by admin | Feb 22, 2019 | Donna Boundey, News
Donna and Paul were known in the Whyalla community for their charity dog washes and tireless work caring for stray and injured animal in Whyalla. We were all saddened when Donna passed away on Australia Day this year. A memorial service was held at the Whyalla...
by admin | Feb 22, 2019 | Bats, News
South Australians are being warned not to handle injured bats following an increase in heat stressed bats falling to the ground in the hot weather and being rescued by well meaning people. Bats may look cute and harmless and in need rescuing but a bite or scratch from...
by admin | Feb 22, 2019 | calicivirus, News
New calicivirus strain changes vaccine protocol. The Department of Primary Industry has released a new variant of the calicivirus to control the feral rabbit population. The new virus, the Korean strain RHDV1 K5 is highly contagious and can be transmitted directly...
by admin | Nov 10, 2018 | News
RSPCA Dog Wash, Saturday 8th December 10AM to 1PM. Whyalla Veterinary Clinic, 97 McDouall Stuart Ave. $15 Per Dog, please bring donation in cash. All proceeds go to building facilities in Whyalla for RSPCA to facilitate animal...
by admin | Sep 25, 2018 | News
Puppy school classes start on Tuesday the 9th of October for puppies from 8 weeks to 6 months of age. Classes cover dog behaviour and body language, common puppy problems such as toilet training, mouthing and jumping up. Puppies learn to socialise with with other...
by admin | Sep 24, 2018 | News, Parvo
Whyalla continues to see cases of parvovirus in dogs throughout September 2018. All the dogs that have come down with parvovirus have been unvaccinated and we have not seen any fully vaccinated dogs come down with parvovirus. If your dog develops vomiting and blood...
by admin | Aug 7, 2018 | News
All cats and dogs must be microchipped. Not sure your pet is microchipped? Just bring your pet in and the nurses will scan them and give you the microchip number if one is found. Yes, we provide free microchip certificates if you have lost yours. If your pet needs to...
by admin | Jul 21, 2018 | News
RSPCA Dog Wash, Saturday 18th August 10AM to 1PM. Whyalla Veterinary Clinic, 97 McDouall Stuart Ave. $15 Per Dog, please bring donation in cash. All proceeds go to building facilities in Whyalla for RSPCA to facilitate animal...
by admin | Jul 5, 2018 | News, Parvo
The Whyalla Veterinary Clinic is still seeing case of dogs with Parvovirus. The disease manifests itself, predominantly in young dog, with intense vomiting, diarrhoea and extreme lethargy. We have had no vaccinated dogs come down with parvovirus, so it is safe to walk...
by admin | Jul 5, 2018 | News
From 1 July 2018, all dogs and cats must be microchipped. Owners must microchip their dogs and cats by 12 weeks of age or at the point of sale. This includes dogs and cats that are more than 12 weeks of age on 1 July 2018. Microchipping is the most effective form of...