03/2021

Love, love, love my furbabies 💞

25/02/2021

25/02/2021

🤣Just had to post this one! 🤣

24/01/2021

WARNING about Diffusers and Essential Oils used at home

🔴 Dog Poisoned by the Diffuser

Posted by Marianne Whyte 17 November 2019

Saturday night I got home late and my dog didn't recognize me. Being a nanny I thought I woke him up and he was having a night terror. Sunday, he was still acting weird. I realized that I had been running my new diffuser and decided to turn it off. Sunday afternoon, he was feeling better.

Today at work, my dog sitter said that he wouldn't come out from under the bed. It was very odd as he is a happy dog.

I came from work early and again, he was very confused about who I was.

So I took him to emergency vet.

It turns out that the tea tree oil I was using in the diffuser is toxic for dogs. Thankfully the test showed that his liver was ok but we weren't out of the woods yet. He was given fluids under his skin to get the toxins out.

The vet and the poison control are saying that they see these cases often now that the popularity of essential oil is growing.

Please make sure that the essential oils you are burning are not toxic for your pets.

Here is a list of essential oils not to use if you have a dog at home

Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
Birch (Betula)
Bitter Almond (Prunus dulcis)
Boldo (Peumus boldus)
Calamus (Acorus calamus)
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
Cassia (Cassia fistula)
Chenopodium (Chenopodium album)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale)
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
Hyssop (Hyssopus sp. with the exception of Decumbens)
Juniper (Juniperus sp. with the exception of Juniper Berry)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mustard (Brassica juncea)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
Red or White Thyme
Rue (Ruta graveolens)
Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus)
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Savory (Satureja)
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Terebinth (Pistacia palaestina)
Thuja (Thuja occidentalis)
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Please share this story as it may save someones precious furry family member!

24/12/2020

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy 2021.

10/12/2020

Remember paws can burn while walking during hot weather 🔥

07/12/2020

⚠️IMPORTANT NOTICE: For the safety of all our V.I.P's, please ensure that Immunizations including Kennel Cough, worming, flea & tick treatment are kept up to date. 🩺💉

01/12/2020

🌞Animals can suffer severe heat stress during hot weather and can even die suddenly 🌞

With this current heatwave don't forget to keep your pets cool. Put extra water out, give them ice treats & cool pads for laying on if you have them. Better still, and if you can, keep them inside where the kitchen floor is a lot cooler than outside. I'll definitely have all my VIP's inside in airconditioned comfort. 😀

17/11/2020

NEW: **Summer grooming now available**

Now your VIPet can enjoy a full Summer clip or just a tidy up while they are spending their holiday relaxing with us. No extra travel for you and no stress as they'll be bathed, clipped and brushed ready for your return.

Please contact us to discuss your individual needs and pricing.

04/11/2020

Christmas and New Year are fast approaching and as some borders have now reopened it's time to plan for your next holiday getaway.

Worried about leaving your furbaby behind in a shelter or at home? Don't worry, we are here to give them the love and care that they deserve with our VIPet Service while your away.

Don't forget to book early to guarantee your VIPet's holiday so you don't miss out. 🎅🤶

Please refer to the Services tab for more information about our various services and fees to form your ideal pooch perfect package.

Yappy Yappy Christmas to you. 🐾🐾

27/09/2020

WHY DOGS LIVE LESS THAN HUMANS

Here's the surprising answer of a 6 year old child.

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker‘s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that dogs' lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ”I know why.”

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said, ”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The six-year-old continued,

”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay for as long as we do.”

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

• When your loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
• Take naps.
• Stretch before rising.
• Run, romp, and play daily.
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
• When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
• Be faithful.
• Never pretend to be something you’re not.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

That's the secret of happiness that we can learn from a good dog.

17/09/2020

Planning a getaway this school holidays or long weekend? Book your VIPet in now for their holiday too. Places are limited. 🐾🐾

16/06/2020

Time for a rest ...

16/06/2020

Play time with Mia 🐾