Raceview Veterinary Surgery

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 🐾

30/05/2024

Unfortunately today will be a nurse-only day.
We will still be able to book in nail trims, a**l gland expression and suture removals, however we are unable to offer consultations with a vet.

We will be open from 8am and will be closing at 4pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
If your pet is unwell and requires an appointment today, we recommend calling around or calling one of the Greater Springfield clinics.
If your pet needs to be seen on an emergency basis, we recommend heading to the Animal Emergency Centre in Woolloongabba, or Animal Emergency Service in Jindalee if after hours.

30/05/2024

Today is International Hug Your Cat Day!

It’s the purrfect opportunity to shower your kitties with the love and attention they deserve. 🐈

Feel free to share photos of your furry felines in the comments!

29/05/2024

Raceview Veterinary Surgery is again participating in Operation Wanted this year. Operation Wanted is an RSPCA initiative that helps reduce the cost of desexing, encouraging more owners to desex their pets.

It begins on June 1st and will run until August 31st.
To register your pet, please click the link below. You will receive a code upon completion, granting 20% off our desexing costs. (You will need to show us your code when you bring in your pet for surgery).

If you would like to know more or would like a quote on your pet’s desexing, please call the clinic on 3288 6988. 🐾

https://operationwanted.com.au

10/05/2024

We will be closed next Friday 17th May for the Ipswich Show Holiday. If you need any food or medication for your pets for the long weekend, please let us know ASAP 🐾

We hope you all have a great weekend 🎪

02/05/2024

We will be closed May 6 for the Labour Day public holiday. Please let us know if your pet requires any food or medication for the long weekend. We will be closed from 5pm Friday 3rd May and open back up at 7:30am Tuesday 7th May. 🐾

17/04/2024

We will be closing next Thursday 25th April for Anzac Day. Hours will resume as usual Friday 26th April. Please give us a call beforehand if you will be requiring food/medication refills for your pets. 🐾

17/04/2024

Update: The issue has been resolved. We're back up and running!

Our phones are down! 📞

Unfortunately we have lost our phones as well as all internet access. This means we cannot make eftpos payments or access our schedule to book appointments .

We apologize to all our clients. We know it can be frustrating. We hope to get things back up and running as soon as possible!
Thank you for your understanding!

15/04/2024

Happy Tongue out Tuesday from this sleepy little man waking up from his anaesthetic 😜
Show us your pet’s best funny expression to brighten up our day!

04/04/2024

Today April 4th is World Stray Animal Day 🐈‍⬛

It is a day to raise awareness about the countless animals across the globe who through no fault of their own, find themselves lost, abandoned or homeless.
Overpopulation is a major problem across the board, stemming from a lack of animals being desexed. This can result in unwanted litters who struggle to find homes, ending up in shelters or left to roam and reproduce.

How you can help:
Desex your pets.
Make sure your pet is microchipped and up to date. We see countless pets come in who are microchipped, however they are either still registered with the breeder, or the chip is not registered at all!

A microchipped pet is far more likely to be reunited with their family. The procedure is very quick and inexpensive. If you would like to book in for a microchip or wish to know if your pet’s details are up to date, please give us a call on (07) 32886988.

🐕 Please join us in promoting responsible pet ownership this World Stray Animal Day 🐈

28/03/2024

Just a little reminder, we will be closed over the Easter long weekend.
We hope you all have a safe and wonderful Easter and will see you back next Tuesday!

🐇 Easter is almost upon us! 🐇

Please see below our hours over the Easter long weekend!
If you are planning to go away and require food or a medication refill for your pet, please let us know as soon as possible.

As always, please make sure your pets are safe and kept away from your Easter chocolates and other goodies!

21/03/2024

🐇 Easter is almost upon us! 🐇

Please see below our hours over the Easter long weekend!
If you are planning to go away and require food or a medication refill for your pet, please let us know as soon as possible.

As always, please make sure your pets are safe and kept away from your Easter chocolates and other goodies!

07/03/2024

Good intentions with a sad outcome 🐦‍⬛

Sometimes instinct tells us to step in to help a seemingly abandoned and helpless baby bird, but unfortunately this "help" will often do more harm than good.

More often than not, their parents are not too far away. Taking these birds from their parents can lead to devastating developmental issues. Even the best wildlife carer cannot teach these babies the life skills they learn from their parents, often leading them to a life in captivity.

If you spot a baby bird on the ground, the following flow chart provided by the RSPCA will help you to determine if they need assistance. 🐥

29/02/2024

Handsome boy Winx getting prepped for his castration today. He has been such a good little patient! 🐾

22/02/2024

Today is National Wildlife Day! 🦘

Today is the day we celebrate our weird and wonderful wildlife, recognising the important and unique roles they serve to the ecosystem and the planet.

It is a day where fellow wildlife lovers and conservationists can come together and fight for the animals who cannot speak for themselves.

08/02/2024

So your dog is itchy?
These last few months, we have seen countless itchy dogs, with almost one in every three consults coming in because of itchy skin or ears!

Itchy skin can be stressful and uncomfortable, keeping you and your pet up at night. It can be frustrating to narrow down the cause, and is unfortunately not always a quick process to cure.

Itching can be a symptom of a range of causes, such as:
🔹Parasites
🔹Infections
🔹Food allergies
🔹Contact allergies
🔹Atopic dermatitis

Some common symptoms to watch out for can include:
🔸Licking, chewing or scratching
🔸Chewing at feet
🔸Changes to your pet’s smell
🔸Ear infections/ shaking head or scratching at ears
🔸Changes in skin colour/texture
🔸Hair loss
🔸Rubbing/scooting across the ground
🔸Rashes or sores on skin

If you are concerned your pet is showing these symptoms and would like to bring them in to be seen, please make sure you have the following information for your vet:
🔹Current diet/any changes
🔹If they are on flea/tick preventatives, what kind and how often it is given
🔹If they become itchier at a certain time (e.g. after being outside)
🔹If they have flare ups at certain times of the year
🔹If they have access to any plants and what kind
🔹Type of shampoo used to bathe your pet
🔹If your pet has had a recent haircut/clip

Treating skin issues can sometimes be a long journey, but remember the sooner they are treated, the faster we can get your pet back on track to a more comfortable life! Please call (07)32886988 to book your pet in to be seen 🐾

05/02/2024

I'm sure most of us are aware about the current issues with our native lorikeets regarding the lorikeet paralysis syndrome (LPS).

Here at Raceview Vets, we are trying our hardest to help out and house these animals where we can, however being such a small clinic, we are currently inundated and just don't have the capacity, facilities or enough staff to care for all of these birds.

We know this can be quite stressful for our community, however there are resources available to be able to get these birds the care they need.
To provide these birds with the best care, we do ask that they go straight to the RSPCA wildlife hospital in wacol. If you are unable to travel, we have provided the number of our local wildlife carer below.

We are aware this can be frustrating for people when bringing birds in to be turned away, but we ask to please be understanding. We are all doing the best we can under the circumstances.

Local wildlife carer: Laura 0428528848

01/02/2024

🐈 Update on cat vaccines 🐈‍⬛

22/12/2023

As we close for the Christmas period, we would like to wish all our clients a very Merry Christmas and safe New Year.
We thank you for all your support and trust with your fur babies this year and can’t wait to see you all very soon.
The clinic re-opens at 7.30am on Monday 8th January 2024.

21/12/2023

Is your dog up to date on their parasite preventatives?

Protecting your pet from intestinal worms, fleas, ticks and other parasites is a pivotal part of preventative care, which keeps your pet healthy and reduces the chance of them developing health concerns associated with parasite infestations.

Nexgard Spectra makes protecting your pet easy, with the product covering them for fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, heartworm, mange/mites, flea tapeworm, and controls flea allergy dermatitis, all in a one monthly chewable.

Nexgard is currently running a promotion in collaboration with Wahu.
With every 6 pack purchase of Nexgard Spectra for dogs, you’ll receive a FREE Wahu Chew’n Toss toy! This promotion is on a ‘while stocks last’ basis, so make sure you get in quick!

13/12/2023

🎄 Christmas Hours 🎄

Raceview Vet will be closing for a 2 week period over the Christmas break.

Our last day of operation is the 22nd December, and we will be opening back up on the 8th January.

If you need any food/medication over the Christmas break, please let us know by Monday 18th, as the last order of the year will be placed on this day.

If you require an appointment or your pet needs a booster vaccine, please call and book as soon as possible. There are a very limited number of appointments left for the year.

If your pet requires urgent treatment while we are away, you may need to take them to a 24hr hospital such as Animal Emergency Service in Jindalee.

We hope all of our lovely clients and their pets have an amazing Christmas, and we will see you in the New Year 🎊