Alma Street Veterinary Hospital

Alma Street Veterinary Hospital Expert, Friendly, Affordable Pet Care. Now in two locations, Rockhampton and Emu Park We are open until 6pm Monday to Friday and 7 days for your convenience.
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At Alma Street Veterinary Hospital we provide a friendly and professional service caring for your beloved pets. We realise that your pet is an important part of your family and we hope to make our association a long and healthy one. We NOW have two locations, Emu Park Veterinary Surgery open Monday!

Arthritis is more common in cats than many people realise, with some studies suggesting up to 90% of cats over the age o...
08/06/2026

Arthritis is more common in cats than many people realise, with some studies suggesting up to 90% of cats over the age of 12 have some degree of joint disease. 🐈 The good news is there are options to help manage pain and slow progression.

These include medications, joint supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids and glucosamine, and newer treatments like monthly injections. 💊 The right combination will depend on your cat’s individual needs, so chat with our vets about what might work best.

🎡 SHOW HOLIDAY 🎡We will be open Thursday 11th June from 9:00am - 11:00am for emergencies and urgent appointments. If you...
08/06/2026

🎡 SHOW HOLIDAY 🎡
We will be open Thursday 11th June from 9:00am - 11:00am for emergencies and urgent appointments. If you require after hours treatment please call 0418 196 717

Arthritis in dogs doesn’t always look like obvious limping. 🦴 In fact, the early signs can be surprisingly subtle. You m...
03/06/2026

Arthritis in dogs doesn’t always look like obvious limping. 🦴 In fact, the early signs can be surprisingly subtle. You might notice your dog is slower to get up in the morning, reluctant to jump into the car, or less enthusiastic about walks.

Some dogs become quieter or seem a little grumpy. These small changes are easy to miss or chalk up to ‘just getting older’, but early detection means earlier treatment and a longer, happier life. 🐕

Book a consultation with our team if you’ve noticed any changes in your dog’s mobility.

Have you noticed a bluish haze developing over your older pet’s eyes? 👀In many cases, this is a normal age-related chang...
01/06/2026

Have you noticed a bluish haze developing over your older pet’s eyes? 👀

In many cases, this is a normal age-related change called lenticular sclerosis - a hardening of the lens that commonly affects pets over the age of seven. It’s not medically concerning; however, a similar-looking process, cataracts, can lead to vision impairment and often requires treatment.

If you’ve noticed any changes to your pet’s eyes, please contact us to arrange a check-up with our vets. 🔎

With lots of fun, interactive pet toys now on the market, we’d like to remind owners about the potential dangers of butt...
27/05/2026

With lots of fun, interactive pet toys now on the market, we’d like to remind owners about the potential dangers of button batteries. 🔋

If swallowed, button batteries can unfortunately cause electrical burns to your pet’s throat, oesophagus or gut, even if they weren’t punctured. ⚠️

Help keep your pet safe by:
✓ Ensuring any battery-operated toy you purchase is solidly made with a screw-secured battery compartment
✓ Only offering your pet access to battery-operated items under direct supervision, and removing toys if they start to chew at them

For more information on safe toys for your pet, consult our play-proficient team. Contact our clinic for advice. 📞

While many pet owners are familiar with pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) in dogs, pancreatitis that occurs in...
25/05/2026

While many pet owners are familiar with pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) in dogs, pancreatitis that occurs in cats can unfortunately fly under the radar! 🐱

This is because while some cats with pancreatitis demonstrate more obvious symptoms of unwellness (such as vomiting), many cases may present more subtly with only non-specific symptoms such as lethargy.

Additionally, feline pancreatitis often doesn’t show up on routine blood tests or abdominal X-rays either! ⚠️

If your feline friend isn’t well, rest assured that our experienced team will work hard to support your pet and get to the bottom of their problem ASAP! 📞 Contact our clinic to arrange a consultation.

We'd like to say a MASSIVE thank you to the community for helping us with our towels shortage, we are now at capacity! ❤...
21/05/2026

We'd like to say a MASSIVE thank you to the community for helping us with our towels shortage, we are now at capacity! ❤

🐾We are currently asking for towel donations, if you have any spare!🐾 Thank you! 🥰

Did you know that your pet’s blood electrolyte balance can get out of whack when they’re unwell? 💧Common causes of elect...
20/05/2026

Did you know that your pet’s blood electrolyte balance can get out of whack when they’re unwell? 💧

Common causes of electrolyte imbalances include:
• Vomiting and/or diarrhoea
• Dehydration
• Kidney disease

Unfortunately, these electrolyte imbalances can make your pet feel even more unwell.

The good news? We can assess your pet’s electrolyte levels with blood tests, and can then help rebalance them with targeted fluid therapy via an intravenous drip! 🩺

For help supporting your pet through unwellness, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. Book a consultation with our vets. 📞 Water you waiting for?

Could you recognise the signs of dehydration in your pet? 💧Symptoms of dehydration include: ✅ Passing urine less frequen...
18/05/2026

Could you recognise the signs of dehydration in your pet? 💧

Symptoms of dehydration include:
✅ Passing urine less frequently or in smaller amounts, particularly if it’s dark yellow and concentrated
✅ Having sticky or dry gums
✅ Losing skin elasticity, which can be checked by gently pinching up some skin over your pet’s scruff and then releasing it, and noting whether the skin retracts back into place more slowly than usual
✅ In more severe cases, developing sunken eyes or lethargy 🐶

If you suspect your pet is becoming dehydrated and unwell, it’s best to book a prompt check-up with one of our vets. 📞

While they may look small, cat bite wounds unfortunately have a pretty big chance of becoming severely infected! 🐱This i...
13/05/2026

While they may look small, cat bite wounds unfortunately have a pretty big chance of becoming severely infected! 🐱

This is because: ⚠️
• Cats have bacteria in their mouths that can cause nasty soft tissue infections, such as Pasteurella
• Their sharp teeth act like needles, puncturing deep into the skin and carrying bacteria in with them
• The small puncture wounds heal over quickly, trapping the bacteria inside and creating the perfect environment for them to thrive

If your cat has been in a fight and now seems sore or lethargic, it’s safest to have them checked over by our feline-friendly team. 📞 Contact our clinic to book a consultation.

Address

67 Alma Street
Rockhampton, QLD
4700

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 11am

Telephone

+61749228138

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