Warrnambool Veterinary Clinic in Warrnambool, Victoria | Veterinary surgeon

Warrnambool Veterinary Clinic

Locality: Warrnambool, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5561 2255

Address: 514 Raglan Parade 3280 Warrnambool, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Proud moment for Apiam’s Fur Life Foundation presenting a donation of $120,000 to Rural Aid from our Bushfire Appeal in 2020 supported by our Clinic together with all Apiam Fur Life Vet Clinics and businesses across Australia.

23.01.2022 SNAKE SEASON HAS BEGUN We would like to introduce you to Rags! Rags is a beautiful girl who got into a wrestle with snake! Rags was brought in on the weekend when her mum found her paralysed on the front patio, unable to get up or move. Her temperature was so low that even after 2 hours of active warming, it still wouldn’t read on the thermometer! Fortunately, after receiving emergency care and a few days in hospital, we were able to send Rags home with her mum! ... This post is a good news post, but also a reminder to everyone that snakes are out and about. WHAT TO LOOK FOR? Dogs and cats can present very differently! Cats have some resistance to snake venom, and sometimes will not develop clinical signs for 24hrs after the snake bite! Common clinical signs include: paralysis, difficulty walking and falling over, dilated pupils, and dullness. Dogs tend to present much more quickly, they can have acute onset vomiting and diarrhoea, staggering/weakness, collapse and seizures. Sometimes they will have an episode of vomiting/diarrhoea/collapse, and then go back to normal before going downhill again an hour or so later. Whilst these are the common signs to look for, not all cats and dogs read and follow the textbooks, and sometimes they can present differently, and it can take additional tests to figure out the subtle clues! If you think your animal is experiencing any of these clinical signs, please don’t hesitate to give us a call!

21.01.2022 Anyone else get those puppy dog eyes when it comes to food scraps? They’re impossible to resist aren’t they! Just a small reminder that while our pets love leftovers, leftovers don’t always love them! Leftover Christmas meats (especially ham) can be very high in salt and fat - both of which can lead to unhappy bellies and gastrointestinal signs of vomiting and diarrhoea, sometimes even pancreatitis! ... Other delicious Christmas foods like rum balls, christmas pudding, and fruit mince pies contain sultanas which can lead to kidney failure. Please remember that there are plenty of pet-friendly Christmas treats available for your animals, and if in doubt, always research the foods before giving into those puppy eyes!

20.01.2022 Do fireworks make your pup nervous? New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, but sometimes it can be a scary night for our fur babies! Some animals show mild signs of stress and anxiety, such as lip licking and being unsettled. Others shake uncontrollably, spend the entire night hiding and some even destroy furniture in the house. These behaviours are distressing for both your animal and your family. If your pet struggles with fireworks, please don’t hesitate to book a consult with us before New Years, so that we can work with you to develop a plan to help you and your loved one cope during the celebrations.

20.01.2022 HAPPY VET NURSE DAY!! A huge shout out of appreciation to our wonderful team of vet nurses. Our nurses work tirelessly everyday to help the vets and to ensure the patients are monitored, fed, cleaned and given plenty of TLC. Our nurses are there for us during all sorts of good and bad times with patients, and also there to help us out at any hour of the day when an emergency arises! Thanks to all of you from the WVC team

17.01.2022 Did you know that fledgling magpies are still learning to fly? They are often seen on the ground at this time of year and mistaken as injured. It is really important they stay near their nest so please leave them in a safe place unless obviously injured. Their parents will be nearby watching out for them :) https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au//Poster_-_Fledgling_Bi

17.01.2022 THERES SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT JEFF Meet Jeff! When Jeff was purchased he was only 2cm long and cost just $1. He’s not your average patient, but that doesn’t make him any less loved or important! We were thrilled to be able to help him! Jeff’s dad was worried about a mass that had been growing on his eye which was getting quite big. We decided that the mass that was attached to his eye needed to be removed, but this could only be achieved by removing the entire eye also! ... Dr. Linda and nurse Meg anaesthetised Jeff in one tank, and when he was asleep moved him to the surgery table where his eye was quickly removed. Meg continued to flush water over his gills during the procedure, he received pain-relief and was then placed in a recovery tank until he woke up from the anaesthetic. Jeff has recovered well from his big surgery and is back in his tank with all his fishy friends, who hopefully won’t mind that he’s blind in one eye!

16.01.2022 Queue the puppy dog eyes, but we are CLOSED TOMORROW! Enjoy your Melbourne Cup holiday, and if your loved one needs us, we are always available for emergencies on 5561 2255

15.01.2022 Puppy Love 6 weeks ago this beautiful girl Lola had an emergency caesarean to help her deliver 7 happy and healthy puppies. This week they visited the clinic for their 6w vaccination and microchips before they go off to their new homes. ... Would you believe they were so relaxed that they slept through the entire consult! We are in love See more

15.01.2022 Who doesn't love decorating the home for Christmas to feel all the warmth of the most anticipated day of the year? If your pet bites, plays or tries to catch the Christmas ornaments, unfortunate accidents might happen and can cause your pet harm. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pet safe this holiday season. If your pet has accidentally been naughty around the Christmas tree, visit your Fur Life Vet immediately.

13.01.2022 CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAY Warrnambool Veterinary will be closed on Friday. However, if you have an emergency we will always be there for your loved ones with our after hours emergency service. 5559 0222

13.01.2022 Give the gift that keeps on giving all year long this Christmas!

13.01.2022 This is the delightful Dash!! He came in for a revisit behaviour consult this week with Dr Ash and he has been making some great progress! Thanks to his family’s team effort and consistency, his behaviour has improved and his barking among a couple of other undesired behaviours has become much less. Dash seems calmer in himself and is enjoying more quality interactions with the members of his family. @practicalpetbehaviour

12.01.2022 CATCH OF THE DAY Denziel and his dad were out enjoying a spot of fishing yesterday morning, and cheeky Denziel was a bit too quick and gobbled up a piece of chicken that was disguising the fish hook! The fish hook became lodged in Denziels throat which can be life threatening! Fortunately the team were able to work together to safely dislodge the hook. ... Denziel is back home with his dad and hopefully staying out of trouble

11.01.2022 So your house is all dressed up for Christmas, favourite treats are on-hand, presents wrapped and under the tree. Time to take a good look to make sure your nosey pet doesn't get up to mischief that might end up less than festive!

08.01.2022 ATTENTION SNAIL BAIT INFORMATION We’ve recently had a spike in snail bait toxicities, and we wanted to post some information to help keep your loved ones safe Snail bait is EXTREMELY dangerous to your animals. It acts quickly and ingestion is a life threatening emergency. Even the snail baits that are deemed ‘cat and dog friendly’ are not. ... After ingestion, clinical signs include vomiting, tremors and quickly progress to seizures and death. Please use snail bait with caution, store away from animals and when placing around the garden please keep animals away. If you see your animal eating snail bait - please contact the clinic immediately.

08.01.2022 National Agriculture Day is Saturday 21 November. Show your support for our Farmers!

07.01.2022 *Beware of fishing hooks and lines near common dog walking areas!!* Poor Peppa swallowed a fishing hook this week! This is not an uncommon occurrence if bait is left unattended on hooks or lines. ... Peppa was very lucky and we were able to retrieve the hook with out major surgery or significant damage being done to her internal organs, which is a serious risk associated with hook ingestion.

06.01.2022 Pet's playing up now that you are heading back to work? Read how the gorgeous Raffy overcame Separation Anxiety with the help of Fur Life Vet, Dr Ash Hargreaves.

02.01.2022 We got to meet the Fabulous Frieda today! Frieda had her first vaccination visit to our clinic after her family moved to the area. She is now 7 and although she has been worried by vet visits in the past, Frieda was great today, she was very brave and loved all the treats and pats! ... See you soon Frieda!