Bellarine Veterinary Practice in Point Lonsdale, Victoria | Veterinary surgeon

Bellarine Veterinary Practice

Locality: Point Lonsdale, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5258 4862

Address: 103 Bellarine Hwy 3225 Point Lonsdale, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 See what's happening at Newcomb

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our latest Puppy Preschool graduates and their families Look at the focus and attention of these gorgeous pups - well done!

24.01.2022 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

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

22.01.2022 Winter News Hello, Folks! Well it's been busy around here.......Continue reading

21.01.2022 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

21.01.2022 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 don’t 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 dog’s 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

19.01.2022 Our Christmas and New Years hours 2017/18 CHRISTMAS Sat 23rd Dec - Normal hours ... ALL CLINICS Sun 24th Dec - 9am-11am NEWCOMB Emergencies only Mon 25th Dec - CLOSED ALL CLINICS Tues 26th Dec -9am-11am NEWCOMB Emergencies only NEW YEARS Sun 31st Dec - 9am-11am NEWCOMB Emergencies only Mon 1st Jan - 9am-11am NEWCOMB Emergencies only Tues 2nd Jan - Normal hours ALL CLINICS Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season from the Team at Bellarine Veterinary Practice.

18.01.2022 Congratulations graduates

16.01.2022 Congratulations Puppy Preschool graduates

15.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 There sure have been some clever little canines at our Ocean Grove Puppy Preschool classes this month! Our small classes allow these little pups to truely express themselves and learn in a fun low key manner. Calm focused puppies are happy puppies

12.01.2022 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/

12.01.2022 Looking for something to occupy the kids in the holiday lockdown? Look no further

10.01.2022 We are still open normal hours and offering consultations. Information on our COVID-19 guidelines are below. We hope you are all safe & well

09.01.2022 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 Congratulations to these super cute graduates

06.01.2022 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.

02.01.2022 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.

01.01.2022 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