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Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm Saturday 10:30am - 12pm

Orchid Valley Veterinary Surgery

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Cannonvale, QLD
Orchid Valley Veterinary Surgery

A local Veterinarian for over 20 years, you can rely on us for sound advice & treatment options, knowing your pet is in the very best hands with our team.

Our Veterinary Hospital provides modern, professional and affordable health care for your pets. We aim to make your pet feel at ease in our clinic with a caring and gentle approach to treatment and consultations. Our dedicated staff and leading veterinarians are all passionate about pets and avid animal lovers. At our Veterinary Hospital, you’ll be fully supported with sound advice first and forem

ost. We know that helping our clients starts with providing a good understanding of health care issues and treatment options. With good advice and professional recommendations, you’ll be well equipped to make the best ongoing health care decisions for your pet. With fully equipped examination rooms, diagnostic machines and pharmaceutical stores we provide on-the-spot assistance for nearly all pet health and medical needs. Our Veterinary Surgery has been a part of our local community for over 20 years. In that time, we’ve helped thousands of our clients cats & dogs, guinea pigs, birds and even a few snakes. Being so strongly integrated with our local community is important to us and our clients. Our customers know by experience that they can rely on us for sound advice and treatment options, and that their pet is in the very best hands with our team.

14/06/2024

Just a reminder! We will be closed on the 21st of June for the Proserpine show!🥳

Incase of emergencys, an afterhours vet can be contacted on (07) 4946 1631.

30/05/2024

😍🐾Beautiful Bull Arab X puppies ready to go to their furever home.
They have been microchipped and recieved their first c4 vaccination.
If you are interested in a new family addition, contact Dianna on 0455790952.

01/05/2024

🐶🏡🐾Puppies 🐾🏡🐶
Look at these adorable Poodle x Shih Tzu, today was their 7 week vaccination and microchipping, almost ready to go to their new homes. If you are interested in a new family addition, contact Kate on 0448723049.

15/04/2024

Do you find yourself asking this question?🧐 Sometimes itchy skin can be easily resolved.

Types of skin issues...

🐾Allergies: The most common is flea allergy dermatitis, which is worst in the hotter months. The itch is mostly on the lower back, hind legs and tummy. Inhaled or atopic dermatitis which is most prevalent in spring and summer. Inhaled pollens, house dust mites or mould spores may cause an itch on any part of the body. Food allergies which often lead to tummy upsets and skin irritations. Food allergies are mostly triggered by animal protein in the food. Contact allergies are commonly caused by grasses and succulent weeds. The itch is often noticed on the feet, tummy and chin.

🐾Infections: Staphylococcus bacteria frequently lead to pimples and hot spots. In the more severe cases deep seated pyodermas may develop. Fungal infections (Ringworm) which are uncommon in dogs lead to patches of hair loss. Malasezzia yeast infections are often associated with dandruff and a rancid odour on a dog. Mange mites such as Demodex or Scabies will cause intense itch and hair loss.

🐾Seborrhoea: an inflammatory skin condition that may result in dry or oily skin. The dogs are very itchy, lose hair, have a dry scale and are very smelly.
Hormonal or metabolic diseases: Hypothyroid (underactive thyroid) dogs often develop an itch, dry scaly skin, maybe overweight and infertile. Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushings disease) due to an excess of cortisol production frequently causes the dog to itch, lose hair, have thin skin with dark pigment, drink excessively and have recurring skin problems.

🐾Cancers and immune mediated diseases: may lead to itchy skin, weight loss, infections, development of lumps or growths and other conditions.

Reach out to our lovely team for a chat to help your furry friend feel more comfortable!

12/04/2024

Ear infections, are a common problem seen amongst our furry friends.🐶👂 This is especcialy prevelant in the hot, wet and humid weather we get here in the Whitsundays. ☀️🌧

🐾 Symptoms of an ear infection 🐾
- ears appear red/inflamed, and a black/brown or yellow/green discharge may be seen
- strong odour
- constant ear scratching or shaking of the head
- swelling around the ear
- whimpering due to discomfort

🐾 Or more seriously 🐾
- loss of balance
- hearing loss
- unusual eye movements
-Walking in circles or head tilting

10/04/2024

🐾❤️💜Make sure you get your FREE matching socks and bandana for National Pet Day! 🐾💜❤️

10/04/2024

🎉🎈🐾Happy National Pet Day 🐾🎈🎉From our very own Edith, Squirtle and the rest of the team at Orchid Valley Veterinary Surgery!

09/04/2024

🐾 Meet Milo! 🐾He is looking for a NEW HOME🐶🏡

Milo is a 18 month old Kelpie X who has come from a enviroment where he wasnt shown the love he deserved 😥 He is now fat and happy living it up with his foster brother and sister, but needs his own forever home...

Milo has a big personality, he is hilarious and super affectionate, he brings so much happiness to the people around him, we wish we could keep him ourselves 🥰🥰
He is good with cats and most other dogs. He's desexed, vaccinated, heartwormed and up to date with his flea, tick and worming!

Milo is ready now, to organise a Milo meet up call or message us OR Kelsey on 0439 406 967.

05/04/2024

Remember those adorale little ones from a couple weeks back? They've grown so quickly! Today was their first vet visit for vaccinations and microchips. 🥰🐾

05/04/2024

🐾🐶Whiskey & Tickles are looking for their forever homes! 🐶🐾

Whiskey (Dark Brindle)
DOB: 15/01/24
S*x: Male
Breed: Wolfhound X Bull Arab
Wormed, vaccinated & micro-chipped

Tickles (Light Brindle)
DOB: 15/01/24
S*x: Male
Breed: Wolfhound X Bull Arab
Wormed, vaccinated & micro-chipped

Please phone Troy on 0447 130 004 for more information.

26/03/2024

With easter approaching quickly, we tend to have an abundance of chocolate, hotcross buns and other sweet treats. 🍫🍬
We understand that snaccidents happen.
If your pup has ingestied any chocolate, rasins & ingredients containing xylitol, make sure to call us on (07) 4946 1631 or listen to the message for an afterhours phone number.

22/03/2024

🐣🐰 HAPPY EASTER 🐰🐣

We hope everyone has a lovely easter weekend!

We will be closed on the public holidays, so please ensure that you have enough food & medication to keep your pets happy over the break.

In the case of an emergency there will be a vet on call, just call the clinic on (07) 4946 1631 & listen to the message to get the mobile number to reach the afterhours vet.

Easter weekend opening hours listed are from Thursday 28th of March to 2nd April.

Thurs 28th 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 29th CLOSED
Sat 30th 10:30am - 12pm
Sun 31st CLOSED
Mon 1st CLOSED
Tues 2nd 8:30am - 5pm

14/03/2024

Look at these amazing golden bundles of fur! 🐾🥰 These four Purebred Golden Reteriver pups are looking for there furvever familys. Contact Tara on 0403 609 504 for more information.

05/02/2024

Heartworm! 🦟

This parasitic worm can infect your pet through a mosquito bite. An infected mosquito injects a larval stage of the worm under your pet’s skin. These larvae mature in the pet’s organs for approximately six months, traveling through the body to the heart and blood vessels of the lungs. These adult worms breed to produce microfilaria (baby heartworm) in the bloodstream which are then drawn up by a mosquito when it feeds on the pet, continuing the cycle once again.

Mosquitoes are hard to keep out of both the yard and house, so even your indoor-only pets are at risk.

If you want more information or would like to book in for a annual heart worm vaccination call our lovely team on (07) 4946 1631.

02/02/2024

Its getting hot in here! ☀️Lets talk heat stroke.
Every year we see an influx of heat stroke cases, sadly they can be very fatal. Ensure you take into consideration the humidity here in the Whitsundays. Keep this chart on you next time you want to take your pup for a walk.

Which animals are more susceptible to heatstroke?
-Animals that are overweight
-Flat faced breeds such as Pugs and French Bulldogs, or Persian cats
-Pets with thick coats
-Old or very young animals
-Animals with pre-existing conditions, particularly airway, lung or heart problems

Early signs of heatstroke in pet animals
These are similar in dogs and cats (although in cats the signs are often more subtle) and can include;
-Panting, this can progress to distressed or noisy breathing as the heatstroke worsens
-Restlessness or agitation, pacing, seeking shade or water
-Drooling
-Red gums or tongue
-Increased heart rate
-Vomiting or diarrhoea

Advanced stages of heatstroke in pets
This can include:
-Lethargy
-Confusion
-Weakness or collapse
-Seizures

If you are concerned that your pet is overheating, you should act immediately, as heatstroke can rapidly become a life-threatening emergency; We recommend to “cool first, transport second” as the immediate first aid response for dogs with heatstroke. Owners should also seek veterinary advice as soon as possible.

25/01/2024

We will be closed tomorrow for the Australia Day public holiday.
We will be open as normal Saturday (depending on the weather).
For an afterhours emergency a Vet can be contacted by phoning the clinic on 0749461631 and listening for the after hours emergency number.
Stay safe 🐶

11/01/2024

MIMI FOUND HER FOREVER HOME!!
Goat looking for a new home,🐐 preferably with another goat as she has lost a boyfriend. She is 3.5 years old and a great lawn mower! Please contact us if you are interested.

09/01/2024

DACSHUND PUPPIES !!!
Looking for homes, please contact 0458194216 if you are interested.
DOB 17/11/23
"Blondie" - Female / short hair / shaded red
"Meatloaf" - Male/ long hair / shaded red
"T-bone" - Male / short hiar / black and tan

22/12/2023

Meet our extraordinary Pets of the Week: Roxanne and Harriet 🐾
Roxanne came in earlier this week with two major injurts to her foot and hind leg. Roxy has shown unwavering strength and determination throughout her recovery process and has stolen all of our hearts. We wish Roxy a swift and trouble free recovery.
Our little miss Harriet stepped in and helped her new friend Roxy by donating her blood for a cruital blood transfusion.
We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 🥳🎅

19/12/2023

Santa is coming to town! 🥳🎅As we all love to treat our furry friends this festive season, it is cruital to highlight the dangers of certain christmas foods for dogs.
Dispite their festive appeal, items that are listed below are high in fat and can be toxic to our canine compainons.
These items can cause pancreatitis, gastrointestinal upset, kidney failure and even neurological issues.
To keep your pet safe this silly season make sure to keep these foods out of reach for the well-being of your pet (and your wallet).
If your dog ingests any of these foods please call us immidiatley on 4946 1631.

18/12/2023

Adorable Toy Poodle pup looking for his furever home!🐶
This little guy is 7wks old located in Cannonvale. He is up to date with vaccinations and worming. Microchipping is to be done at a later date once he has gotten a bit bigger.
If you are interested, please contact Kasey on 0497692228.

05/12/2023

We start this week saying goodbye to one of our cherished team members, Brianna ♡

Bri is moving to the big smoke 🏙 and although we will miss her dearly, we want to wish her all the best for her move, and happiness in the next step of her life's adventure!

The clinic will miss you dearly, as well as our clients & especially our patients 🐾

All the best ✨️

01/12/2023

🐶 Saturday 2nd December 🐶

- Please note there will be no vet in clinic on Saturday (10.30am - 12pm)

- There will be a nurse available for product sales and counter enquiries

Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding!

24/11/2023

We can't believe it's that time of year already!
See below our opening hours over the Holiday period.
Please call in advance for bookings and medications as we are super busy around this time of the year. If anyone needs special orders, get them in soon to avoid disapointment as suppliers will be closed over the break.
Merry Christmas everyone and have a safe New Year!

26/10/2023

These little pups are looking for their forever homes.
If you are interested or have any enquires please call Sarah on 0419961877.

13/10/2023

Happy Veterinary Nurse Day to all of our lovely nurses here at Orchid Valley Veterinary Surgery.
The support and assistance nurses provide our Veternarians is invaluable. Nurses often go unnoticed but they are the glue that holds the clinic together, from the cuddles at the first puppy health check to the support at the end of life, you are always there.

Bri, Tyler, Jodie, Lara & Victoria... we appreciate you immensely, thank you

28/09/2023

We will be closed Monday the 2nd of October due to the Public Holiday.

If your pet is on any long term medication, check you have enough to get you through the long weekend.

Stay safe and enjoy your weekend :)

For any emergencies over this time please give the clinic a call and listen to the audio message for the after hours number.

Address

58 Shute Harbour Road
Cannonvale, QLD
4802

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	10:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+61749461631

Website

http://www.localvet.com.au/OrchidValley

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Congratulations to the winner of our Bravecto AU competition! Winning a prize pack full of goodies, as well as 6 months worth of Bravecto!

Calling for help! 3 litters of kittens and their mothers have been abandoned in Cannonvale. There are 21 kittens & 3 mamma's needing homes (temporary and/or permanent). Our local rescue is unfortunately unable to help due to lack of volunteers. If you can help in any way please let us know!

🐱 LOOKING FOR A HOME 🐱 If you are looking for a kitten, get in touch with our clinic, as there are 11 of these guys looking for a family ❤ (07)49461631