New Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Hospital

Phone 8297 2455

A specific Koala & Wildlife Hospital has opened in Adelaide at 282 Anzac Highway, Plympton.

If you find sick or injured wild life, this is the best place to take them. Of course if it is not practical for you to get them there, contact the Hospital and they may be able to collect it. We also accept wild life here at Stephen Terrace Veterinary Clinic, but getting them to the specialised hospital is their best chance.

Visit their website: www.akawhospital.org.au

Benefits of Pet Insurance

We highly recommend pet insurance for a number of reasons and here are just a few:

• puppies/kittens can be insured from 8 weeks of age, most offer "first 4 weeks free" while you consider your options
• most cover for just accident and illnesses that can end up costing thousands of dollars
• insuring them at an early age will ensure maximum coverage for life, i.e. if they have shown signs of a particular disease or illness before taking out the insurance, then that could be excluded for a period of time or possibly life
• peace of mind knowing you don’t need to let a cost factor prevent your pet receiving the best treatment available

Illy's Snake Bite Story

Illy was staying with her grandparents in the Adelaide Hills at the beginning of this year. On the morning that her Mum returned from holidays and went to collect her, Illy's back end had collapsed and she was unable to walk. Illy was brought straight to the clinic initially thinking she had injured her back.

Illy just before discharge

Upon examination it was confirmed that her back end was very week and her pupils were dilated. Due to the fact she had been out in the garden this morning in the hills and summer time, it was suspected she had actually been bitten by a snake, most likely the deadly brown snake.

Illy's mum was keen to have her treated as necessary so she was admitted to hospital where she was placed on intravenous fluids and administered anti-venom, anti-histamine and cortisone.

Flea Prevention - What is Best?

Not all flea prevention & treatment products are the same...

Some inexpensive supermarket products might not be as effective and may require you to treat more often. When you choose a flea treatment it is important to check that it not only kills adult fleas but all other life stages including eggs and larvae.