Emergency Vets 24/7

27/12/2024

🎆🐾 New Year's Eve Fireworks in Cairns: Keeping Your Pets Safe 🐾🎆

As we welcome 2025, Cairns will host several fireworks displays on December 31st:

8:30 PM: Walker Road Sports Precinct, Edmonton
8:30 PM: Palm Cove Jetty
9:00 PM: Western Events Lawn, Cairns Esplanade
Midnight: Cairns Esplanade

While these celebrations are exciting for us, they can be stressful for our pets. Here are some tips to ensure your furry friends stay calm and safe:

🏡 Keep Pets Indoors: Secure your pets inside during fireworks to prevent them from running away due to fear.

🥰 Create a Safe Haven: Set up a quiet, comfortable space where your pet can retreat. Include their favorite toys and bedding to make it inviting.

🤫 Muffle the Noise: Close windows, curtains, and blinds to reduce the sound and visual impact of fireworks. Playing calming music or turning on the TV can also help mask the noise.

🧸 Provide Distractions: Offer treat-filled toys or engage in gentle play to keep their minds occupied during the festivities.

🪪 Ensure Proper Identification: Make sure your pet's ID tags and microchip information are up to date, in case they manage to escape.

👩‍⚕️ Consult Your Veterinarian: If your pet has a history of severe anxiety during fireworks, discuss possible calming aids or strategies with your vet ahead of time.

By taking these precautions, you can help your pets feel more secure during the New Year's Eve celebrations. Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year! Thank you all for your continued support this year! 🎉🐶🐱 bring on 2025 💪🏼

24/12/2024

🎄🎅 Merry Christmas from Emergency Vets 24/7! 🎅🎄

We understand that emergencies can happen at any time, even during the festive season. That's why we’ll be here for you and your furry family members 24/7 throughout the holiday period.

If your pet needs urgent care, don’t hesitate to contact us at 4015 3459. Our dedicated team is ready to help you keep the holidays happy and stress-free.

Wishing you, your loved ones, and your pets a safe and joyful Christmas! 🐾✨

23/12/2024

The elves are on standby, waiting for Santa Paws to make his move!

Merry Christmas from the team at Emergency Vets 24/7

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19/12/2024

Rapid Responder Ralph: hanging out on the job… literally. 🐾🎄

19/12/2024

Good evening everyone
This male cat has been brought into us tonight found in the Bentley Park area. Unfortunately no microchip, please call the clinic asap on 4015 3459 if you have any information.🐾

18/12/2024

Ralph’s stats: Heart rate—jolly, Blood pressure—through the roof, Oxygen saturation—100% festive spirit. 🎅✨

17/12/2024

After one too many holiday emergencies, Rapid Responder Ralph needed a little air-time. Santa-approved oxygen therapy in progress! 🎅💨🐾

17/12/2024

When you've been at the hospital all night saving lives, the drip pump doubles as the perfect lounge chair. 💉💤

11/12/2024

Caught red-handed swiping a scratchie from Dr. Kati's legendary stockings she makes for the staff each year! Ralph's scratching for a jackpot, but all he’s winning is a trip to the Naughty List! 🐾😂

10/12/2024

Ralph heard the iPads are critical for handover, so naturally, he’s claimed them as his throne to debut his new reindeer costume. 👑📱🎅

09/12/2024

They say you can’t pour from an empty cup, and this elf took that literally. With a coffee bigger than his tiny hands, Rapid Responder Elf is dedicated, and slightly over-caffeinated to handle the chaos of the week! ☕🤣

08/12/2024

Looks like the Rapid Responder Elf is working overtime in 'sample collection'! Someone get him a poo bag! 💩😂

08/12/2024

🎄🐾 Christmas Feasts & Our Furry Friends 🐾🎄

As we gear up for festive feasts, let’s not forget to keep our pets safe! 🍗🍫

While it’s tempting to share, many holiday foods can be harmful to animals:
🚫 Chocolate – Toxic to dogs and cats, even small amounts can cause serious issues.
🚫 Onions, Garlic, & Chives – Found in stuffing and gravy, they’re toxic to pets.
🚫 Bones - especially cooked! – Splinters can cause choking or internal injuries.
🚫 Xylitol – This sweetener in some treats can be deadly, even in tiny amounts.
🚫 Ham - ham is very fatty and can contribute to conditions such as pancreatitis.

Stick to pet-friendly treats to keep those tails wagging! 🐕🐈

💡 If your pet gets into something they shouldn’t, don’t wait—call us ASAP! We are here and open 24/7 as always over this silly season! Let’s keep this holiday season safe and joyful for all! 🎅❤️

07/12/2024

Dear Santa, I've been a purr-fect elf this year...unless you count knocking over the treat jar (an accident of course), 'borrowing' vet wrap for my "artwork", and pretending to be a patient to nap in the kennels... 🩺🎅🧐

06/12/2024

Since we're in FNQ, Rapid Responder Ralph knew snow angels were off the table—so this Christmas, he’s diving straight into fur angels! Who needs snow when you’ve got enough fluff to stuff a pillow? 🎄🫨

06/12/2024

Big News for Cairns Pet Owners! 🩻

We are excited to announce that Emergency Vets 24/7 in Cairns has the first dedicated animal CT scanner in Far North Queensland! 🐾

This game-changing technology, allows us to diagnose and treat pets in critical conditions faster and more accurately - whether it's trauma, tumours, or internal injuries. 💃

The new CT scanner is up and running, just ask your primary care vet for a referral or come and see one of our vets for a consultation. 🩺

We’re here for you 24/7, with the latest equipment and a passionate team ready to provide the best care for your fur babies. 🤩

Visit us at: 124a Anderson Street, Manunda
Call us: (07) 4015 3459
Learn more: www.emergencyvets247.com.au

If in doubt, give us a shout!
Fully staffed veterinary hospital open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

05/12/2024

Ralph swapped out the patient blood samples for eggnog. Lab results are inconclusive... but festive! 🩸🥛🎄

04/12/2024

Rapid Responder Ralph reporting for duty... and for a CT scan! Gotta make sure all the holiday magic is intact. 🎄🩻✨