Shell Cove Vet Clinic

Shell Cove Vet Clinic Offering a full range of veterinary services for all companion animals and exotics

DENTAL AWARENESS MONTH - PREVENTION!🦷 What’s the best dental prevention plan for your pet? Let’s find out what works bes...
31/08/2026

DENTAL AWARENESS MONTH - PREVENTION!

🦷 What’s the best dental prevention plan for your pet? Let’s find out what works best for you and your furry friend! 🐾

From regular checkups to daily habits, here are the top ways to keep those pearly whites healthy:

🩺 Regular Dental Procedures: Professional dental care is an important part of keeping your pet’s teeth healthy. This includes a general anaesthetic, thorough examination, dental X-rays, and a professional scale and polish with us. How often your pet needs a dental procedure will depend on their individual dental health.

🪥 Daily Teeth Brushing: The gold standard for at-home prevention! Use a pet toothbrush or a very soft-bristled brush daily to remove plaque built up from bacteria, food debris and saliva.

⚠️ Pro-Tip: Use flavoured “pet toothpaste” to make it fun. DO NOT USE HUMAN TOOTHPASTE — it isn’t designed to be swallowed by pets and some ingredients can be harmful!

🍩 Dental Diets and Treats: Specially designed dental diets encourage your pet to actually chew, using the size, shape and texture of the biscuit to help wipe away plaque. The same goes for dental treats — their unique shapes and textures help clean your pet’s teeth as they chew.

💧 Powder & Liquid Additives: Some dental powders and water additives can provide extra support in reducing plaque formation. These are best used alongside other dental prevention methods rather than on their own.

📅 6-Month FREE Dental Checks: Bring your pet in every 6 months for a free dental health check so we can keep track of exactly how their teeth are looking! These complimentary checks are specifically for assessing your pet’s dental health. If you have any other health concerns you’d like the vet to assess during the visit, a standard consultation fee will apply.

👇 Which dental routine are you trying next? Let us know in the comments!

Today is International dog day! 🐶Make sure to give extra cuddles and treaties to your babies tonight! 🦴🐾📷 - photos of ou...
26/08/2026

Today is International dog day! 🐶
Make sure to give extra cuddles and treaties to your babies tonight! 🦴🐾
📷 - photos of our staff doggies, past and present 🥰
Comment a photo of your dogs below 😊

🦷 Can you guess these dental grades? 🦷Put the correct order (Grade 1 - Grade 4) of the photos in the comments and we wil...
24/08/2026

🦷 Can you guess these dental grades? 🦷
Put the correct order (Grade 1 - Grade 4) of the photos in the comments and we will reveal the answers tomorrow! 🪥
Happy guessing 😊

🦷 DENTAL AWARENESS MONTH 🦷What is Dental Disease? It's an inflammatory condition that impacts your pet's teeth, gums, an...
18/08/2026

🦷 DENTAL AWARENESS MONTH 🦷

What is Dental Disease?

It's an inflammatory condition that impacts your pet's teeth, gums, and supporting bone structures. Understanding how it develops is the first step to protecting your best friend!

Here is how it happens in 4 Stages:

✨ 1. Plaque Formation Shortly after eating, a mix of food particles, saliva, and bacteria form a soft, sticky film on your pet's teeth.

🪨 2. Tartar Build-Up If that plaque isn't brushed away, minerals in their saliva harden it into a rough, calcified substance called tartar (or calculus).

⚡ 3. Gingivitis That rough tartar traps even more bacteria, allowing bacteria to accumulate along and below the gum line. This causes red, swollen, and bleeding gums.

Bonus fact: This is the only stage of the disease that is reversible with appropriate treatment and home care!

⚠️ 4. Periodontitis Left untreated, the inflammation progresses deeper, damaging the tissues and bone that support the teeth. This can create painful pockets of bacteria and infection, eventually leading to loose teeth, abscesses and tooth loss.

🦷 Want to keep their smile healthy? Keep an eye out for our next post, where we will share exactly how to prevent dental disease!

11/08/2026

🚨 Video contains medical procedures 🚨

🦷 🪥 Dental month - Come along for a dental procedure with Eddie, Nurse Belles dog, for his annual dental scale and polish as part of his preventative dental care! 🦷🪥

🐾 IT'S INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY 🐾Wishing all your cats a puuurrrrfect day 🐱Here are some of our Staff's gorgeous kitties! 🥰...
08/08/2026

🐾 IT'S INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY 🐾

Wishing all your cats a puuurrrrfect day 🐱

Here are some of our Staff's gorgeous kitties! 🥰
Comment a photo of your cats for us to see! 📷

🐾 August is National Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷Did you know that by the age three, about 80% of dogs and 70% of cats alr...
03/08/2026

🐾 August is National Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Did you know that by the age three, about 80% of dogs and 70% of cats already show signs of dental disease? Prevention is the key to keeping your best friend happy, healthy, and pain-free year-round!

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing everything you need to know about pet dental care—from what happens during a professional dental clean, to preventative tips, fun quizzes, and helpful videos.

Stay tuned to learn how to keep those pearly whites sparkling! ✨

🏆🎓 Please congratulate out newest puppy preschool graduates 🎓🏆If you want your pup to be the goodest of puppies sign up ...
17/07/2026

🏆🎓 Please congratulate out newest puppy preschool graduates 🎓🏆

If you want your pup to be the goodest of puppies sign up to our puppy school now!
Call 4216 6636 to enquire 📞

10/07/2026

✨ FUN DAY FRIDAY ✨

Let's see who gets closest to 1ml blindfolded! 🤭

✨ STAFF SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY ✨ Nurse Maddie.Maddie first joined us in 2022 as a Year 10 work experience student and quickl...
09/07/2026

✨ STAFF SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY ✨

Nurse Maddie.

Maddie first joined us in 2022 as a Year 10 work experience student and quickly impressed us with her work ethic. Not long after, she was offered a position as a weekend kennel hand.

Following the completion of Year 12, Maddie took a gap year and continued working with us, steadily building her skills and experience. Over this time, she has really grown into her role and become a valued member of our team.

Maddie has recently begun her university studies at the University of Wollongong, studying Marine Science. You’ll still see her around the clinic, and we’re excited to support her as she continues this next chapter.

Maddie is another quiet achiever — someone who has steadily grown into her role.
She has become a valued member of our team, building confidence in her work and developing strong connections with those around her.

Let’s get to know her a little better…

WHY DO YOU LOVE ANIMALS?
I’ve always loved animals since I was a little girl. I love getting to meet new and different species, and they have always brought joy and comfort into my life.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING WITH US?
The best thing is definitely the atmosphere of the clinic — it’s happy and supportive — and the people I get to work with.

WHAT ANIMALS DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE?
I have two cats, one dog, and three chickens.

WHAT IS A HOBBY OR TALENT YOU HAVE?
In my free time I like to run. Earlier this year, I completed an 86km run to raise money for cancer research.

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12/101 Cove Boulevard Shell Cove
Shell Cove, NSW

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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