All of us at the clinic would like to say a very big thank you to Rogue, who was an absolute lifesaver today donating blood to help a critically ill patient!
We have the facts about fleas…
• A flea starts feeding on blood within 5 minutes
• A single flea lays 40 to 50 eggs a day
• An adult flea can live for 2 months
• Fleas are stubborn and hard to remove
• It can take 8 weeks or more to remove flea populations in the environment
Contact us at the clinic for all your pet care needs, including how to prevent fleas on 44727700.
Old age or osteoarthritis?
Is your dog "slowing down" during winter? Many people assume this is an inevitable part of ageing but more often it is a sign of arthritis, which can greatly improve with treatment as shown in the video below.
Signs that your dog may have arthritis include:
- Struggling to jump up onto furniture or into the car
- Difficulty getting up from rest
- Moving stiffly
- Difficulty walking up or down stairs
- Tiring more quickly when exercising
If you are noticing any of these signs, contact the clinic to arrange a consult where we can discuss the many treatment options we have available and work with you to develop the best treatment plan for your pet.
Competition closes in one week!
Want to win a $100 prepaid Visa card? There's just one week left to enter our competition.
We want to see a unique way you've entertained your pet at home during lockdown (or at any other time). For example, Kaylee enjoyed a special "Easter hunt" to share with her extended family who were unable to visit for the holiday.
Enter the competition by sharing a photo or video here: https://www.facebook.com/CaseysBeachVet/posts/3014765145259567
Today in our reception area, the tiny met the big and it was fun all around. Little Doug and big Bindi had fun playing with each other. As you can see, Doug is a fearless little guy with a big attitude! We only captured the end of their meeting but it had the whole room captivated.
What do you mean I'm not vaccinated?
When was your cat's last vaccination?
Vaccination is important to protect both your cat and others in the community from potentially deadly or lifelong diseases. As a minimum your cat should have received two vaccinations a month apart (this is usually done when they are kittens) followed by annual or 3-yearly boosters.
What do these vaccine protect against?
The F3 vaccine is a "core" or essential vaccine. It provides protection against:
1. Feline parvovirus, also known as panleukpoenia virus. This virus attacks rapidly dividing cells such as those of the intestines (causing vomiting and diarrhoea) and white blood cells (making the cat unable to defend its body from infection). Kittens less than 6 months old are most at risk of developing this potentially fatal disease. Infection of a pregnant cat results in the kittens dying or being born with part of their brain poorly developed. Adult cats may become infected and, despite not appearing to be unwell, will still be able to pass the infection on to more vulnerable cats and kittens. A large outbreak of this disease occurred in Sydney in 2017, resulting in the deaths of many cats and kittens.
2. Feline herpesvirus, which causes a form of "cat flu." It causes sneezing and nasal discharge and sometimes eye ulcers. In some cases there is permanent damage to the cat's nasal passages. Once infected, the virus remains in the cat's body for the rest of its life and symptoms can reoccur at times of physical or emotional stress. While F3 does not provide complete protection against feline herpesvirus, it significantly reduces the severity of the illness and the amount of virus that remains in the body once the cat recovers.
3. Feline calicivirus, which also causes a form of "cat flu." The signs of feline calicivirus are similar to those of feline herpesvirus, except that calici is less likely to cause eye ulcers and may instead cause mouth ulcers. Cats can continue to shed this virus for years after recovering from an infec
What do you mean I'm not vaccinated?
When was your dog's last vaccination?
Vaccinations are important to protect both your dog and others in the community from potentially deadly infections. At a minimum, your dog should have received at least two puppy vaccinations followed by a booster 12 months later and annual or three-yearly vaccinations throughout its life.
What do these vaccines protect against?
C3
This is a "core" or essential vaccine. It provides protection against:
1. Canine parvovirus (parvo), a highly contagious virus that attacks a dog's intestinal lining, causing severe bloody diarrhoea and vomiting. The disease is potentially life-threatening in adult dogs and very often fatal in puppies due to blood loss and dehydration, even with intensive treatment. The virus survives for up to a year in the environment after being shed by an infected dog, so it is possible for your dog to become infected without ever having direct contact with other dogs.
2. Canine distemper virus, which is also highly contagious and almost invariably fatal to dogs of all ages. The disease starts as a fever and eventually progresses to neurological signs such as muscle twitching, paralysis and seizures. Distemper has become rare in Australia due to vaccination but outbreaks do still occur so it is important to have your dog protected in case one happens.
3. Canine adenovirus type 1, a virus which can cause infectious canine hepatitis. This disease involves a high fever and rapid inflammation of the liver which in some cases can be fatal in just 24 hours. Like distemper, this disease has become rare as vaccination rates have increased, but is not entirely eradicated so it is important to keep your dog protected. This component of the vaccine also provides protection against canine adenovirus type 2, which is one cause of canine cough.
C3 is given at 6 and 10 weeks of age, sometimes followed by a third dose at 14-16 weeks if there is a higher than normal risk of infection such as during an outbreak. A booster is giv
Bravecto Spot-On for Cats Giveaway
Casey's Beach Vet and Bravecto are giving you the chance to win 6 months of flea and tick protection for your cat!
Simply like our page, post a photo of your cat in the comments, and get your friends and family to vote (like) your pic. The photo with the most likes by 16th November will win a 2-pack of Bravecto Spot-On, each dose of which provides up to 3 months protection against fleas and ticks.
(Please note that the prize will need to be picked up from the clinic, so this competition is only open to entrants who live in or visit the local area.)
Bravecto Spot-On for Dogs Giveaway
Casey's Beach Vet and Bravecto are giving you the chance to win 6 months of flea and tick protection for your dog!
Simply like our page, post a photo of your dog in the comments, and get your friends and family to vote (like) your pic. The photo with the most likes by 16th November will win a Bravecto Spot-On, which provides 6 months protection against fleas and ticks.
(Please note that the prize will need to be picked up from the clinic, so this competition is only open to entrants who live in or visit the local area.)
Casey's Beach Veterinary Clinic has a highly qualified and animal loving veterinary team. Our goal i The Blue House On The Beach!
