Gilgandra Veterinary Clinic

02/09/2026

PARVO DETECTED IN GILGANDRA
Please ensure your dogs are up to date with their vaccinations.
If you are unsure about your dogs status, please call us to find out.
☎️ 6847 1129

01/09/2026

🌻 YAY SPRING! 🌻
The long awaited warm weather has returned! The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the animals are itching. 🌷
Just like human hay fever, dogs and cats can develop seasonal allergies.
These can appear as itchy ears, red eyes or sore feet. If left unattended, itchiness can lead to hair loss and infection 🦠.
Has your pet got an itch that can’t be scratched?
Get it sorted at Gil Vets!
☎️ Phone the clinic to book an appointment today!

12/08/2026

06/08/2026

Did you know that 80% of dogs will develop some form of dental disease before the age of 3?
The owner of this furry friend noticed some bad breath and decided to get it checked out! Little did she know that there was a lot more beneath the surface!
Bad breath isn’t normal, so a good oral and dental exam is important to nip any troublesome teeth in the bud.
Infected teeth can be painful and contribute to many other diseases in older animals.
So, if you are concerned about your animal’s breath, let us know! We can get to the bottom of any troublesome tooth problems!

31/07/2026

SAY CHEESE!
August is Dental month!
People say that eyes are the window to the soul. But the mouth is the gateway to the belly 😋. (And that’s just as important)
Does your pet have a bad breath, weird eating behaviour or is loosing weight?
Make sure you check those chompers this month!

30/07/2026

It’s that time of year. The dust has settled, the wind is cool and lambs are on their way to marking! 🐑
Studies have show that pain relief at the time of marking helps to improve a lamb’s welfare as well as their growth and performance.
The market is full of options for pain management, so the decision has to be made… What drug to choose?
- Topical numbing agents (ie. Tri- Solfen ™️): They help to quickly numb the site for up to 8 hours following procedures.
- Injectable anti-inflammatory (ie. Meloxicam): Can be used in conjunction with topical agents for quick pain management for up to 48 hours. Meloxicam products are the only anti inflammatory licensed for sheep in Australia and require a good relationship with your vet clinic for dispensing. Buccalgesic is the oral alternative, also containing meloxicam.
A combination of a numbing agent and an anti inflammatory agent are recommended for holistic long-lasting pain relief in our lambs.
Unsure what to choose? Not sure what option will benefit your back pocket AND your lamb’s performance?
Call Gilgandra Vets and let us help you maximise your performance this lambing season.

06/07/2026

BIRD FLU UPDATE 🦅🐥🦆🐓🦃
With the recent positive case found in a migratory bird in NSW now is the time to BE ALERT NOT ALARMED.

Advice to bird owners:
- ensure housing is such that it prevents mingling with wildlife, Preferably with a roof
- Ensure that trees where domestic birds roost are isolated from where wild birds can roost
- No carrion feeding
- Ensure water sources are protected from wild bird droppings

For domestic animals
-Reduce risk to carnivores by ensuring our dogs and cat don't eat wildlife especially birds
- ensure watering points are clean and protected from wild bird droppings

To keep people safe and protect our poultry industry
- practice good hygiene when handling animals
- if you see sick birds, especially exotic or migratory birds out of bounds DO NOT touch them, instead take photos and contact the Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800675888

(Photo to remind us it’s about the health and safety of all animals)

02/07/2026

🦷 You never know what you’re going to find when you lift the lip!
🐰 🐴 No matter the size, Gil Vets is here to help! 🐱 🐶
Call us on 6847 1129 to book your pet in for a dental assessment today!

22/06/2026

If the price of feed doesn’t make your eyes water, your horse colicing certainly will.
As feed begins to dry up, our horses will be exposed to more dust and sand in their feed. As these grains are only small, they settle to the bottom of a horse’s gut and accumulate (think of it like a riverbed). These grains are difficult to expel and eventually create difficulty passing faeces. Sand colics are often low grade but quite uncomfortable!
The easiest way to screen for sand? 🧤 Grab a glove! 🧤
Collect a ball of faeces in a re**al glove and fill the hand with water. Mix the concoction and let it settle for 15 minutes. As seen in this picture, any presence of sand will settle in the fingers of the glove!
So how can we prevent sand colic?
🥣 Feed horses off the ground or in troughs
🐴 Avoid feeding horses on the ground where there is loose soil. Or alternatively;
☎️ Swing by the clinic and have a chat about feed additives that help to flush the sand from their system.

Be the armchair vet you always aspired to be! Grab a glove from Gil Vets today!

08/06/2026

This is Barney.
He likes long walks on the beach, bed and a good book.
Barney is a self proclaimed ‘ladies man’.
Sadly, Barney does not get the ladies because his breath smells.
Luckily, Barney’s mum took him to Gil Vets to get his teeth assessed and cleaned.
Barney is still single but VERY ready to mingle. 😎

Don’t let bad breath be the reason you don’t spend more time with your pets.
Call Gilgandra Vet Clinic and get a thorough dental exam today!
☎️ 68461129