Edgewater Vet

🏖️🐶 BEACH DAYS & DOG EAR PROBLEMS
Summer means beach adventures, swimming and plenty of fun! 🌊☀️ But all that water, sand and moisture can sometimes lead to painful ear problems in our furry friends.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
• Scratching or pawing at the ears
• Frequent head shaking
• Red or swollen ears
• Bad smell coming from the ears
• Brown, yellow or excessive ear discharge
• Whining or showing pain when the ears are touched
• Holding the head to one side
• Rubbing their ears on furniture or the ground
• Excessive licking or irritation around the ears
Why can summer and beach trips cause problems?
Water trapped inside the ear canal can create a warm, moist environment where yeast and bacteria can multiply, increasing the risk of an ear infection. Sand, salt water and other irritants can also cause inflammation.
🐾 Beach ear-care tips:
✔️ Gently dry your dog's ears after swimming
✔️ Keep ears clean and check them regularly
✔️ Avoid putting cotton buds deep into the ear canal
✔️ Don't use human ear drops unless advised by your veterinarian
✔️ If your dog develops symptoms, have their ears checked early
⚠️ Ear infections can be painful and may become more difficult to treat if left untreated.
If your dog is shaking their head, scratching their ears or showing any signs of discomfort this summer, book an appointment with our veterinary team at Edgewater Veterinary Hospital. 🧡🖤
Enjoy summer adventures — and keep those ears happy!

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 💙

This week is Veterinary Nurse & Technologist Awareness Week, and we’re celebrating the fantastic nursing team here at Edgewater Vet Hospital.

A big shout-out to Jo, our Practice Manager, and our Registered Veterinary Nurses Lauren and Sunnie for the skill, care and compassion they bring to our patients, clients and team every day.

Veterinary nurses are involved in so many important parts of patient care, from monitoring anaesthetics and assisting with procedures, to caring for hospital patients, comforting nervous pets, supporting clients and helping keep the clinic running smoothly behind the scenes.

So much of what they do can go unseen, but the difference they make is enormous.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗯𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗝𝗼, 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼.

Rosie popped into Edgewater Veterinary Hospital for her annual vaccination and she came dressed to impress!

With recent cases of canine parvovirus reported in the area, keeping your dog’s vaccinations current is more important than ever.

Why is parvovirus a concern?
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease. It can cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration and, in serious cases, death. The virus can also persist in the environment for long periods and can be spread indirectly on shoes, clothing and other contaminated surfaces.
💉 The benefits of vaccination
✔️ Helps protect your dog against serious infectious diseases
✔️ Reduces the risk of severe illness from parvovirus
✔️ Helps reduce the spread of disease within the wider dog population
✔️ Gives you peace of mind when your pet is out and about
✔️ Annual health checks allow us to pick up other health concerns early

The Australian Veterinary Association recommends core vaccination for dogs against serious diseases including canine parvovirus, canine distemper and canine adenovirus, with vaccination schedules tailored to each individual pet and their level of risk.

Don’t wait until your pet is exposed — prevention is always better than treatment.
If your dog’s vaccination is due, contact Edgewater Veterinary Hospital to book their health check and vaccination.

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻… 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵!

Spring is here, and while we’re freshening up our homes and gardens, it’s also a great time to check in on your pet.

Have you noticed your pet:

• Licking or chewing their paws
• Sneezing more than usual
• Developing a red or irritated belly
• Scratching, rubbing or seeming uncomfortable?

These signs can be linked to 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, but fleas, mites and other parasites can also cause irritation and inflammation.

The tricky part is that ongoing scratching and licking can quickly lead to broken skin, secondary infections and a much more uncomfortable pet.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺.

If your pet is showing any of these signs, book a check-up with our team so we can work out what’s causing it and help get them comfortable again.

And while you’re giving their health routine a spring clean, it’s worth checking their parasite protection too. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗺, and the right protection can vary depending on your pet and lifestyle.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱? 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺.
We’re happy to review what you’re currently using and advise on the most appropriate parasite protection for your pet.

🌼 Spring is much more enjoyable without the itch!

🐾 Meet Bugsy!
Bugsy came in for a Fear Free groom with Caroline and Nurse Sunnie, and he was an absolute superstar! 🐶✨
With his calm and relaxed nature, Bugsy didn’t require any sedation for his groom. Instead, we kept things positive with plenty of tasty snacks and gentle care, helping him feel comfortable and safe throughout his visit.
A big well done to Bugsy for being such a good boy! ❤️





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🐰 Lola’s Desexing Day
with Dr Jacqui & Nurse Lauren
Lola came in to Edgewater Vet recently for her desexing procedure and is recovering well.
Desexing female rabbits provides several important health and welfare benefits, including:
• Significantly reducing the risk of uterine cancer, which is unfortunately very common in un-desexed female rabbits as they age.
• Preventing uterine and ovarian diseases, including potentially serious reproductive conditions.
• Preventing unwanted pregnancies and helping with responsible rabbit population management.
• Reducing reproductive behaviours, such as mounting, nesting and hormone-related aggression, which can make bonding with other rabbits easier.
• Supporting long-term health and wellbeing by removing the risks associated with reproductive disease.
Lola was also microchipped, providing permanent identification should she ever become lost or separated from her family. Unlike collars or tags, a microchip cannot easily be lost and can be scanned by veterinary clinics and shelters to help reunite pets with their owners.
We’re pleased to see Lola doing so well following her procedure and wish her a smooth recovery! 💗

We strive to create a fear free handling environment at Edgewater vet & Scarlett made herself comfortable in the consult room for her health check exam with Dr Jules today

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵?

Our pets can’t tell us when their mouth is hurting, and dental disease can be easy to miss until it becomes more advanced.

With Dental Month finishing soon, now is the time to get those teeth checked.

Until the end of August, Edgewater Vet is offering:

🐾 FREE Dental Health Checks
🐾 10% OFF Dental Procedures

A quick dental check gives our team a chance to look at your pet’s teeth and gums, identify any concerns and let you know if treatment is recommended.

There are only a few days left to take advantage of our Dental Month offer. Book your pet’s FREE dental check today.

📅 Book online: https://edgewatervet.apse2.ezyvet.com/external/portal/calendar/get/21
📞 Call us on 9206 1919

Don’t wait for your pet to show you they’re uncomfortable. Sometimes the signs are much easier to miss than you think.