Straddie Vet

07/10/2026

28/09/2026

20% OFF Simparica Trio 10.1-20kg while stocks last! Drop in to Straddie Vet today!

25/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this absolute SUPER STAR! 💫💫

Dr Thalita deserves to be recognized on her special day! Thalita Calvi

Thalita is one of the hardest working, kindest and most compassionate people I have ever had the privilege to work with. She ALWAYS puts the animals (and everyone else) first. She has spent the last 2 years getting qualified to work as a veterinarian in Australia, which is no easy task. She passed with flying colours, while working full time. She goes above and beyond, always, and is an excellent clinician.

Our little team at Straddie Vet values you immensely Thalita and we thank you for helping us get to where we are today.

Happy Happy birthday and the biggest THANK YOU for just being YOU! 🌸💕🐒🐸🐦🐍🦎🦋

21/09/2026

Come and join us this Sunday at QYAC offices to learn how to help our island koalas. It’s free. Sign up now, we will see you there! 💚🐨💚

Are you interested in learning how to help, protect and care for our island koala population?

Come and join us for our FREE Koala rescue and rehab course.
It will be held at Ganaba ( the old high school in Dunwich)
27 September 9 - 2pm. Register your interest now.

01/09/2026

🌼 Spring is here, and while blooming flowers and fresh grass often come to mind when we think of allergies, they're not the only triggers for our pets.

Just like us, dogs can have allergic reactions to a wide range of things, including environmental allergens, insect stings, flea bites, household chemicals, medications and even certain foods.

The tricky part? In many cases, the exact cause of an allergic reaction remains unknown. Symptoms can appear immediately or up to 48 hours later, making it important to know the potential triggers and seek veterinary attention if you suspect your pet is having a reaction.

👇 Follow the link in the comments to learn more about pet allergies.

30/08/2026

25/08/2026

🐭 WILDLIFE DEATHS DUE TO RAT POISON 🦉

Yesterday Straddie Vet saw 2 wildlife cases, a crow from Dunwich and a squirrel glider from Amity, they both showed signs of rat bait toxicity. Sadly, neither of these animals could be saved.

Rodenticides may be designed to kill rats and mice, but they can also poison our pets and native wildlife.

Wildlife may be poisoned directly by eating bait, or indirectly when predators and scavengers—such as owls, raptors, snakes, goannas and quolls—eat a poisoned rodent. This is known as secondary poisoning.

Second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides are particularly concerning because they are highly potent, remain in the body longer and can accumulate through the food chain. They interfere with normal blood clotting, causing internal bleeding that may not become obvious until an animal is critically unwell.

Please try wildlife-friendly rodent control, instead of reaching for poison:

🏠 Seal gaps and entry points around buildings
🍽️ Store food, grain and pet food in secure containers
🗑️ Keep bins tightly closed and remove food scraps
🌿 Clear clutter and nesting material from around buildings
🐭 Use humane mice/rat traps and put them in places inaccessible to children, pets and wildlife
🔍 Check traps regularly and address the source of the problem
👷 For larger infestations, contact a licensed pest-control professional and ask specifically for a wildlife-safe, integrated pest-management plan

If you suspect a pet or native animal has eaten rodenticide—or consumed a poisoned rodent—seek veterinary assistance immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear. If possible, bring the product packaging or a photo of the label.

By choosing safer rodent-control methods, we can protect our homes without unintentionally poisoning the wildlife that naturally helps keep rodent populations in balance. 💚

12/08/2026

Happy Arts trail this weekend!

To help us with our crucial fundraising we have beautiful wildlife cards for sale at the following locations on the island. You will find them at Straddie Vet in Dunwich, Bo Beans Coffee in Amity and The Blue room, Linen Caravan and Second Sands studio in Point Lookout.
Thank you so much to jocochrane_artist for donating these beautiful cards.

You can also catch up with us outside Whale Tail Gelato (weather permitting) or at The Surf club over the weekend.

And don’t forget our fantastic raffle. Simply scan the QR code on the posters located at all the artist stops.
Or click on the link below to buy tickets. $5. For a Straddie Holiday!! Who wouldn’t love that!

https://tickets.rafflelink.com/mwvcf/mwvcf-fundraising-raffle