As we wrap up 2025 (and another year full of wagging tails and happy purrs!), we wanted to share a few important updates from the clinic, including some lovely news about our growing team and our holiday season hours.
We are thrilled to welcome two wonderful new team members: Dr Sam, who joined us on 10 November, and CertIV nurse Bobbi.
Prior To Christmas
With Dr Sam joining the veterinary team, we are delighted to be opening up more appointment spots leading into Christmas.
- Regular trading hours until 25 Dec
- Open every Saturday morning from 8am to 12pm
Clinic Closed For A Short Christmas Break
- The clinic will be closed from Thursday 25 December through to Thursday 1 January 2026
Need a Vet When We’re Closed?
Emergencies
If something urgent arises while we’re away, please contact one of the 24/7 emergency hospitals below:
- Animal Emergency Services Carrara – 104 Eastlake Street, Carrara 4211, Phone (07) 5559 1599
- SASH – Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets – 20 Scottsdale Drive, Robina 4226, Phone (07) 5584 7300
Furbaby Tips during the Festive Season
Make a Holiday Activity Plan
Between unwrapping gifts, swimming, eating pavlova and playing board games, it can be hard to give your pet the attention they deserve during Christmas. Make a plan beforehand to ensure they are entertained all day long.
- For kitty-cats, especially indoor kitties, aim for two five-minute play sessions throughout the day using dangly toys, balls, scrunched paper, cardboard boxes, interactive/treat toys, and laser pointers.
- For doggos, make some frozen, stuffed Kong treats with peanut butter or salt-reduced stock as a treat or consider organising a poochy playdate or, if they’re not a fan of noise, keep them in a cool, quiet room with food, water, toys and bedding until the guests head home … or pass out.
Christmas Food and Your Pet
With all the yummy Christmas foods coming out, an important reminder about which Christmas delicacies you can safely share with your pets.
- Dangerous items that must be taken off the menu include; cooked bones, chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, garlic, highly fatty cuts of meat, and foods sweetened with xylitol.
- Safe seasonal foods include lean cooked meat (e.g. white turkey meat), plainly cooked veggies such as pumpkin, peas and carrots, and small amounts of cut fruit such as melon, mango, bananas or blueberries.
See a list of what to keep off their Christmas menu >>
Summer Heat Hazards
Want tips on how to help you doggo or kitty deal with summer heat hazards.
See our Hot tips to keep your pet cool and safe this Summer >>
