Glenhaven & Winston Hills Veterinary Hospitals

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃👻

29/10/2026

🎃👻 Keep Halloween fun, safe and scare-free for our pets and precious wildlife! 🐾🦇

Halloween can be a little spooky, but we can help protect our furry friends and native wildlife with a few simple precautions!

🕸️ Fake spider webs can be extremely dangerous to birds, bats and other wildlife. Animals can become tangled, accidentally ingest synthetic fibres, or use the material in their nests, putting chicks and fledglings at risk. Please avoid using fake webbing, especially outdoors.

🕷️ Small plastic decorations and fake spiders can become choking hazards if chewed or swallowed. Keep decorations, tinsel and other small items well out of reach of curious paws and mouths.

🎃 Pet costumes might look adorable, but they can restrict movement, affect breathing or cause stress. If your pet wears a costume, supervise them closely, keep it on for a short time and remove it immediately if they seem uncomfortable.

🍫 Chocolate and lollies are a serious danger to pets. Chocolate can be toxic, while some sweets contain ingredients that are dangerous to dogs. Keep treats well out of reach, and remember to pick up and safely dispose of wrappers too!

🧡 A little extra care can make a big difference. Let’s enjoy a happy Halloween while keeping our beloved pets and beautiful native wildlife safe!

🐾🦇🎃

22/10/2026

🐶🐾 ONE YEAR OF PROTECTION, ONE LESS THING TO REMEMBER! 🐾🐶 A SAVING TO GOOD TO MISS !!

Keeping your furry family protected has never been easier! 💚

For a limited time, our Parasite Injection Bundle Offer is available until 30 November! 🎉

💉 Combine TWO yearly injections and SAVE!
🐛 ProHeart – Provides protection against heartworm with a yearly injection.
🕷️ Bravecto Quantum – Provides long-lasting protection against fleas and paralysis ticks with a yearly injection for dogs.

✨ Why you’ll love this bundle:
🐾 Two yearly injections in one convenient plan.
🐾 Less fuss remembering monthly tablets or spot-ons.
🐾 Fantastic savings when you combine both injections!
🐾 More time enjoying life with your best mate, with less to remember!

❤️ Give your dog a year of protection and give yourself one less thing to worry about!

📅 Offer ends 30 November, so don’t miss out!

📞 Contact our friendly team to find out more or book your dog’s appointment.
📍 Glenhaven Veterinary Hospital – 9894 6344
📍 Winston Hills Veterinary Hospital – 9624 4111

🐕 Because happy, healthy dogs make life even better! 🐾💚

Your vet can confirm whether this combination is suitable for your dog and discuss any additional parasite protection that may be needed.

22/10/2026

🐾⚠️ OBI’S KIBBLE OVERLOAD! A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR OUR FOUR-LEGGED FOODIES! 😂🐶

Meet little Obi, who decided today that his usual dinner just wasn’t going to cut it… so he helped himself to a third of a bag of kibble! 🍽️🤦‍♀️

At first, we imagine Obi thought he’d hit the jackpot! 😍 Unlimited biscuits? No waiting for Mum and Dad? No portion control? This was living the dream! 🥳🐾

But unfortunately, what goes in must come out… and poor Obi soon discovered that too much of a good thing can turn into a VERY uncomfortable tummy! 😩💔 His abdomen became as hard as a rock, absolutely packed with kibble, and he was feeling far from his usual happy, bouncy self.

Thankfully, Obi’s owners were quick to recognise something wasn’t right and rushed him straight to the vet. ❤️

An abdominal X-ray revealed exactly what we suspected — MASSIVE amounts of kibble filling his tummy! 🩻🦴

Poor little Obi needed to be given medication to induce vomiting so he could bring up all that overindulged goodness. 🤢 Within 15 minutes of having an injection to reverse the nausea he was back to his usual playful happy self. Running around like nothing had happened. It certainly wasn’t the dinner date he had planned!

We’d love to tell you that Obi has learnt his lesson… but his parents aren’t entirely convinced! 😂🙈

Once a food lover, always a food lover, perhaps?

🚨 A LITTLE REMINDER FOR ALL PET PARENTS!
🐶 Store kibble and treats in secure, airtight containers out of reach of curious paws.
🐱 Even the best-behaved pets can turn into opportunistic little food thieves!
⚠️ Gorging on large quantities of food can cause significant abdominal discomfort and, in some cases, serious complications, including bloat. If your pet has eaten a large amount of food and develops a swollen or firm abdomen, repeated retching, restlessness, drooling or signs of pain, seek urgent veterinary attention. Don't wait for symptoms to worsen.

❤️ We’re so glad Obi’s parents acted quickly and got him the help he needed!

Now, Obi… perhaps we should leave the kibble bag alone next time, little mate! Although something tells us we might see you back at the biscuit buffet if given half a chance! 🤣🐾💙

21/10/2026

💚🦇 A BIG SHOUT-OUT TO OUR LOCAL HILLS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY! 🦇💚

We don’t know when this flying-fox crisis will end. 🦇 Day after day, the calls keep coming. Our flying-fox team is exhausted, facing death and trauma every day. We're receiving so many bats in but for many they're too far gone. The young have lost their mums. Mums have lost their babies prematurely. And on top of it all, we’re seeing more netting entanglements and more dog and cat attacks. Yet we still have many many in care that are still fighting.

Flying-foxes are a keystone species. Meaning other species depend on their existence. They’re intelligent, sentient animals that have been persecuted and demonised for decades. Yet through this crisis, the support and concern from our community has been overwhelming and truly uplifting. Thank you. 💚

We also owe enormous gratitude to Ben Dessen from Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for standing beside us through this. He's generously offered to care for some of our flying-foxes while we have our hands full (...overflowing). Thank you Ben 💚

None of us receive government funding. Fruit and supplements are costing a fortune and we need more netting. Our community has already given so generously, but if you’re in a position to help, a donation of any size will go straight to caring for these flying-foxes. Every share, every donation and every pair of hands makes a difference right now.

https://www.hunterwildlife.org.au/support/donate/flying-fox-starvation/

If anyone has any contacts in supermarkets or fruit suppliers who may be able to donate bulk fruit or provide a discount, we would love to speak with them.

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21/10/2026

☀️🐶🐱 SUMMER IS HERE… AND SO ARE SORE EARS! 🐾👂

Dogs and cats can develop itchy, painful ear inflammation due to heat, moisture, allergies or infection.

🐾 Watch for:
• Head shaking
• Scratching or rubbing
• Smelly ears
• Unusual discharge
• Redness, swelling or pain

Our vets can examine your pet’s ears and test discharge for yeast or bacteria to determine the best treatment.

⚠️ Avoid cotton buds or ear medication unless advised by your vet.

📞 Book an appointment if your pet is showing signs of ear discomfort.

📍 Glenhaven Veterinary Hospital: 9894 6344
📍 Winston Hills Veterinary Hospital: 9624 4111

🐶🐱❤️

21/10/2026

🦇💔 URGENT HELP NEEDED – BAT CRISIS IN THE HILLS DISTRICT 💔🦇

Our local flying foxes are facing a heartbreaking crisis, with starvation becoming a serious concern as food shortages leave bats struggling to survive.

These beautiful native animals are desperately in need of help, and wildlife rescuers and carers are working tirelessly to care for those affected. But they cannot do it alone.

🙏 Supplies are urgently needed to help support the rescue and care effort. Every donation, every item and every act of kindness can make a difference.

💚 If you can help with supplies, please reach out to local wildlife rescue groups to find out what is needed most. Please also share this post so we can reach more people.

These animals are an important part of our ecosystem. They deserve our compassion and our help during this incredibly difficult time.

🦇 Please don’t look away. Every life matters.

20/10/2026

🐾💙 LESS WORRY ABOUT THE BILL. MORE FOCUS ON YOUR BEST FRIEND. 💙🐾

🚨 DID YOU KNOW WE’RE A GAPONLY® CLINIC? 🚨

When your furry family member needs unexpected veterinary care, the last thing you want is the added stress of a big vet bill. 🐶🐱

That’s where GapOnly® Pet Insurance can help! 🙌

💙 HOW DOES GAPONLY® WORK?

✅ No need to pay the entire eligible vet bill upfront and wait for reimbursement.

✅ We can submit your eligible claim directly to your participating insurer.

✅ Once your claim is approved, you simply pay the GAP — the difference between the total bill and the amount covered by your insurance.

🐾 Whether it’s an unexpected illness, an accident, surgery or hospitalisation, having pet insurance can help you feel more financially prepared when your pet needs you most.

💡 THINKING ABOUT PET INSURANCE?

🔎 Explore and compare pet insurance providers and cover options here:

🔗 https://gaponly.com.au/comparepetinsurance/

❤️ Because our pets are family, and their health matters.

📣 BE PREPARED. PROTECT YOUR PET. ASK US ABOUT GAPONLY® AT YOUR NEXT VISIT!

Terms, conditions, excesses and benefit limits apply. GapOnly® is available for eligible claims with participating insurers, subject to approval.

19/10/2026

🐾 HAPPY PETS, BIG SAVINGS! 🐾

Keep your furry family protected with our fantastic 6-month parasite protection deal for just $50! 🎉 Simply book a yearly vaccination or 6 monthly wellness check !!

🐶 FOR DOGS: Ask us about Simparica Trio tasty chews for protection against fleas, ticks, heartworm and intestinal worms.

🐱 FOR CATS: Ask us about Bravecto Plus spot-on for convenient parasite protection.

💛 Wellness Plan members save an EXTRA 10%!

📅 Hurry — this fantastic offer ends 30th November!

📍 Visit Glenhaven Veterinary Hospital or Winston Hills Veterinary Hospital to find the right protection for your pet.

📞 Book your pet’s six-month check-up or vaccination today!

Because healthy pets are happy pets! ❤️🐾

16/10/2026

💗🐾 SHARE THE LOVE – AND SAVE! 🐾💗

Have a friend looking for a veterinary team who will love their pets as much as they do? 🐶🐱 We’d love to meet them!

At Glenhaven Veterinary Hospital and Winston Hills Veterinary Hospital, we believe great pet care is even better when shared with friends! 🩺❤️

🎉 INTRODUCE YOUR FRIEND AND YOU BOTH SAVE! 🎉
💕 Your friend receives $20 OFF their first appointment!
💕 And YOU receive $20 OFF your next appointment too!

It’s our way of saying thank you for trusting us with your precious furry family members and helping other pet owners find a team they can feel confident in. 🥰🐾

💌 HOW DOES IT WORK?
1️⃣ Grab a referral card from reception.
2️⃣ Share it with a friend who’s looking for a vet for their beloved pet.
3️⃣ You both enjoy $20 off! 🎉

🐾 Whether you visit us at Glenhaven or Winston Hills, we’re here to help keep your furry family members happy and healthy.
📍 Glenhaven Veterinary Hospital
📞 9894 6344
📍 Winston Hills Veterinary Hospital
📞 9624 4111
💗 Good friends share good vets! 💗
Pop in and chat with our friendly team to find out more!

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