Sandy Paws Vet Iluka

12/12/2024

The team at Sandy Paws Vet would like to wish all our clients and friends a happy and safe Christmas. In the New Year we will introduce you to our expanding team as we look forward to an exciting 2025.
With best wishes from Dr Lisa, Ally, Keira, Layla, Marcia, Deb and Brittaney.
The clinic will be closed from Monday 23rd December, reopening the following Monday 30th December. For emergencies please call the clinic number on 66465676 and listen to the message to find out which clinic is on call over the holiday period.

12/12/2024

How lucky is Luna?! In an unusual twist of fate a fishing hook actually saved Luna's life 🪝
Luna presented at the clinic with fishing line hanging from her mouth. An xray confirmed that it was attached to a hook which was now down in the stomach 😳. Unfortunately, the only way to remove it from the stomach is surgically.
While Dr Lisa was extracting the hook she noticed that the spleen was very irregular indeed. A suspicious looking lump and inflamed tissue meant that the spleen was probably about to rupture - a life-threatening emergency 🚑 This can happen to any dog (usually older animals) at any time, usually with no warning whatsoever. If it wasn't for the fishing hook we would not have known there was a problem until it was too late.
Dogs can live happily without a spleen and we are pleased to say that Luna has made a great recovery, albeit a little lighter now!
Lucky Luna! We recommended her owner buy a lotto ticket as good luck was clearly shining on them that day! 🍀

29/11/2024

Some great news!

Due to popular request we now sell Prime100, a complete and balanced dog food. It is Australian, is nutritionally balanced, cost effective and comes in a variety of flavours and formulas including:
* chicken and veg roll
* beef and veg roll
* kangaroo (lowest fat)
* slow cooked tetra packs (no refrigeration required)
* air dried formula
* prime cut treats

To order, please call the clinic on 66465676 by 1pm every Monday for delivery the following day.
The Prime 100 SPD range (Single Protein Diet) is specifically formulated for dogs with gastrointestinal issues. To discuss the benefits of a single protein or novel protein diet please call the clinic to make an appointment with Dr Lisa.

22/10/2024

Meet Holly! This tough little Jack Russell Terrier copped a double whammy - snake bite AND tick paralysis!!! She was completely paralysed - including her lungs - so she wasn't able to breathe or move or blink or p*e 😳 So, the whole Sandy Paws team took turns to monitor her ventilation, 24/7 for 7 days until she could breathe on her own. Then we continued support until she could swallow, walk and eat on her own.
We are a little bleary-eyed but it is worth every sleepless hour to see her go home to her very happy owner 😍🥰🤗

18/10/2024

Do we sound like a broken record yet?
Sorry - not sorry... 😒

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30/09/2024

Use tick prevention, people! 🙏

As you may know, Nurse Ally also works at the 24 hour Emergency vet in Bangalow. This is a picture of the hospital last weekend. All three dogs came in with tick paralysis. None were using regular prevention. Two made it through. All three owners had a bill that was, well, let's just say SIGNIFICANTLY more than a monthly $30 tick prevention... 😢
This isn't in another state. It is an hour up the road.

Please, please keep your pet's tick prevention up to date. These cases are tough on everyone - the animals, owners and vet staff too. And tick paralysis is absolutely preventable.

If you buy 3 Nexgard Spectra chewables we'll give you ONE FOR FREE. If you buy 6 we'll give you TWO FOR FREE!! Or come in and chat to us about other options. We are always happy to chat about preventative health. Thanks for reading. 👀

25/09/2024

The BOAS course was amazing! Honestly, there is sooo much going on with these cute little dogs with the squishy faces. If you are thinking about getting a Frenchie, a Bulldog or a Pug then, pleeeeaaasse, do your homework. We can help with recommendations on what to look for to choose a "healthy" dog.

BOAS is PROGRESSIVE meaning it gets worse as the dog gets older.

If you notice that your brachycephalic dog is doing ANY of the following then book in with Dr Lisa to chat about how to manage your dog's special needs.
* snorting, snoring
* regurgitating, vomitting
* snuffling
* exercise intolerance
* not sleeping soundly
* tummy noises
* skin condition including a screw tail

All of these characteristics (we call them symptoms) might sound "cute" but, simply put, they can (will) significantly reduce your dog's life span! Who knew?!

20/09/2024

Dr Lisa and Nurse Ally are heading to Brisbane today to attend a BOAS course.
What is BOAS you may ask??
🐶 Brachycephalic breeds are those cute dogs with squishy faces - Pugs, French Bulldogs, British Bulldogs, as well as Boxers, Shih-tzus and Boston Terriers. BOAS is Brachychephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome and we will be learning all about the special surgery required to help these guys breathe better ❤️‍🩹.
The clinic will be closed today, Friday 20th Sept, but we'll be back on Monday as usual.

02/09/2024

Time to desex your pet but need a little help with the cost? Animal Welfare League NSW are currently offering financial assistance for cats, dogs and rabbits! Contact AWL for further information.
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We cover Byron Shire to Coffs Harbour/Bellingen.
North of this, contact Friends of the Pound, Tweed.
South of this, contact our Great Lakes & Manning Branch.
Elsewhere, find your local branch in https://www.awlnsw.com.au/find-us/

Participating Vets (where you apply for the voucher and book the procedure):
Mullumbimby Vet 6684 3818
North Coast Vet Services (Brunswick Heads) 6684 0735
VetLove (Ballina) 6686 7416
Keen St Vet Clinic (Lismore) 6621 9811
Lismore Vet Clinic 6622 0033
Central Vet Care Clinic (Casino) 6662 6661
Fairymount Vet Clinic (Kyogle) 6632 1199
Kyogle Vet Clinic 6632 2322
Evans Head Vet Clinic 6682 5252
Sandy Paws Vet (Iluka) 6646 5676
Angourie Road Vet Surgery (Yamba) 6646 9966
Yamba Vet Clinic 6646 2716
Maclean Vet Hospital 6645 2864
Clarence Valley Vet Clinic (Grafton) 6642 4224
Riverbank Animal Hospital (Grafton) 6642 3083
Mobile Vet & Animal Hospital (South Grafton) 6642 4667
Pacific Vetcare (Coffs Harbour) 6652 3455
Pacific Vetcare (Sawtell) 6653 1555
Pacific Vetcare (Woolgoolga) 6654 2600
Woolgoolga Vet Clinic 6654 7754
Bellingen Vet Hospital 6655 1098

18/08/2024

Totally stolen from another page - had to share! 🤣

08/08/2024

Ticks are out and about!! And this is a fantastic deal 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

11/07/2024

July is National desexing month!
That means we are offering a 15% discount.
Appointments are filling fast so call us ASAP to take advantage of this great deal 🐾🐇🐈🐩

Send a message to learn more

30/06/2024

We will be taking a short break this week, reopening Monday 8th July. For your veterinary needs in the meantime please call Angourie Road Vet. Thanks everyone 🙏

26/05/2024

Veterinary nurse/receptionist required in our small animal clinic, Iluka.

We are looking for a vet nurse ideally with Cert IV qualifications or minimum 3 years experience in clinic.

The position will involve some reception/retail shifts and some nursing shifts:
- Customer service
- Booking appointments
- ability to recommend preventative care advice, feeding and complete retail sales
- Cash handling
- Assisting with surgeries
- Monitoring anaesthetics
- Cleaning equipment, instruments and cages
- Animal care and handling

We are seeking someone to work 2 – 3 days each week, Tuesday – Thursday on a casual or permanent part-time basis. Some after hours work will also be involved but this is on a shared basis with other clinics and other staff so is not generally too demanding.

Please send enquiries and/or resumes with cover letters to [email protected]

22/05/2024

LOCAL DISEASE ALERT:
🦠 Leptospirosis 🦠
(We do currently have lepto vaccination stock available. Please contact the clinic for more information and appointments).

The current wet conditions have resulted in an increased rat population and we have been informed by a local veterinary clinic of a positive case of leptospirosis.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can infect dogs as well as other mammals. Transmitted through contact with rodents, leptospirosis causes serious illness and possible death in affected animals.

❗ LEPTO IS INFECTIOUS TO HUMANS ❗

Infection can occur when a dog drinks from a water source that a rodent has urinated in such as a puddle or drain. It can survive in water or soil for months, crossing damaged skin (wounds) or contracted even by sniffing.

The first signs of illness in dogs with leptospirosis can be general and may include vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, fever and refusal to eat. If left untreated, the disease progresses to kidney and liver failure and even death.

Vaccination can prevent illness from the common strains of leptospirosis.

14/02/2024

More kitty spam 😻 Sorry - (not sorry 🤣)