Introducing Zylkene. Zylkene is an orally taken medication containing a concentration of milk protein acting like a natural valium to help your pet cope with stressful situations. It can be used short term to help your pet friend often starting1-2 days before a predicted stressful event or change in environment. Some animals may need earlier …
Noise Phobias
Summer in Australia can be noisy: thunderstorms, fireworks and parties are just some of the events that can trigger noise sensitivities in dogs. Although it may not be possible to avoid the noises. There are some simple ideas for helping your dog to cope during a noisy situation: · Expose puppies to different noises from …
New Years Eve Hours
Thursday 31st December Open 8am-5:00pm Friday 1st January CLOSED Saturday 2nd January Open 8am- 12:00pm For all emergencies please contact Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre 4957 7106
Festive Food for Pets
The temptation during the Christmas season is to give our pets left over’s as a perceived treat for them to share with us.In many cases this may be without any consequence except a satisfied pet but we do often see gastrointestinal upsets associated with feeding seasoned, fatty or salty foods – this sounds like everything …
Christmas Pet Photo Competition Time!!
Email your Christmas Pet Photo to lakevet@lakevet.com.au or comment of our facebook page www.facebook.com/lakevet/ Prizes includes soft toys, flea/tick products, food and more. We cannot wait to see all your pets Christmas photos! Start posting everyone
Bushfire Plan
Have you got a plan in place during bushfire season for your pets? Prepare for your pets: have bedding, food and water ready to go and make sure you can transport them. Make sure your pets can be identified easily. Microchip your animals and include your details such as your phone number on collars. …
Heat Stress
Here are some helpful tips for summer: -Clipping and brushing your pet is a goodidea.-It is essential that your pets haveadequate shade to rest in at this time ofyear. Provide a shady spot on the easternside of your home with plenty of water – Unlimited supply of full water bowlsplaced in shady areas.– A clam …
Rat Bait Toxicity
Did you know rat bait is extremely toxic to pets? Rat bait unfortunately doesn’t just kill rats! Do you use baits around your home and are they out of reach for your pets? •Symptoms of rat bait toxicity: *Bloody faeces / urine *Bruising on the body *Pale or bleeding on the gum line *Internal bleeding …
Christmas Hamper
Join in our Christmas Hampers free raffle when you bring your pet in between 9th November and 14th December for your chance to win a pamper pack with many goodies for you and your pet at each hospital.
Funnel Web Spiders
Warning please be aware that Funnel Web spiders are out and about! During this time it is best to wear closed in shoes all the time when in the yard and wear gloves while gardening. If you find one that you can safely capture you can take it to: *Animal Referral Emergency Centre (At all …