πΎ VEND Doggo Market Day πΎ
We are having a wonderful time meeting all the local dogs & stall holders at VEND Market day π
Thankyou to everyone who has come to visit us and won prizes on our π SpinWheel π#vetsofinstagram #northbrisbane #dogsoftiktok #credelioplus #elanco
Little Benny was having a BLAST playing with his favourite toy and exploring the clinic before his Puppy School class started πΎ
This Kong toy was the perfect fit to carry around with his little mouth π
What is your pets' FAVOURITE toy???
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πΎ Little Migo πΎ
Enjoying his Licky Mat with Hills a/d while he was visiting us today π
This simple enrichment toy made his visit way more fun!
β¨ The 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨
Artificial Sweetener
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It's certainly not the season to be "watching your weight", but keep those "Sugar-Free" foods well away from your fur babies. The artificial sweeteners, such as Xylitol, often used those items can cause sever upset to our patients whole body system! Even in small doses! The "sweetness" causes the body to release extra insulin, sending the body into a hypoglycaemic episode which presents as lethargy, weakness & tremors. Sever cases can also develop liver failure & seizures.
Treatment includes careful monitoring, IV fluids & medications to combat the hypoglycaemia & treat the potential neurological & liver damage.
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β¨ The 12 toxins of Christmas β¨
Did you know β Onions & Garlic can make your furry friends very sick!π§π§
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Onion & Garlic contain organosulfur compounds that can cause damage to the red blood cells in dogs and cats, and because of this, pets who ingested a toxic amount of onion will show signs of lethargy, exercise intolerance, and in severe cases, sudden collapse.
How much onion is toxic to my animal?
Toxicity is consistently noticed in dogs that ingest over 0.5% of their body weight of fresh onion, which is equivalent to 50g of onion in a 10kg dog. Cats are much more sensitive to onion toxicity than dogs, and ingesting 5g/kg or more of onion is considered a risk for toxicity.
How about fried onions?
Unfortunately, all forms of onion can cause toxicity, such as fried onion rings, dehydrated onions, onions that are mixed in stews and even onion powder. Additionally, other vegetables, for example, garlic chives and leek, that are related to onion within the Allium spp can also cause similar toxicity. π§
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What to do if my animal had eaten onion?
If you notice your dog or cat ingesting onion, take them to your veterinarian as soon as possible! If this is done in time, your onion eater may be spared from the symptoms of onion toxicosis mentioned above and a few days of intense hospitalization.
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β¨The 12 toxins of Christmas! β¨
Raisins, Grapes & Sultanas
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One of the lesser know toxic foods for our pets is Raisins, grapes & sultanas! Unfortunately, there is not a know "toxic level" for these guys, with symptoms ranging from vomiting & diarrhoea to anorexia, dehydration & even reports of Renal failure occurring within 24-48hrs!!
Treatment includes inducing emesis (vomiting) asap after consumption to reduce the risk to the body, intensive fluid therapy to flush out the toxic effects & close monitoring of Renal Blood parameters.
So for those that love a little bit of extra Christmas Pud.... please don't share any with your fur baby π
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β¨ 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨
Macadamia nuts
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While they are delicious, they can be dangerous if our dogs sneak a treat. Within just a few hours of eating them, they may suffer weakness, vomiting, tremors, a depressed mental state, a wobbly gait, or hyperthermia.
There is no known anti-dote. However, affected pets may require supportive care care to help them recover more quickly. Fortunately, death has not been reported, and all dogs return to normal within 1-2 days.
Another factor to be aware of is the potential for a nut to get stuck in the intestine, which presents a completely different risk, just like when a dog swallows a hard toy and it gets stuck. This can be life-threatening due to the obstruction of digestive processes and potential rupture of the intestine.
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β¨ 12 Toxins of Christmas - an advent calendar of information β¨
Next up is..... Christmas ham π
It is very tempting to give your furry family member the ham bone once the human family has had their fill for Christmas. While it may seem a benign thing to do, it may not be a great idea! Cooked bones are much more likely to get stuck in a dogβs intestine if ingested, and this is definitely the riskiest part of eating leftover ham bones.
In addition to this; many hams are very salty and fatty, which can trigger an episode of gastroenteritis or even pancreatitis in your dog.
So, to play it safe, purchase a doggy chew and wrap it up as a special Christmas treat to have instead of the ham bone and put the bone in the bin!
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β¨12 Toxins of Christmas β¨
Number 4 is.... Chocolate! π«π«π«
Chocolate Toxicity is one of the MOST common seen here at the clinic & its certainly one of the most well-known! There are 3 things in chocolate that are of concern to our pets.
These are:
1) Sugar & fat
2) Caffeine
3) Theobromine
Theobromine & caffeine can cause neurological symptoms such as seizures, hyperactivity, panting & trembling. While the Sugar & fat content can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea & even pancreatitis in some cases. Theobromine & caffeine levels are higher in products with more cocoa such as dark chocolate & therefore, these products pose more of a risk to your pet!
There is a chocolate toxicity calculator online that can be used to assess the risk to your pet if ingestion occurs which can help as a guide, but if you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate β call your vet for advice ASAP & bring the packaging with you so we can read the ingredients as not all sweets are made the same!
https://www.veterinarypartner.com/ChocToxCalc_vetPartner.html
So keep an extra close eye on those edible presents under the tree β or even better yet β keep them up off the ground until present time!
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β¨ The 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨
Number 3 is.... Alcohol π»πΎπ₯
What does alcohol do to dogs??? Well, pretty much the same as people! Itβs just that the volume required is so much SMALLER because they are SMALLER.
The most likely way a dog may consume liquor is in small amounts in other food items such as liqueur chocolates and brandy cream or brandy-laced eggnog π
In most cases, an accidentally consumed little nip will be fine. If enough liqueur is consumed from chocolates, the chocolate is also going to be as significant an issue. In reality, it is uncommon for dogs to present to vets for inebriation. The most common reason alcohol is a problem to dogs is if their owners drink too much and do silly things which the pets accidentally get in the way of!
So when grandpa has too much eggnog, try to stop him from testing out your uncleβs new golf clubs on the dogβs favourite ball! π€ͺπ€ͺ
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β¨ The 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨An advent calendar of information! β¨
Number 2 is Caffeine ββ
With late night parties & present shopping upon us - I am sure we will all be partaking in some "Coffee Therapy" over the next few weeks! But its important to ensure your furbaby doesn't sneak a sip of this milky, sweet drink.
Did you know that coffee contains a similar ingredient to chocolate and therefore has the same risks associated with it when dogs ingest it? Those chocolate coated coffee beans are definitely out of bounds! Signs of coffee toxicity are hyperactivity, panting, trembling, vomiting, diarrhoea and in more severe cases, seizures and even death if the amount is large enough.
If coffee beans are eaten, it is best to immediately attend a veterinary clinic to have your dog made to vomit as soon as possible so that the toxic ingredient is not absorbed.
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β¨ The 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨An advent calendar of information! β¨
With the festive season upon us, it's important to take a second to ensure we can keep our pets safe. This series will go through some common items & issues we see around Christmas time & how they effect our furbabies!
Number 1 on our list is π IBUPROFEN π
Human medication is never a good idea for pets & ibuprofen is no exception. The reason it has made this list is almost everyone has ibuprofen of some kind at home & the added stress of the holiday season can mean it is out and about the house. It is often packaged in crinkly packets & the sugar coated tablets mean it's certainly enticing to play with if your a dog!
Ibuprofen acts by blocking certain chemical process which is how it provides its anti-inflammatory action. However, these chemical processors are also vital for normal functioning of the gastrointestinal system, the kidneys, liver & blood clotting functions. Dogs bodies work differently to ours & ibuprofen at ANY dose can be toxic & extremely harmful to them.
If ingestion or suspected ingestion occurs - seek veterinary advised immediately π
Let's keep those medications up in the cabinet that they live in to decrease the risks to your furfamily!
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π Happy 1st of December π and a huge THANKYOU! to everyone that came along to our Santa-Paws event last night!
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We had a wonderful time celebrating with you all, raising funds for AWLQ and kicking off the Festive Season πΎ
Photos will be released in the next few weeks. Please contact us if you would like the high-quality digital copies π«Ά
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π Santa-Paws is coming to town π
Join us for Christmas Photos & festive fun!!
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Bring your pets & their best Christmas outfit for Santa-Paws
Thursday 30th from 5pm-7pm
No bookings required!
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The best way to finish the week is with puppies!! These cuties were having a BLAST, exploring & learning in their class π π π
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Meg's trying out a Day-in-the-life of a Vet πΎ
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No humans were harmed in the making of this video & fear free techniques were used on all patients π«
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πΎ Why join VFV PuppySchool?? πΎ
With Dr Leonie BVSc(hons) (MANZCVS Veterinary Behaviour) & her special trained nurses, we take a behaviour 1st approach to each individual puppy. Ensuring each pup is given the correct exposure, training & guidance based on their personality & their challenges.
Teaching YOU & your pup how to best
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your pup & give them the πCONFIDENCE π to become a well-balanced family pet π
Call us at the clinic to book your pup in - Next class is starting SOON π
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πΎ The BEST way to end a week ... Puppy Vaccination Visit!! πΎ
This litter was having the BEST time while they were here for their 2nd Vaccination & Preventative treatments.
We take the time to ensure ALL pups have a low-stress visit by using lots of treats, giving them play time & providing a place to hide for those that are shy π Toys can also be helpful to relieve some of their nervous energy for those that are extra excited! And, of course, LOTS of cuddles with our team π
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Emma & Jenna have drawn our Scavanger Hunt Winner for the Annual Best for Pet Membership! π₯³
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π Lucky number 19 π
Entry name: Khush πΎ
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Emma will email & phone to let you knowπ
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