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Spring is here…is your pet ‘Spring ready’?

Spring has sprung and now is the time to groom your pet to remove the remains of its winter coat. You should also watch out for the hundreds of fleas and ticks that are organising their assault on your pets. Step 1—Hair Have you noticed the tumbleweeds of cat and dog hair wafting over the […]

Voted Most Trustworthy Vet!

So awesome that we were included in “Local Sunshine Coast Vets 10 Trustworthy Vets for your pet’s needs” on Moving to the Sunshine Coast. Check it out … Read the full article here: https://www.movingtothesunshinecoast.com.au/sunshine-coast-vets/ 

What can we do if your pet has dental problems?

Once your pet has been diagnosed with a dental problem, we can begin to treat it. Dental procedures can range from a simple scale and polish to extensive extractions depending on the condition of your pets’ teeth. While dental procedures are routine, any procedure involving anaesthetic carries an amount of risk to the patient. It is […]

August is Pet Dental Health Month

Did you know that dental disease is the most prevalent disease in adult pets? In fact, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over age three have some form of dental disease! Without proper care, plaque forms on our pets’ teeth and causes gingivitis. Eventually, the infection gets into the tooth roots and the bones […]

Arthritis

It is that time of year again…is your pet starting to suffer from arthritis? With the cooler weather upon us, we can often forget that our pets feel it too.  Have you noticed your pet moving slower? Maybe not quite as active as usual? Taking longer to stand from a lying position? They may be […]

Upcoming Holiday Hours

We would like to notify you of our upcoming public holiday hours. Easter Holidays Good Friday – CLOSED Saturday – CLOSED Sunday – CLOSED Easter Monday – 8am to 4pm ANZAC Day 25th April, Monday – 8am to 4pm Labour Day 2nd May, Monday – 8am to 4pm

Is your pets heartworm up to date?

Flood waters are bringing in more mosquitoes and we need to be aware if our animals heartworm prevention is up to date. Dogs can contract heartworm through a mosquitoes bite. Heartworm can cause lung damage, heart failure, and, in some cases, can be life-threatening. If your pet is not currently receiving heartworm prevention, contact us […]