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Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Our Belmont will be open Saturday 10th June 8am-12noon. All practices will be closed Monday 12th June 2023 Public Holiday and Reopening on Tuesday 13th June at 8am. For all emergencies please contact Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre 4957 7106 https://arecvet.com.au/ Please book online https://www.lakevet.com.au/book-online-charlestown-vet/ or ring 49436066 and https://www.lakevet.com.au/book-online-belmont-vet/ or ring 49459677 to see one …

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Easter Hours 2023

CLOSED 7th April Good Friday8th April Easter SaturdayBelmont ONLY Open 8am-12noon. Public Holiday Surcharge will apply.CLOSED 9th April Easter SundayCLOSED 10th April Easter MondayTuesday 11th April OPEN 8am For all emergencies please contactNewcastle Animal Emergency Centre4957 7106

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Chocolate Toxicity

Easter is a time that most of us look forward to, allowing us guilt free consumption of lots of CHOCOLATE.  Our pets, particularly dogs also have a sweet tooth for chocolate. Unfortunately for them, Ingestion of chocolate can be life-threatening.         Clinical signs of chocolate toxicity include:                   :hyperactivity                                              :anxiousness                 :vomiting                                                       :diarrhoea                                                      :abnormal heart rhythms.                                     These cases …

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Ear Care

During this time of the year we are seeing increasing number of ear infections due to the humidity and allergies. At the Lake Veterinary Hospital we believe preventive care is the best tool to stop causes advancing to infection and causing discomfort to your furry friends. Any dog can get an ear infection. But long-eared …

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Public Holiday Hours 26th January 2023

Wednesday 25.1.23OPEN 8AM-6PM Thursday 26.1.23CLOSED Friday 27.1.22OPEN 8AM-6PM Please book online https://www.lakevet.com.au/book-online-charlestown-vet/ or ring 49436066 and https://www.lakevet.com.au/book-online-belmont-vet/ or ring 49459677 to see one of our friendly veterinarians. For all emergencies please contactNewcastle Animal Emergency Centre 4957 7106

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Heat Stroke

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 …

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New Years Eve Hours

Friday 30st December            OPEN 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday 31st December             CLOSED Monday 2nd   January             CLOSED Tuesday 3rd  January             OPEN 8:00am – 6:00pm For all emergencies please contact Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre 49577106                                                      

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