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Pet Universe

Locality: Manningham

Phone: +61 8 8266 4666

Address: 71 Hampstead Road, Manningham 5086 Manningham, SA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 TORAH Torah enjoyed her dinner so much post surgery, she decided to save some on her nose for later! She is a beautiful girl and we are helping her through her recovery after undergoing surgery to repair her torn cruciate ligament (this is a ligament in the knee).

24.01.2022 Here is Jasper, really relaxing and taking it easy during his laser and TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) treatment of the stifle. He is such a beautiful old boy

24.01.2022 Does anybody remember Pablo!? Well, here he is We first met Pablo as an 8 week old puppy and fell in love Fast forward 12months and here he is weighing a LIGHT 52kgs! ... Pics: 3months 6months 16months I think you would all agree on just how handsome he is

24.01.2022 A big congratulations to our most recent Northgate Puppy Pre-Scool graduates Gypsy, Kobe, Ollie, Ziggy and Rolex They were a very cute bunch and a pleasure to teach, along with there owners If you have a pup between 7 and 13 weeks old or would love to know more about our Puppy Pre-Scool, please give our Northgate clinic a call on 8369 3111 today!

23.01.2022 WE NEED YOUR HELP - Animals in the Adelaide hills need your help! We are currently calling out to all of our clients and Adelaide residents, who are wanting to help in the current fire crisis going on in our beloved Adelaide hills. ... We are currently seeking donations of dog and cat food, any bedding, food/water bowls and large branches of gum trees for our wildlife, and any horse or livestock feed! We have several of our own staff members who have been affected in some way due to these fires and we are hoping to be able to support them and their communities. If you are able to donate anything at all, we will have a collection box at both Pet Universe locations and will be accepting donations until 12pm Tuesday. Even the smallest donation will make a difference

23.01.2022 HAPPY HUMP DAY

22.01.2022 THE RESPONSE TO OUR APPEAL FOR DONATIONS HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE we have been gifted with so many important items. We have reached capacity of our need for blankets and bedding, however we are still desperately seeking pet food, branches of gum leaves for our native friends, towels, and fodder. THANK YOU SO MUCH to our clients, members of the public and our own staff members who have contributed so far! #cudleecreekfires

21.01.2022 ROCK DOG We had a cute little visit from Valentino today, just wanting some cuddles in this cold weather As always, he comes in style

21.01.2022 CUDLEE CREEK FIRE ANIMAL FOOD DRIVE UPDATE PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE WANTING TO DONATE The response we have received here has been incredible to say the least! Thankyou to every single person who has donated food, beds, collars, leads, livestock food and everything else! This is going to make a huge difference to so many people which have been affected by these tragic fires.... WE DO ASK, if you have organised food or other goods for us and are still waiting to drop it off, please do so. But we are now AT CAPACITY due to the overwhelming response (much bigger than we anticipated). So if you were yet to purchase anything please hold off until we can assess if more is needed or not at this stage. THANKYOU AGAIN!

21.01.2022 KITTEN SEASON It’s that time of year again WHAT IS KITTEN SEASON?... While cats can become pregnant year round, as it gets warmer they reach peak fertility, thus animal shelters around the country receive a MASSIVE influx of kittens from September through to May. This leads to a huge oversupply of kittens making it even more difficult to rehome the large number of unwanted adult cats WHY IS THIS SUCH A PROBLEM? While puberty in female cats usually occurs at 6 months of age, they can become pregnant as early as four months of age. Cats produce an average of four kittens per litter and can have 2-3 litters per year - that’s a lot of unplanned kittens! Our boys also suffer, as entire male cats are more likely to fight over females. This provides the perfect opportunity for transmission of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which predisposes our cats to a variety of illnesses due to a reduced immune system. HOW CAN I HELP? - Ensure that your entire cats are kept inside until desexed - Desex your kittens! We recommend between 4-6 months of age - If you have been feeding a stray cat and they have adopted you, it’s ideal to have them desexed to prevent further stray kittens - If you want to directly help with the oversupply of kittens, many rescue groups will be looking for foster carers at this time of year DESEXING AT PET UNIVERSE At Pet Universe we offer high quality desexing procedures at competitive rates. ALL of our spay patients receive intravenous fluid therapy and advanced pain relief during surgery - we do not believe this is an optional extra as we want to ensure the best possible care for your pets. Our boys also receive multiple forms of pain relief during there short castration procedure. Any questions? Please call either clinic on 8369 3111 (Northgate) or 8266 4666 (Broadview). Our lovely receptionist Alex has been fostering a stray cat Shelby who has recently given birth to 2 beautiful kittens! Please enjoy the cute photos

20.01.2022 Marley keeping an eye on the receptionist while she waits to see the vet Sometimes cats dont mind coming in on a lead and roaming our designated cat friendly waiting room.

20.01.2022 STORM PHOBIAS Storm phobias are REAL when it comes to our pets! Dogs especially! They can begin to pant, pace, bark, cling to their owners, try to hide behind or under something in the household & in more severe cases can claw through drywall, chew & destroy household items or even break through a glass window in their panic ... Things you can do to help your pet through a storm; Give them a calm & safe place to retreat too. Close all curtains or blinds to block out light & noise. Keep them indoors until the weather has truly passed. Consider a snug garment like a Thundershirt, as this helps them feel safe. Attempt to engage or distract them. Ensure your premises is secure if noone is home. Speak to your veterinarian regarding behaviour modification or medication for those severe reactors. We hope you all stay safe during this up & down weather. For more information please phone us on either 8369 3111 or 8266 4666

19.01.2022 When you get amazing updates like this one from a much loved client who has moved interstate- this makes you smile, even through the bad days (read below ) J A Y D A ... "I still remember the day Chris was honest and told me he would be surprised if Jayda would be here in another 6 months. Well, show this to Chris and let him know Jayda is still going strong thanks to his care, Tayla's rehab and the mad love from Alex every visit

19.01.2022 Maya is having laser therapy to help treat & reduce her spinal pain. Look how calm & relaxed she is snuggled into our rehab nurse Tayla

19.01.2022 CUDLEE CREEK FIRE - PET FOOD APPEAL UPDATE Just in time for Christmas, we did it! - Today we delivered the donations to the Lobethal relief centre To our amazing clients, members of the public, and everyone who shared our appeal loud and wide on social media and by word of mouth. To every single person who has donated, our own staff members who have collected and transported donations, and to the many other workplaces who have rallied together, WE THANK YOU! ... To say the response has been overwhelming is the least. The generosity that we have experienced these past two days has given hope to so many in a time of need. Though these fires still burn, and we have a long Summer ahead, we know that there will be many animals and their humans who will be feeling that little bit brighter this Christmas. So to every single one of our clients, and every person who has contributed in some way, to every CFS & wildlife volunteer who will be working tirelessly around the clock this Christmas and into the New Year, on behalf of the Pet Universe team, we thank you and wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas #cudleecreekfires

19.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE As you may or may not be aware, we have decided to now allow one client in with there pet on consultations. We are still abiding by the 1.5mtr social distancing whilst inside the clinic, and in the consultation rooms. In saying this, if your pet is unable to be examined away from you (abiding by the 1.5mtr rule) then you may either be asked to leave the room, or your pet will be taken out the back for a nurse to help with the exam. This is to help prevent... you and the vet coming into close contact. We still ask that if you have any cold or flu like symptoms that you do not enter the clinic. To all our wonderful clients who have helped us get through this more tougher time, and for those abiding by the guidelines, we thankyou, and hope to be back to normal one day soon.

16.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS We would love to wish all our wonderful clients and there furbabies a very, Merry Christmas We will be closed Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th December. Re-opening Friday 27th December at 8am.... For emergencies, please contact the Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre on 08 8371 0333 which are located on Anzac Highway.

16.01.2022 PET CAMERA COMPETITION If you bring your furry friend in for an arthritis Zydax injection or purchase any size tub of Glyde chews, you will go into the draw to win a mini cloud storage wifi camera for your home Competition closes 1st July 2021!... *only at the Northgate clinic*

15.01.2022 Is the Dog Shaggy or Daggy? - https://mailchi.mp//30-off-pet-desexing-at-pet-universe-ve

15.01.2022 WARNING! GRAPHIC CONTENT COMING UP: CAT FIGHT ABCSESS Meet Rosabud Rosabud unfortunately got into a fight with another cat, and ended up with an abcsess on her front leg. Her whole right foreleg was swollen and infected. ... It needed to be surgically treated. Her leg would have been very painful as you can see in the photo and videos. The swelling instantly decreased after the treatment. *(Video in comments)* To avoid your cat getting into a fight, the best and safest option is to keep them indoors.

15.01.2022 SHORT DATED STOCK We currently have 5 different bags of Royal Canin dog food that are due to expire at the end of July/August at our Northgate Clinic. We have them going for discounted price!! ... Feel free to give us a call on 8369 3111 to find out more!

15.01.2022 Puppy Preschool April Graduates A massive congratulations to our most recent graduates of April 2021! Indie, Wistle, Arnold, Rocky, Toby & Zzucca did such an amazing job at learning their basic commands of sit, look, drop, heel & come ... Meanwhile also enjoying socialising safely with eachother If you have a new furry family member between the ages of 7 & 12 weeks and are interested in our puppy preschool classes, give us a call on 8369 3111 Our next class starts on the 26th of May

15.01.2022 GRASS SEED WEEKEEND Friday evening we met Charlie Charlie came in for a check after her mum noticed she was squinting with a gunky eye. Dr Maddie applied some local anaesthetic to her eye & removed a huge grass seed from behind her eyelid! Charlie is now on the mend with some eye ointment & pain relief medication.... Sunday afternoon we met Oska Oska came in after his owners noticed he had a sore paw. Dr Maddie used a light sedation & removed a grass seed from in-between his toes on his hind paw! Oska is also recovering well with some antibiotics & pain relief medication. Photos of these two brave patients

15.01.2022 ANZAC DAY Just a reminder to our wonderful clients and there furbabies, we will be closed tomorrow, Saturday 25th April as it is Anzac Day. We will be open as normal on Sunday 26th April at our Northgate clinic: 10am - 4.30pm. ... You can contact us on either 8369 3111 or 8266 4666 for further information or for your pets needs. We hope you have a wonderful weekend

14.01.2022 JAYDA Jayda & her wonderful Owner Beck are sadly moving interstate, and last week was Jaydas final visit with us! She did such a great job, each and every rehabilitation session We are sad to see her go but know she has a fun & sunny life ahead in a warmer state ... We appreciate the time we got with Jayda & this lovely present to our rehab team

13.01.2022 DENTAL MONTH For the next month we have some special offers for our wonderful clients! Every pet that receives a dental will go home with a free 3 pack of Oravet chews OR a pack of Greenies for the cats.... If your pet doesnt require a dental at this time, we are offering $20 off our Hills t/d diet so nobody misses out. Any purchase of Hills t/d will also entitle you to a free bag of greenies! Good dental health is so important and can have a huge impact on your pets overall health and well-being! Pop into the clinic this month to make the most of these offers!

12.01.2022 Have you got treats!?? Koda has laser therapy and underwater treadmill for an elbow condition and weight management. Im sure you can guess what he likes best

12.01.2022 Look how cute Hazel is at only 15weeks of age We had the pleasure of looking after her for the day as she was in for hip xrays to check for any signs of hip dysplasia. She was such a brave girl! ... Im sure you are all aware she got plenty of cuddles

12.01.2022 CHANGE TO SUNDAYS We have swapped from being open on Sundays at our Broadview clinic to being open at our new NORTHGATE clinic. Hours for Sundays are 10am to 4:30pm at NORTHGATE (2 City View Blvd, Lightsview). Our Broadview clinic will now be closed on Sundays.... If you have any questions please give us a call on 8369 3111 or send us a message!

11.01.2022 Thinking of getting a puppy in the near future?? Head on over & check this out (link below) Get inspiration on some cool set up ideas that will help keep your furbaby happy aswell as some good training tips for the whole family ... https://m.facebook.com/272072479792048/posts/1295490420783577/?d=m

10.01.2022 CUTE KITTEN ALERT Meet Kiko who came in for his first health check & vaccination! He sure had fun playing around on our cat friendly consult room play gym

09.01.2022 Say hello to Bonnie & Clyde We also like to call them our little flower pot puppies (how cute are they in their soft elizabethan collars!! ) Both were super brave when they came in to be desexed last week! They had there post surgery check up last night & are recovering like superstars ... Your pup or kitten not desexed yet? Would you like to know more regarding when to desex your pet? Call us on 8369 3111 or 8266 4666 & speak to one of our friendly receptionists!

09.01.2022 We would like to congratulate our newest graduates of the Broadview Puppy Pre School Class of February 2020! Niu Niu the Cavoodle, Scout the Beagle x Cavoodle, Hugo the Boxer and Bruno the Jack Russell passed with flying colours!! We have loved seeing their little personalities develop, and look forward to seeing them grow over the next few months and years. Our next class starts at our Broadview clinic on Tuesday the 3rd of March with only two spots left! If you have a puppy who is currently between 7 and 13 weeks old and would like to secure a spot, call us on 82664666 #puppypreschool #vet #puppies #classof2020

09.01.2022 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY To all our wonderful clients and there furbabies we would like to wish you a HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY, and hope your canine furbabies enjoy the sunshine today A little collage of our staff furbabies from both clinics Please feel free to pop a cute pic of your own furbabies in the comments

08.01.2022 GRASS SEED SEASON *WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? As we move into the warmer months, many grass species produce large-spined seeds. In addition to these seeds getting EVERYWHERE, the spines assist the seeds to burrow into nasty places in our pets.... *WHAT HAPPENS? Common places for grass seeds to become lodged include the ears, nose, eye and between toes, often causing superficial abscesses. In extreme cases grass seeds have also been known to migrate into deeper tissue such as the lungs! *WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR? Clinical signs will vary by position of grass seed, and include: - Paws: licking/chewing, limping, swelling between toes - Ears: shaking head, scratching ears, crying in pain - Nose: sneezing, discharge, trouble breathing - Eyes: discharge, swelling, squinting, rubbing/scratching at eye *HOW CAN I REDUCE THE RISK OF MY PET GETTING A GRASS SEED? - In long-haired breeds check coat regularly and trim fur away from toes in high risk periods - Always check paws for grass seeds after walks or time outside - Keep your lawn short to reduce access to grass seeds - Avoid walks in tall, grassy areas with lots of seed heads *I’M WORRIED MY PET HAS A GRASS SEED - HELP! If you’re worried that your pet has a grass seed, make an appointment with us ASAP. If the grass seed is in an uncomfortable position or there is an associated abscess, your pet may require sedation to remove the grass seed. We can also provide appropriate pain relief and other medications if necessary Keep safe and be alert. Love from the Pet Universe Team.

08.01.2022 New Medical Pet Shirts These goodies have just landed in clinic as an amazing alternative to ‘the cone’ following surgery Making for a faster and more comfortable recovery for your pet, and much less stress for our fur parents Here Billie is wearing a size Large, with a huge range of sizes ranging from 4XS - 2XL available for both dogs & cats! ... The Medical Pet Shirts are 100% animal friendly, free of any toxins or lead. Ask any of our wonderful staff for more information or to get one ready for your fur babies upcoming procedure

08.01.2022 PET UNIVERSE COVOID-19 PROTOCOL As of today and the new stage2 restrictions we have put in place a new protocol at both our locations. Please call us before entering either clinic and please respect our social distancing measures we now have in action. ... We apologise for any inconvenience but this way we can still treat your pet We thank you in advance!

08.01.2022 Pet Universe is a progressive, high quality, small animal veterinary practice located 10 minutes from Adelaides CBD. With many years of veterinary experience, we have become an employer and practice of choice. We are also the Small Animal Practice of Excellence Winners 2015 and Telstra Small Business Awards SA 2015 Finalists. Pet Universe Veterinary Centre has now expanded into the field of canine rehabilitation and regenerative medicine. Dr Chris Lee, Principal Veterinarian... & Owner is now a qualified Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (studied at University of Tennessee, USA & internship at Veterinary Orthopaedic Sports Medicine in Maryland, USA).With an increasingly complex surgical & rehabilitation caseload as well as our unique feline only entrance, reception, consult room & ward, we provide a very stimulating work environment. Both our practices hold Gold Cat Friendly Accreditation through the International Feline Medicine Society. See photos here Are you keen to extend your clinical skills in a supportive and innovative Practice? Does a nurse leadership role interest you? Pet Universe is looking for a dedicated ambitious nurse who is: -Leads by example and is committed to creating a positive team culture -Enjoys learning and wants to further their knowledge of leadership / practice management -Enjoys surgical nursing & getting the day to run smoothly in theatre -Passionate about nursing & takes pride in doing a good job -Available to work flexible hours during the week & weekends Must hold Certificate 4 Veterinary Nursing and / or have nursing experience in a busy high quality practice. We asked some of our senior nurses what they liked about working at Pet Universe & heres what one of them had to say: We get the opportunity to broaden our knowledge with the extensive cases we see at Pet Universe. And we definitely have the opportunity to advance our clinical skills, as the vets are very willing to teach us. We are encouraged to place catheters, take bloods, intubate & assist with inductions, dentals & x-rays. The days when we are rostered as the theatre nurse allows us to be team leader in theatre that day which is great. We get the opportunity to be involved in exciting things like Stem Cell Therapy. The staff are really fantastic and very friendly. Nicole Smith, Head Nurse. We are looking for a nurse whose work ethic and personal values are in line with our core values: Excellence Innovation Care Professionalism Enjoyment Consistency Value for money To find out more about us have a more detailed look around our website - just visit www.petuniverse.com.au For further information please forward C.V.s to Claire Lee, Managing Partner via email: [email protected] All applications handled in strictest confidence.

08.01.2022 GROOMING AT BROADVIEW Did you know we do dog grooming at our Broadview clinic!? We offer our grooming services Tuesday through to Saturday and are also open late to suit your work schedule and late pick up of your furry friend ... Here is Murphy, who is now ready! He gets groomed regularly by our wonderful groomer & stylist, Alison To enquire or book your furry friend in for a day of pampering, please call 8266 4666 now!

07.01.2022 Good Friday - CLOSED Easter Saturday - CLOSED Easter Sunday - OPEN 10AM - 4.30PM Easter Monday - CLOSED... Opening hours resume as normal Tuesday 6th April. HAPPY EASTER from the team at Pet Universe Enjoy your chocolate but don't forget, none for your furry friends!

06.01.2022 Harriet looks nice and comfy, all snuggled up in her blankey prior to having a surgical procedure! The blanket helps with the smell of home and keeps her nice and relaxed while in the clinic. Hope you are recovering well Harriet

05.01.2022 MEET JAYDA Jayda came to us after sustaining a bad injury to her back at only 9months old! She was in a lot of pain, couldnt walk and even cried when her owner would touch her. After having x-rays and multiple tests done we discovered Jayda had a fractured vertebrae in her lower spine.... Her rehabilitation program initially started with TENS and laser therapy for pain relief and control, twice a week. She then continued on with laser therapy, massage and underwater treadmill for strengthening and is now in the progress of more advanced exercises. From where she started to now, we have seen a massive improvement in her ability to move, pain free. She is such a bouncy pup with a beautiful personality but still has a way to go in her recovery

05.01.2022 Hello everyone This is Murphy, apparantly showing everybody a new way of laying for laser therapy He is such a loveable goofball and always puts a smile on our rehab nurses face

05.01.2022 Open for Business & Launching Stay Safe Vetcare on 30/3/2020 Everyones number one priority right now is to stay safe. So in line with maximum social distancing but recognising that pets need to be physically present for examination, diagnostics & treatments we have launched a totally new way of working as of Monday 30 March 2020....Continue reading

04.01.2022 Pet Universe Vets Open for Business Everyone’s #1 priority right now is to stay safe. So in line with recommendations from the Vets Surgeons Board of South Australia from 19 - 24 November 2020 we will not be seeing any routine or preventative healthcare patients; we will reschedule these for 25 November onwards and will contact you should the "hard lockdown " still be in place after this date. Feel free to forward - book any new appointments by visiting our online booking... by clicking the following link http://www.petuniverse.com.au/book-an-appointment/ We will however be open and able to deal with any non-routine / emergency cases and will be available by phone during our normal opening hours. So please do not hesitate to contact us - we are here to help. Our contactless service is robust and has been reintroduced to ensure both you and our healthcare team say as safe as possible. Please click on this link to discover how we admit and treat your pet for any non-elective & emergency care they may need during the hard lock down period. http://www.petuniverse.com.au/covid-19/ Stay Safe The Pet Universe Team

03.01.2022 HARLEY This is Harley, smashing the cavaletti ladders like a pro! Harley has recently been diagnosed with FIVE bulging discs in his spine, plus also being diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy! ... Harley is currently in the process of his rehabilitation course consisting of; laser therapy, massage, cavaletti ladders, strengthening exercises and underwater treadmill.

03.01.2022 Happy World Veterinary Day to our Pet Universe vets & nurses and all the other vets & nurses in the world working to make a better place for animals. Your job is hard and for every moment of joy there are times of deep sadness. Thank you for being there for our patients and their humans in their time of need. ... #loveyourpetloveyourvet

03.01.2022 'A trip to the vet is like a trip to the park' Pablo loves coming to the vet, and you can see why! He is absolutely adored by all the staff

02.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS TO BEAN Bean has successfully completed her rehabilitation course after multiple months following her Patella (knee cap) repair surgery. Bean had both Patella repaired within 2 months of one another and has continued to have weekly rehabilitation sessions to get her back to a healthy, happy pup who can now exercise pain free ... We absolutely adore Bean and she was such a well behaved patient who loved cuddles *P.s Keep an eye out for a story coming up regarding Beans journey

02.01.2022 The concentration on the food ahead Harley is completing a rehabilitation programme five weeks out from having her cruciate ligament repaired. She is currently doing amazing but will have xrays next week to check everything is healing well.

01.01.2022 MEET HONEY! Honey is an adorable and much loved 10month old Pugalier who was recently diagnosed with a Portosystemic Shunt (PSS). Honey was showing some of the symptoms mentioned below. She underwent blood bile acid tests and also diagnostic imaging in the form of a specialist ultrasound to diagnose the shunt. ... Honey then went in for surgical repair. This involves placing a device around the abnormal vessel which it slowly closes off. One month post operation and Honey is doing great What is a PSS? Liver shunt Happens when a pets venous blood from the stomach, intestines, pancreas and spleen bypasses the liver. The liver filters toxins, if it is bypassed, the toxins build up in the body and this results in the pet showing neurological signs and having slow or non-existent growth. The pet can be born with the shunt (congenital) or can get it later in life (acquired). Signs & Symptoms (just to name a few) Stunted growth Not gaining weight Lethargy Spaciness (staring into space) Disorientation Diagnosis Clinical signs Blood tests (bile acid tests) Diagnostic imaging Urinalysis Treatment Medical managment Surgical repair If left untreated, pets are not likely to survive!!

01.01.2022 JAYDA #2 We just had to share with you how adorable Jayda is, in this video she nods her head at the rehab nurse when she is ready for another treat! Such a cheeky personality

01.01.2022 Say hello to the Zeus whos just had his first puppy clip with Auntie Alison - what a cutie

01.01.2022 MEET BROCK Brock was hit by a car 8 weeks ago. He underwent major surgery to fix a dislocated hip and also a fractured scapula (shoulder). He has been coming for rehabilitation ever since his surgeries to get him back on track, and our rehab nurse adores Brock ... Brock is also a very energetic agility dog, so our main goal is to get him back out into comps! Here he is acing our cavaletti ladders but, check the comments for videos and photos of Brock in the underwater treadmill just 2 weeks post surgery! P.s Brock also falls asleep during his laser therapy treatments