Bellarine Veterinary Practice News
Laser Therapy & Rehabilitation for cats and dogs
July 7, 2025Is your canine or feline companion starting to slow down? Sleeping more during the day? Struggling to get up easily? Not wanting to go for those long walks on the daily? Not wanting to get up to their favorite spot on the cat tower? Or maybe they’ve recently undergone major surgery or been diagnosed with...Read more
Retirement Announcement – Dr John Quinane
June 24, 2025We would like to thank Dr John Quinane for over 40 years of service at Bellarine Veterinary Practice and wish him a very happy retirement at the end of this month. John joined Bellarine Veterinary Practice in 1983 and has been a much-loved foundation member of the practice with a very loyal client following. John...Read more
Grapes, Sultanas, Currants and Raisins toxicity in dogs
April 7, 2025Hot cross buns are popular at the moment and bring a higher risk of exposure to grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants which are all potentially poisonous to dogs. Christmas cake, christmas puddings, fruit toast and chocolate are also high-risk foods containing these fruits. If eaten they can cause gut problems and in serious cases, kidney...Read more
Chocolate toxicity in dogs and cats
April 7, 2025Please be very careful this Easter and make sure your pets don’t raid your chocolate stash! The compound theobromine in chocolate is toxic to pets and the darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains. The initial clinical signs that you should look out for include: ▪ Vomiting ▪ Diarrhoea ▪ Increased thirst ▪ Increased...Read more
Senior wellness checks for cats and dogs
May 29, 2025Did you know our pets age much faster than we do? Winter is the perfect time to book a wellness check for your senior dog or cat. It’s a simple way to stay ahead of age-related health issues and keep them feeling their best. As a bonus, when you complete your pet’s senior wellness check,...Read more
Kings Birthday Public Holiday – Monday 9th June
May 29, 2025All Bellarine Veterinary Practice clinics will be closed Monday 9th June 2025. For all urgent matters please proceed directly to GEELONG ANIMAL EMERGENCY 102 FYANS STREET, SOUTH GEELONG All clinics reopening for normal trading hours, Tuesday 10th June 2025
ANZAC Day 2025 – Public Holiday
March 12, 2025All Clinics will be closed Friday 25th of April For all urgent matters please proceed to GEELONG ANIMAL EMERGENCY 102 FYANS STREET, SOUTH GEELONG All clinics reopening for normal trading hours, Saturday 26th of April
Easter 2025 – Public Holidays
March 12, 2025All Clinics will be Closed Easter Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (18th, 19th, 20th and 21st of April) For all urgent matters please proceed to GEELONG ANIMAL EMERGENCY 102 FYANS STREET, SOUTH GEELONG All clinics reopening for normal trading hours, Tuesday 22nd of April.
