Bilgola Veterinary Clinic in Bilgola, New South Wales, Australia | Pet service

Bilgola Veterinary Clinic

Locality: Bilgola, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9918 0022

Address: 215 Plateau Road 2107 Bilgola, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Happiest of birthdays to our Nurse Emily!

25.01.2022 ‘Chip’ the newborn Boer Goat was brought into the clinic today for a health check with Dr Chelia as he is not thriving as much as his siblings. He was given subcutaneous fluids, a vitamin supplementation injection and prescribed a broad spectrum wormer and specific milk formula to help replenish and boost his growth and development

24.01.2022 A 1 year old Staffy X was admitted into hospital to induce vomiting after she stole 20 cooked chicken wings off the kitchen bench! Cooked bones can easily splinter into shards and puncture internal organs as they move through the gastrointestinal tract. While our vets do not recommend giving your dog any type of bone, cooked bones are extremely dangerous if ingested and you should see veterinary advice immediately. ... After emesis, our patient was monitored in hospital for the day, given an anti nausea injection and sent home on a bland, digestible diet for the next 48 hours. Happy to report our patient is back to her normal and happy self

24.01.2022 Beautiful Digby the 9 year old Koolie came to see Dr Emilie for his final Zydax injection. Zydax injections have been proven to provide rapid and long lasting improvement in the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Studies show that not only does Zydax relieve pain and inflammation, it also helps slow the progression of osteoarthritis. ... Injections are given once a week for 4 weeks and can provide 3-6 months of pain relief depending on the severity of OA. If your noticing your dog is a bit stiffer during these colder months, chat to our staff about starting a Zydax course

24.01.2022 RU OKAY? Day 2020 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for all of us to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. We wish to make a special mention to our fellow professionals in the veterinary industry. Sadly veterinarians are 4 times more likely to commit suicide than the general population. Contrary to popular belief that vets get to play with puppies and cute animals ...all day, there are a considerable number of stressor factors facing veterinary professionals such as euthanising animals, dealing with difficult clients, financial issues, compassion fatigue and unrealistic expectations to name a few. Tragically many suffer in silence and chose suicide as a way of dealing with these issues. By knowing what to say, you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in crisis, which can really make a positive difference to their life. For more information head to www.ruok.org.au

23.01.2022 CLINIC UPDATE To adhere with social distancing regulations, we are currently allowing ONE owner into the clinic for vet consultations. Please notify the nurse on your arrival and they will welcome you into the clinic once the previous client has left. If you feel more comfortable remaining outside the clinic or in your car during consultations you are welcome to do so. ... We wish to thank our clients for their co-operation and understanding during these uncertain times. We wish to keep both our staff and clients safe and healthy so that we can continue to provide complete veterinary care for your pets

23.01.2022 Macaron and Cookie the Pug best friends came into the clinic for a mani/pedi with our nurses. Goodness gracious arent they divine!

22.01.2022 King "Kwame", the 4 year old Ragdoll X presented to the clinic after getting in an accident, causing acute lameness in his right hind leg. An orthopaedic exam and x-rays revealed he was suffering from a luxating patella. This is where the patella (kneecap) dislocates from its normal position. Dr Ross and Dr Chelia performed a patella repair surgery on Kwame which involved deepening the trochlear groove (trochlear wedge recession) so that the patella stays in place. After 6 weeks of strict rest post operatively, we are happy to report Kwame has made a full recovery!

21.01.2022 ‘Bonnie’ the Border Collie puppy was admitted into hospital for radiographs after she was acutely lame and vocalising after some rough play in her back yard. Radiographs showed poor Bonnie had multiple metacarpal fractures. For 6 weeks Bonnies foot has been splinted and bandaged and happy to report her fractures have healed completely!

21.01.2022 Frosty, our clinic cat has been very interested in getting involved in all clinic activities. He recently has liked helping out with reception duties and showing our patients how to weigh themselves on the scales.

21.01.2022 ‘Nala’ the 8 year old Labradoodle was admitted into hospital for further investigation after repeatedly having blood present in her urine, also known as haematuria. A large bladder stone was seen on X-rays and ultrasound. A cystotomy was performed by Dr Helen on Nala to extract the stone. It has been sent away to pathologists to determine what kind of minerals it is compromised of to effectively prevent the formation of a stone again. ... Nala has since made a full recovery from her procedure and is back to her normal, bouncy, happy self

21.01.2022 RSPCA CUPCAKE DAY 2020 THURSDAY OCTOBER 22ND Our staff will be baking sweet treats this Thursday to help fight animal cruelty for the RSPCA! Pop into the clinic and indulge in a delicious dessert for an amazing cause! ... Our clients safety and well-being is our priority, if you do not feel comfortable partaking, please consider donating online! www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au//fundra/profile/view/bilgolavet

21.01.2022 BVC DENTAL SEASON IS HERE! Receive 20% off dental scale and polish procedures for dogs and cats until August 31st! This is a saving of over $100! Did you know that 80% of pets over the age of 3 have periodontal disease! Gum disease leads to pain, inflammation, infection, bone loss and ultimately tooth loss. ... Pop into the clinic for a FREE dental check with our nurses and for more information on periodontal disease and prevent strategies. See more

20.01.2022 Dr Helen with her patient August the 1 year old Lop who came into the clinic to be desexed. Such a well behaved friendly patient who made a speedy recovery after her procedure and anaesthetic Dr Helen is available for small animal surgeries and procedures Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays

20.01.2022 Bilgola Vet is proud to be an ecologically friendly clinic and is a nearly completely Solar powered centre for your animal care. Our staff have also put in place an advanced recycling system, use paper bags instead of plastic and now only stock compostable poo bags. We are working to put more environmentally friendly practices in place and strive to be clean and green!

20.01.2022 Jefferson the very handsome American Staffy X came into the clinic after being stung by a bee. The stinger was removed from his paw and he was dosed with an injectable antihistamine and anti inflammatory. These injections are to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction and help with any pain, swelling and inflammation at the site. Such a brave boy!

20.01.2022 Handsome Wilbur the French Bulldog X hanging out in reception before his post op check with Dr Emilie

19.01.2022 LOST CAT Drake is a desexed 5 year old male cat who was last seen Wednesday (12th Aug) night on Albert Rd, Avalon. He is microchipped but not wearing a collar.... He has large patches of ginger on his back with a white belly and dark orange-brown eyes. He has two small bald patches on his back right leg. Drake is a bit shy and wont come over to strangers for pats. Please contact Sarah on 0424161066 if youve seen him or have any information

19.01.2022 Happiest of birthdays to Nurse Hayley!

19.01.2022 Teeny 1.3kg Tilly the 11 week old Cavoodle came in for her tick and flea prevention today. She very much enjoyed her cuddles and treats from Nurse Lily

18.01.2022 Happiest of birthdays to our amazing vet Dr Emilie!!

18.01.2022 A wonderful carer from Wires brought this Swamp Wallaby joey in for a health check with Dr. Emilie after it was thrown from his mamas pouch. He is very bruised and swollen and suffering from tendonitis in his right hind leg but seems no permanent damage has been done. This teeny 300g joey will be raised with his carer until weighing 2.5-3kg and taken to a pre-release facility. We wish you a speedy recovery sweet little baby!

17.01.2022 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY!!! Post your best photo of your cuddly canine below! Best picture wins a FREE bag of Fit N Flash Chicken Treats!

17.01.2022 Another birthday! Happiest of birthdays to lovely Nurse Lily!

15.01.2022 Esmeralda the DSH kitten was so brave for her final kitten vaccination! We are so excited to be meeting so many beautiful new fur-babies and watching them grow!

15.01.2022 Happy birthday Dr Ross! We hope you took a break from your studying to enjoy your day and celebrate! Our thoughts and best wishes are with you as you prepare for your exams in the next few weeks!

14.01.2022 PARALYSIS TICKS We have had MANY tick paralysis patients brought into the clinic over the past few weeks. Most of these cases were not on any tick prevention! A reminder that the Northern Beaches are deadly for paralysis ticks and if your pet is not on prevention it is not protected. ... We still see fatalities every year. Ticks can attach to any part of the body and can be very difficult to find. Over the past week we have had tick paralysis patients with ticks inside the ear and inside the mouth attached to the gums. If you are unsure if your pet may have a tick please get them to the clinic as soon as possible. Our nurses are always available for advice and tick searches. Help keep your fur babies protected Dog prevention: Nexgard- chew every month Simparica/simparica trio- chew every month Bravecto- chew every 3 months Seresto collar- every 4 months Cat prevention: Bravecto top spot- every 3 months Revolution Plus top spot- every month Seresto collar- every 4 months

14.01.2022 HEARTWORM ALERT There have been 15 confirmed cases of Heartworm in dogs in Sydney since January 2020 including a case on the Northern Beaches. Heartworm is transmitted to pets through mosquito bites. Symptoms only begin once the parasite has reached adult stage which makes the parasite more difficult to treat. ... Severe infestations can results in up to 100 worms in the right chamber of the heart as well as the artery to the lungs. This can be FATAL. Heartworm prevention for your dog is essential! Bilgola Vet Clinic recommends either: -Proheart Injection, a slow release injection given under the skin ONCE every year -Milbemax oral prevention, one tablet dosed MONTHLY For the best option for your dog, please chat to our friendly staff on 9918 0022

14.01.2022 An Eastern Long-necked Turtle was brought into the clinic by a concerned member of the public after it was found on the road. Radiographs were taken to ensure there were no fractures or shell damage. She was taken into care with Wires for a few days of rest before being released somewhere safe nearby to where she was found, for her to lay her eggs

14.01.2022 Peekaboo! ‘Harry’ the 1 year old Pomeranian recovering beautifully from his sedation for radiographs

14.01.2022 TICK ALERT!!! Please ensure your pets are up to date with their prevention and are protected! https://www.facebook.com/258765394311481/posts/1488359914685350/?extid=NH9AfEL0hHY2Ms3c&d=n

14.01.2022 Mishka the Burmese kitten came into the clinic for a unilateral very firm lymph node. Dr Emilie performed a fine needle aspirate biopsy of the lymph node and the sample was sent away to a pathology lab. Fortunately the lovely Mishka the results came back consistent with inflammation. Thank you for being such a brave little patient!

13.01.2022 Fizzgig the 7 month old Pomeranian X had her desexing procedure this week. Desexing procedures are performed by our vets Monday-Friday and are a day procedure. We recommend desexing at around 6 months of age. Pets are admitted into hospital early morning and are fine to go home that afternoon. An intravenous catheter is placed in their arm to administer the anaesthetic agent and for intravenous fluids throughout the procedure. Your pet is closely monitored by our experienc...es nurses throughout the procedure and post procedure. Your pet is discharged at the end of the day with an Elizabethan collar and oral anti-inflammatories to take home. For any questions regarding desexing please call our staff on 9918 0022 See more

12.01.2022 Gigi the French Bulldog puppy was the perfect patient for her second puppy vaccination with Dr. Emilie over the weekend. And what a snuggle bug!

12.01.2022 We hope you are all staying safe and dry from this rainy weather! And we hope you look as handsome and stylish as Jefferson doing so!

12.01.2022 Happy birthday to Nurse Nat!!

10.01.2022 Anyone lost 3 x Isa Brown chickens? They were found wandering on the road outside of 39 Plateau Rd. They were beought to us for fear of their safety. If you have any information please call us on 9918 0022

09.01.2022 Hip hip hooray! Celebrating our vet nurse Orianas 10th year working at Bilgola Vet Clinic! We are so grateful to have your experience and expertise (and cat whisperer skills)! Looking forward to the next 10!

09.01.2022 Congratulations to our most recent graduates from Puppy Preschool! Classes are run every Wednesday night from 7pm. Next 4 week course begins November 11th. Contact our nurses on 9918 0022 to book.

08.01.2022 Many cuddles with Dr Helen for pretty Princess ‘Jersey’ when she came into the clinic for an abdominal ultrasound

08.01.2022 UPDATE ON PUPPY PRESCHOOL We are happy to announce the recommencement of puppy classes at Bilgola Vet starting Wednesday September 16th with our very own Nurse Emily! Our puppy classes provide a safe and happy environment in which your puppy with learn basic commands, have great experiences with humans and other dogs and have fun! ... Puppies who attend classes must have had one puppy vaccine and be aged between 8-14 weeks of age. We have ONE spot left for our 4 week course starting next Wednesday. Please call us on 9918 0022 to book. Next course will begin Wednesday October 14th

08.01.2022 Babycat a 5 year old Oriental came into the clinic to see Dr Emilie for a sore on her neck. The spot on her neck is caused by allergic dermatitis with a secondary bacteria infection from over grooming. She was prescribed oral antibiotics and a topical anti inflammatory. Feel better Babycat!!

07.01.2022 Marmalade the 11 week old Cavoodle showing us how well she has mastered the sit command when she came in for her second puppy vaccination

07.01.2022 The importance of pre anaesthetic bloods! ‘Freya’ the 6 month old Ragdoll was admitted into hospital for her desexing procedure. Prior to her procedure, Dr Helen took a blood sample to run a pre anaesthetic blood test on our in-house pathology machine. Blood work is an internal exam on your pets health which checks organ function, red blood cell count, white blood cell count and platelet parameters to help us identify any unknown diseases or health risks before we adminis...ter any sedation or anaesthetic. Freya’s blood results showed her liver enzymes were elevated. It was decided it was safest to postpone her procedure, prescribe medication for liver support and health and recheck her blood work in 1 months time.

06.01.2022 Can you tell what our vets are looking at under the microscope?

06.01.2022 When youre sitting like a very good boy but your nurse takes too long to reward you

05.01.2022 ‘Odie’ the 8 week old Labrador puppy was brought into the clinic for acute vomiting. Puppies use their mouths to explore and can often ingest non digestive items that can cause stomach upsets. He was given an anti-emetic injection and sent home on a bland, digestible prescription diet. Happy to report after 24 hours he had made a full recovery

04.01.2022 HAPPY HOWL-OWEEN!

04.01.2022 Nurse Natalie teaching Willow the Rat some important admin skills at reception. She was quite exhausted from her vigorous training she needed an afternoon nap with her (adopted) sister Hazel

03.01.2022 What a lovely Christmas Eve treat meeting the beautiful ‘Louis’ the Mini Foxie and ‘Mabel’ the Cavoodle puppies who both came in for their second vaccines! A reminder the clinic will be CLOSED from December 25th-December 28th. Northside Emergency Vet Services(NEVS) will be open 24/7 over the holiday period if your pet requires medical attention We wish you all a very safe and Merry Christmas!

03.01.2022 Our staff had a very exciting weekend meeting all these beautiful new faces! Say a big hello to Indiana the Spoodle, Elvis the GSHP and Bandit the Labrador X! Such gorgeous puppies, we cant wait to watch you all grow up!

03.01.2022 Handsome Baz the 6 month old Staffy showing us his very comfortable e-collar his owner fashioned out of rope and foam during his post op check

02.01.2022 Oh my goodness, the prize for bestest boy and most handsome boy goes to Chester the Finnish Lapphund who came into the clinic for his annual vaccinations

01.01.2022 RSPCA CUPCAKE DAY We will be selling treats all day to raise money to fight animal cruelty! We have both human and dog friendly treats! All donations and funds raised go to the RSPCA

01.01.2022 LEPTOSPIROSIS UPDATE https://www.facebook.com/258765394311481/posts/1494655220722486/?extid=ztb2StBAlmmOYJeM&d=n

01.01.2022 CLINIC UPDATE Due to the recent outbreak of cases of COVID 19 in Avalon, to keep our staff safe and to ensure we can remain open to provide all our clients the best quality care, please be advised the following clinic changes: -For hospital admissions and vet consultations, please ring the doorbell or call the clinic upon arrival and a nurse will come outside to collect your pet. ... The vet will speak to you outside of the clinic practicing social distancing prior and after the consultation. -if you require food or medications, please call our staff on 9918 0022 ahead of time so we can organise them for you to allow a swift transaction. -for the time being we will not be accepting cash payments We thank you for your understanding and patience during these times. We will keep you updated and hope to resume normal practice as soon as possible! Kind regards, Staff of Bilgola Vet Clinic