Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease causes pain, loss of mobility and decreased quality of life. Arthritis is a common condition in dogs and cats (Yes cats! They are just better at hiding it). Symptoms include: Inability to jump and play Difficulty going up or down stairs Difficulty rising or stiff after rest Difficulty toileting and …
Australia Day Public Holiday Hours
Tuesday 25.1.22OPEN 8AM-6PM Wednesday 26.1.22CLOSED Thursday 27.1.22OPEN 8AM-6PM For all emergencies please contactNewcastle Animal Emergency Centre 4957 7106
Festive season and Toxic foods
Take care with your beloved pets over the festive season with treats. Ham and pork are too fatty for our dogs and will make them sick. Chocolate can be very toxic to your pet and it is best to keep it out of reach. Sultanas, Macadamia nuts, and grapes are best avoided. Pet friendly treats …
Christmas And New Years Hours
We wish all our clients and furry friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years. Our Christmas opening hours are: Friday 24th December OPEN 8.00am – 5.00pm Saturday 25th December CLOSED Monday 27th December CLOSED Tuesday 28th December CLOSED Wednesday 29th December OPEN 8.00am – 6.00pm Our New Years Eve Hours: Friday 31st December …
Tick Season
Paralysis Ticks are out and about. Tick paralysis can be deadly to your family pets! We recommend Nexgard monthly chews for dogs and Bravecto spot on 3 monthly on for cats. It is best to clear your yard of low lying bushes and long grass. Daily tick searches are required to ensure any ticks are removed …
Welcome back into the clinic, we have missed you.
To ensure your safety, our new system of bringing your pet into the hospitals is detailed below. Phone the clinic that you want to book an appointment with. The friendly receptionist will advise you of the new appointment protocol as consultations have changed slightly. Alternatively you can book online https://www.lakevet.com.au/ Please sanitise hands on arrival. …
Christmas Hamper are back!!
Join in our Christmas Hampers free raffle when you bring you pet in between 17th November and 14th December for your chance to win a pamper pack with many goodies for you and your pet at each hospital.
Online pet insurance claims
We are constantly trying to make processing insurance claims simpler. We now have many insurance companies allowing online claims to speed up the time for your payment with some starting to allow for you to only pay the gap on large surgeries. Game changer-Woolworths have now changed the landscape of pet insurance. They are offering …
Does my dog need medical treatment for its itch?
When your dog suffers, your whole family can suffer too. If your dog’s itching is caused by a medical condition, we have many strategies that can help. Here are some clues that your dog may need medical treatment: Excessive licking, chewing, biting or scratching Excessive rolling, rubbing or scooting Foot chewing Hair loss Recurrent ear …
Behaviour classes
Our senior puppy classes are a great extension class after puppy preschool. The classes start for puppies from 4 months of age. The classes run outdoors for 5 weeks on Sundays. The classes are intimate in size being limited to 6 pups allowing for a group learning experience mixed with individual one on one tips. …