Limestone Coast Vet

26/08/2026

24/08/2026

First mammal death due to Bird Flu in Australia in Beachport.
This is a reminder to keep your cats indoors and chickens and birds under cover to reduce the risk of them contracting bird flu.

17/08/2026

Vet Nurse Traineeship available

Do you have great attention to detail?
Do you have good observation skills?
Able to complete tasks to an agreed standard every time?
Want to work in a team environment with dogs and cats?

Limestone Coast Vet are looking to hire our next trainee. This position starts at 20-25 hours per week. Must be willing and able to travel to Adelaide for TAFE approximately 4 times per year.

Apply in person by dropping your resume at the clinic, or via email to [email protected]

17/08/2026

How to protect backyard poultry from Bird Flu

Free range chickens will need to be kept confined to a covered coop to protect them from contact with wild birds and their droppings.
Food and water sources need to be under cover to prevent contamination with wild bird droppings, and also need to be rodent-proof (as they can spread the virus from contact with dead birds).

14/08/2026

Bird flu and cats

Cats are highly likely to catch bird flu. They can get it from direct contact with sick or dead birds, or indirect contact with contaminated water or food, or contaminated shoes/clothing if their owners have been near sick or dying birds.

We have had a mass bird death event in our region so owners need to be prepared.

Our advice for pet cat owners:
Keep cats indoors.
Feed cats indoors. Avoid raw feeding.
Make sure food and water sources are not accessible to birds or rodents.
Do not handle sick or dead birds. Avoid the areas where there are sick or dying birds.
If you have been in an area with sick or dead birds, do not wear your clothing and shoes inside where cats can contact. Keep shoes outdoors. Handle clothing with gloves. Wash in hot water and dry in a tumble dryer.

If you see a sick stray cat, especially with respiratory symptoms - do not handle without PPE - gloves, gown, face mask. Keep the cat isolated from other animals. Cover the cat carrier. PHONE a vet - DO NOT BRING INTO THE CLINIC BEFORE TALKING TO THE CLINIC

11/08/2026

Myth: bad breath is normal.
Smelly breath can be a sign of disease. Of course, if your pet has just eaten something stinky (fish, p**p etc) then that can make their breath smell, but often a smelly breath is a sign of disease.

Causes of bad breath: dental disease, kidney disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease.

If your pet has stinky breath, we offer free dental checks in clinic. Phone 87253327 or book online at limestonecoastvet.com.au

04/08/2026

We currently have a vacancy for a vet nurse.
Apply in clinic with resume

03/08/2026

Myth: my cat can’t be desexed when she’s in heat.

Female cats are induced ovulaters. This means female cats will continue to cycle without ovulating until they are mated. Once mated they ovulate and then either fall pregnant or go through a period of anoestrous before starting to cycle again. This continues for the whole breeding season July to March.
So the only way to stop your cat coming into season is to desex her or let her have kittens (we DO NOT recommend that). We are happy to desex when in heat, as it is really hard to find a time when she won’t be.

30/07/2026

Community impact of not desexing your cat: every year from spring to autumn we see the impact of people not desexing their cats. SEAWL and Wet Noses animal rescue, and other rescue groups in the area, are overwhelmed with requests for taking in and re-homing unwanted kittens. Not to mention the number of kittens left to fend for themselves and become street cats.
Please be a responsible owner and ensure your cats (both females AND males) are desexed.

27/07/2026

Myth: indoor cats don’t need to be microchipped or desexed.
* Microchipping and desexing is required by law in SA
* If an indoor pet suddenly finds itself outside they are at greater risk of getting lost. A microchip will identify your pet and increase its chances of being returned
* Female cats will constantly come into season for the whole breeding season (July to April) until they are mated.