Mischievous Luna up to no good LOL. Who can guess what breed she is? 🤔🙊
With the social distancing rules currently in place, we thought it might be timely to give some advice for managing the early signs of toad toxicity at home. The earlier you can start this first aid, the better the outcome.
Dr Nik and star patient Ruff🌟 discuss how to wash the gums safely at home. If signs progress while you are doing this first aid then head in to your closest emergency clinic.
It’s a cuddle puddle of puppies 🐶 🥰
Willow is doing a great job for a young first time mum.
She had 7 pups at home before running into trouble. There was one stuck in her birth canal and he wasn’t going anywhere. She went in for emergency Caesarian and had 8 more puppies in there! Unfortunately one didn’t make it, but she’s doing an amazing job feeding and caring for her 14 new babies. One of the biggest litters we’ve seen in a while!
A tribute to Bonnie
We were privileged to get to know Bonnie, who passed over the rainbow bridge only recently. She was a very special patient of both BVECCS and BVSC (the emergency and specialist teams).
I'd like to share a message from Bonnie's mum;
"In the first week after we adopted Bonnie, she was cared for by BVSC. Dr Gary removed 16 rotten teeth and a lump, and fixed the terrible fistula in the roof of her mouth. Dr Anna treated her pannus and punctate keratopathy. Then she settled in for almost 5 healthy, happy and loving years with us.
Over the past two months, Bonnie faced many health challenges with her typical grace and resilience. The loving care of all the team at BVSC and BVECCS meant that she was able to enjoy her final weeks with us in comfort and dignity.
Thank you."
This is why we do what we do. Thank you to both Bonnie and her family for allowing us to be part of your journey.
If you are interested in adopting a greyhound, you can visit www.egreyhound.com.au to see greyhounds from many different groups, available for adoption all around Australia.
This post is for anyone that has wondered what goes on ‘out the back’ at the vet clinic. This little poppet decided that rat bait was a yummy treat. Rat bait is is a serious toxin for our dogs, so we have to get it out ASAP!
First, she had to vomit. Then had activated charcoal to sop up any leftover in the gut. This is a messy process that often sees patient and nurse wearing quite a bit, despite our attempts at bib and hair tie lol. Then she went home with Vitamin K tablets.
Luckily rat bait is one of those toxins with an antidote. So if you catch them eat the bait, appropriate decontamination and treatment is very successful. Always phone your vet for advice if you see your dog eat anything unusual!
Who recognises this guy? 🕷️
ZIPPY TICK CLIP
TICK SEASON IS BACK!
CJ was treated for tick paralysis this week. She was unusual in that she didn't have the classic 'drunk' gait. She was brought in because she was regurgitating, had change in her breathing and was lethargic. A paralysis tick was found on her chin. She spent a couple of days in hospital, but will be back home with her family tonight :)
Short, all over body clips are something we recommend for nearly ALL tick paralysis cases. Just because one tick has been found, does not rule out that there are more hiding under that hair coat! And even short hair coats (like cats) are very dense and difficult to search.
Amanda, one of our amazing nurses, is giving CJ the all over zoom- groom to make sure she is thoroughly searched! She might need a coat for the rest of the Winter brrrrrrr
Feel free to share a pic of your own furbaby if they've also had a zoom-groom this tick season!!
Meet Sir Scrotumous Von Woofington III the stylish cat with a touch of cat-itude 😊 #bveccs #emergencyvet #emergencyandcriticalcare #ecc #catitude #catsofinstagram #hairlesscat #sphynx #sphynxcat #albanycreek
BVECCS is a dedicated Emergency Vet Hospital open nights, weekends & public holidays.
