Salamander Bay Vet

Salamander Bay Vet Dr Mark Dowden and his dedicated team have been caring for Port Stephens pets for over 20 years.

Located opposite the Salamander Shopping Centre, you'll find easy parking in front of our clinic with friendly faces to greet you and your pets.

Did you know that three dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic?Two Pomeranians were smuggled onto lifeboats under blan...
25/11/2022

Did you know that three dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic?
Two Pomeranians were smuggled onto lifeboats under blankets by their owners, while a Pekinese was welcomed aboard lifeboat 3 with its owners Myra and Henry S. Harper
One passenger, Ann Elizabeth Isham, sadly perished after refusing to evacuate and leave her Great Dane behind.

21/11/2022

Snake season is upon us and in Port Stephens, it's important to make sure you make your property a little less attractive to our slithering friends.
Keep pests under control and make sure any bird aviaries or chicken coops are hard to access from low down.
Snakes love a nice warm woodpile and garden rock walls with hidden holes to sleep in so be snake aware but remember, they’re an important part of the local ecology and not all are dangerous.

Constant rainy days can make it difficult to give your dog the exercise it needs. To make sure your pup is stimulated bo...
16/11/2022

Constant rainy days can make it difficult to give your dog the exercise it needs.
To make sure your pup is stimulated both physically and mentally while the rain falls, try playing hide and seek inside, or hide a treat in a room for them to find.
It’s also a great time to teach some new tricks!

Visiting our clinic for at least an annual check-up is an important step in the care of your pet. It helps us establish ...
13/11/2022

Visiting our clinic for at least an annual check-up is an important step in the care of your pet.
It helps us establish a relationship with your pet, to spot things that might be easy to miss or look more closely at things you may have spotted at home.
It also helps your pet get more familiar with us which eases any stress they might feel.

11/11/2022

Today is International Fancy Rat and Mouse Day!
Fancy rats and mice are generally easy to take care of and great choices for first pets. 😀

07/11/2022

Today is 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
The numbat is an often-overlooked marsupial native to Australia. Numbats live in Eucalypt woodlands where they forage exclusively for termites and are one of only two strictly diurnal marsupials, which means they are active only during the day.
Sadly, the numbat is on the endangered species list with fewer than 1000 left, so it’s important to have a day like today where we give the little numbat the attention it deserves.

05/11/2022

𝟱 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 🐕‍🦺

𝟭 - Train in an environment free of distractions
𝟮 - Be consistent with your commands and technique
𝟯 - Understand your dog’s own limits
𝟰 - Reward good behaviour and advances
𝟱 - Take time off for play or rest

Cats are quite the communicators, producing more than 𝟣𝟢𝟢 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴. But it’s unusual for adult cats to meow at each ...
03/11/2022

Cats are quite the communicators, producing more than 𝟣𝟢𝟢 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴.
But it’s unusual for adult cats to meow at each other. Meows are almost exclusive for 𝘤𝘢𝘵-𝘵𝘰-𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 communications and those meows have developed to illicit a response from us.
Let us know if you hear a sound from your cat that seems completely out of place – they may be trying to tell you something!

31/10/2022

Dr Mark Dowden heads our dedicated team here at Salamander Bay Veterinary Clinic. Your pet's well-being is important to us so please never hesitate to call or drop in with any concerns you have.
We'd love to meet your pet be it great or small! 🐶 🐇 🐱 🐐 🐭 🐓

The goldfish is one of the easiest pets to keep, but did you know they can live up to 10 years in captivity and an amazi...
29/10/2022

The goldfish is one of the easiest pets to keep, but did you know they can live up to 10 years in captivity and an amazing 41 years in the wild?!
To best look after your goldfish, ensure its water is always clean and doesn’t fluctuate in temperature too much during a day.
And always feed it the best quality food possible so you have a happy finned friend for years to come. 😊

26/10/2022

Bad luck? Not in our books!
Black cats have to be one of the most beautiful of the feline family 😍

A group of 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀 can be called a litter, or an intrigue, or even a kindle!A group of 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀 is called a clowder. 😺
24/10/2022

A group of 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀 can be called a litter, or an intrigue, or even a kindle!

A group of 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀 is called a clowder. 😺

19/10/2022

A flea can jump 350 times its body length, equivalent to a human jumping the length of a football field. When you protect your pets you're also protecting their furry friends. 👍

17/10/2022

We are so lucky to have some iconic residents in Port Stephens with wallabies, kangaroos, koalas and even a couple of emus.
Be sure to watch out for the less road-safe animals heading into the warmer months and daylight saving time.

13/10/2022

Celebrating Vet Nurse Day!

Thank you to all vet nurses for the amazing work you do in veterinary clinics worldwide. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 to our vet nurses at Salamander Bay Veterinary Clinic for the invaluable part you play with our pets, owners and within our team. 🙌 💙

Good health starts at mealtime.In the interests of Pet Obesity Awareness Day, talk to us if you're unsure about how much...
11/10/2022

Good health starts at mealtime.

In the interests of Pet Obesity Awareness Day, talk to us if you're unsure about how much to feed your pet or if you're concerned about their weight.

1. Keep Them Cool to Avoid Heatstroke 🥵 2. Don’t Let Them Drink Saltwater 🚱 3. Keep Them Safe in the Water 🌊 4. Get the ...
09/10/2022

1. Keep Them Cool to Avoid Heatstroke 🥵
2. Don’t Let Them Drink Saltwater 🚱
3. Keep Them Safe in the Water 🌊
4. Get the Right Sun Protection 🌞
5. Protect Your Pups From Parasites 🦠

07/10/2022

In Australia, we love our pets with an estimated 69% of households owning a pet!

Some pet owners even sing happy birthday to their pets... do you? 🎶 🎵

Address

168 Salamander Way
Salamander Bay, NSW
2317

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 11am

Telephone

+61249827492

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