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  Updated Jan 2012
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OUTSIDE CONSULTING HOURS:
To pick up food, flea treatments etc. or for simple suture removal, call in any time 8 am–8 pm M – F, 8 am–1 pm S/Sun Live-in staff can arrange pick ups and drop offs outside office hours. Call if you need this service.

Does your dog have healthy teeth?
Dental disease is common in dogs and is usually caused by a build up of tartar resulting in gum inflammation or gingivitis. Left untreated, the gums will recede exposing the roots leading to infection and ultimately to tooth loss. Some dogs may need to have their teeth cleaned more regularly than others. This depends on the chemistry in the dog’s mouth (which will vary from one dog to another) as well as on the dog’s diet. The build-up of plaque and tartar can be minimised by regularly feeding raw bones (raw veal and chicken bones are best) and possibly by using a variety of products including special foods, toothpastes, sprays and other agents which help to reduce the amount of bacterial plaque in the mouth. Feeding your dog dry food as well as canine chews and other gnawing toys can reduce the amount of tartar accumulating on the teeth, however, once tartar has formed, professional cleaning under a general anaesthetic is necessary in order to remove it. Whilst a full anesthetic is a regular procedure, it is as well to minimise the number of times we might subject our dogs to it. It is a good idea to discuss dental hygiene for your dog with your veterinary surgeon.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
We here at the Haberfield Veterinary Hospital have a keen sense of our connection to the community, both locally and at large. Our support for the local community extends from the service we are so pleased to be able to give to our many clients, (some of whom have been with us since we opened our doors 30 years ago), to various local community groups and institutions such as our schools. We support Pet Prep, which is run by the AVA to teach animal care in the local primary schools, and we are sponsors of the local school fete. We are very honoured by the loyalty of our many clients, who appreciate that all members of staff at the Haberfield Veterinary Hospital are keenly interested in doing their utmost to ensure that all animals receive the best possible level of veterinary care within a supportive community context.

NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL CARE
The Haberfield Veterinary Hospital supports a number of organizations involved in animal care. Some of these are the Delta Society (an organization devoted to the training of animals to assist in the care, health and well-being of their owners), Vetaid (a group involved in the care of farm animals mainly in Africa), Vet Charity Org (seeks improvement of animal welfare in the Asian Pacific region) and the NSPCA in Nepal. If you would like any information on these charities please ask us.

ANTONINHO DO KARMU

OUR East Timorese vet colleague and friend has completed his studies at Murdoch University and has returned home to his young family In Dili. Antoninho now has a Masters Degree in epidemiology and will be using his knowledge and skills to protect the livestock in his poor country, a most crucial task. He wishes to thank all those who helped him to gain this important academic qualification.

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Haberfield Veterinary Hospital - Services

 

The Haberfield Veterinary Hospital is a fully-equipped hospital, with:

• X-Ray equipment on site. For ultra-sounds we have a specialist radiologist come to us, so this can also be done ‘in-house’.
• Fully-equipped Operating Theatre.
• 24hr nursing care, provided overnight by vet students living on the premises.

 

Advice

You don't have to call or see us only when your pet is sick. If you need some advice on any issue relating to your pet please contact us. For example we can answer your questions on a healthy diet or dental hygiene for your pet.

Birds

We can trim your bird's beak and claws and offer advice on bird care and diseases.

Boarding

We have a limited boarding service for cats. Cat-boarding facilities: for short or long stays. You need never leave your pet alone again. (Remember to book in early for busy holiday periods: e.g. Christmas!) We are also a pick up and delivery point for Adelar and Meadowmist boarding kennels.

Clipping

We can do simple dog and cat clipping. This is a particularly useful service for those animals needing sedation to clip. Just call us to arrange an appointment.

Discharging

We prefer to discharge animals either between 4:30pm and 5pm or after 6pm. This avoids a long wait for you during our busy consultation period.

Dropping off and picking up your animals can be organised outside of normal hours by prior arrangement.

Emergency services

We have a twenty-four hour emergency service. The phone number for this service is listed on our Contact page.

Flea and tick problems

Just give us a call to discuss the best flea prevention regime to suit your pet. We stock a good range of flea and tick control products as well as wormers.

Although this is generally not a tick area we do see animals affected by ticks from time to time. Symptoms include breathing difficulties and problems walking.

House calls, pick up and delivery

We offer a pick up and delivery service as well as house calls for routine procedures for elderly or incapacitated clients.

Microchipping

Does your pet have a microchip?

We are still seeing a number of stray animals without microchips or whose microchip details are wrong. This is quite disturbing as many of these animals are just ‘lost’ and we can’t find their owners. Please have your pets microchipped and if you change your address, change the details by submitting the necessary form. We have forms for you to use for this most important function so please just ask for one if you are changing your address.

Out-Of-Hours Drop Off & Pick Up

Dropping off and picking up your animals can be organized outside of normal hours by prior arrangement. Remember - in the middle of the day we are always available for emergencies.

Pensioner discounts

We offer a pensioner discount of 10% of the cost of consultations and surgery.

Si parla Italiano.

La figlia di Tanya (Ellen) ha la conoscenza della vostra lingua.

Pet Supplies

We can meet any and all of your pet supply needs. Whilst we do not stock large quantities of merchandise, we can order anything you want and have it delivered to the hospital very promptly and at competitive prices. Don't hesitate to ask the staff. We are always happy and eager to help you in any way we can to do the best for your pets.

Pets needing homes

Click here for the Strays page for our current pets needing a new home.

Pocket Pets

We don’t only see cats and dogs at Haberfield Veterinary Hospital: we are also able to see your small companions – rats, mice, guinea pigs, ferrets rabbits and reptiles. We carry out routine desexings of rabbits. We can attend to basic care of birds such as nail and beak trims and give advice. Tanya Carter is a member of the Unusual and Exotic Pets group of the AVA, which gives us very good access to the information on the best treatments available for these pets.

Puppy Pre-School

We have a Delta Society accredited dog-trainer, Annette, who takes our puppy classes. Ideal for new dogs under 14 weeks, these friendly classes teach basic obedience skills and socialising.

Ideally after puppy school, all dogs should go with their owners to dog training classes. Call us for details!

Surgery

Most of the surgery that we do (eg. desexings, teeth cleaning, etc.) is "day stay" only. Animals are admitted in the morning and discharged in the afternoon.

 

Transporting Your Pets

It is important that you bring your dog on a lead and your cat confined in a cage so that you are able to keep them under control during your visit. A frightened or flighty pet can get into trouble very easily otherwise. If you don’t have a cat carry cage – just borrow one of ours. And don’t forget that cats will often travel quite well in a pillowslip or similar cloth bag in lieu of a cage.

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