The Weekend Vets

02/10/2026

We are open for emergencies for pets this October long weekend

03/09/2026

With Spring bringing in the warmer weather, it's a great time to check and update your cat or dogs tick prevention!
Over the past few weekends, we have been seeing some paralysis ticks found on our patients, with some either being indoors only or just have access to their own yard.
Here's a few reminders about our paralysis tick tricksters:
- they are easily transported by native animals and us in our own travels
- native wildlife have some immunity to them, but our pets do not
- pets can show symptoms even a week after removal
- symptoms can be subtle to severe in a short period of time
- some pets can have them removed quickly enough to not be affected
Prevention & Protection from ticks:
- keep lawns short where possible
- feel your pet over daily from snout to tail for any little bumps that could be ticks or craters from one
- use tick prevention products on time and ideally year round
- if you find a tick, remove it as quickly as possible. You can do this using a specific tick remover tool or using your fingers in a pincer like fashion holding right at the skin level, twist and pull.
If you are having difficulties, contact your local vet to see if they can assist with removal.
- monitor your pet for any symptoms or have your pet examined by the vet.
SIGNS TO WATCH FOR:
- change in meow or bark
- wobbly on legs (usually back legs initially)
- coughing (especially after eating/drinking)
- vomiting
- weakness
- laboured breathing
- anything that is not usual for your pet and has the potential to come into contact with a tick

If any symptoms or anything concerning at all, best to be safe and have your pet examined by the closest veterinary clinic.

16/06/2026

07/06/2026

We are open today from 10am-5pm for emergencies. Please call 47843110.

24/04/2026

We are open this Anzac Day long weekend
For emergencies with your pets please call 47843110

02/04/2026

Easter Long Weekend
Please call 47843110

31/12/2025

We will be open tomorrow January 1st from 10am - 5pm. For emergencies with your pets please call 47843110 between these times,

27/12/2025

We are open for pet emergencies today from 2pm and Sunday 28/12 from 10am-5pm
For bookings please call 47843110

26/12/2025

We are open today until 5pm for emergencies with your pet please call 47843110

24/12/2025

We will be open this Christmas Long weekend for emergencies with your pets ❤️
Thursday 25th December 10am-5pm
Friday 26th December 10am-5pm
Saturday 27th December 2pm- 6pm
Sunday 28th December 10am-6pm
On 47843110
For emergency care outside of these hours please call SASH prospect on
02 80772564