Welcome to the new Drover’s Vet Website: A purpose-driven pet care community
At Drover’s Vet, we believe exceptional care is about fostering relationships built on trust, compassion, and understanding. To us, you are devoted pet parents, and your pets are cherished members of the family. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our new, refreshed look, including a new website and updated messaging system, all designed with you and your pets in mind.
This new websote is a fresh start that reflects our renewed focus on care, community, and connection. Today, we’re going to explore the exciting updates and what they mean for you as part of the Drover’s family.
Keeping things fresh, up-to-date and connected
Why we decided to refresh
Over the years, we’ve listened to your feedback and seen how much you care for your pets. We recognised the importance of creating a platform that truly reflects your love and dedication. Our new website look focuses on ensuring every interaction, such as visiting our clinic or exploring our website, feels warm and supportive.
What’s new?
User-friendly website:
Our revamped website is sleek, intuitive, and easy to navigate. Whether you’re looking for information, booking an appointment, or reading our blog, you’ll find everything in just a few clicks.
Expanded knowledge base:
Need quick answers about pet care? Our new knowledge base offers a wealth of resources, from veterinary insights and nutritional guidance to behavioural training tips and breed-specific care.
A stronger focus on community:
Through our blog, newsletter, and content survey, we’re building a space where pet parents can connect, share, and grow together.
What drives us
Our new website focuses on what truly matters: Helping pet parents provide their pets with the happiest and healthiest lives. Routine check-ups, advanced treatments, and compassionate end-of-life care are just some of the ways we support you every step of the way.
We are dedicated to fostering a community where you and your pets feel valued and supported. Every decision we make is guided by integrity, kindness, and collaboration to ensure your pets remain our top priority. Your visits to our clinic and the resources available on our website are all designed with their health and happiness in mind.
Introducing our knowledge base
When you have questions about your pet’s health or care, our knowledge base is the resource you can rely on for accurate, expert-backed advice. Designed to provide helpful information quickly and conveniently, it’s here to make managing your pet’s well-being easier than ever.
Here is what you will find:
As we continue to develop the knowledge base, our goal is to make it a trusted resource for pet parents. While it’s still growing, here’s a glimpse of the type of guidance you can look forward to:
Veterinary insights:
Understand common illnesses, their symptoms, and the best ways to keep your pet healthy.
Nutrition guidance:
Tailored diet advice will be available to meet the needs of pets at every stage of life, including guidance for energetic puppies and senior companions.
Behavioural training tips:
No matter what you’re working on, be it toilet training or calming an anxious pet, you’ll find practical, helpful steps to guide you.
Breed-specific care:
Learn how to meet the unique needs of your pet’s breed with expert recommendations.
How to access
Finding the information you need is quick and easy with our knowledge base. Simply visit our website and click on the “Knowledge Base” section, where you’ll find a range of categories to explore. If you’re searching for something specific, the search function will quickly guide you to the answers you need.
In addition to the knowledge base, we also have a dedicated blog. While the knowledge base is your go-to for specific pet care information, the blog is where you’ll find updates, community stories, and general news about Drover’s Vet. You’ll even see selected knowledge base articles featured in the blog, ensuring you have access to the information you need in a variety of formats. Together, these resources are here to support you and your pets, no matter the question or concern.
Booking made simple
We know life gets busy, so we’ve refined our booking process to ensure it’s quick, straightforward, and hassle-free.
How to book
- Online: Visit our website to book directly through our user-friendly platform. In just a few clicks, you can secure an appointment that fits your schedule.
- Phone: Prefer speaking to someone? Give us a call, and our approachable team will guide you through the process and find a time that works for you.
- In-person: If you’re nearby, feel free to stop by the clinic. Our team is ready to assist and arrange a booking for you on the spot.
Be part of the conversation
We want to get to know you and your pets better! Our Community Content Survey is your chance to share more about your pets, their needs, and the type of content you’d love to see.
Your input on the types of pets you have and the topics you care about most will help us create resources and articles tailored to you. Both our blog and knowledge base are focused on delivering content that is meaningful and relevant to your needs.
Take a moment to share your thoughts by filling out the survey [Insert Survey Link Here]. We can’t wait to hear from you and work together to make Drover’s Vet even better!
A note from Dr Wayne
“Our revamped and refreshed website marks an important milestone for Drover’s Vet. It’s a reflection of the values we’ve always held dear - compassion, connection, and a deep commitment to your pets’ well-being. This update is about making sure every part of what we do supports you and strengthens our community. Thank you for being with us on this journey and for trusting us to care for your beloved pets.”
– Wayne Shipham
Help us grow together
If you’ve loved your experience with us, we’d be grateful if you could leave us a review on Google: https://g.page/r/CSnwYJaUZizpEAE/review
Your feedback helps us and other pet parents find a place they can trust.
Join the Drover’s Vet community
Visit our new website today and experience how Drover’s Vet is able to better support you and your pets. The updated design ensures a seamless experience, making it easier to find what you need and stay connected. You can book appointments, browse resources, and share your feedback to help us continue building a community centred on your pets’ health and happiness. Let’s work together to create a healthier, happier future for everyone.
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Although chocolate may be one of your favourite treats, never feed chocolate to your pet. It is poisonous for them! It contains substances called theobromine and caffeine (methylxanthine alkaloids) which are also contained in coffee, tea and some over-the-counter stimulants.
Chocolate poisoning is most commonly seen in dogs because of their habit to ingest food rapidly and they often have a “sweet tooth”. We see a higher incidence in puppies and young dogs, probably because they tend to ingest large amounts of unusual foods.
Chocolate poisoning can also affect cats, birds, rodents and reptiles however we see these cases much less frequently.
Symptoms of Chocolate Poisoning
The toxins in chocolate can affect you pet’s digestive system, nervous system and cardiovascular system.
Digestive system
- Vomiting & diarrhoea (2-4 hours after ingestion)
Nervous System
- Excitation/restlessness (increased body temperature, alertness)
- Muscle rigidity & tremors
- Seizures
Cardiovascular
- Increased respiratory rate
- Increased heart rate
- Reduced blood pressure (hypotension)
- Progresses to cardiac failure leading to weakness, coma and death can occur within 12-36 hours after ingestion.
The toxins are found in the highest concentration in cooking chocolate and dark chocolate, and there are lesser amounts in milk chocolate. There is almost no toxins are found in white chocolate.
Diagnosis
Chocolate poisoning can look similar to many poisonings or other conditions. Serious poisonings such as that caused by strychnine, amphetamines, pesticides, and some rodenticides can cause similar signs.
If you know your pet has eaten chocolate, contact us immediately, especially if your pet is showing any of the symptoms above. If possible, bring any vomit to the clinic as well, since this may aid in rapid identification of the toxic substance. Your veterinarian will need to examine your dog's nervous system and cardiac function carefully. He/she may want to run some blood tests to check for blood sugar levels and rule out other diseases. Since this poisoning progresses rapidly, signs may need to be treated symptomatically until a laboratory diagnosis is confirmed.
Treatment
There is no antidote for chocolate poisoning. Your veterinarian may use drugs to induce vomiting if the chocolate was consumed within the previous 2 - 4 hours or they may even need to administer a general anaesthetic in order to pass a tube into the stomach to wash
Once the chocolate is out activated charcoal treatment may be given to prevent any toxins remaining from being absorbed.
Pets that show more severe symptoms may need more specific medications in order to control the seizures and to prevent heart failure.
The expected course of chocolate poisoning is 12 to 36 hours depending on the dosage and effectiveness of treatment. Prognosis is good if the chocolate is removed within 2 to 4 hours of ingestion. Prognosis is guarded in animals with advanced signs such as seizures and serious heart dysfunction. So, please remember to keep your chocolates, cakes and chocolate-coated goodies safely away from your pets. Stick to healthy treats if you want to reward your special furry or feathered friend.
Have more questions?
Our state-of-the-art facility offers separate consultation rooms for dogs and cats, a fully equipped in-house laboratory, and specialised suites for surgery and dental care. For those tender moments, our uniquely designed Grief.
