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Shoalhaven Heads Veterinary Clinic

Phone: +61 2 4448 5621

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24.01.2022 If you’re leaving your pet home alone on Christmas Day, tire them out with some pre-emptive exercise, such as walks for dogs or toy-chasing for cats. Leave them in a cool, well-ventilated area, with bedding, water and a few toys. Ensure your pet can access toileting facilities if you’ll be gone more than three hours. It helps to spray your pet’s bedding with some calming pheromone spray (Adaptil for dogs, Feliway for cats). Some pets may also enjoy soft background music or TV. Keep your pet happy and occupied with a safe chew treat (such as a stuffed Kong), or a food hunt around the house. If you think your pet will be anxious without you, call us today to discuss safe anti-anxiety medication for your pet.

21.01.2022 Shoalhaven Heads Veterinary Clinic would like to wish all of our wonderful clients and their pets a safe and happy Christmas! Our opening hours for the holidays are: 25th Dec Christmas Day - CLOSED 26th Dec Boxing Day - CLOSED ... 28th Dec Monday - CLOSED 1st Jan New Years Day - CLOSED For all emergencies we can still be reached on our normal afterhours care line. If you need us during the times we are closed, please call us on 4421 3133

19.01.2022 In this beautiful summer weather, cats love their light sunbathing and most dogs love to join their family on a beach trip or picnic. If your pet enjoys water, they’ll happily join you for a dip in the pool (just make sure they can actually swim and that they’re always supervised by an adult). If your dog is the active type, they may also make a great outdoors exercise buddy. We would love to see photos of what you and your pets are getting up to this summer!

11.01.2022 Fireworks can unfortunately be really scary for our pets! Before fireworks begin, bring your pet indoors to prevent panicked escape attempts. Try playing gentle music or TV sounds to help drown out noise, and close curtains or blinds to block light. Offer your pet some treats for distraction, and give them calm reassurance if they seem nervous. It helps to set up a safe den-like hiding spot for them to retreat to, preferably sprayed with calming pheromones, such as Adaptil for dogs or Feliway for cats. If you know that your pet gets very anxious with loud sounds, it’s best to book an appointment with us to discuss safe prescription anti-anxiety medications.

03.01.2022 During spring and summer, sharp grass seeds (or awns) can stick in your pet’s fur and cut into their eyes, ears, paws or skin. These seeds are painful and can migrate deeply into tissues, causing inflammation and infection. Affected pets often require surgical treatment and may need specialist imaging to find any that have entered the body. Help protect your pet by weekly grooming to remove excess undercoat and ensure the fur around their paws, face and ears is kept short.