Angourie Road Veterinary Surgery in Yamba, New South Wales | Medical and health

Angourie Road Veterinary Surgery

Locality: Yamba, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6646 9966

Address: Cnr Angourie Rd and Favourite Ave 2464 Yamba, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.arvs.com.au

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25.01.2022 Opening hours have changed! We're here for you 9am-5pm Monday-Friday please call 6646 9966 before coming inOpening hours have changed! We're here for you 9am-5pm Monday-Friday please call 6646 9966 before coming in

21.01.2022 And just like that...the weather is warm, active dogs are filling the beaches and cats are stretching in the warm spring sunshine. Spring always fills us with joy and hope, as we see signs of new life sprouting from the ground and kittens being born. But we want to see your pet's signs of spring! What are your furry friends doing that is bringing you happiness, positivity and light right now? Post your best spring pet pic below, and we will reward you with some lovely prizes (courtesy of our friends at 4cyte - helping doggos stay active all year round!). We will pick a winner on the 25th September - but let's face it, when we have the smile of a happy dog on a beach or the purr of a happy cat, we're all winners!

21.01.2022 An Update on COVID-19 precautions at Angourie Road Veterinary Surgery. In light of the recent further precautions announced last night to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, ARVS will be reducing face-to-face contact immediately, and only staff will be able to be in the building. What does this mean for you?...Continue reading

17.01.2022 As the weather stays cooler, it's time to explore a bit more about osteoarthritis... Osteoarthritis WHAT EXACTLY IS IT? Like humans, animals can suffer from arthritis. And like humans, the condition is not just reserved for older animals. Younger dogs can also suffer from this incredibly painful condition. So, what exactly is osteoarthritis? As the name suggests osteo refers to bone and ‘itis’ refers to inflammation. Arthritis is a degenerative disease, meaning if left un...treated, it progressively gets worse over time. Arthritis is the biggest cause of chronic pain in dogs, affects at least 1 in 5 dogs and can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Arthritis can be caused by many things, but generally it’s a result of wear and tear on the protective layer of the bone, called cartilage. This wear and tear creates inflammation within the joint which leads to pain and further degradation of the cartilage cells. However developmental problems in younger dogs can also lead to arthritis, such as hip and elbow dysplasia. It’s so important to ensure your young dog is a healthy weight (go easy on the treats!) and is fed a nutritionally complete, high quality diet. Look out for our next post where we reveal what the early signs are and how to treat them. If you think your dogs is showing signs of osteoarthritis, please call us for a check up!

15.01.2022 SENIOR DOGS AND EXERCISE YAY OR NAY? With gyms reopening across the country and the many daily walks of isolation changing, we thought it might be time to start talking about exercise. Specifically, the question of exercise and arthritis. Even if your dog shows signs of arthritis, it’s still important to keep them active. There are many benefits from exercising the older dog, such as mental stimulation, heart health, maintenance of weight as well as keeping their muscles s...trong and supple. Contrary to popular belief, lack of regular exercise can lead to further stiffness and injury. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the biggest things you can do to help your dog avoid the pain of Arthritis. Maybe they can’t run, jump and spin anymore but there’s lots you can do with your arthritic dog! Watch out for our recommendations on the 5 best exercises for your older dog.

14.01.2022 WHAT ARE THE BEST TYPES OF EXERCISE FOR MY OLDER DOGGO? The best rule for exercising your older dog is little and often. It’s important to keep those joints mobile. Several regular short walks throughout the day is much more effective than one long walk per day. And one long walk a week or twice a week can often make things much worse. If your dog is limping, it’s important to seek advice and treatment from your Vet, first and foremost, prior to implementing an exercise progr...am. Which types of exercises will doggo thank you for? Gentle walks on grassy and uneven turf Uneven turf helps with ‘proprioception’ the involuntary muscle contractions involved with keeping balance. Soft surface such as grass will help reduce the impact on their joints. Don’t over do walks, and always be aware if she needs a rest. Swimming at the beach or pool Non-weight bearing activities such as swimming will still work their muscles and heart, but without the impact on sore joints. Introduce swimming slowly and maybe even buy a flotation vest! Obstacle courses easy to set them up at home! More on this in future posts AVOID fast exercise such as ball throwing with sudden changes in direction or speed or prolonged exercise. Always pay close attention to your dog for any signs of discomfort or tiredness.

12.01.2022 An open letter to all our clients At Angourie Road Veterinary Surgery, we take the health of animals seriously. We also care deeply about the health of our staff and our clients. In these extraordinary times, we want to let you all know of some changes that you may experience during your veterinary visits. We want all our staff to be healthy. Without our staff, we can't look after our patients. We also want all our clients to remain healthy and we are very aware of the d...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Friday, 30th October is not quite Halloween....but we're going to pretend it's Howl-o-ween! Pop by the Angourie Road Veterinary Surgery between 3pm and 4pm for a little treat, no tricks (ok ok it's chocolate, definitely suitable for humans only!) Pats and cuddles distributed freely to animals at all times :)

09.01.2022 An Attitude of Gratitude... Thank you to all our clients for their understanding during these recent times. It's been an unprecedented year of upheaval and we have such incredible gratitude to everyone in our community for working together. And an extra special thankyou to all our patients - adversity can highlight what really matters in life. We recognise the importance of our pets in our mental health and the provision of all those important things - unconditional love......a warm hug....friendly purrs at the end of the day....a reason to exercise. We are now almost back to normal at Angourie Road Veterinary Surgery but we would like to remind our clients to respect social distancing, both in the consultation rooms and in the waiting room. If you see people already in the waiting room, please feel free to use the seating outdoors or wait in your car for a little minute. With gratitude and appreciation, Drs Karen and James and vet nurses Leisa, Keira and Carli

06.01.2022 How's your exercise making you feel? Are you feeling mobile, limber and happy...or a bit stiff and sore? Arthritis tends to flare in the cooler weather and while we know that exercise helps arthritis, the pain can hinder movement. Just because a patient is old, doesn't mean they should be in pain. We have so much we can do for arthritic joints now, and did you know that one of our favourite treatments is available over the counter and risk free?... WHO WANTS A RISK-FREE PURCHASE! YOUR DOG WILL LOVE YOU (MORE!) We all want safe and effective treatments for our pets, especially those that are long term treatments for conditions such as osteoarthritis. 4CYTE is our product of choice when it comes to over-the-counter arthritis treatments. 4CYTE Granules and EPIITALIS FORTE gel are backed by extensive research and endorsed by Veterinarians and surgeons all over the globe. And what’s even better is they are guaranteed to work or your money back! Not only that, if in the unlikely event your dog or cat doesn’t eat the product, you will also get your money back. At less than 70c a day for a 20kg dog, it’s also incredibly cost effective. Call the clinic today for more information - 6646 9966

05.01.2022 Today, the Australian Veterinary Boards Council has agreed to assist the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) in locating additional ventilators and other supplies across Australian veterinary clinics in response to a possible high demand at intensive care units. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recently organised a similar request in the UK and evidence from Italy confirms that ventilators are critical to treating those impacted by this disease ...who have severe respiratory problems. Angourie Road Veterinary Surgery has a "human" ventilator which is occasionally used for large dogs (over 40kg) for ventilation during tick paralysis. This means it is used only a few times a year. In this time of need, ARVS is happy to donate our ventilator to our human colleagues. All healthcare providers are in this together - We Are ONE HEALTH. For our clients - PLEASE make sure your patients are on tick protection. As this is the most common reason to require ventilators, note that many vet clinics may not have ventilators for large companion animals in the foreseeable future. We can still ventilate by hand, of course - this requires a vet, nurse or technician physically "breathing" for the patient for up to 48 hours or more. You can play your part by ensuring your tick protection is up to date so the need for ventilators is reduced. A quick reminder on our social distancing rules is posted on our front door. Stay safe out there. Be kind to one another and know that we will get through this, together (but seperately).

01.01.2022 Good morning Yamba! We are having some issues with our phones and are working with Telstra to restore them ASAP. As many of you know, we have a shared weekend after hours roster with Sandy Paws Vets in Iluka.... As it is Iluka's weekend on call, we respectfully ask that if you have a genuine medical or surgical emergency to to please call the lovely Dr Lisa on 6646 5676 Hope you all have a wonderful and emergency free weekend!

01.01.2022 GAMES YOU CAN PLAY WITH YOUR OLDER DOG FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STIMULATION Feeding a portion of your Doggo’s daily food intake from your hand during games is brilliant for mental stimulation, not only with young dogs but especially with older dogs as it helps keep them bright, alert and happy! 1. The Cup Game...Continue reading