Goomeri Veterinary Services

25/04/2023

30/03/2023

01/01/2023

MISSING - Abbi, @ 25kgs, came off the back of a Ute when dog crate door came open between Murgon and Manumbar Rd turnoff via Redgate. Not noticed for about 20 kms. Despite searching and backtracking she has’nt been found. Microchipped and wearing collar with her name and a ph number embroidered on it. $250 reward for return. Ph/msg Ruth Porter on 0447025968 if you know her whereabouts or have seen her. Thank you.

31/12/2022

Happy New Year to all our wonderful clients and patients...........

22/12/2022

It was a wonderful way to end a big year, celebrated by the vet family from Wooroolin and Goomeri Veterinary Services.

A huge thanks to Goomeri Bowls Club for their hospitality. Thank you Gayle for keeping the drinks coming, and Bevan Sipple for his patience while attempting to teach us all some Bowling skills.

Thank you to Aaron & Sandy from ‘Wats Cooking’, who brought their food van and cooked up a storm for our main meal.

Special thanks to Vet Nurse, Bri Ziegler, for organising the event, and using her culinary skills to dish up pre dinner appetisers & delectable deserts

16/12/2022

FOUND this morning Friday 16th Dec 2022 on the Wondai-Chinchilla Road, Durong. For further information call Rees on 0432 273 050

15/11/2022

💥💥𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 💥💥
There is currently a national shortage of tick anti-serum. This is due to a large surge in tick cases and product supply issues.
Our team is very concerned that if you bring your pet to us with tick poisoning we may not have enough anti-serum to get them out of trouble.
Please please make sure you have your pet’s tick prevention up to date. We stock a range of very effective products for a range of prices. If you have any concerns or need more information on tick prevention please, do not hesitate to call our team at Wooroolin Veterinary Services on 4164 2010 or Goomeri Veterinary Services on 4168 4064 or call in and see us.

05/11/2022

Yes it’s SNAKE SEASON!

Over the past few weeks we have had an unusually high number of pets with snake bites.

Please make sure you take precautions and seek help immediately if your dog or cat is showing signs.

These sign or symptoms can be quite variable ranging from a complete collapse thru generalised weakness and even showing spasms. Bleeding episodes may even be seen with envenomation.

Snakes are attracted to potential food and water sources and safe, quiet places to hide.
To reduce the risk of snakes finding your backyard or property attractive, keep your grass mown, clear up any rubbish piles and clear away objects where snakes can hide. Unwanted materials, especially timber and iron, which retain the heat, will attract snakes. Make sure that stockfeed is stored securely so that snakes are not attracted by mice.

If you are walking your dog close to bushland, especially near water during the summer months, please keep your dog on a lead and avoid long grassy areas.

03/11/2022

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Queensland vets are calling on all pet owners to ensure their pet's tick prevention is up to date now more than ever, as life-saving tick antiserum faces a national shortage.

The primary treatment for pets suffering from tick paralysis is the antiserum, without it the disease is likely to be fatal.

The shortage has been caused by the flood in Northern NSW, making it near impossible to collect ticks for producing the antiserum. This has then been exacerbated by one of our worst tick seasons in recent years.

Over the past three months our Animal Emergency Service hospitals have seen 710 tick paralysis cases, an increase of 27% on last year's numbers.

Our Animal Emergency Service team have been working with suppliers to secure sufficient levels of serum. However, this will depend on whether the tick season continues to worsen.

Many Queensland veterinary clinics are running short and likely to run out. The situation is only expected to become worse, with suppliers predicting another batch of the serum won't be available until early December.

There are two things you can do to keep their pet's safe from ticks:
🐾 Keep your pet's tick prevention up to date. Even the most reliable prevention won't work if it's overdue! Not sure which tick prevention is best for your pet? Speak with your vet today.
🐾 Search your pet regularly for ticks.

Paralysis ticks are life-threatening if not treated. If you do find a tick, see your vet or closest emergency vet immediately.

For more information about tick paralysis, including signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, visit > https://bit.ly/3zDszLN

23/10/2022

WELCOME to DR BRITTEN LOCKIE who has recently joined our team at Wooroolin and Goomeri Veterinary Services.

After graduating from JCU, Britten followed his passion for Mixed Rural Practice, working in western Qld practices in Roma and Longreach. This is where he developed a strong interest in equine, bovine, and canine reproduction. He believes that reproduction is one of the key components to helping producers optimise their profitability & productivity.

Britten has spent time at various equine clinics, including overseas, developing his skills in fresh, chilled and frozen AI programs, and is keen to bring these skills to our clinics.

When off duty, Britten spends time with his partner Amelia, his 2 dogs and cat. He's also a keen footy player!

Britten is the ‘Young Member’ for the Equine Veterinary Association for our region, so will be kept busy helping with events for young Equine Vets.

19/10/2022

Welcome to Leah Frohloff who recently joined Wooroolin and Goomeri Veterinary Services as our Administration Manager.

Growing up in Kingaroy, Leah has spent a lifetime surrounded by horses and dogs.

Leah enjoyed over 10 years working in the racing industry, fulfilling her childhood dream, as a professional jockey. She has also spent 20 rewarding years in the health industry, working in Drs surgeries and Kingaroy Hospital, Specialist Outpatients Dept.

Since joining the team at Wooroolin and Goomeri Veterinary Services, Leah is able to combine two of her life passions, animals and health care.

Downtime for Leah is spent with her close knit family, as well as Pony Club groups, coaching riders, judging and coach education, and sharing her passion for horses.

15/09/2022

Thanks everyone for sharing. Both dogs have now been reunited with their owner 💙💙. 2 DOGS FOUND THIS AFTERNOON just outside Goomeri on the Kilkivan Road. Both have microchips, but not registered. Please call Goomeri Veterinary Services 4168 4064

25/08/2022

CLINIC CUDDLES 💓 Are they for the patients benefit? Or for our Team? We think they are for both 💖

15/08/2022

Please Share - DOG FOUND this morning on the Murgon/Goomeri Road near the Moffatdale turnoff.
Call Goomeri Clinic on 4168 4064

20/07/2022

RAT BAIT POISONING IN DOGS & CATS
As rodent numbers increase, many people are putting down rat poison to control their populations. At our veterinary practices, we are seeing this reflected with higher numbers of patients being brought in for rat bait ingestion.

HOW DOES RAT BAIT WORK?
It contains compounds that block clotting factors in the blood from working. Animals usually have reserves that last them 2-5 days, in the meantime, the new clotting factors the body has made are faulty. This leads to uncontrolled bleeding in the abdomen, chest or under the skin, even sometimes in the brain or spinal cord. This leads to pets becoming weak from blood loss, and if this is left untreated, death may occur.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON SIGNS OF RAT BAIT POISONING?
Unfortunately, the early signs of rat bait poisoning are non-specific, but the most common ways these patients present are:
• Lethargy
• Pale gums
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Lameness
• Coughing
• Respiratory difficulty
• Red urine

I WAS TOLD ABOUT RAT POISONS THAT ARE 'SAFE' WHEN CATS & DOGS INGEST POISONED RODENTS. IS THIS TRUE?
No rat bait is safe for mammals to ingest – this includes dogs and cats. Dogs particularly have a low lethal dose for these toxins, in fact only a quarter that of cats!
I THINK MY PET HAS INGESTED SOME RAT POISON OR EATEN A POISONED RODENT. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Please, give us a call at Goomeri Veterinary Services 24/7 on (07) 4168 4064, and we can discuss any concerns you may have, or arrange an appointment. The earlier, the better, as it gives us more options for treatment.

HOW ARE RAT BAIT POISONINGS TREATED?
Vitamin K supplementation is the main aspect of treatment, as well as supportive care. The only problem is the delay in response to treatment, so oftentimes blood or plasma transfusions are required in severe cases to save the patient.

17/07/2022

💕 Animal Doctor marries Human Doctor 💕
Congratulations to Sophia Johnson and Adam Skinner on their recent marriage. Sophia left our Clinics around 18 months ago, to follow her career path to NSW. Little did she know that this move would change her life forever. Wishing you both a lifetime together of adventure, love and happiness.

10/07/2022

WINTER SPECIAL!
20% off all cat and dog desexing between now and August 31st.
Discount on all vaccinations done at the same time as desexing.
Phone our friendly team for further information and appointment.
(07) 4168 4064
Expires Aug 31, 2022

04/06/2022

Sam’s a Survivor!

Sam recently had a life saving surgery here at our Clinic, after eating cooked bones that caused major obstructions and damage to his bowel.

The cooked bones were unable to be digested, and formed a large obstruction in Sam’s bowel. The chunks of bone had actually bound together and formed a large unmoveable mass.

Surgery involved breaking down and removing chunks and splinters of bone that had compacted together to allow the blockage to pass.

After abdominal surgery was performed by Dr Steve, and several days of intensive care from our wonderful nursing staff, Sam was looking much happier.

We are very pleased to report that he has since made a full recovery, and we can’t wait for his next visit (hopefully social) to the clinic!

A timely reminder about feeding bones: Raw bones in Moderation! And Cooked bones NEVER :(

01/06/2022

💰💰💰 20% OFF DESEXING 💰💰💰

It's that time of year again!
For the next 3 months, we are offering 20% off all dog & cat desexing!

*Offer valid June 1 - August 31, 2021*

Call our friendly staff to enquire or make a booking!

Wooroolin Clinic (07) 4164 2010
Goomeri Clinic (07) 4168 4064

30/05/2022

Yesterday we had a visit with Steve at Goomeri Veterinary Services for a vet check and dental on Chapel Road, our new gelding ("Chappie") - two of the things we do for every horse we purchase.

Why?
I always think of my vet checks like a roadworthy. It can help us pin point problems directly, and be suggestive of issues down the track. Where we pick up a weakness, we can then assess whether it is manageable with the right work / right treatment, whether we need to exclude or proceed with caution in certain areas of work. This knowledge can help us prevent further injury and make their ridden career a happy, long and successful one.

And dentals are one of the best investments you can make in your horses. I care a great deal for the comfort of my horses in general, and I also want them to be comfortable when we ask them to work. Further more, I'm a numbers gal. I want the best bang for my buck when it comes to feed because let's face it - feeding is expensive. The start of digestion is actually a lot to do with teeth.... if they aren't grinding their food down well, I'm not getting the best feed conversion I could be and the basic bargain girl in me 110% wants to get every dollar out that I put in. Improve performance, improve comfort, and get my moneys worth - sounds pretty darn good to me!
My horses get powerfloated by a vet every 12-24 months depending on their workload, diet and life stage.... and sometimes more often if we have an issue arise.

Chappies off now for a 10 day holiday while we have one of those ourselves yay!

25/05/2022

Is your dog sounding a little “ruff”?

Common causes of coughing include airway inflammation (e.g. allergies), or bacterial or viral infections of the airways or lungs. However, middle-aged to older pets may also suffer from coughing due to heart disease or masses in the chest.

Coughing pet? Best consult our vets!

07/05/2022

‘It’s not blood that makes you a mother.
It’s love ’ ❤️

Our babies come in all sizes, shapes and species. Sending love to all the Mums out there today. 💖

Nurse Ally, and her baby ‘Kidda’. 🐾

06/05/2022

To our wonderful Clients & Friends,
I just want to thank everyone for the well wishes after my small nail prick :) The injury was well flushed, and I am on antibiotics, and so hopefully won’t have any further complications.
I’ve had an easy day today, but will be working at Burrandowan Races tomorrow. So please don’t be offended, if you see me at the Races, and I don’t give any ‘right’ hand shakes!
Once again – Thank you. I appreciate your thoughts.
Regards....Steve

05/05/2022

We can’t thank our local community enough, for their wonderful support of Dr Steve after his altercation with a bovine patient yesterday!
Special thanks especially to the Murgon Ambulance for their rescue, Murgon Fire Brigade for removing most of the timber rail that was attached to his right hand and Dr Bek and her team at Kingaroy Hospital who removed the long, right angled rusty nail and the rest of the rail.
Your care and support was very much appreciated.
X-rays of Dr Steve’s right hand!
He might be taking it a bit easier for the next little while!

24/04/2022

Home of the free, because of the brave
❤️
We will remember them

03/04/2022

Some Bassett spam for those of us who just can't resist them 🙂 There were 7 puppies in this litter. It is the first litter for mum, 'Thelma Louise'. She has done a wonderful job looking after them all, and they are all off to their new owners for a life long adventure.

03/04/2022

We had this cute litter of Bassett pups in for first vaccinations and microchips at Goomeri Clinic! Nurse Ally, and owners Alex & Matilda had a lot of trouble keeping them still enough to get a photo!