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EAST BUNDABERG VET BLOG
Is your pet overweight? This might be why!
Did you know that more than 40% of dogs in Australia are overweight or obese? That is almost half the population of dogs in Australia. In most of these cases there is no medical reason behind this, it is purely excess of calories. We always recommend getting your pet...
WELLNESS PROGRAM
We are very happy to announce that we have just introduced a new and exciting animal care program at both our East and Bargara Clinics. The wellness program is an easier and budget friendly way to ensure your pet has the best health care, whilst minimising your yearly...
Keeping your dogs mind active
As pet owners, we often hear about all the advantages to keeping our pet physically active, but have you ever thought about your pets mind? Dogs were originally domesticated and then selectively bred for tasks including (but not limited to) herding, hunting, and...
Adopting a Pet from a Shelter- Things to Keep in Mind
If you’re considering bringing a new dog or cat into your home, there’s no doubt that saving a life at your local animal shelter is a wonderful way to go. I am a big advocate for adopting pets, with my two dogs coming from a shelter. However, when choosing a shelter...
What Happens When My Pet Gets a Dental?
For the month of August we have a Dental Special offer, which is $220 for a dental cleaning (Xrays, extractions and medications are not included - for more information on what this includes exactly see further details on our newsletter). So this month I thought I...
Activities to Do With Your Dog in the Wide Bay Region
I like to spend my free time with my family, including the furry members! So this week I thought I would share will you some of the activities you could be doing with your pets in the Wide Bay region. Some of these are close to home, and some a little further a field....
Why is My Pet Scratching its Ears?
A common problem in pets is itchy ears. Although it only seems a small thing, an intensely itchy ear can be very irritating for your pet. Can you imagine having an itch in your ear you just can't seem to scratch!? Itchy ears can cause endless shaking,...
Do Dogs Dream?
One of my dogs is a very deep sleeper, and often I will catch him in a deep slumber and all of a sudden start yipping and moving his legs like he is running. I have always assumed he is dreaming about something, but because I can’t ask him, I don’t really know what’s...
A TRIP TO THE VET – WHAT DO I BRING
So you have an unwell bird, or maybe just a new bird you would like checked over? The next step is getting your bird to the vet and knowing what to bring. Below is a list of the things our veterinarians like to look at to help determine the health of your bird:...
SAM: A DOG WITH A SORE EAR
Today we meet Sam, who has chronic proliferative otitis externia. So what is otitis externia? This is inflammation of the external ear canal and is indicated by head shaking and scratching at the ear. Otitis externia is quite prevalent in small animals and has...
OAKEY: A BLUE HEELER WITH A PARALYSIS TICK
Oakey is an old Blue Heeler that is very much loved by her Mum and Dad and as such is taken everywhere they go. During the festive season this year the family set off to visit relatives in Brisbane however on their return and unbeknown to them Oakey has picked up a...
NICKIE: A LITTLE DOG WITH A FRACTURED HIP
Nickie is a happy dog now however she has not always been so fortunate. Like a number of our unfortunate canine companions Nickie was found wandering the streets of Surfers Paradise and was rescued by a good Samaritan. However our good Samaritan was not allowed to...