Rouse Hill Family Vets in Rouse Hill | Veterinary surgeon

Rouse Hill Family Vets

Locality: Rouse Hill

Phone: +61 2 9086 9130

Address: 10/591 Withers Road 2155 Rouse Hill, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Sometimes all you need is a good hug And you know who you don't need to social distance from? Your pet! Here's Ollie getting a lovely cuddle from Nurse Kitty during his visit the other week.

25.01.2022 We don't want to rush you and your pet - all of our consults are half an hour or longer, depending on what you need from us.

24.01.2022 Thanks for the review Natalia! We love having tiny Taco and Fonsi in clinic

21.01.2022 Unless you're brushing your pet's teeth every day, their risk of dental disease is dramatically increased by the age of 3. If your pet: - is under 7 years old, - has no pre-existing conditions or heart murmurs,... - is NOT a brachycephalic (flat-faced) breed, - and their teeth are a grade 1-2, ...then they may qualify for our November Dental Special, which includes a Nurse Scale and Polish and Free Dental X-Rays all for $350!* (*conditions apply) Call us now to book in your appointment! 02 9086 9130 #dentalspecial #rousehillfamilyvets

19.01.2022 Friendly visits are SO valuable, especially if your pet is scared of coming to the vet! Having an experience that is purely positive is very empowering, and helps them see that we're not so scary after all! Our treat jars are always ready!

18.01.2022 Our friends from WIRES have some great tips on helping our native wildlife during this heat!

17.01.2022 Meet our Vets! Dr Belinda The Vet: Monday to Thursday Dr Nicole: Wednesday to Friday (& every 2nd Saturday) Dr Tanya: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays Dr Karishma: every 2nd Saturday

14.01.2022 Meet Mac!! Mac came to us as one of our most anxious patients. He was incredibly terrified of vets, and in particular veterinary treatment. Back in June this year, his mum Karen started bringing him to our clinic at night to just sniff around out the front. Eventually these visits turned into our nurse Friendly Visits inside the clinic. We couldn't even look in Mac's direction without him being frightened and reactive. After three visits, we needed to examine his limping, a...nd so Dr Belinda The Vet used her sneaky ninja powers to sedate Mac without him noticing. His next visits were for Synovan injections and here is where he really started coming out of his shell! He absolutely adores Dr Belinda and her bottomless treat jars, and now we can even check Mac's ears with no dramas. He will rest his head on Dr Belinda's (or even the nurses') legs begging for snacks, and he drags his mum into the clinic!! We are beyond amazed with Mac's progress, and it's all thanks to his mum's hard work and our FearFree way of life! Well done Mac! See more

13.01.2022 A great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Nurse Kitty today!!! Not only is she our comic relief - always making us laugh and smile - she's also one of the most caring souls we have, always putting up her hand to stay back and give her whole self to this job. We love you Nurse Kitty! Thanks for working this morning, and we hope you have a great day!!

13.01.2022 Who else has dogs that love Dr Belinda and her duck sticks??

12.01.2022 Summer really is catching up, with the weekend predicted to score very high temperatures. It is important that we think about our pet's health in the heat, as heat stroke can be deadly, especially in our overweight, flat-faced or fluffy four-legged friends. Watch out for signs of: - heavy panting or difficulty breathing... - bright red or purple tongue/gums - vomiting and/or diarrhoea - unsteadiness or staggering - lethargy or seizures We recommend bringing your pet inside if it is cool, provide consistent fresh water, and absolutely no walks this weekend! Please think twice before taking them with you to the beach or park, as they just cannot cool down like we can! If your pet is displaying signs of heat stress, you can: - move your dog into a shaded area - apply cool water over the body - apply cool (wet) towels to the head, neck and chest (remember to replace them as they heat up!) - give small drinks of water - and get your pet to the closest vet!

12.01.2022 Tooth decay and gum disease can lead to serious health problems, including brain or heart infections. If your pet: - is under 7 years old, - has no pre-existing conditions or heart murmurs,... - is NOT a brachycephalic (flat-faced) breed, - and their teeth are a grade 1-2, ...then they may qualify for our November Dental Special, which includes a Nurse Scale and Polish and Free Dental X-Rays all for $350!* (*conditions apply) Call us now to book in your appointment! 02 9086 9130 #dentalspecial #rousehillfamilyvets

11.01.2022 Sometimes vet visits are just more fun in twos! Shadow and Oliver come in together to give each other moral support for their needles.

10.01.2022 We are committed to giving your pet the most "Fear Free" experience as possible. Almost all of our staff now are officially #FearFree certified, which is the course we base our business model on (Fear Free Pets). So how are we different to most clinics? - All of our consultations are half an hour (or longer), to give your pet enough time to feel comfortable, and ensure your visit isn't rushed. We do our best to get you straight into a consult room too, to help avoid waiting ...room run-ins with pets that may be anxious around other animals. - All dogs are given an Adaptil sprayed bandana, and our cat-only consult room is sprayed with Feliway on arrival to utilise comforting pheromones during your pet's visit. We also have spray diffusers around the clinic to keep that pheromone-game strong! - Unless when absolutely necessary (like in an emergency), we do not use forceful handling techniques on any animal. Cuddles and bribery with lots and lots of snacks is how we roll! Distracting with licky-mats is a personal favourite for our injections! We would rather re-schedule an appointment to when your pet is more comfortable, than force them into a situation that may make them become afraid of the vet! - We will never "take your animal out the back" for treatments. All needles, blood draws, nail clips, ear cleans and other small procedures are done with the owner present, to minimise the anxiety caused by removing the animal from their person. - For the bigger procedures, dentals and surgeries, there's no "morning drop-off" - we ask you to stick around with your pet while they get nice and sleepy, before taking them away for their operation. They will also never wake up alone in a cage - we find they come around much smoother waking up in a nurse's arms . - We will not use medication as a "last resort" when treating an anxious pet. Drugs such as Gabapentin are happily prescribed as a pre-med before your consultation, to put your pet in a relaxed mindset when visiting the clinic. - We are big advocates for "friendly visits" (coming in, for free, and being showered with love and nothing pointy), and desensitisation techniques - introducing our nervous patients slowly to scary things like blood tests! - Even our scales are covered in fake grass to make them a little less scary for our pooches! Call us to book in for a consult today to see how else we strive to be different!

09.01.2022 The festive season is creeping up, so we wanted to let you all know what our opening hours will be like during the Christmas/New Years break!

09.01.2022 Our next Puppy Preschool courses are starting to book out! Cost: $160* Duration: 4 weeks Time: 7pm start, 90 minutes per class Spaces: 5-6 puppies per class... Age: 8-16 weeks *pre-payment confirms your spot in the class Book now: https://rhfv.apse2.ezyvet.com/extern/portal/calendar/get/59 Want a free Puppy Survival Guide written by Dr Belinda? http://bit.ly/puppysurvivalguide

08.01.2022 Minimal restraint can do wonders for a nervous patient! We refuse to pin down an animal for the sake of bloods or needles. Using forceful techniques - even for a short period of time - can make an animal terrified of their next visit. If your pet is scared of the vet, let's fix that!

03.01.2022 It can be scary when a vet "takes your pet out the back" where you can't see them. We do our best to perform all minor treatments in the consult room with the owner/s present, to minimise stress for all parties.

01.01.2022 Just like with humans, some animals may need medication to create the perfect mindset for their mental health. It's up to us as owners and vets to remove the stigma that medication should be a last resort. Having some drugs onboard to help before a scary situation (vet visits, thunderstorms, fireworks, visitors to the home) can really help your pet to adapt and focus on being themselves, rather than worrying about a situation that is out of their control.