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Canobolas Family Pet Hospital

Locality: Orange, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6362 6991

Address: 10 William St 2800 Orange, NSW, Australia

Website: http://canobolasvet.com

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24.01.2022 Due to a worldwide shortage we have run out of rabbit vaccinations until the expected restock in January 2021. Remember, the virus can remain in the environment for an extended period and it can be transmitted on objects and some insects. So to help reduce the risk for your bunnies here are some strategies that you can implement until we can get their vaccinations back on track. Prevent direct and indirect contact between domestic and wild rabbits.... Avoid cutting grass and feeding it to rabbits if there is the risk of contamination from wild rabbits. Wash hands, with warm soapy water between handling rabbits. Good insect control will help reduce the risks of introduction of both RHDV and myxomatosis. Insect control could include insect proofing the hutch or keeping the rabbits indoors. Infected rabbits should be isolated and disposed of in a manner that will minimise environmental contamination. All cages and equipment should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Disinfectants that can be used to decontaminate any equipment include 10 % bleach, 10 % sodium hydroxide, or parvocide disinfectants. If using these products make sure it is safe to put your rabbit back in the enclosure before doing so. Rabbit-proof your backyard to prevent access by wild rabbits Remove uneaten food on a daily basis Use a preventative to control fleas and mites See more

24.01.2022 Today is National Dog Day! To celebrate, share a photo of your beloved dog in the comments below and tell us what you love about them.

23.01.2022 IIIIIIIIt's #FridayFaces time!! What better way to kick off your weekend!

22.01.2022 Face-to-face puppy pre-school classes are back! Help start your puppy off on the right paw with practical and informative classes for puppy’s that are 8 16 weeks old, taught by Pam Davis from Orange Pet Dog Training. Call us now on 63626991 to book. ... Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions only one person per puppy can attend classes.

22.01.2022 Today is International Cat Day. To celebrate our feline friends, we’d love you to share a photo of your cat in the comments below and tell us about them. We thought we’d start by sharing some of our favourite pics of our clinic supervisor, Evie

20.01.2022 This snuggle obsessed 11 month old Collie X Kelpie is Lulu. She was brought in to see Dr Lauren one weekend after her parents noticed that she suddenly became very unwell. When her parents woke up on Saturday morning Lulu was very quiet, unwilling to move and not interested in food. On presentation to the clinic Lulu was flat, she had very pale gums, cold extremities and her heart rate was dangerously low. Dr Lauren started Lulu on a drip straight away and took some blood to ...run a full profile. When the blood results came back they showed changes typical for an Addisonian Crisis. Addisons disease is when the body does not create enough steroid hormones to keep the system stable. These hormones allow the body to respond to stress and keep our electrolyte levels balanced. Initially signs are very mild and vague you may see some lethargy and possibly vomiting or diarrhoea, these signs may come and go as stress levels change. Eventually the animals’ steroid levels will drop so low that they fall into an Addisonian crisis. Typically they collapse with their body in a state of shock, low blood sugars, and dramatically abnormal electrolyte levels resulting in changes to the heart rate and rhythm as well as neurological signs such as seizures and coma. These episodes can be life threatening. Luckily for Lulu her parents brought her to the clinic as soon as they could and she was diagnosed quite quickly. Specific fluids were administered in high volumes to correct her electrolytes and shock, and steroids were given to stabilise her system. Once Lulu’s electrolytes were back to normal and the shock had resolved we were able to do a test to confirm a diagnosis of Addisons and start her on oral medications to boost her steroid levels and control her electrolytes ongoing. Lulu came back for her recheck this week where her mum reports that she is happy and back to her normal self! She also made sure to give everyone a cuddle before she went home.

20.01.2022 All canines great and small The largest and the smallest patients of the day - What a difference! Anyone want to guess what breed this handsome boy, and these fresh babies are?

20.01.2022 Hope this turns your Friday the 13th luck around - It's our fabulous #FridayFaces

19.01.2022 Introducing our Winter Wellness Package - available to pets of all ages! Would you like your pet to live a long, healthy and happy life? ... With the proper healthcare management, we can help your pet live life to their full potential, which may well be over the equivalent of 100 human years! As the key to a longer life is being able to detect problems early, we recommend twice-yearly wellness check-ups and thorough physical examinations. Now is a great time to save with our Winter Wellness Package, available to dogs and cats of all ages. The Winter Wellness Package is a comprehensive assessment of your pet's health to detect potentially serious diseases and conditions at the earliest stages. Early detection of any disease allows more options to either cure them, slow their progression or help keep your pet more comfortable. The package includes: - total nose-to-tail check-up - comprehensive blood test - urinalysis - weight check - dental assessment - joint assessment It is available to pets of all ages until August 31st, 2020. Take advantage of this limited offer and book now on 63626991.

18.01.2022 Better late than never! Here's this weeks #FridayFaces

17.01.2022 We have a bumper edition of #fridayfaces to end your week with

17.01.2022 There is no tooth fairy for pets. Did you know that dental disease is the most common disease in pets? It may surprise you to know that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of 3 suffer from some form of periodontal disease. Signs you may notice that can indicate periodontal disease in your dog or cat include; bad breath, discoloured teeth, loss of teeth, drooling and blood stained gums, reluctance to eat anything but soft food, reluctance to allow their mouths to be tou...ched, facial swelling, pawing at the mouth and behavioural changes. Call us now on 63626991 to book your pet in for a free dental check with Laura during August and get a $50 voucher to use towards a dental procedure during August and September.

14.01.2022 CFPH protocols due to COVID-19 Thank you to all of our wonderful clients for your patience with the changes due to COVID-19. We understand that these have been trying times for everyone. In order for Canobolas Family Pet Hospital to stay open and to continue to offer our normal high level of care for your pet, we have had to make some changes to the way we operate. You, our valued clients and friends of the hospital have been so patient and understanding with these changes an...d our team would like to thank you all. Currently, the front door to the clinic remains closed, however one person may now accompany their pet into the consultation. Please call us when you have arrived at the practice for your appointment. Please make sure that the person bringing the pet does not have a cough, fever, sore throat or shortness of breath, or generally feel unwell. For repeat medications, please call us the day before and we will arrange for your items to be prepared prior to your arrival and can take payment over the phone in advance. Our team is committed to providing our patients with continued care throughout this challenging time and we thank you all for your help in achieving this. We look forward to working with you in the coming months and thank you for your continued support.

14.01.2022 Here is this week’s edition of #fridayfaces

12.01.2022 National Desexing Month We are once again participating in National Desexing Month in September. This means that we are offering the National Standard NDM special low cost desexing prices during September. ... There are limited spaces, and they are filling fast, give us a call now on 63626991 to book your pet in and mention the National Desexing Month when you book to take advantage of this offer.

12.01.2022 Lots of adorable faces to end the week! #fridayfaces

10.01.2022 Here’s some gorgeous faces to end your week #fridayfaces

10.01.2022 One of our Vets dog went missing from Franklin Road in Orange yesterday afternoon. He does require regular medication so needs to be home as soon as possible If you have seen or heard anything please give us a call on 63626991 or contact his family on 0447430226

09.01.2022 Just a few of our adorable patients... it’s time for #fridayfaces

08.01.2022 Don't let your pet suffer from dental pain. Book them in for a free dental check with Laura during August, and get a $50 voucher to use towards dental procedures during August and September. Call us now on 63626991.

08.01.2022 This gorgeous girl is Poppy, a 1 year old Female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She was brought into the clinic to see Dr. Lauren after her mum noticed that she was quiet, not interested in food and she had done a few vomits. Dr. Lauren started with a clinical exam where she noted that all though all of her basic clinical parameters were normal she was very painful in her abdomen. Both Dr. Lauren and her mum were concerned with this pain as Poppy has a habit of eating EVERYT...HING she can find. Poppy was admitted to hospital where a full blood profile and xrays were performed to try and identify what was wrong with Poppy and why her abdomen hurt. The xrays appeared quite normal (thank goodness!) but the blood work showed that Poppy’s white blood cells were high (suggesting inflammation or infection) and her pancreatic enzymes were sky high! This added up to a case of pancreatitis for Poppy. The pancreas is the organ responsible for producing enzymes that assist in food digestion; occasionally the pancreas can become inflamed and start causing damage to itself and other abdominal organs. The exact reason the pancreas can flare up like this is unknown, it can occur after a fatty meal, spontaneously, or even with some medications. Clinical signs common with pancreatitis include ausea, vomiting, fever, lethargy, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. Treatment for pancreatitis involves pain relief, anti-nausea medications, antibiotics if needed, fluid therapy, and adjusting the diet. A case of pancreatitis can require a dog staying in hospital anywhere from 2 days for multiple weeks depending on the severity. Lucky for Poppy she only needed 2 days in hospital before her blood work normalised, the vomiting stopped and she was back to her happy and hungry self.

08.01.2022 Here is your weekly edition of gorgeous #fridayfaces

07.01.2022 This beautiful girl is Izzy, who belongs to our wonderful Nurse Laura. She is an 8 year old Domestic Short Hair who was brought into us after her family noticed that she was not herself, and she was more reactive than normal. Specifically they noticed that she was shying away and flinching when they were patting her or picking her up. Dr. Lauren did a full physical exam and found that Izzy was painful on her back at the junction where her chest meets her abdomen. Based on th...is Dr. Lauren recommended doing some x-rays - to look for bony changes, and blood work - to ensure that it wasn’t referred pain from her abdominal organs, and that it would be safe to put Izzy on pain relief - potentially long term. Izzy was not a huge fan of this plan but luckily for her the blood work came back completely normal and X-rays showed no major changes. Based on these results Dr. Lauren recommended pain relief and rest to treat the back pain. Her parents also implemented some changes at home including new soft bedding, a heated mat, and some joint supplements. After a few days in her new lifestyle Izzy was back to herself again Bright, happy, jumping up on tables and benches (even though she knows she’s not allowed), and loving the pats again. Pain in animals is not always obvious in this case simply a change in attitude. Some signs that your dogs and cats may show include: Decrease or loss of appetite Quiet or submissive behaviour Decreased activity or agility Hissing, spitting, howling, whimpering or growling Increased/excessive grooming, or decreased grooming Licking self, biting self, chewing etc. Increased aggression Restlessness, tail flicking Squinting Hiding Changes in posture or gait Changes using the litter box Guarding behaviour Weight loss If you have noticed any of these behaviours in your pet, and are concerned, then give us a call on 63626991 to book an appointment with one of our vets.

06.01.2022 This Winter we have seen an increased incidence of male cats presenting with urethral obstruction. The condition is also known as being blocked. Cats with this condition will seem completely normal then very quickly progress to being very painful & motioning to urinate a lot but not passing any urine. They may start crying out or yowling and will be unable to get comfortable. They often lick their genital area a lot. When cats show these symptoms it is important not to dela...y in getting them in to see one of our vets for a consultation. It is an emergency. If a cat has a urethral obstruction, they are unable to urinate. Urine is still produced normally and so will begin to back up. Initially their bladder becomes very hard and full and then will start pushing up on their kidneys causing kidney damage. Toxic effects then spread throughout their bodies. Male cats naturally have a narrower urethra than female cats so this condition is almost always a male cat disease. Why are we seeing an increased incidence in Winter? Cats are a bit like us when the weather is cold they like to get cosy in front of the fire & become a couch potato. This decreased physical activity coupled with not drinking enough water & not getting up to go the toilet as much as they should increases their risk of forming a tiny plug in the urethra that can be made up of protein/cells/bacteria/crystals and blood. Overweight male cats that live mostly inside and only eat dry food are at the highest risk group but any male cat can be affected. What can we do to help prevent our feline fur babies getting this life-threatening disease? Encourage physical activity & a healthy body weight, ensure drinking water & clean litter trays are readily available and don’t ignore any signs that your cat might be having trouble urinating. If you are concerned about your pets' toileting habits give us a call on 63626991 to book an appointment or to be referred to the vet on call

05.01.2022 Warning - medical procedures, needles and blood Meet the paw-fect Paxton! Paxton and his family decided to make the most of dental month this week by booking Paxton and his sister Maddie in for dentals. ... Paxton was gracious enough to be our model for the day to show everyone what happens when you book your pet in to get their teeth cleaned!

05.01.2022 This album will be continuously updated as kittens/mumma cats become available or get adopted. Adoption fees are $180 for Males and $200 for Females. All animals will have 1 vaccination, a microchip, be desexed, and be up to date on their flea and worming treatments when they are adopted at 8 weeks of age minimum. ~~ Kittens are in foster care until they are desexed so please call 63626991 to organise a visit ~~

05.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them.

04.01.2022 End your working week with some cuteness - here are our #fridayfaces

03.01.2022 Spring is the season of sunshine, warmer weather and flowers blooming. Our pets love to play outside amongst the grass to get their daily dose of sunshine and exercise. Unluckily for them, with their ears flapping in the breeze and snuffling in the grass, they're prone to getting some nasties down their ears. That's the story for Dexter, a gorgeous one and a half year old Maltese cross Shih-Tzu. He spent the day playing in the yard and exploring behind the shed but that nig...ht he was suddenly very painful in the left ear and wouldn't let anyone touch it. Concerned, the owners brought him to the clinic for a check over. The ear was too sore to examine while awake, so he had an anaesthetic to allow proper assessment. Looking down the ear canal, we found something that definitely did not belong down there. There were 6 large grass seeds stuck in the ear which had perforated the ear drum. No wonder poor Dexter was so sore! We removed all of the grass seeds, and he had a smooth recovery from the anaesthetic. The ear drum will heal on its own, and in the meantime some pain relief will keep Dexter comfortable. Unfortunately, Dexter is not the only poor pup that has had issues grass seeds recently. With this beautiful weather comes rapid growth of grasses and plants meaning grass seeds are everywhere. Not only can they get caught in the ears, but they can also penetrate through the skin causing pain and infection. At the clinic here, we also see many grass seeds stuck between the toes, and embedded in the skin, and even in the eyes. You can minimise the risks by keeping the grass in the yard short, clipping the fur of long-haired dogs, and keeping them away from long grasses in parks.

03.01.2022 Now they've had a few weeks to settle we would like to extend a massive congratulations to our wonderful nurse Cass and her partner Matt on the safe (but early) delivery of their gorgeous daughter. Welcome to the Canobolas Family Charlotte

02.01.2022 Take advantage of our free dental checks with Laura during August! Book now on 63626991.

02.01.2022 By popular demand, here are your #fridayfaces to end your week!