Mackay Veterinary Clinic

31/12/2024

The team at MVC would like to say a huge thank you for a wonderful 2024 to each & every one of clients.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year & looking forward to seeing you all in the new year! 💙🐾

30/12/2024

🚨 Fireworks Alert 🚨

Today is New Year’s Eve so there will be multiple fireworks, 9pm and midnight.

Fireworks can be distressing for pets, so please keep them indoors or in a safe, secure place during these times. Make sure your pets are wearing collars with up-to-date contact information or are microchipped in case they get startled and run off.

⚠️ Remember: If your pet is not registered and is collected by Local Laws, the release fee can be nearly $300. Ensure your pets are registered to avoid this cost. Stay safe!

30/12/2024

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24/12/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the team at Mackay Veterinary Clinic! 🎄🎅

Our team will be taking a well deserved break and the clinic will reopen on December 27th.

We wish everyone a fun and safe Christmas!

24/12/2024

Santa Paws is coming to town! 🎅🐾 Our furry friends are ready for the festive season in their adorable Christmas bandanas. From all of us at Mackay Vet Clinic, we wish you and your pets a joyful Christmas Eve and a paw-some holiday season! 🎄❤️

24/12/2024

Christmas is a time for overindulging… if your dog joins in the fun, they could end up with more than just an expanded waistline!

Chocolate contains substances known as “methylxanthines”. You may be familiar with one of the methylxanthines in chocolate – caffeine!

The other is theobromine. Both caffeine and theobromine produce similar toxic effects, with the theobromine effects lasting much longer than caffeine.

Signs of chocolate ingestion include:
-Vomiting -Diarrhoea
-Rapid heartbeat -Hyperactivity
-Tremors -Seizures
-Death in severe cases

If your dog has eaten chocolates, it is important to contact us straight away, with information on hand about the type of chocolate and the amount consumed.

If your dog has eaten a toxic dose, they may need treatment to get the chocolates out of their system.

Ask us about the new ready-to-use injection to use to make your dog vomit.

Don’t delay! The sooner the treatment, the better the outcome.

23/12/2024

Our furry friends may get thirsty over the festive period, but it’s important to make sure they stick to the waters! 💧

Dogs may be tempted to lick spilled alcohol or finish half-empty glasses – particularly creamy or sweet flavoured cocktails.

Alcohol can cause:
• Severe irritation to the gut
• Excessive drooling
• Vomiting
• Electrolyte disturbances
• Altered glucose metabolism
• Poor temperature regulation
• Heart and brain disturbances

The higher the alcohol percentage of the drink, and the more alcohol consumed, the worse the symptoms will be. Fat and sugar in cocktails can also contribute to gut upset.

If your dog has consumed alcohol, it is important to contact us straight away, with information on hand about the type and amount consumed.

If your dog has ingested a toxic dose, they may need treatment to get the alcohol out of their system.

Ask us about the new ready-to-use injection to use to make your dog vomit.

Don’t delay! The sooner the treatment, the better the outcome.

20/12/2024

Congratulations to our Christmas Competition winners, Russel and Arrow! 🎄

We’d like to thank everyone for entering, it was great to see your pets all dressed up!

19/12/2024

Christmas Opening Hours 🎄

Bookings can be made online at www.mackayvet.com.au

For after hours emergencies, please phone 4957 6992 for further instructions.

Management and Staff wish everyone a
Merry Christmas and a Happy & Safe New Year!!

18/12/2024

'Tis the season for festive feasts and extra treats! 🍗🎅

But let's not forget about our furry friends. 🐾

While it's tempting to share holiday leftovers with our pets, some foods can be harmful to them. 🚫🐶

Check out these tips to keep your dog safe and jolly during the Christmas festivities! 🐾🎁

16/12/2024

Drawn this Friday!! Get your entry in now! 🥳🥳

Want to win a prize pack for your pet filled with goodies?!

Our Christmas pet photo competition is now open until the 20th of December!

All you need to do is post a picture in the comments below of your pet all dressed up for Christmas.

We cannot wait to see all of your pets ready for the festive season 🎅🎄

16/12/2024

The many faces of Noel at Christmas 🎄

Who else can’t wait for Christmas? 🎅

15/12/2024

The team at MVC have worked so hard all year so took an afternoon to relax at their Christmas pool party celebrations which was lots of fun! Congratulations on all your hard work and dedication during 2024! 🐾🎄

12/12/2024

It's baby bird season again! 🐣

Here is a great poster all about what to do when you find a baby bird.

09/12/2024

Don’t forget to enter our Christmas competition! 🎄

Want to win a prize pack for your pet filled with goodies?!

Our Christmas pet photo competition is now open until the 20th of December!

All you need to do is post a picture in the comments below of your pet all dressed up for Christmas.

We cannot wait to see all of your pets ready for the festive season 🎅🎄

08/12/2024

There will be fireworks in Beaconsfield tonight at 7:30 for the Christmas in the cane event.

Please lock your pets up safely, especially if you are leaving them home alone.

04/12/2024

• PARALYSIS TICK •

It’s that time of year again where we see an influx of patients suffering from tick paralysis so we thought we’d take the time to remind all of our clients what they look like and some of the symptoms your pet may display - these include but are not limited too;

•Weakness or paralysis to hindlimbs
•Changed bark or meow
•Drooling
•Coughing, gagging or difficultly too swallow

If you remove a tick or suspect your dog/cat may already be affected by a tick, please contact our team on 4957 6992.

In our region, we recommend prevention all year round. Our clinic stock a large range of tick and flea prevention for your pets.

Visit us today! 🐾

02/12/2024

Greta and Lola, came in for health check and nail clips 💅