Bellarine Veterinary Practice in Drysdale, Victoria | Pet service

Bellarine Veterinary Practice

Locality: Drysdale, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5253 1393

Address: 108 High St 3222 Drysdale, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Welcome to Summer - time to dust of the BBQ, slice up the watermelon and catch up on all the things we put off during winter. Our summers are famous all over the world - everyone is envying our beaches and hot weather right now so lap it up! However, its also the time of year that brings extra considerations for our pets - summer heat means they need extra water and shade, parties & bbqs mean making sure our pets dont eat certain foods AND the worst part is keeping an eye ...Continue reading

25.01.2022 As Stage 3 Restrictions roll back into Geelong, we want to reassure you that we will be here for your pets. Even during the Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne, Veterinary Services are deemed to be Essential Health Services. There are no limits placed on how far you can travel to seek care for your pet. We take yours and your pet's safety very seriously, along with the safety of our staff. In addition to following all the DHHS Health directives for operating a business, we have... been providing contactless veterinary care continuously since April and we appreciate your support as we try to keep everyone safe whilst giving your pets the care they need. This contactless service will continue for health care and grooming, but Puppy Preschool Group classes will be suspended and move to an online format with a private face to face session to follow. What we need from you is this: - To follow all the public health directives (ie social distancing, wearing a mask, washing/sanitising your hands) - To let us know if you or any member of your household are feeling unwell or have symptoms, in quarantine or self isolation or have had contact with a COVID-19 case (If you are in this situation, we can organise a telemedicine appointment to establish a safe way to manage the case in the clinic or remotely, depending on what is appropriate and needed). - Have only one person attend the clinic where possible - Remain in your car when you arrive and phone us - Not make a phone call while you are waiting for us as then we can’t get through - Be patient with us as this system creates an increased amount of phone traffic - Let us know if you have an emergency or urgent case as you will be prioritised - If your pet's case is not urgent, we appreciate your consideration that we may need to prioritise more urgent cases. We will give you honest guidance as to the urgency of your case if you are not sure, based on scientific evidence - If you do need to enter the clinic, you will be required to sanitise your hands, wear a face mask and have a temperature check. Your contact details will be further collected for potential contact tracing purposes as per government regulations - If you need medications, parasite products or food, you can place an order by going to our website www.bellvet.com.au and click on the Order Medication tab or by phone and you can then collect contactlessly. If you need to have them delivered, let us know. Together we can manage the COVID risks and ensure your pets get the care they need during these unprecedented times. We thank you for entrusting us with the care of your furkids.

24.01.2022 Last week we treated all our staff at all our clinics to a delicious individual grazing box (all dietary requirements catered for which is quite the logistical challenge!) by Splatters. Thanks very much Jo and team! Our staff have been working tirelessly these last few months and it was great to take some time out to do something together whilst apart whilst supporting local business. A big thank you too to Geelong Cool Rooms who promptly provided the space to store all our delicious boxes until we finished our shifts when it became apparent they weren't going to fit in the tea room fridge! https://www.splatters.online/ https://geelongmobilecoolrooms.com.au/

24.01.2022 Its business as usual - see our update below We are so thankful to still be able to help all our wonderful clients and their gorgeous pets. Our COVID-19 guidelines and updates are also outlined below.

24.01.2022 At last nights Australian Animal Industry Resource Centre Graduations, our nurse Courtney won the nurse excellence award and vet Amy won the best mentor award. Nurse Elissa also graduated. BVP cleaned up. Well done girls!!!

23.01.2022 There has been recent publicity regarding raw chicken causing diseases in dogs. The disease in question is a rare neurological disorder called Acute Polyradiculoneuritis (APN) which causes temporary paralysis due to inflammation of the motor nerve roots. Researchers in the Neurology department at Melbourne University have discovered a possible statistical link with affected dogs and the consumption of raw chicken. The theory is that the raw chicken ingested could be contamina...ted with campylobacter bacteria* and that in certain individual dogs campylobacter may trigger an aberrant autoimmune reaction that triggers APN. The incidence of APN is extremely low in dogs, especially compared to the total number of dogs that eat raw chicken. Research into APN is ongoing as there may be multiple factors that trigger APN. Some patients in the study that developed APN had no access to raw chicken. At this stage the relative risk of developing APN by eating raw chicken is extremely low. *Campylobacter is a bacteria that usually causes gastroenteritis. It is most commonly found in chicken that hasnt been hygienically processed. It is usually eliminated by cooking."

22.01.2022 Happy Easter to all our patients and clients. Remember that chocolate is toxic to pets. All our branch clinics are closed over the Easter weekend but Newcomb is open between 11am - 12pm each day. Phone Geelong Animal Emergency if you have an issue outside of these hours. Take care.

21.01.2022 Meet these cuties from our Wednesday night puppy kinder at Bellarine Vets Newcomb. Did you know that puppies have a critical period from 0-16 weeks? It is essential to safely and throughly socialise our puppies in this period. Bellarine Vets run a fantastic 5 week course covering all your puppy needs. One session just for the humans and four comprehensive lessons for puppies to attend with their humans. At Bellarine we love working at instructing Puppy Kinders with great trai...ners who teach the puppies to make the right decisions in a positive way. No water sprays or pool noodles as deterrents. All treat and reward based learning so you get a well adjusted pup. Puppies can attend from 8 weeks onwards so be sure to book in early so you dont miss out #bellarinevets #puppykinder #dogsofoceangrove #dogsofgeelong #dogsocialisation #puppyschool #puppytraining #puppytraininggeelong #puppykindergeelong #bellarinedogs @bellarineveterinarypractice-newcomb See more

20.01.2022 COVID-19 Update The health of our clients and team is our number one priority at Bellarine Veterinary Practice (BVP) with respect to the COVID-19 outbreak. Over... the past couple of weeks we have been taking appropriate measures in accordance with the Health Dept advice. Due to the care of your pets, our clinics are held to an extremely high cleaning and sterility processes, so our focus has been to remind and reiterate current processes already in place. Just as we have asked our own team, our main point is that if you are suffering any cold or flu like symptoms please reschedule your appointments. Please see below our action plan which has been in place for some time and is reviewed daily If you have any questions or concerns please dont hesitate to contact one of our friendly reception team. What you can do to help us? Please limit visits to one person per animal being brought into the clinic. On arrival please call reception and wait in your car (weather permitting). Staff will then return your call when your appointment is ready to reduce numbers in the waiting room and respect social distancing (1.5m spacing between people). Please ring and pre-order medications, food, flea & worm products to minimise the amount of time needed to spend in the clinic. We also encourage pre-payment over the phone to reduce contact with eftpos machines and reception areas Wash your hands. Always wash hands if organic material is present, and dry hands with a disposable paper towel. For the COVID-19 virus, soap and water hand washing over a 20 second period is sufficient. Use hand sanitiser in the absence of organic matter. Hand sanitiser is provided at all our reception desks. Clients will be receiving the following sms reminder for appointments. Please reschedule if this applies: "From Bellarine Veterinary Practice for Fluffy. We have an appointment scheduled at (location), on (date) at (time). If you have traveled overseas in the past two weeks or if you are unwell please call 52482009 to reschedule " Reduce cash and card handling (reception staff will ask you to swipe/tap your cards where possible) What our team are doing Wiping surfaces & reducing excess surfaces - any high touch areas wiped down multiple times a day Sanitising door handles, phones, keyboards and light switches Replacing patient towels in treatment rooms as per normal hygiene standards If they have a cough or cold they are not coming to work. We have clear guidelines in place for staff to take leave if they are unwell during this time. Signs on the door of every clinic reminding people not to enter if they are showing symptoms Temporarily no magazines in waiting area Replacing reusable cloths with paper towel Minimal movement of staff amongst clinic locations Frequently asked questions - answers provided by Australian Veterinary Association What is a coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that infect birds and mammals, including humans. They are often associated with the common cold, bronchitis and pneumonia, and can also affect the gut. The virus that causes COVID-19 is also a coronavirus and likely originated from a wildlife reservoir. Canine coronavirus, which can cause diarrhoea, and feline coronavirus, which can cause feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), have been seen by veterinarians for many years. They do not cause infections in humans. These coronaviruses are not associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Can COVID-19 infect pets? There have been reports from Hong Kong that a dog owned by a patient with COVID-19 has tested positive to the presence of the virus in its nose and mouth. This is may be a case of human to animal transmission, however the dogs first blood tests have been negative. At this stage there is no evidence that pet dogs or cats are a source of infection to other animals or humans. We are continuing to monitor this situation and will provide updated information as it becomes available. Should I avoid contact with pets or other animals if I am sick with COVID-19? As the outbreak continues, a number of pet owners will be placed in quarantine, either with confirmed COVID-19 infection or due to exposure. We know that your pet is part of your family and you will want them to have the same level of protection and care as any other family member. Current information suggests there is no apparent risk to you or your pet from being in quarantine with you. However, we do advise all pet owners continue to practice appropriate hand hygiene before and after handling their pet, their food and washing food/water bowls. At no stage should pet owners do anything that may compromise the welfare of their pets. We suggest minimizing close contact with your pet during this time, such as hugging, face to face contact or sleeping on your bed. What do I do if I am in quarantine or self-isolation and my pet is unwell? If you are in quarantine, do not break quarantine to take your pet to the veterinarian even if your pet is unwell. By doing this you will put your veterinarian and staff at risk of infection. Ring your veterinary surgery first and ask for advice. If your pet needs to be seen, your veterinarian will be able to work with you to ensure your pet will receive the care they need, while keeping themselves and their staff safe from COVID-19 infection. If your vet provides house calls, please let them know you are under quarantine before they arrive. Kind regards, The Bellarine Veterinary Practice Team

20.01.2022 HURRY - only 2 weeks to go! Please bring your dogs & join us on Sunday 17th May for the 2015 RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Geelong Give your dogs a real treat by joining TEAM BELLARINE and bringing them along to the largest event on Geelongs canine calendar....Continue reading

19.01.2022 Spring is here and so are the fleas! If you want an easy solution for flea control, we have a new easy tablet that lasts for 3 months. We have other effective flea control for cats. ... Come in and ask us about Bravecto.

19.01.2022 Waking up to "dogs-breath" or avoiding cuddles with your pet due to the smell?? If its hard for you to live with, think about how your poor pet feels! Bad breath and yellow coloured teeth are signs of dental disease. And dental disease is painful! ... Its also a progressive disease - it will not get better on its own and it will affect your pets general health and well being. Unlike humans, dental disease wont stop your pet eating. Instead they will just learn to adapt their chewing or even learn to just swallow food whole. Pets dont show obvious signs of dental pain as their survival instinct is so strong. Showing signs of pain or weakness places your pet in a vulnerable state that they will try to avoid showing at all costs. Please take dental disease seriously for your pets sake. Make an appointment to bring your pets into any of our clinics during August for a FREE dental health assessment with our nurses and go into the draw to win a 3kg bag of Advance dental food and a bag of Greenies dental treats. We have one pack to give away each week during August kindly donated by Advance. FuzzYard-Belize-Reversible-Pet-Bed1 All dental procedures performed during August will receive an $92.80 discount PLUS go into a weekly draw to win a cozy Fuzzyard bed.

18.01.2022 Merry Xmas to all our clients and patients. Beware the common Xmas dangers - chocolate, ham, cricket bats and golf clubs. If putting dogs of extended family members together, make sure they get along and have enough space, water and toys so that conflicts dont arise. Enjoy the holiday period.

17.01.2022 Winter News Hello, Folks! Well its been busy around here.......Continue reading

15.01.2022 Were rather passionate about Dental Care here at Bellarine Vet Practice because the mouth is the gateway to the entire body. After all, we really are what we eat and the health of our mouth is an indicator of the health of our whole body. Dental disease leads to ill health and disease in other organs and most importantly its painful. Would you like to know if your pets mouth is healthy and pain free? During May your pet can receive a free dental check from our nurses at an...y of our 6 clinics. Simply call 52531393 and make an appointment today. Plus if your pet needs dental treatment during May, youll receive an $85 discount. Now, thats worth smiling about!.

15.01.2022 Spring photo competition To celebrate SPRING we are offering a photo competition that is open to all clients who purchase Activyl in September and October. Simply take a spring themed photo featuring your pet/s and your Activyl product box. The winner will receive a picnic hamper with place settings for 4 people, a bottle of wine, crackers, relish, jam, chocolates, Activyl frisbee and 6 months supply of Activyl.... Email your entry "Spring Photo Competition" to [email protected]. Please include your name, contact details and the name of your pet/s. All entries can be view on our Pinterest page here The competition will close and the winner notified on October 31st 2014.

14.01.2022 See whats happening at Newcomb

13.01.2022 Due to Anzac Day this Saturday all our branch clinics are closed. The Newcomb clinic is open from 11am-12pm for urgent cases. For emergencies outside of this hour, please phone Geelong Animal Emergency on 52222139.

12.01.2022 Many paws supporting a GREAT cause! begging-puppy PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE help us support this cause The RSPCA Million Paws Walk 2014 is less than 2 months away and we are getting organised to support this fantastic cause again.... The Walk raises money so that the RSPCA can keep their shelters open, giving as many animals as possible the chance to find a forever home. We had the opportunity to visit the Burwood facilities last year and saw dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles and farm animals all being cared for because of the generous donations from you! Last year we passed our fundraising goal AND managed to create the largest walking/fundraising team in Victoria. We had 65 members in our team and at least 40 dogs joined us on the day. It was a brilliant effort by everyone Please join us again this year! We are inviting you and your dogs to join our team and help promote our fundraising efforts. We will walk together as a team at 10.00am on Sunday, May 18th at Eastern Gardens, Geelong. We are asking team members to wear RED to help our team stand out and there is the opportunity to get a Team Bellarine t-shirt. Our goals for 2014 This year we would love to raise at least $1500 and have 100 members in our team. So please sign up and share our team link. You can ask friends and family to sponsor you or make a donation to the team. Every little bit helps. The Important Information! There are 2 steps to joining us on the day. Step 1 Register to here to purchase your tickets for the actual walk event. Please purchase team tickets - you will find us under Bellarine Veterinary Practice - Team Bellarine. HURRY, HURRY, HURRY - early bird prices end this week! Ticket prices Early bird before 28th March $10 Adult $6 Child (under 16) $20 Family (2 adults, 2 children) $6 Concession After 29th March $15 Adult $8 Child (under 16) $25 Family (2 adults, 2 children) $8 Concession Step 2 Share the link to our fundraising page on facebook & twitter or email the link and help raise extra funds. Have friends and family donate to our page to sponsor you and your dogs here. RSPCA team

10.01.2022 We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved vet and friend Be on Thursday 22nd August. Her intelligence, empathy, kindness and zest for life will be so...rely missed by all our staff and clients. Our clinics will have reduced hours on Thursday 29th August to give staff the opportunity to attend her funeral - we thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. See more

10.01.2022 Wed also like to congratulate the super cute graduates and families of our older pups Puppy Preschool School - Saturday 12 October. Great job everyone

09.01.2022 Its Dental Month A bright happy smile can absolutely make your day but being exposed to bad breath and diseased teeth can just as easily ruin it. If waking up to dogs-breath or having to avoid cuddles with your pet due to the smell is uncomfortable for you think about how your poor pet feels.... Bad breath and yellow coloured teeth are signs of dental disease. And dental disease is painful! Its also a progressive disease it will not get better on its own and it will affect your pets general health and well being. Unlike humans, dental disease wont stop your pet eating. Instead they will just learn to adapt their chewing or even learn to just swallow food whole. Pets dont show obvious signs of dental pain as their survival instinct is so strong. Showing signs of pain or weakness places your pet in a vulnerable state that they will try to avoid at all costs. Please take dental disease seriously for your pets sake. Please take the opportunity to bring your pets into any of our clinics during August for a FREE dental health assessment with our nurses. Call your preferred clinic today to make an appointment: Newcomb 5248 2009 Drysdale 5253 1393 Point Lonsdale 5258 4862 Ocean Grove 5256 2400 Barwon Heads 5254 2434 Grovedale 5244 1300 All pets needing a dental procedure during August will receive an $85 discount.

09.01.2022 BVP Spring News The bulbs are flowering, the days are getting longer and the hay fever is driving me balmy which means Spring has arrived! Spring cleaning is in full swing - washing and airing bed pets, scrubbing hutches and cleaning our the aviary. Most importantly all the pets are getting their monthly flea control and seasonal worm tablets. To help with all that we have a fantastic promotion running this Spring that gives your pet the chance to win a makeover from the groo...Continue reading

09.01.2022 BVP Autumn News The days are fine but the mornings are crisp and the evenings are drawing in earlier - it must be Autumn! I love this season of changing colours and Easter. Its the last chance to enjoy camping before Winter sets in and its fun to set up the Easter egg hunt. If youre setting up an egg hunt this year, keep in mind that chocolate eggs need to be out of reach from your pets. The bright wrappers are very attractive but the contents can be toxic for pets....Continue reading

08.01.2022 Congratulations! Your participation in Team Bellarine has helped raise $5652.42 for the RSPCA Million Paws Walk 2016 A huge thank you to everyone who chose to join TEAM BELLARINE for the Million Paws Walk held on Sunday 15th May 2016.... Our combined efforts with fundraising and walking together helped make a very successful day that saw Team Bellarine raise the most money in Victoria. Of course, the real stars of the day were all the dogs. It was really heart-warming to see you all there in your red caps walking your beautiful dogs of all shapes and sizes. We hope you had an awesome day and that you will join us again next year because we couldnt do it without you! GO TEAM BELLARINE!!

08.01.2022 Looking for something to occupy the kids in the holiday lockdown? Look no further

07.01.2022 Important information for all rabbit owners. Has your rabbit been vaccinated within the last 6 months? We have just been notified that early March there is a planned release of a new strain of Rabbit Calicivirus (RCDV1 K5) planned for the Winchelsea area, Bellarine Peninsula and other locations around the state in an effort to control wild rabbit populations.... Past calicivirus releases have seen rapid geographical spread shortly after release. It is hoped that the current vaccine will be protective but the new recommendations are for the current vaccine to be used 6 monthly to keep antibody levels high. Please phone and make an appointment to review your rabbits vaccination status as soon as possible as there can be a two week delay in antibody response to the vaccination. Calicivirus can be spread by direct contact with infected rabbits, bedding or equipment and can be spread by insects such as flies, fleas and mosquitos. Keeping rabbits indoors or in mosquito-proof hutches and protecting with flea products such as Revolution (puppy and kitten size) may help to protect your rabbits. There are often no symptoms with calicivirus, just sudden death. In recent weeks we have also seen a lot of rabbits present with myxomatosis. There is no vaccine for this disease, but again keeping inside or in mosquito-proof enclosures can help reduce the risk as this disease is also spread by mosquitos. Call for an appointment today Newcomb - 52482009 Drysdale - 52531393 Grovedale - 52441300 Ocean Grove - 52562400 Barwon Heads - 52542434 Point Lonsdale - 52584862

06.01.2022 Summer is possibly the busiest time of year with so many social commitments, end of year celebrations, Christmas, New Year, back to school organizing and so much more! Its also the time of year that brings extra considerations for our pets - summer heat means extra water and shade needs, making sure that pets dont eat certain foods during celebrations and keeping a vigilant eye out for snakes (both on walks and in our yards). Its all a bit overwhelming sometimes but please...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Congratulations to our latest Puppy Preschool graduates and their families Look at the focus and attention of these gorgeous pups - well done!

04.01.2022 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=61owZaneIqU&feature=youtu.be Its polite pets month this month at BVP.

03.01.2022 See what's happening at Newcomb

02.01.2022 Winter pet care tips. Its time to keep them warm and cozy..... ............... because if youre cold so are your pets!...Continue reading

02.01.2022 BVP Autumn News Its time to plan ahead for the cooler months as Autumn has arrived and daylight savings has just ended. Pet bedding needs refreshing and the blankets and dog jackets need to be checked for wear and tear. Older pets need warmer, comfortable bedding options for overnight to help support their joints. Outdoor birds and pocket pets will need extra shelter spots to snuggle out of the wind. Extra bedding hay in hutches and relining nesting boxes will keep them happ...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Bellarine Veterinary Practice was awarded the Large Business Award category in the Geelong Business Excellence Awards 2014. After serving the Geelong community for 37 years we are rapt to be recognized for our achievements by the local business community. The passion and high standards of our practice owners , Dr Ewen McMillan, Dr John Quinane, Dr Barbara Wright, Dr Amanda Hulands-Nave and Dr Alison Moore makes Bellarine Veterinary Practice a fantastic workplace.... Their vision and values drives a team of vets, nurses, receptionists, admin staff, hospital attendants and groomers who are all dedicated to the best possible care of our clients and patients. We wish to thank all our clients who have trusted us with the care of their loved pets both past and present, and we look forward to continuing to provide the best veterinary care possible and to be the best veterinary workplace.