Raceview Veterinary Surgery

06/11/2024

☀️High temperatures predicted☀️

With the temperatures predicted to soar over the next few days, it's extremely important to look after our pets.

• All pets should have access to fresh water and shade at all times.
• Never exercise your pet during the hottest time of the day. Aim for early in the morning or late in the evening.
• Never leave your pet unattended in a car or on a ute.
• If possible, please leave extra water containers out for our wildlife! 🐦

🚨 If you suspect your pet may have heat stroke, call your vet or nearest emergency centre ASAP 🚨

18/10/2024

Is your pet up to date with Heartworm prevention? ❤️🦟

Heartworm disease can often be fatal, but is completely preventable. Despite being a type of worm, heartworm is not prevented with a general intestinal wormer.

Heartworm is spread by mosquitos. Once bitten by a mosquito, the worms migrate through the body until they reach the vascular system, infecting the lungs and pulmonary arteries which in turn obstruct blood flow through the heart. They can damage the lining of these blood vessels and can even cause small clots to form in the vessels in the lungs. The inflammation in the lung tissue worsens over time, and you may notice the following symptoms:

🔸Coughing
🔸Shortness of breath
🔸Unwilling to exercise
🔸Unexplained weight loss
🔸Distended abdomen

Treatment for heartworm can be costly and is not without risk. If left untreated, it is often fatal, so prevention is the best course of action.

Preventatives can come in the form of a monthly tablet, chew, spot on or annual injection (dogs).

If you would like to know if your pet is covered or would like to chat about your options, give us a call on (07)32886988.

*We have had a positive case of heartworm disease this month. Every positive case increases the risk of spread in the area.

06/10/2024

We will be closed tomorrow for the public holiday.
Normal hours will resume from Tuesday 8th October at 7:30am.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused, and hope you all stay safe. 🐾

04/10/2024

Happiest birthday to our wonderful nurse Amanda! We would not be the practice we are today without the continuous love, dedication and empathy she shows to each of our patients and their owners. ❤️

12/09/2024

🐾 Revolutionary flea and tick protection that lasts! 🐾

Bravecto Quantum is the first and only injectable parasiticide to provide up to a full year of flea and tick protection for dogs.
In just a single injection performed by your veterinarian, your dog is protected against paralysis ticks and flea infestations for a full 12 months, as well as protection against the brown dog tick for 11 months.

If you would like to know more or book your dog in for their Bravecto Quantum injection, please give us a call on (07) 32886988. The price of the injection is based on the weight of your pet, so if you would like a quote over the phone, please try to weigh your pet in advance.

*Bravecto Quantum is suitable for administration to dogs and puppies from six months of age.
* Be aware the injection takes 3 days to exert its full effect, so avoid taking your pet anywhere they could be exposed to paralysis ticks.

06/09/2024

Handsome Chase was in for desexing today. He was such a brave boy for his IV. 🐾

05/09/2024

🐍 Snake season is here! 🐍

With the weather starting to warm up, our pets are once again at risk of being bitten.

All snake bites, even just suspected snake bites should be treated as life-threatening. You must try to keep your pet calm and as still as possible to limit the venom from circulating, and transport them to your closest vet immediately. The sooner your pet sees a vet, the better chance they have of survival.

While treatment of snake bites can be lifesaving, it can be an unexpected blow financially. We highly recommend pet insurance to not only give you peace of mind but also to ensure your pet has a much better chance in the event of an emergency such as a snake bite. 🐍

29/08/2024

The cutest little toe beans from one of our patients in for desexing today 🐾

22/08/2024

Just a reminder that there is just over one more week to claim your discounted senior pet consultations!

Make sure to book your senior pets is ASAP to take advantage of this great deal. 🐾

For the months of July and August, we will be offering our senior pet promo packages.
Unfortunately our pets age much faster than us, reaching senior status by the age of 7 years. It’s usually this time of the year where most senior pet parents notice their dog or cat struggling more with pain and arthritis, so this promo is a great opportunity to help give your senior pet that little bit of extra care that they may need.

Both of our packages include a full senior specific consultation, examining their heart, joints, teeth, eyesight, hearing, skin and coat. They also include an in-house urine test, which gives us an insight into their kidney function, as well as showing us if there are any infections or signs of diabetes.

Our second package includes a comprehensive blood test, including the following tests:
🩸Complete blood count - abnormalities with red/white/clotting cells can indicate problems such as bacterial/viral infections, anemia, and clotting disorders.
🩸Biochemistry - shows us your pet’s organ function. Abnormalities can include disorders such as diabetes, liver or kidney disease, as well as electrolyte imbalances.
🩸Thyroid hormone - tells us whether there is a deficiency indicating hypothyroidism, or if there is too much thyroid hormone circulating, called hyperthyroidism (common in older cats).

Regular vet check-ups and annual blood tests are always a good idea for senior pets. In the majority of cases, the earlier something is detected, the better the outcome is for your pets.

* Our Senior Pet Promo is only available for cats and dogs 7yrs+.
* Any unrelated illnesses will be charged as an additional cost.

08/08/2024

Congratulations to our senior pet promo winner Prince! Prince has come in today to claim his free arthritis injection. 🐾

Our senior pet packages are still running until the end of August, so make sure to book in your senior pet ASAP for a full comprehensive consultation.
If you would like to book in or find out more, please give our lovely nurses a call on (07)32886988.

25/07/2024

We had these two cuties in this week. Little Mocha was such a good little patient for her treatment, while Maisey sat so well for her bandage earlier in the week 🐾

19/07/2024

We had some wonderful little patients in today for their desexing. Parker, Churro and Casper were so well behaved and gave the best cuddles.
Don’t forget we are running Operation Wanted till end of August. Register now for 20% off desexing.

18/07/2024

Little Phebe enjoying the sunshine after her spa day 💅

15/07/2024

🐍 Happy World Snake Day! 🐍

July 16th is a day to raise awareness about our slithery friends and their incredibly important role in our ecosystem. While they are impacted by most of the same issues that affect other wildlife (habitat loss and displacement, climate change, disease etc), the general negative attitude towards snakes can be a massive threat to their preservation.
The majority of bites from venomous snakes occur when people decide to pick up or kill the snake.
Education is key to keeping you, your family and pets safe.

Some methods to try if you’re worried about your pets coming into contact with a snake include:
🐱 Keeping your cats indoors or in a snake-proof enclosure
🐶 Snake avoidance training if you’re unable to have your dog indoors
🌾 Keeping your yard maintained and cut short
🗑️ Dispose of any rubbish you have lying around
🐭 Keeping pet food in rodent-proof storage containers to discourage mice and rats from taking up residence in your property

04/07/2024

We will be closing at 4pm today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and will be back open at 8am tomorrow. 🐾

04/07/2024

📢 Attention senior pet owners 📢

In addition to our senior pet promo running for the months of July and August, you can now enter the draw to win your pet’s next arthritis injection for free!

When you bring your pet in for their long acting arthritis injection this month, and then schedule their next appointment while you’re here, you will go into the draw to win a free injection!

We need to look after our senior pets, especially in these cooler months. They are masters at hiding pain, and many owners are usually surprised to hear their pets may be quietly suffering from arthritis pain.
If you are uncertain and would like to bring your pet in for a check up, please call us on (07)3288 6988.

*Entries will only be taken for the month of July, so make sure to book your pet in asap! 🐈

20/06/2024

For the months of July and August, we will be offering our senior pet promo packages.
Unfortunately our pets age much faster than us, reaching senior status by the age of 7 years. It’s usually this time of the year where most senior pet parents notice their dog or cat struggling more with pain and arthritis, so this promo is a great opportunity to help give your senior pet that little bit of extra care that they may need.

Both of our packages include a full senior specific consultation, examining their heart, joints, teeth, eyesight, hearing, skin and coat. They also include an in-house urine test, which gives us an insight into their kidney function, as well as showing us if there are any infections or signs of diabetes.

Our second package includes a comprehensive blood test, including the following tests:
🩸Complete blood count - abnormalities with red/white/clotting cells can indicate problems such as bacterial/viral infections, anemia, and clotting disorders.
🩸Biochemistry - shows us your pet’s organ function. Abnormalities can include disorders such as diabetes, liver or kidney disease, as well as electrolyte imbalances.
🩸Thyroid hormone - tells us whether there is a deficiency indicating hypothyroidism, or if there is too much thyroid hormone circulating, called hyperthyroidism (common in older cats).

Regular vet check-ups and annual blood tests are always a good idea for senior pets. In the majority of cases, the earlier something is detected, the better the outcome is for your pets.

* Our Senior Pet Promo is only available for cats and dogs 7yrs+.
* Any unrelated illnesses will be charged as an additional cost.

12/06/2024

We will be opening later tomorrow morning (Thursday 13th) at 9am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause 🐾