by admin | Aug 6, 2020 | Feature Articles, News
Original Article and Images Compliments of the Whyalla News
by admin | Apr 18, 2020 | News, Parvo
Update: 18th April 2020 The Whyalla Veterinary Clinic is treating more cases of parvovirus infection in dogs and what is worrying the vets is that the new strain is now being seen in older dogs, not just puppies and geriatric dogs. It is now estimated that 60 dogs...
by admin | Apr 14, 2020 | coronavirus, News
To provide veterinary care for your pets whilst minimizing the risk of spreading COVID-19 and following the government guidelines for social distancing and hygiene, our services have temporarily become minimal contact services. The clinic doors are now locked and...
by admin | Apr 7, 2020 | coronavirus, News
COVID-19 Coronavirus risk is transmitted person to person through saliva or droplets from an infected person, either directly via cough or sneeze (Hence social distancing) or via contaminated surface which is touched and then transferred to the face (Hence hand...
by admin | Mar 24, 2020 | News, Parvo
Whyalla has recorded its first case of Canine Parvovirus for 2020 when a dog presented to the Whyalla Veterinary Clinic with drooling, dehydration and bloody diarrhoea and returned a positive test to Parvovirus. The weather in March is proving perfect for the spread...
by admin | Mar 23, 2020 | coronavirus, News
But it is not business as usual. Australia is going through unprecedented times trying to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our clients whilst still being there to care for your companions. Coming for...
by admin | Mar 18, 2020 | coronavirus, News
Your dog or cat CANNOT catch or spread the Coronavirus. The current evidence is that your dog, CANNOT be infected with or spread the coronavirus (COVID-19) between people, so there is no reason for owners to be concerned about their pets. The main way coronavirus...
by admin | Mar 14, 2020 | News
Late local vet Dr Toby Apsimon, who tragically took his own life 20 years ago, was remembered at a memorial service held on Thursday. Family, friends and community members attended, with Whyalla vet Dr Andrew Melville-Smith delivering a heartfelt speech about his...
by admin | Feb 25, 2020 | Feature Articles, News
Dr. Toby Apsimon WHEN: 12th March 2020 at 1pm WHERE: Whyalla Veterinary Clinic front garden. Toby graduated from Murdoch University, Perth in 1981 and moved to Whyalla in 1983 to work as a vet. He was a popular veterinarian in Whyalla, known for his caring attitude to...
by admin | Feb 1, 2020 | Feature Articles, News, Puppy School
The four major factors that have been shown to be effective at reducing unwelcome behaviour and euthanasia in dogs are: Choice of dog Early socialisation (Before 4 months of age) Desexing (Neutering) before puberty (6 months of age) Obedience training have all been...
