What services does Hobart Animal Clinic offer?
Same exceptional veterinary services, plus 24/7 emergency and critical care. Hobart Animal Clinic is a no appointment, walk-in facility with emergency vet services available during normal business hours.
Are fleas a problem in Tasmania?
Fleas are most often a problem during the warmer months, but as we keep our homes nice and cosy throughout winter in Tasmania, we can see fleas all year round. Only a small part of the adult flea population actually lives on your dog. The fleas’ eggs and larvae live in the environment and can survive for up to a year,...
What is the best way to treat fleas?
The best way to treat fleas is to devise a treatment plan that you feel comfortable with. Please don’t waste your money on ineffective products with false claims. Talk with your veterinarian. Buy products wherever you like — but get intelligent advice first.
How effective is one flea treatment for one month?
No flea product is 100% effective, particularly if you have used it only for 1 month or so. For the best way to treat fleas, you will need to treat all of your pets for a longer time.
Where do you find fleas on a dog?
Scratching, biting and hair loss, especially at the base of the tail and rump. You may see fleas (especially over the rump and in the groin region) It can be difficult to find the fleas, but is relatively easy to check for flea dirt. Simply moisten a cotton ball, part your pet’s fur and place the cotton ball on the skin over the rump.
How long do fleas live on pets?
Only a small part of the adult flea population actually lives on your pet. The fleas’ eggs and larvae live in the environment and can survive for up to a year, so it is important to not only treat your animal directly for fleas but also decontaminate the environment as well.
How do you know if your dog has fleas?
Fleas will tend to jump onto your pet only to feed and then jump off again. Dogs and cats can have a reaction to flea saliva resulting in a skin condition and veterinary consultation is recommended. Some signs that your pet may have fleas include: 1 Scratching, biting and hair loss, especially at the base of the tail and rump 2 You may see fleas (especially over the rump and in the groin region)
What are the health issues that pet owners need to address?
One of the first health care issues pet owners need to address is worming, as pups and kittens are the most susceptible. Intestinal worms are parasites that live inside your pet’s intestines. These worms range in size from small to quite large (up to 18cm in length) and they all have negative, and potentially deadly effects.
What to do if your dog is paralyzed by ticks?
Treatment of tick paralysis includes searching for and removing all ticks. This may include clipping the animal completely and/or the use of medication to kill remaining ticks.
Can flea collars be used alone?
We do not recommend flea collars or flea shampoos alone as they fail to address the environmental flea infestation. Fleas will tend to jump onto your pet only to feed and then jump off again. Dogs and cats can have a reaction to flea saliva resulting in a skin condition and veterinary consultation is recommended.
How do I treat fleas on my dog?
Only a small part of the adult flea population actually lives on your dog. The fleas’ eggs and larvae live in the environment and can survive for up to a year, so it is important to not only treat your dog directly for fleas but to also decontaminate the environment as well. Wash your dogs’ bedding and coats using the hottest cycle on your washing machine, and regularly vacuum/clean carpets and ‘fur’niture. We do not recommend flea collars or flea shampoos as a stand alone solution as they fail to address the environmental flea infestation.
What ticks can kill a dog?
The main tick of concern for dog owners is the Paralysis Tick (Ixo des holocyclus) as it can cause paralysis and death within 2-4 days of attachment. Whilst Paralysis Ticks occur naturally only in certain geographic areas, (mainly along the coastal eastern seaboard of mainland Australia), they can attach to dogs who visit these areas, particularly if they are allowed to run through scrub. Ticks may also hitch a ride back with you or a neighbour in cars, rugs, towels or plants. More recently there have been reports of dogs displaying symptoms similar to those produced by (Ixodes holocyclus) in Tasmania also.
About Us
Choosing your veterinarian is one of the most important things you do for your pet. At the Hobart Animal Hospital, we understand this completely. We have pets of our own and know how essential this is for your peace of mind.
Experience and Compassion
Since 1975, the veterinarians and staff of our Hospitals have been dedicated as a team to the prevention and treatment of disease using the most up to date veterinary medical knowledge while providing the age-old human-animal bond with empathy, compassion and respect.
After Hours Service
After Hours Emergency vet care is offered by the After Hours Emergency Veterinary Centre (AHVEC) at 37 Derwent Park Road, Moonah outside of normal clinic hours.
Spey & Castration
We recommend to desex dogs and cats at 4 to 6 months of age. Older animals can also be desexed, however, learnt male behaviours in older male pets may not improve.
Vaccination
One of the most important things you can do to help give your pet a long and healthy life is to ensure that they are vaccinated against common diseases & issues.
Meet Our Team
Our Veterinary and Nursing teams have many years of experience and we take pride in caring for our clients and their pets. Knowing your pet is in safe hands is just as important to us as it is to you, and the Hobart Animal Hospital will put your mind at rest and most importantly keep your pet calm and provide excellent veterinary care.
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Physical Examination
The physical examination is the most important component of veterinary preventative medicine. Hobart Animal Clinic veterinarians provide a thorough physical examination of your pet. This physical exam is the most important part of your visit and helps us assess your pet's health and well-being.
Vaccinations
Over the years, pet vaccinations have been used to prevent many life threatening diseases. This fact remains true today. Almost every day we treat pets for diseases that could have been prevented if the pet were vaccinated. Hobart Animal Clinic uses the highest quality vaccinations to help keep your pet healthy.
Well Pet Laboratory Screening
The thorough physical exam is the process by which we look visually at your pet to determine whether your pet is well or has problems that need to be addressed. The well pet laboratory screening is a way of looking at items that we cannot see visually.
Preventative Medications
There are many medications that your pet may need to take to keep him or her healthy. A few examples include Heartworm Preventative and Flea control products. At Hobart Animal Clinic we provide only quality preventative products to keep your pet healthy and free of disease.
What is the life cycle of fleas?
Fleas have a 4-part life cycle consisting of eggs, larvae, pupae and adults. Illustration: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Where do fleas come from?
Early intervention will ensure your big flea problem does not get bigger. Fleas can come from your yard, feral and wild animals, or the dog park. People can bring in “hitchhiker” fleas to indoor pets. A flea’s entire life cycle is geared toward survival, no matter what.
How long does it take for a flea to lay eggs?
From egg to adult can take just 12–22 days under ideal conditions. There are plenty more fleas following right behind the one you just squished. 4. A single adult flea can lay 50 eggs a day, or 2,000 in her lifetime.
How much of the flea population is made up of adults?
This means bathing your dog to get rid of fleas removes just a tiny proportion of the problem. 2. Only 5% of the flea population is made up of adults. The remaining 95% are eggs, larvae and pupae. This means that killing the adult flea is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
Can fleas survive in the washing machine?
Fleas are tough and can survive a trip through a washing machine — and they have a life cycle geared to survival. These 4 flea life cycle facts show just how successful fleas are at breeding and why they’re a pest to get rid of: 1. The adult fleas feed on the pet, but then hop off in the home.
Can anyone get fleas?
No matter how advanced and safe flea products become, people can be lax about treating their animals, and their pets and households become infested. If your pet is living in a flea-endemic area and you don’t use prevention , your pet probably will get some fleas.
Does garlic kill fleas?
“Natural” does not equal safe. Garlic may si cken your pet, but it won’t kill fleas.