Oxenford Veterinary Surgery

Oxenford Veterinary Surgery We offer a range of veterinary services to suit you and your pet. Contact us today!

Whilst a deer antler may seem like a fun seasonal treat for your dog, care is always required in selecting the best chew...
23/12/2024

Whilst a deer antler may seem like a fun seasonal treat for your dog, care is always required in selecting the best chew pressie for your dog. Some can be too hard and risk breaking teeth! 🎄

For advice on safe dental chews for your pet this Christmas, consult our tooth-tending team! 🦷

By now, most pet owners are aware that chocolate (or other products containing cacao beans or cocoa) can cause dangerous...
18/12/2024

By now, most pet owners are aware that chocolate (or other products containing cacao beans or cocoa) can cause dangerous poisoning in dogs and cats. 🍫

If you are worries your pet has managed to eat some chocolate, we’d advise an immediate phone call to our team or the Animal Poisons Helpline for further advice. 📞

Whilst extendable leads can give your pet the freedom to explore, they should be used with caution. 🌳For more informatio...
16/12/2024

Whilst extendable leads can give your pet the freedom to explore, they should be used with caution. 🌳

For more information on calm, safe walks for you and your pet, consult our helpful team.

Whilst off-leash dog areas can be a great way to provide your pet with free exercise and playtime, they can also pose so...
11/12/2024

Whilst off-leash dog areas can be a great way to provide your pet with free exercise and playtime, they can also pose some risks to your pet’s safety. 🐕

For more advice on off-leash pet areas, consult our behaviourally-brainy team! 🤓

Any pet out and about in the summer heat and/or humidity can be at risk of developing dangerous heatstroke. Particularly...
09/12/2024

Any pet out and about in the summer heat and/or humidity can be at risk of developing dangerous heatstroke. Particularly prone are those pets with breathing compromise (e.g. flatter-faced breeds such as bulldogs) or very thick coats (such as golden retrievers). ☀️

If your pet is drooling excessively or looks weak or wobbly, it’s best to wet them down and then transport them in an air-conditioned vehicle for an urgent assessment with our experienced vets. 🚗🐶

If you and your pet will be visiting the beach or another waterway this summer, we’d advise keeping them by your side so...
04/12/2024

If you and your pet will be visiting the beach or another waterway this summer, we’d advise keeping them by your side so that you can keep an eye out for wayward fish hooks. 🏖️

Unfortunately, fish hooks (with remnants of bait on them) are sometimes left scattered around popular fishing areas, and are then unintentionally snatched up by greedy pets. 🐟🐕

If you suspect your pet may have unfortunately “taken the bait”, we’d recommend a prompt assessment with one of our vets.

During summer, we see a “step up” in the number of pet paw pad injuries. 🐾If you note a scrape-like abrasion on your dog...
02/12/2024

During summer, we see a “step up” in the number of pet paw pad injuries. 🐾

If you note a scrape-like abrasion on your dog’s paw, you can usually manage this at home by: Limiting them to very short walks on soft dry ground for 10-14 days, to allow the injury to heal. For toileting in wet weather, temporarily taping a thick plastic bag over your pet’s entire paw to keep the wound clean and dry – just ensure you remove this promptly afterwards to prevent the paw from becoming sweaty and irritated. ☔

However, if your pet’s paw injury is a deeper cut that may require stitching, we’d advise a prompt check-up with one of our pawsome vets. 🩹

Upcoming Christmas Trading Hours
27/11/2024

Upcoming Christmas Trading Hours

Planning is key to a successful boarding stay. If you’re planning to leave your anxious dog at a boarding kennel, it’s i...
27/11/2024

Planning is key to a successful boarding stay. If you’re planning to leave your anxious dog at a boarding kennel, it’s important to ensure they have what they need to make their stay successful. 🐕

Inform your kennel ahead of time of their needs, and ensure you supply enough medication (if they are medicated) to last the duration of the stay. 💊 Always provide several emergency contacts including veterinarian details. It’s worth considering alternatives to boarding also, if you don’t think your dog will cope well.

If you’ve recently gotten a puppy, you might have wondered if they can go into boarding kennels when you go away.Boardin...
25/11/2024

If you’ve recently gotten a puppy, you might have wondered if they can go into boarding kennels when you go away.

Boarding kennels might not be the best option for young puppies. 🐶 All dogs should be appropriately vaccinated prior to going into kennels, so that means puppies under 4 months of age might not be fully vaccinated yet.

Additionally, puppies can have high needs, so might require more hands-on support than is traditionally provided at many kennels. Other options include full-time pet sitters or relatives and friends. 🏡

If you’re planning to go away this summer, it’s important to plan how your dog will get vet care while you’re away. 🌞If ...
20/11/2024

If you’re planning to go away this summer, it’s important to plan how your dog will get vet care while you’re away. 🌞

If you’re taking them with you, ensure you have enough medication to last while you’re away and look up your closest veterinary clinic, particularly for after-hours care. 🐕

If they are staying home, ensure their caregiver knows who your vet is (both in-hours and after-hours) and how they will pay for treatment if you cannot be contacted.

It can be difficult to medicate a cat. 🐾 However,these days, when it comes to anti-parasitictreatments, there are so man...
18/11/2024

It can be difficult to medicate a cat. 🐾 However,
these days, when it comes to anti-parasitic
treatments, there are so many options that even the
fussiest cat can tolerate.

It’s important your cat has protection against fleas,
worms and ticks year-round especially if they go outside (even for only short trips) 🌳 If they’re indoors only, there is less risk but we still recommend worm, flea and tick prevention - we have seen indoor only cats get tick paralysis where the tick has hopped onto an owner and then onto their cat.

Contact the clinic if you aren’t sure what your cat needs.

If you’re planning on putting your dog in boarding these holidays, it’s important their annual vaccinations are up to da...
13/11/2024

If you’re planning on putting your dog in boarding these holidays, it’s important their annual vaccinations are up to date. 🐕

Most kennels will require proof of a C5 vaccination in the past 12 months to be accepted for boarding. However, if you really want to ensure your dog is protected, they need to have the vaccine booster at least 2 weeks prior to boarding, to ensure maximum immunity.

Contact the clinic today if you need your dog’s vaccines boosted. 🏥

Dr Chris presents..... the best dressed Christmas pet competition!!! 🎄🐾 To continue Dr Chris' fundraising for his upcomi...
12/11/2024

Dr Chris presents..... the best dressed Christmas pet competition!!! 🎄🐾

To continue Dr Chris' fundraising for his upcoming London Marathon in 2025 - all entry fees will go towards Mencap to support people with learning disabilities.

Get into the Christmas spirit, share a little Christmas cheer and jump on board our Christmas competition.

All you have to do is dress your pet in their finest Christmas attire, email the photo to us at [email protected] with proof of your $5 donation to Dr Chris' charity (https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/christopher-dixon) or pay your $5 entry fee in cash to the girls in front reception.

Entries close December 20th - our team will pick a winner, notify the winner and announce it on our page.

Get creative 🎀🎁📷

One of the most common infectious diseases in cats is called ‘cat flu’.Just like the flu in humans, cat flu can be cause...
11/11/2024

One of the most common infectious diseases in cats is called ‘cat flu’.

Just like the flu in humans, cat flu can be caused by several different viruses, including calicivirus and herpesvirus. 🤒 While often self-limiting, it can cause severe disease in some cats. If your cat develops a persistent cough, heavy nasal discharge, ulcers of the mouth or nose, inappetence or has difficulty breathing, they should see a vet. Treatments are available to reduce symptoms. 🐾

Thank you to everyone who entered the raffle and contributed towards raising funds for Mencap - A UK organisation which ...
08/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who entered the raffle and contributed towards raising funds for Mencap - A UK organisation which helps people who have learning disabilities.

Dr Chris ran the Auckland Marathon on the 3rd of November! He a ran impressive 42.7km in 4hr 2m all with a broken am!🏃‍♂️

He was knackered and walking like a cowboy for a couple of days, but is ready to start training for the London Marathon next year!! 🏆

Pepper 🐶 & Nurse Emily are rocking the matching cast 🩷🩷
07/11/2024

Pepper 🐶 & Nurse Emily are rocking the matching cast 🩷🩷

When going away on holidays, it can be difficult to know what’s the best option for your cat. Should you book a pet sitt...
06/11/2024

When going away on holidays, it can be difficult to know what’s the best option for your cat. Should you book a pet sitter, or should you take them to a cattery? 🐱

When trying to decide, take into account your individual cat’s needs and personality. If they have medical conditions or are elderly, they might require additional care. 💼 Never leave your cats unattended for extended periods of time.

If you’re unsure what’s best for your cat, our team would be happy to guide you.

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7/1 Cottonwood Place
Gold Coast, QLD
4210

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+61755731414

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