27/07/2024
Louis wants to remind you that we are open all weekend.
My Pet Hub Balaclava
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Reopened as of November 2023. Dr Tony & Dr Sophia are our vets. Mon-Sun 8am-6pm
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26/07/2024
When Amber comes in she always makes herself right at home.
24/07/2024
WHACKY WORKWEAR WEDNESDAY!!!!
Does your workplace have any fun or whacky things they do to have a bit of fun??
22/07/2024
Getting lumps and bumps checked by the vet.
When your pet comes in for a lump check it can be a stressful time, as all lumps and bumps are mysterious, but we are here to help uncover them and try and put you at ease. In all cases we have to use safe and effective diagnostics and treatments, these are all available in house.
It is important to remember that no one can tell what a lump is just by looking at it, even vets. It is necessary to do diagnostic fine needle aspirates or impression smears for more clues on the origin of the lump/tumour. It is important to keep in mind that these tests aren't always a direct answer or an "on the spot" diagnosis and sometimes we need to move to a surgical procedure to get a pathology test done to give us a direct answer.
If you are at all worried about a lump on your pet, make an appointment to see one of the vets to get it tested. In most cases it is painless and quick.
21/07/2024
SUNDAY FUNNY!!!
What is the unluckiest kind of cat to have?????
A Catastrophe
19/07/2024
WE ARE CLOSED TODAY!
We hope you all enjoy the public holiday and make the most of the long weekend (if you get one).
We reopen tomorrow 8am to 6pm
18/07/2024
We will be closed tomorrow for the Cairns Show Local Public Holiday.
17/07/2024
How do you distract a tiny puppy for their vaccination???
With food of course!!!
16/07/2024
PATIENT OF THE WEEK
Meet Coco!!
Coco was the bravest little pup last week when she came in very unwell with a tummy upset. She ultimately spent a few days in hospital being treated for nausea and diarrhoea. She is now all better and back home with her amazing family.
15/07/2024
Sad news for our clinic this week 🙁
For those of you who have had the pleasure of meeting or dealing with Dr. Jess since she started in February, you will be sad to hear that she is leaving us.
Her partner has been given an amazing job opportunity and they will both be moving to London next week. ✈️
I'm sure everyone who has met Dr. Jess will agree that we will be losing a very valuable part of our team and that she will be very dearly missed. We wish you and John the very best on your travels and your new adventure together on the other side of the world.
Feel free to leave your best wishes for Jess and we will pass them on to her :)
15/07/2024
NEW PRODUCT ALERT
Are you someone who:
- Finds it hard to give your dog chews or tablets?
- Is too busy to get to the vet or pet store to get your tick products?
- Forgetful, even with reminder texts and calendar entries?
- likes convenience?
There is a new Flea and tick product that has just been launched that is the perfect solution if you relate to any of the statements above.
This product is a once yearly or annual injection that can be given at the same time as other annual injections such as vaccines & heartworm injection. It protects against fleas and ticks, including nasty paralysis ticks for a whole 12 months.
You can relax knowing your pet is protected, without having to re-dose throughout the year!
To learn more about this product, please feel free to speak to our staff in clinic or call us on 40542166 during business hours, 7 days a week.
13/07/2024
Last week we had a new 1st at the clinic. We did a partial leg amputation.... but not on any ordinary animal. Our patient was a green tree frog. Dr Tony and nurse Fiona successfully anaesthetised the frog and removed his injured limb. Alfonso as he was affectionately named, is now being cared for by the lovely volunteers at frog safe inc in Innisfail.
01/07/2024
A pinch and a punch its the 1st of the month!!!
A new month and our new opening hours start this week. We will be open 7 days :)
Happy July everyone!!
28/06/2024
FRIDAY FUNNY!!
What do you call 2 octopuses that look exactly the same?
Itenticle.
26/06/2024
TICK PARALYSIS!!!
Tick paralysis is a potentially deadly condition caused by the Paralysis Tick (Ixodes holocyclus) parasite, that can affect dogs and cats.
How long does a tick have to attach for before it causes a problem?
As a general rule, for a tick to cause a problem for dog or cat, it either has to be quite large (greater than 4 mm long) or be attached for at least 3 days. However there can be marked variation in the potency of the tick and also the individual dog or cat’s susceptibility to tick paralysis, which may also vary from season to season.
Why are Paralysis Ticks so dangerous?
After attaching, the tick feeds on the host’s blood, injecting small amounts of saliva into the dog or cat. The tick’s saliva contains a toxin that disrupts the connection between the nerves and the muscles of the body, causing weakness and paralysis. Not only does this affect muscles that help the animal stand and walk, but it can also affect muscles used for breathing and swallowing, leading to serious and life threatening conditions.
What are common signs of tick paralysis?
Incoordination
Weakness
Collapse
Vomiting or retching
Change in sound of bark or meow
Difficulty breathing
How do I prevent tick paralysis?
If your dog or cats lives in, or visits areas where paralysis ticks could be present, you should regularly search them thoroughly, at least once a day. Clipping your dog or cat’s coat short, especially during the tick season, makes performing tick searches much easier.
Using commercially available parasiticide products is highly recommended to help prevent a potentially deadly condition. Since the release of modern parasite treatment products, there does appear to be a reduction in the number of cases of tick paralysis seen in hospitals. This is a positive indication that the products are highly effective. However it is important to note that no product is 100% effective at preventing ticks from attaching and causing paralysis, so regular searches are vital in order to avoid tick paralysis.
If your pet is showing any signs of tick paralysis, it is considered an emergency, seek veterinary treatment immediately. Do not wait for signs to worsen and do not give food or water before seeking help. This is especially important for animals that are already having trouble swallowing.
26/06/2024
Nail trims!
Taking the stress out of nail trimming at home for dogs.
How do I prevent my dog from developing a fear of nail trimming? It is best to begin training early in life. In addition to “sit” and “stay,” pups can learn to relax when their nails are trimmed. When petting your new pup, rub their feet and put pressure on their toes. Let them investigate the nail clippers as they lie on the floor, then open and close them so they can hear the noise they make. Next, clip the very tip off a nail while providing positive reinforcement with praise and treats. Your pup should not develop a fear of the clippers if exposed to them in a positive manner at a young age.
My dog is already scared of having its nails trimmed. Is it too late?
Although it is easier to teach a pup, old dogs can “learn new tricks.” Be prepared to spend extra time training your older dog to tolerate nail trims because the steps outlined above for puppies are not quite enough for older dogs that already have a paw aversion. Adult dogs may be fearful of the clippers and the sound they make, especially if they had a previous bad experience. Desensitising older dogs to nail trimming takes patience. The process cannot be rushed. Monitor your dog’s response as you follow these steps below and repeat steps if your dog has difficulty along the way.
1. Get your dog accustomed to seeing nail clippers. Summon your dog and pick up the clippers in their presence. Act happy when you grab the clippers and give your dog a treat. Repeat this step several times a day for a couple of weeks. Your dog should quickly learn to associate the sight of the clippers with praise and treats. When they get excited to see the clippers, move to step 2.
2. Train your dog to allow paw handling. When your dog is relaxed, lightly touch their shoulder and work your way down to the paw. Use a soothing voice to keep them calm as you gently rub the paws. Then focus on the toes, giving each one a soft squeeze. Next, apply gentle pressure to the nail itself. If your dog becomes scared or pulls back its paw, stop for a bit and continue only when they settle down. Treats may supplement verbal rewards but are not a substitute for them. Withhold both when the dog retracts their paw, but do not scold them. Repeat this process several times a day.
3. Acquaint your dog to the sound of the clippers. Acquaint your dog to the sound of the clippers by repeating step one with this addition—open and close the clippers as you talk to your dog and offer a treat. Gradually decrease the space between dog and the clippers without touching the dog with the device. When they are eager to hear the sound of the clippers and accepts the praise/treat, you are ready for the next step.
4. Combine paw handling with the clippers. The goal here is to prepare your dog to tolerate the touch of the clippers. As in step 2, sit on the floor with your dog relaxed. Handle her paw with one hand and open/close the clippers with the other hand. Then place them on the floor. Repeat the process gradually moving the clippers closer to your dog each time. If your dog stays relaxed in close proximity to the clippers, gently touch the clippers to one toe while talking in a soothing voice, and with a treat if you need to. If your dog stays relaxed, touch each toe with the clippers. If they become anxious or retracts the foot, take a break. Wait a while and try again with a gentler touch.
5. Tackle the nail trim. Once your dog stays calm while you hold their paw, make the clipper noise, and touch the clippers to their foot, you are ready to tackle the actual nail trim. Hold their paw and gently grasp a single toe. Trim the very tip of the nail. Do not trim too much off at first so you avoid exposing the quick. Reward your dog with praise and a treat after trimming each nail. Do not insist on completing all four paws in a single session. Many dogs do better if trimming is divided into smaller increments. Aim to trim one or two nails followed by a break.
6. Make sure you are using new or sharpened nail clippers, dull clippers can mean painful trimming.
25/06/2024
Some days you just need a cuddle whilst you contemplate your life as a puppy.
24/06/2024
Cat World Domination Day!!!!
Here are some pictures of some our staff and clients cats acting like they're about to take over the world. We all know a cat or two who could right?
21/06/2024
Today is take your dog to work day.
We will quite often have to bring our pets to work for various reasons, but we guess it's a bit easier for us to do since we have cages and holding areas for our pets, Who else takes their pets to work???
20/06/2024
Tomorrow is world giraffe day.
These photos are from one of our nurses recent trip to Sydney and Taronga zoo. Their sheer size can't truly be appreciated until you are up close and personal with one of these unique creatures.
Did you know...
They are the worlds tallest animal. up to 5.5m tall.
They can gallop up to 60klm/hr
A giraffe's neck has the same amount of vertebrae (7) as the human neck, with each one being up to 25cm long.
19/06/2024
PATIENT OF THE DAY!!!
Little Louie came in for his first ever vaccination and to get his microchip. He was so brave and had the nurses and kennel hand wrapped around his little paws.
19/06/2024
Exciting news about our opening times and days ahead.
From the 1st weekend in July we will be open 7 days!!!
We will be open from 8am to 6pm everyday.
17/06/2024
Charlie and Ember Came to see Dr Tony Yesterday and had no trouble posing for some photos for us.
Do you know what type of birds they are??
07/06/2024
Fun Scrub Friday!!!
Take note of our team members scrubs on Fridays and let us know what you think. We think we look pretty snazzy ;)
06/06/2024
Dr Sophia, one of our vets, performing a surgical procedure.
06/06/2024
Meet Luna! The sweetest little Maltese shih tzu 🐾🤎
06/06/2024
How many nurses and vets does it take to get a cute puppy pic???
We aren't sure, because we weren't able to get a photo of these pups with them both looking at the camera. We will try again next time Jager and Kahlua.
04/06/2024
Hug your cat day.
Hug your cat and force love on them on national hug your cat day.
04/06/2024
International Corgi Day.
Today celebrates the corgi and all things relating to Corgi.
Meet kennel hand Micaelas' corgi Asheline.
01/06/2024
1st day of Winter. Snuggle up everyone!
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How do you distract a tiny puppy for their vaccination??? With food of course!!!
GUESSING GAME!!! What is the little moving squiggle on the top left area of the red circle??? You get one hint. The video was taken of a sample of blood on a microscope slide. Winner gets bragging rights and a virtual gold star ✨⭐ Happy guessing lovely humans!!!! Answer will be revealed later tonight.
WINNER WINNER!!!! We have drawn our Easter egg competition and there was only 1 correct guess from our in clinic entries and the lucky winner is Yunika Naawi with a guess of 130 eggs. Thank you all for playing along and we hope you have a wonderful Easter!!!!
How does the Easter bunny stay in shape??? He eggs-ercises??? Speaking of Easter, have you noticed it's only 4 weeks away? We noticed and we have a special treat for all the fur parents out that like to play guessing games. The prize? A jar of Easter eggs. How do you get this jar of eggs you ask? All you have to do is guess how many eggs are in the jar and the first correct answer or closest guess gets to take this home to enjoy. 1 guess per person. Comment on this post with your guess. If you share this post, you get 1 extra guess (total of 2) Winner will be announced Monday 25th of March.
05 Jan - Pet Safe Summer Video
Keep me safe for the rest of summer by following these tips! Did any of these surprise you?
Come down and meet our team at My Pet Hub Redlynch! We will be here until 3pm today! 🐾🐾
We are excited to be receiving so many entries for the Hills Pet Smile Photo Competition, and the gallery has quickly filled with photos of so many cute pets showing off their best smiles. If you have not yet entered, not to worry, there is still time; the competition closes on the 11th of October at 11.59 pm AEST. Do not forget to share the excitement and invite your friends to vote for your pet. 4 Prizes to be won! To enter: https://woobox.com/i3nfvp?web=1&entry=1 To vote: https://woobox.com/i3nfvp/gallery?web=1
Thank you to everyone who entered the Hills Senior Pet Photo Competition. It was great to see your senior pets keeping snug and warm this winter. We are excited to announce that the top-voted submissions will receive three months of food compliments of our partners at Hill's Pet Nutrition. Congratulations: @Sharon Lowe, @Kara Dobson, @Liana Billiet, @Jane Martin, Selena Gomez Hard, @Sam Mellsop, @Marnie Wenman A staff member from your local clinic will contact you directly to arrange the collection of your prize. We look forward to sharing details of our next giveaway soon!
6 March AU
There's still time to take up our offer with Royal Canin and go into the draw to win a three months supply of a weight management diet for your pet, and a $300 Hello Fresh voucher for you! Visit our website for terms and conditions
1 March
It's the first day of Autumn, keep your pet safe by following these tips.
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