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An insight into our daily activities, in and outside of our awesome vet clinic.
👩🏼‍⚕️Vets & Vet Nurses
📍NT, Australia

It's Monday, we hope you are all getting through i

It's Monday, we hope you are all getting through it. The end is near...hang in there.

Happy Friday. We hope you are hanging out with you

Happy Friday. We hope you are hanging out with your friends over the weekend too.

Need help soothing your pet's itch? This month we'

Need help soothing your pet's itch? This month we're offering 10% off skin related products. Contact us to help pick what's best for your pet.

Are you doing your Fri-YAY dance? We are. Have a g

Are you doing your Fri-YAY dance? We are. Have a great weekend everyone.

Pre- GA (General Anaesthetic)Bloods. Before your p

Pre- GA (General Anaesthetic)Bloods. Before your pet goes under a general anaesthetic (GA) we recommend have their bloods checked.

Here's why...
Blood test gives us an indicator into the health of the organs of your pet, and how the anaesthetic may affect them.

Checking Liver and Kidney function.
These organs are essential for metabolising anaesthetic agents: if they are in good shape we can be a lot more confident with the anaesthetic and
if problems are found, we can more closely match an anaesthetic to the animal's needs, thus reducing the risks dramatically.

Checking red and white blood cell counts
An animal may be anaemic without you being aware of it. This means they will have extra oxygen requirements during surgery, and our nurses can focus on specific areas to monitor more closely during the anaesthetic. Anaemia starts subtly, and can be easily missed without blood testing.

Checking other aspects
Pre anaesthetic blood screening also looks for evidence of diabetes, infections, clotting issues, hints of the presence of other hormonal disease (e.g. thyroid and adrenal disease) and represents a good overall internal check. They examine the animal internally in a way a physical examination just cannot achieve by itself

Little Dingo Pup Copper was found in Batchelor aft

Little Dingo Pup Copper was found in Batchelor after cracker night. He was cared for by our nurses and is now being looked after by a carer.

Did you know that cats have a gestation period of

Did you know that cats have a gestation period of 58-67 days. That mean they can have many litters in a years.

Desexing your cat is important!

Get in touch with us today to arrange your cat's desexing and save 10% during September.

What does it mean to spey or neuter your pet? For

What does it mean to spey or neuter your pet?

For males this is call a gonadectomy and involves the removal of both testicles.

For females this is called an ovariohysterectomy and involves the removal of the reproductive tract, both ovaries, and the uterus through a small incision.

Both are major surgeries and here at Girraween vet, your pet's care and recovery is our top priority.

Unfortunately our pets can't protect themselves fr

Unfortunately our pets can't protect themselves from unwanted pregnancies, so it's up to us.

Don't forget you can save 10% on all desexing procedures this month, so plan ahead and prevent.

Happy Friday from Perdita🥰. Enjoy your weekend

Happy Friday from Perdita🥰. Enjoy your weekend everyone.

Mandy smelling the roses at home after his desexin

Mandy smelling the roses at home after his desexing at Girraween Vets. What a handsome dude.

Happy Hump Day! What are you and your pets up to t

Happy Hump Day! What are you and your pets up to to leap that one step closer to Friday?

Chester had Cryptorchid (a retained testicle). Tha

Chester had Cryptorchid (a retained testicle). Thanks to Dr. Laurelle, this has now been removed and Chester desexed. They are a multi-dog household, so prevention of unwanted litters was a top priority.

If you'd like to book in for our 10% off desexing during the month of September, give the clinic a call.

We can relate, can you? 😆 Happy Saturday from

We can relate, can you? 😆

Happy Saturday from our Fur Kids to yours.

Sasha enjoying some snuggles post spey surgery. At

Sasha enjoying some snuggles post spey surgery. At Girraween Vets, your pets are our family, so while they are here they will enjoy lots of snuggles....and tasty treats.

De-sexed pets are less likely to: - Wander, have h

De-sexed pets are less likely to:
- Wander, have hormonal fights and wander resulting in injury or losing your pet.
- Suffer anti-social behaviours
- Experience cancer or infections associated with the reproductive organs.

September all desexing procedures are 10% off.

Help be part of reducing unwanted dogs in shelters

Help be part of reducing unwanted dogs in shelters and stray dogs. Desex your pet early! This month we are offering 10% off all desexing procedures. Contact us to book your pet in today.

Have you heard about PYOMETRA? Pyometra is an inf

Have you heard about PYOMETRA?

Pyometra is an infection of the uterus. This infection causes pus to build up in the uterus and often causes an abnormal distension and discomfort in your pet.

How does it come about?

Repeated hormonal changes as part of the normal oestrus cycle leads to repeated exposure to progesterone and oestrogen. This leads to increased thickening of the uterine lining and build up of fluid, all of which increases the chance of infection.

During oestrus, the open cervix acts as a passageway for bacteria to move from the vagina to the uterus.

If pregnancy does not occur for several oestrus cycles, the repeated hormonal exposure thickens the lining of the uterus and increases fluid secretions. Hence, providing the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive in.

Are all dogs at risk to this condition?

Pyometra can affect any undesexed female patient. It is generally seen in older patients, however has been noted in younger patients as well.

DESEXING IT A GREAT WAY TO PREVENT THIS IN YOUR PET.

Did you know that your undesexed dog has an increa

Did you know that your undesexed dog has an increased risk of cancers? In male dogs this is testicular cancer and in females mammary cancer. If you'd like to discuss desexing options for your dog contact us at the clinic.

SNIP SNIP HOORAY! IT'S DESEXING MONTH. For the mon

SNIP SNIP HOORAY! IT'S DESEXING MONTH. For the month of September you can save 10% off the price of desexing your dog or cat. Contact the clinic to book your pet in today.

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55 Girraween Road
Howard Springs NT

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Litchfield council: 08 8983 0629

Snake Call Out: 1800 453 210

Animal Welfare: 1300 720 386

Injured Wildlife: 0408 885 341

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