Pet Food Shortages: Using Big Bags Safely
Due to the on-going shortages of food supplies for pets, many pet owners have had to resort to buying larger bags of food than they would normally use. To help ensure the food in these bags stays fresh and safer for longer, we have put together a short summary of tips and posts we have […]
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Covid Update June 27th 2021
Covid Update We are open tomorrow, usual hours all week. Some consultations may now need to be switched to a teleconsultation format-you will be advised directly if this is the case. Otherwise, One adult person wearing a mask and who has filled out our covid entry form will be allowed in with their pet. Please […]
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Covid Conditions of Entry Update
COVID ENTRY CONDITIONS. Two persons can come inside with the pet i.e. 2 Adults or 1 adult + one child. Parents/Minders can still avail of the option to remain in their car with babies and sleeping children and for only the pet to come inside. Totally optional, however many parents have loved having this alternative […]
Read MoreUseful Video Footage for Teleconsultations
Due to the extra-ordinary numbers, these past 10 days, of Illawarra clients suffering from Covid-ive Colds/Flu/Fever/Sore throats and given also a significant number of clients returning here from Hotspots, we and other vet clinics have had to move some of our vet visits back to a Teleconsult format. We do so because, it doesn’t matter […]
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COVID-19- July 24th-August 30th. Mask Regulation
In line with July 24th Regulations that masks be worn in medical settings or where social distancing cannot be maintained; we require anyone attending an appointment with us to present wearing their own mask if they wish to be allowed inside with their pet. . By the nature of the work Vet staff do […]
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Covid’s Hidden Gifts for Pets at Vets
Covid’s Hidden Gifts for Pets. Cars as Reception Rooms: It is a now an uncontestable given that it would be preferable of all cats and most dogs to be allowed to sit and wait in their owner’s cars, not sit in a vet reception area before their visit. Staying in the car outperforms any set-up […]
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Preventing ‘Covid Contouring’ & RSI in Pets during Lockdown
Currently most dogs are in a very happy mental state as they have their owners’ home 24/7. Returning to work however means all owners should start gradually preparing their pets to cope with a return to separation. We will offer some tips later on that topic, but for now there are a couple of immediate […]
Read MoreCOVID Change of Service Conditions at OFVET Clinic.
Change of Service Conditions at OFVET Clinic. Dear Clients. Sadly, we now have to keep the front door of the clinic shut across, even when we are working in-sight, inside the building when you arrive. We have now moved to do All communications by phone. That applies to even picking up your pet’s medications. This […]
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