Bellarine Veterinary Practice in Grovedale, Victoria, Australia | Pet service

Bellarine Veterinary Practice

Locality: Grovedale, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5244 1300

Address: 304 Torquay Rd 3216 Grovedale, VIC, Australia

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

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22.01.2022 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 hasn't been hygienically processed. It is usually eliminated by cooking."

21.01.2022 Looking for something to occupy the kids in the holiday lockdown? Look no further

20.01.2022 It's 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! It’s also a progressive disease it will not get better on its own and it will affect your pet’s general health and well being. Unlike humans, dental disease won’t stop your pet eating. Instead they will just learn to adapt their chewing or even learn to just swallow food whole. Pets don’t 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.

20.01.2022 Waking up to "dogs-breath" or avoiding cuddles with your pet due to the smell?? If it's 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! ... It's also a progressive disease - it will not get better on its own and it will affect your pet's general health and well being. Unlike humans, dental disease won't stop your pet eating. Instead they will just learn to adapt their chewing or even learn to just swallow food whole. Pets don't 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.

17.01.2022 Winter News Hello, Folks! Well it's been busy around here.......Continue reading

16.01.2022 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 don't miss out #bellarinevets #puppykinder #dogsofoceangrove #dogsofgeelong #dogsocialisation #puppyschool #puppytraining #puppytraininggeelong #puppykindergeelong #bellarinedogs @bellarineveterinarypractice-newcomb See more

16.01.2022 Winter pet care tips. It's time to keep them warm and cozy..... ............... because if you're cold so are your pets!...Continue reading

11.01.2022 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! It's also the time of year that brings extra considerations for our pets - summer heat means extra water and shade needs, making sure that pets don't eat certain foods during celebrations and keeping a vigilant eye out for snakes (both on walks and in our yards). It's all a bit overwhelming sometimes but please...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Our master groomer Sharon Morrell is available for all your grooming needs. She currently has availability every Wednesday at our Grovedale clinic. Sharon is experienced with clips for all dog breeds and also offers cat grooming. Call 52441300 to make an appointment today

10.01.2022 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, it's also the time of year that brings extra considerations for our pets - summer heat means they need extra water and shade, parties & bbq's mean making sure our pets don't eat certain foods AND the worst part is keeping an eye ...Continue reading

10.01.2022 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.

10.01.2022 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

10.01.2022 It’s 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.

08.01.2022 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....Continue reading

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07.01.2022 We’d also like to congratulate the super cute graduates and families of our older pups Puppy Preschool School - Saturday 12 October. Great job everyone

05.01.2022 Did you know that our lovely groomer Sharon has almost 30 years experience grooming pets in our area? We are doing COVID-safe contactless grooming so your pet doesn't have to suffer iso-hair! Both dogs and cats catered for. Gentle, low stress methods.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our latest Puppy Preschool graduates and their families Look at the focus and attention of these gorgeous pups - well done!

03.01.2022 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 rabbit’s 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

03.01.2022 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

02.01.2022 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/

01.01.2022 BVP Autumn News It's 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