Ulverstone Veterinary Clinic

28/05/2026

Saturday 30th May is cracker night in Tasmania where permits can be granted for fireworks. 🎆

Fireworks can have significant impacts on animals, particularly dogs, cats, and horses because of their highly sensitive hearing, strong flight instincts, and inability to understand the source of the noise or flashing lights.

⚠️Be prepared and be aware of fireworks that have been permitted in your area by going to the link below.
https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/licensing-permits-and-registration/fireworks-permits/fireworks_issued_permits

The safest thing to do is to keep dogs and cats inside if you can and resume normal activities. Another thing to consider is to make sure your pets' microchip details are up to date, in the unfortunate event that they may become lost. If you are unsure of your pets microchip details then follow the prompts at www.petaddress.com.au

🐕Dogs can display signs of severe anxiety and panic by trembling, panting, pacing, or hiding. Escaping fences or breaking restraints, becoming lost. Long-term behavioural changes or noise phobias may occur.

🐈Cats often respond differently but can still experience major stress by hiding for extended periods, escaping, becoming lost or develop a stress-related illness.

🐎Horses are particularly vulnerable because they are flight animals with a strong instinct to flee from sudden danger. Potential risks include bolting through fences or gates, Injuries from running into obstacles or becoming entangled or Stress-related colic and these responses can be dangerous situations for handlers attempting to calm them. Even fireworks occurring several hundred metres away can cause distress, particularly in quiet rural areas where sudden loud noises are unusual, not only for our domestic animals but also for our native wildlife.

We hope that all of our clients and patients stay safe during this time.🙏

20/05/2026

What happens at Ulverstone Vet when we treat your pets!

Here is a little story about Hot Dog who is one of our staff members children's beloved minecraft dog. A good example of what what we do as a team to help our furry friends.

🌭Hot dog came in because Theo said he jumped off something high and was injured. He asked his mum to take him to the vet to be checked. Dr. Kristen assessed him and performed x-rays which diagnosed that he had some broken bones. Dr. Kristen bandaged him up and sent him home with the advice of strict rest over the weekend. Theo tended to him and made sure he was comfortable and well fed. Hot dog was taken back into the clinic for a recheck with Dr. Kristen where she gave him a clean bill of health.🐶✔️

**Disclaimer that no minecraft toys were x-rayed during this process**

13/05/2026

How well do you know your cat breeds? LEVEL 2 😆 we made this one a little more challenging, we hope! 🐈‍⬛️🐈 Put your answers in the comments below ⬇️ we will post the answers soon. Happy guessing 😀

11/05/2026

How well do you know your cat breeds? 🐈‍⬛️🐈 Put your answers in the comments below ⬇️ we will post the answers soon. Happy guessing 😀

06/05/2026

Multitasking level for Dr. Alison = expert 🐾
Cuddles ✔️
Cytology ✔️
Finnigan being the best helper ✔️🥰

04/05/2026

24/04/2026

Happy World Veterinary Day 🐾💙

Today we’re celebrating the incredible veterinarians who dedicate their lives to caring for our animals big and small, furry, feathered, and everything in between.

At Ulverstone Veterinary Clinic, we’re so proud of the compassion, skill, and commitment our vets bring to every patient and every family they support. We appreciate you all every day!

Join us in celebrating World Veterinary Day by giving your pet an extra cuddle today 🐶🐱🐾

17/04/2026

Is your dog or cat on medication and you’re finding it tricky to get them to take it? Or do you struggle to get those regular worming tablets swallowed? Why not take the easy way out and hide them in a Churu bite!

Churu bites are designed as a little treat with a soft filling, perfectly suited for hiding pills. There are 4 different flavours- Chicken, Chicken with Salmon, Chicken with Tuna & Chicken with Cheese.

Churu bites are available for both cats and dogs. So if you’re struggling to get your furry friend to take their medication why not drop in and grab some treats to get you out of trouble.

You can pick up a pack at Unleashed, UVC or UVC Penguin.

Unleashed is open 9-1 Saturday & 9-5 Monday to Friday.

02/04/2026

ALERT: PARVOVIRUS OUTBREAK IN NW TAS

Parvovirus is a very serious and highly infectious viral disease of dogs that causes a severe gastroenteritis. It is spread through the environment and can survive in the soil for years…
The good news is that the illness is easily preventable with vaccination.

So what should you do?
❌ Do not take puppies or unvaccinated dogs out in public areas until they have completed their full vaccination course (16weeks of age in puppies)
✅ Fully vaccinated dogs are at very low risk, no specific precautions need to be taken HOWEVER they can carry the disease back to unvaccinated animals in the household
✅ If you are not sure if your dog is up to date with vaccinations, give us a call on (03) 6425 2248 to book an appointment
✅ If your dog has vomiting or diarrohea, we will kindly ask you to remain in the car with your pet when you arrive at the clinic and call to let us know you have arrived

And from all of us here at Ulverstone Vet Clinic we’d like to wish you and your furry friends a happy and healthy Easter ( and remember no chocolate for the furry ones !).

17/03/2026

Winnie the Wyandotte chicken recently came to see us with a very painful and injured eye. After careful assessment, Dr. Kristen performed surgery to remove the eye and relieve Winnie’s discomfort.
The good news is that Winnie is feeling so much better and recovering well! 🐔