Snake alert this Spring
Alert! dogs and cats envenomated by Eastern Brown snakes This is a hot and dry Spring, and the good news is we are not seeing Dogs and Cats affected by ticks yet, as it is just too dry. There has also been a great uptake
Alert! dogs and cats envenomated by Eastern Brown snakes This is a hot and dry Spring, and the good news is we are not seeing Dogs and Cats affected by ticks yet, as it is just too dry. There has also been a great uptake
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[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]What Classifies a Senior Pet? Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, it’s a fact that our pets are now living longer! As responsible pet owners, this is a rewarding experience, but we now also face a whole set
The three most common types of intestinal worms that can cause problems in our pets are roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm. These worms live in the gastrointestinal tracts of our pets, and they lay their eggs which are passed in the faeces of the host animal.
Chances are, if your pet has bad breath he could be much happier after having his or her teeth cleaned. Tooth and gum disease can be painful. Signs include smelly breath, drooling, rubbing the face or not wanting to eat hard foods.
Feline immunodeficiency virus affects the immune system, leaving infected cats susceptible to other infections. The virus is primarily transmitted via bites and scratches from infected cats, and unfortunately there is no cure for FIV.
If so, you may be putting them at risk of developing pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is the term used when there is inflammation of the pancreas, which is a small organ with many functions.
It is much safer to keep cats completely indoors; they are unable to get into fights with other wandering cats, they can’t kill wildlife, and they are protected against some diseases transmissible between cats.
What do they protect against?
Most of us know how important vaccinations are in pets, but do you know what the vaccines protect against, and when your pet requires its vaccinations?
Unfortunately our canine and feline companions can’t tell us when they feel unwell, and they generally try to mask the signs of illness. Because of this, it can sometimes be difficult to identify when there is a problem.
Windaroo Veterinary Surgery Animal Hospital is a family owned business. Providing personalised vet care to the Logan region since 2008. Our hospital was founded by Dr Lisa Roberts and is now owned and managed by Dr Shibly Mustapha.
Our qualified nursing and reception staff have been hand selected to lead our team for their sincere compassion, and animal handling skills, especially under pressure.