Kale’s Kale Removal
Kale the Bearded Dragon was worrying his owner after he seemed to have something stuck in his throat. Although not actively choking, on inspection by Dr Jacob, Kale had food stuck in his throat and seemed very sore.The first step was to remove the obstruction which was a 3 person job - 1 nurse on the body, 1 nurse keeping the mouth open and Dr Jacob using instruments to remove everything.As you can see, quite a bit of kale and some cabbage was removed after it had been eaten but not able to be swallowed completely. Kale is feeling much better now but has been treated for the pain we observed and will be visiting us again soon to make sure he’s doing ok
Ducklings covered in oil
These Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) ducklings were handed to us by a kind member of the public who found them going through an industrial area between 2 parklands.
Their mother and other siblings ran away but these little ones were covered in cooking oil from a nearby discarded old fryer.
As with most water birds, oil impacts the water proofing of their feathers and can lead to hypothermia, and even drowning so it is important to remove it but in a safe way to not impact the health of the bird overall.
Being a native species, they will be looked after by Zoos Victoria until they are ready to be returned to the wild.
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Brushtail Possum baby feeding time
This baby Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) was brought in by a member of the public after he was found alone and in need of assistance.
After being stabilised by our team, he was moved to a registered Wildlife Victoria carer.
If you find a possum on the ground during daylight hours, something is wrong. Baby marsupials cannot regulate their body temperature so it’s important to get them immediate veterinary care.
We suggest using a towel to pick them up and you can even use a beanie to replicate a pouch. Next place both inside a box ready for transport to your nearest vet clinic.
You will be asked the exact location where the possum was found (in order to re-release it to the same area when it’s ready). The vet visit will be free, and no appointment is necessary to drop them off.
Tyrone (@lil.quakka) visited Dr Selma after eating something she shouldn’t have on a day out with her owner.
After making sure she was ok, she was excited to get back to her family to tell them all about her adventures.
Big Bun Day Spa
Big Bunny had a visit to the BEAC Day Spa
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Did you know we offer dry needling to help with muscular aches and pains, similar to what your physiotherapist might provide?
In this procedure, the vet inserts thin needles into or near myofascial trigger points. These needles stimulate the muscles, causing them to contract or twitch, which helps relieve pain and improve range of motion.
Because the process is quite relaxing, sedation is not necessary for the patient either.
🦷 Dental Month 🦷
Rabbits, guinea pigs and rats have teeth that never stop growing and while prevention is always best, sometimes treatment to fix dental issues is required.
Here at BEAC we use specific equipment to correct dental issues and ‘trim’ teeth. This not something that can be done safely at home.
Clipping or cutting teeth incorrectly puts the tooth at a high risk of cracking or splitting due to the force required. If the tooth splits, not only can it cause pain, but it can cause damage to or even fracture the jawbone itself, leading to a cascade of health implications as a result.
One of our patients (a duck) had laid this egg and it shows how the lack of calcium can impact on shell formation for birds and reptiles. Shell issues can cause further health concerns not only for possible young but also for the mother so if you’re pet is laying eggs like this we recommend making an appointment to chat with your vet
