What is Vetcare VIP? “Simple & affordable Pet care for your Very Important Pet” Vetcare VIP is a preventative healthcare program designed to keep your pet healthier and happier for longer. We believe regular, constant preventative care improves your pet’s quality of life and longevity. Vetcare VIP ensures responsible pet care for your pet is […]
Our video consultation service is available if you are concerned about your pet and would like veterinary advice but you are unable to come into the clinic. For more information and for how to access this service, click here https://hamiltonvetcare.com.au/how-it-works/
Southern Grampians Shire often advise that Blue Green Algae scum has been detected at Lake Hamilton. Dogs should not be allowed to swim or drink from the lake when this blue green algae has been detected (click here for current advice) If certain wind conditions are present, the film will often concentrate along the shoreline […]
Dr Lauren’s exercise program Did you know that approximately 40% of dogs are overweight. Obesity in pets is one of the main risk factors for a number of potentially serious diseases. If your pet is overweight, a combination of increased exercise and diet modification is advised. To help get you started, Dr Lauren has devised […]
Poor Lenny had been felling unwell over the past 5 days, not very interested in food, occasional vomiting
The raisins found in hot cross buns can potentially cause kidney failure in dogs.
What a brave little girl! This 5 day old Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy was accidentally stood on by her mum and sustained a broken leg (femur). After some very intricate surgery at Hamilton Vetcare, she now has a tiny pin in her leg, and is happily back drinking from mum with her six brothers & sisters.
Chocolate contains the ingredient theobromine, which is toxic to animals. Even in small doses, chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and excessive thirst. In large doses it can lead to abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures, and death.
European Wasps are exotic pests that have been very prevalent in the Hamilton area over the summer and autumn.