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Rye Vet clinic Rye Vet clinic is a family run business providing veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds and pocket p

With a devoted team of vets and nurses we can provide our clients with a wide range of products and services including, X-ray, ultrasound, orthopaedic surgery. Please feel free to call and chat with one of our friendly nurses.

If your dog drags or rubs their belly along the ground, itchy skin is the most likely culprit. The sparsely haired tummy...
24/09/2026

If your dog drags or rubs their belly along the ground, itchy skin is the most likely culprit. The sparsely haired tummy is easily irritated by contact allergens, and plants like itchplant (Tradescantia) are a classic cause of red, itchy bellies in spring. 🌱

Insect bites, atopy, and skin infections can also be to blame. Check your garden for problem plants and rinse your dog's belly after walks in long grass. 🚿🐾

If the rubbing persists or the skin looks red, come see us.

Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) are painful, rapidly spreading patches of infected skin, often triggered by fleas, al...
22/09/2026

Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) are painful, rapidly spreading patches of infected skin, often triggered by fleas, allergies, or a coat left damp after swimming. ⚠️

Treatment usually involves clipping and cleaning the area and applying topical medication, and many hot spots don't need oral antibiotics at all. 🩹

Because they're so painful and can double in size within hours, prompt treatment matters, as does addressing the underlying cause so they don't keep coming back. If your dog develops a hot spot, book a prompt consultation with our team. 🐾

Is your dog scratching, licking their paws, or rubbing their face as the weather warms up? They could have atopy (atopic...
17/09/2026

Is your dog scratching, licking their paws, or rubbing their face as the weather warms up? They could have atopy (atopic dermatitis), an allergy to environmental triggers like pollens, grasses, and dust mites. 🌿

It usually appears between one and three years of age and often flares in spring. Atopy can't be cured, but it can be well controlled with modern itch-relief medications, medicated washes, and desensitising immunotherapy. 🐾

Book a check-up before the itch takes over. 📅

Medicated shampoos can be a powerful part of treating skin disease in dogs. Depending on the ingredients, they can kill ...
15/09/2026

Medicated shampoos can be a powerful part of treating skin disease in dogs. Depending on the ingredients, they can kill bacteria and yeast, calm itchy skin, lift scale and grease, and help restore the skin barrier, sometimes reducing the need for antibiotics. 🧴

The key is matching the right shampoo to the right condition and allowing proper contact time, usually about ten minutes before rinsing. ⏱️

Human shampoos are too harsh for dogs, so ask us what suits your dog's skin. 🐾

Allergic to your cat but can't imagine life without them? A specialised diet is now available that may help. 🐱It works b...
10/09/2026

Allergic to your cat but can't imagine life without them? A specialised diet is now available that may help. 🐱

It works by neutralising Fel d 1, the major cat allergen, in your cat's saliva, reducing the active allergen spread onto their coat during grooming. Studies show a significant reduction in allergen levels after around three weeks of feeding, and it's completely safe for your cat. 🥣

Ask us whether this diet could help your household breathe a little easier. 💨

Ehrlichiosis is a serious disease of dogs caused by bacteria spread through brown dog tick bites. ⚠️Since 2020, it has b...
08/09/2026

Ehrlichiosis is a serious disease of dogs caused by bacteria spread through brown dog tick bites. ⚠️

Since 2020, it has been detected in northern and central Australia, including WA, the NT, SA, and parts of Queensland. Signs include fever, lethargy, weight loss, and abnormal bleeding, and infection can be fatal. 🐾

With no vaccine available, prevention relies on products that repel or rapidly kill ticks. Travelling with your dog? Talk to us about protection first. 🛡️

Cats need parasite protection too, even indoor ones. Fleas hitch rides inside, and along Australia's east coast, deadly ...
03/09/2026

Cats need parasite protection too, even indoor ones. Fleas hitch rides inside, and along Australia's east coast, deadly paralysis ticks are most active in spring. 🐱

Use a cat-specific product year-round, and never use dog flea treatments on cats, as some contain permethrin, which is highly toxic to them. ⚠️

Cats who roam in tick areas benefit from daily tick checks around the head and neck. Ask us which product best suits your cat's lifestyle. 🛡️

Spring means grass seeds, and these arrow-shaped seeds are experts at burrowing into paws, ears, eyes, and skin, sometim...
01/09/2026

Spring means grass seeds, and these arrow-shaped seeds are experts at burrowing into paws, ears, eyes, and skin, sometimes travelling deep into the body. 🌾

To reduce the risk, avoid long dry grass on walks, keep your lawn mown, and clip the fur around your dog's paws and ears. Check your pet thoroughly after outdoor adventures, especially between the toes. 🐾

Sudden head shaking, paw licking, or a weeping lump warrants a prompt vet visit. ⚠️

Weird symptom spotlight: nystagmus 👀Nystagmus is an involuntary, rhythmic flicking eye motion which can occur in pets wi...
27/08/2026

Weird symptom spotlight: nystagmus 👀

Nystagmus is an involuntary, rhythmic flicking eye motion which can occur in pets with issues affecting their internal balance systems. 🧠

Common acquired causes include:

• Middle or inner ear infections
• Idiopathic vestibular disease: a condition that can occur suddenly in senior pets
• Brain conditions such as strokes, infections, inflammation or masses
• Head trauma

However, breeds such as Siamese and Himalayan cats can be born with long-term pendular nystagmus, a benign condition which doesn’t generally affect their vision or general health.

If your pet ever shows any sudden eye changes, it’s always safest to have our vets promptly take a look! ⚠️

“Can’t I just leave my pet’s diseased teeth to fall out on their own?”We recommend against this for the following reason...
25/08/2026

“Can’t I just leave my pet’s diseased teeth to fall out on their own?”

We recommend against this for the following reasons:

⚠️ Pain – periodontal disease can be very painful, and it can take months to years before an affected tooth becomes loose enough to fall out

⚠️ Infection – periodontal disease involves infection, which can affect the health of your pet’s other vital organs and can also lead to painful tooth root abscesses necessitating emergency treatment

⚠️ The Yuck Factor – having a pet with super stinky breath is unpleasant for human family members, and can pose a significant health risk for immunocompromised owners too

For an assessment of your pet’s dental health, book a consultation with one of our vigilant vets.

Address

2261 Point Nepean Road
Rye, VIC
3941

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61359856644

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