Parap Veterinary Hospital

🎓 Class of May 2026🎓

Congratulations to Liloh, Sandy, Nyx, Ripple, Harry & Frank for completing puppy preschool this weekend! 🐶🐶

It was a pleasure watching these puppies grow, build confidence, learn basic doggy etiquette and socialise.
Well done to their amazing humans for all the love, patience, and treat-fueled encouragement!

If you're interested in joining future classes, enquire online at https://www.parapvet.com.au/puppypreschool

⚠️ Bat Safety Alert ⚠️

Due to displacement from Cyclone Narrelle, bats are being found more frequently on the ground and in unusual areas. This increases the risk of pets and people coming into contact with them.

🦇 Why this matters:
Bats in Australia can carry Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) – a virus closely related to rabies that can cause serious and potentially fatal illness if transmitted through a bite or scratch. (Health, Disability and Ageing AU)

🚫 Important reminders:
• Do NOT handle bats – even if they appear injured or dead
• Keep pets well away from bats
• Only trained, vaccinated wildlife carers should manage bats

🐾 If your pet has had contact with a bat:
• Prevent further contact immediately
• Contact your vet urgently for advice

👤 If you or someone else is bitten or scratched:
• Wash the wound thoroughly for at least 15 minutes
• Seek urgent medical attention

💡 Any bat in Australia should be treated as a potential carrier of ABLV, even if it looks healthy. (NT Health)

📞 If you find an injured or distressed bat, contact a wildlife rescue group;
Woolleybutt - 0409 941 584
Wildcare - 0408 885 341
Darwin Wildlife Sanctuary - 0473 992 581

Let’s keep both our community and wildlife safe! ❤️

🎓 Class of February 2026🎓

Congratulations to Archie, Dolly, Elliot, Indie, & Maple for completing puppy class last Saturday! 🐶🐶

It was a pleasure watching these puppies grow, build confidence, learn doggy etiquette and socialise.
Cheers to their amazing humans for all the love, patience, and treat-fueled encouragement!

Our next classes for March starts this weekend and is fully booked, but if you are interested in joining our classes, there's spots available for April 2026.

To find out more, enquire online at https://www.parapvet.com.au/puppypreschool