Hooray! It’s Nearly Christmas Time
Dear Valued Clients, With Christmas just around the corner, Wagga Vet are excited to announce that this year we will be hosting Santa photos with your pet! Whether you own a dog, a cat, a scaled, or feathered friend, we love to see them all! For the month of December on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, […]
Paws and Relax: The In’s and Out’s of Pet Anaesthesia
You may find that one day your furry family member may need an anaesthetic for surgery or treatment of a disease processes. Some anaesthetics are routine/elective, whilst others can be urgent or emergency. Naturally, this may leave you in a position where you have lots of questions regarding the safety and necessity of anaesthetics in […]
5 Common Questions about Cruciate Disease in Dogs
Cruciate ligament disease is a very common condition we see coming into the clinic. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to deal with the injury so that your dog can still enjoy full mobility and comfort after treatment. Dr Andrea took the time to answer five common questions about Cruciate ligament disease: 1.) What is […]
Brachycephalics- My dog is snoring
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome as one might expect, affects brachycephalic breeds (think “squashed faces”) such as Pugs, Boxers, Bulldogs, French bulldogs, and Boston Terriers. 1.)Isn’t it just natural that some dogs snore and they breathe heavily? Whilst it is certainly common for some dogs to snore or breathe heavily, it is not necessarily normal. Unfortunately, […]
Puppy Heartworm Prevention
Parasite prevention is a part of recommended pet care. While 90% of heartworm cases used to be diagnosed in Queensland, the mosquito-borne parasites are being identified in regional clinics in NSW and northern Victoria. The Riverina was historically a fairly low-risk area for heartworm, but prevention is now more important than ever. Recent weather events […]
Large Animal Dispensing
Wagga Vet pride ourselves on careful and complete care for all of our patients and clients. We are grateful that we get to see so many all of our small animal clients in person, but know that it is a lot more complicated with large animals and stock. Recently, it has become more necessary for […]