AAA Vet Clinic

20/03/2025

Pancreatitis and your pet 🐕‍🦺

Pancreatitis in pets is inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by high-fat foods such as bacon, ham, roast meats etc., obesity, medications, or underlying health conditions. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, it can cause digestive problems, discomfort, and potentially severe health issues.

Symptoms to watch out for include:
🐾Vomiting

🐾Abdominal pain (sensitive stomach)

🐾Loss of appetite

🐾Lethargy

🐾Diarrhea

Treatment:
🏥Hospitalization with fluids and pain management
🥦Low-fat diet
💊Antibiotics if needed

Prevention:
🥓 Avoid high-fat foods and table scraps- no pork, ham, lamb etc!
🦮 Maintain a healthy weight

17/03/2025

🚨The new way in our afterhours operates starts tonight 🚨

Therefore to speak to someone you MUST call the clinic line directly on 4743 3220! Our old afterhours mobile will not be attended to by staff outside of business hours - if you do call it for the first few weeks you will get an automated message to alert you to contact the clinic.

We’ve partnered with VetCheck 24/7 to assist in delivering our after hours and emergency care.
Now when you call our number after hours, or anytime that our reception is closed, you’ll speak to a highly qualified VetCheck 24/7 Vet Nurse.
They will triage your pet’s problem and let you know if you need an emergency vet call-out; or if it can wait until we are open for an in-clinic appointment they will let you know what you can do for your pet until then. You may not need an in-clinic appointment at all.

If you need the advice of a vet, they may refer you to a video consult with a VetCheck Vet. You’ll get the advice you need straight away and could save you a costly after hours emergency fee.
We hope you find that VetCheck 24/7 gives you peace of mind when our clinic is closed.

Thanks for your understanding 🐾

13/03/2025

PLEASE READ!
CHANGES TO OUR AFTERHOURS SERVICE - Effective Monday 17th March!

We’re changing the way we deliver our pet patients veterinary care after hours.
Now when you call our number after hours, or anytime that our reception is closed, you’ll speak to a highly qualified VetCheck 24/7 Vet Nurse.
They will triage your pet’s problem and let you know if you need an emergency vet call-out. If it can wait until we are open for an in-clinic appointment they will let you know what you can do for your pet until then. You may not need an in-clinic appointment at all.
If you need the advice of a vet, they may refer you to a video consult with a VetCheck Vet. You’ll get the advice you need straight away and could save you a costly after hours emergency fee.
We hope you find that VetCheck 24/7 gives you peace of mind when our clinic is closed.

**With this change coming into effect our previous emergency mobile number will no longer be answered and texts messages will not be seen - so please contact the clinic directly**

03/03/2025

Farewell, Dr. Nicola!

After nearly three years as a valued part of our AAA Vet Clinic team, Dr. Nicola is heading back to Townsville. While we’re sad to see her go, we’re incredibly grateful for the dedication, care, and kindness she has shown to every patient (and owner!) who has come through our doors.

If you’d like to say goodbye and wish her well, be sure to drop by the clinic this week! Let’s send her off with plenty of smiles, woofs, meows, neighs, stories, and best wishes for the next chapter of her career.

Thank you, Dr. Nicola, for everything—you’ll be greatly missed!

20/02/2025

⭐️Pet of the week ⭐️

This week we had the pleasure of treating Bonnie! Bonnie is a gorgeous 1.5 year old Cattle dog cross that came to us with an upset stomach 😢 After 4 days of hospitalisation BonBon was reunited with her mum and sent home with a clean bill of health! 🏥 Bonnie was the bestest girl during her stay and received lots of cuddles and kisses from our staff 🥰 We wish Bonnie all the best in her recovery and hope that we don’t see her too soon! 💜

11/02/2025

As previously mentioned we are currently very under the pump. Therefore please be considerate and understanding that you need to call before coming into the clinic when needing an appointment. We have limited to no spaces available as it is and are trying to see as many people as we can, however this is made more difficult by walk in appointments which we have never done before. We understand your concerns for your animals and are more than willing to help but please allow us notice beforehand so that we can try fit you in.

Thank you for your understanding during this busy time.

09/02/2025

🚨Attention Clients🚨

Just a heads-up that we’re currently a bit swamped here at the clinic. We’re currently fully booked for the next two weeks and our urgent and after-hours slots are filling up fast. With other vets out of town or unwell, it’s just us holding down the fort as the only vet in town right now. We’re doing our best to keep up with everything and still provide top-notch care for your pets.

We’ll absolutely do our best to see everyone, but please be aware that there may be longer wait times. We really appreciate your understanding and patience during this busy time.

If you need anything, feel free to reach out, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

06/02/2025

💊Medication Requests for Your Pets💊

To ensure that we can provide the best care for your pets, we kindly ask that you give us at least 24 hours’ notice when requesting medications. This allows us enough time to properly prepare your order and ensure the medications are available when you need them.

If your pet requires prescriptions or medications that need to be ordered in, please be sure to give us ample notice. This will help avoid any delays and prevent running out of essential medications.

Your pet’s health and well-being are our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

05/02/2025

Parvo’s No Game: Vaccinate Your Pup, Keep Them Safe and Tame! 💉🐶🐾

As the rainy weather is upon us puppy owners need to be more cautious! Parvo is spread through direct contact with an infected dog’s f***s, vomit, or saliva. The virus can live in the environment for years and if you have had or know that your yard has had Parvo in it your puppy could contract it.

Parvo is highly contagious, so even if a dog looks healthy, they could still be shedding the virus. It can also be spread indirectly through contaminated objects like leashes, shoes, or hands, which is why it’s important to disinfect areas your puppy frequents and wash your hands after touching other dogs.

Keeping your puppy indoors and away from high-risk areas (like dog parks or places where many dogs congregate) until they’ve had their full set of vaccinations is the best way to protect them. One vaccination does not make your puppy fully vaccinated especially not in Mount Isa where Parvovirus is so rampant. We highly recommend giving your puppy four vaccinations at 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks.

03/02/2025

It’s important to address the behavior of clients who are rude or disrespectful to our staff. We pride ourselves on providing a professional and positive environment for everyone, and we expect the same respect to be shown to our team members. Our staff work hard to ensure the best service, and we will not tolerate any form of disrespect or mistreatment.

We ask that all clients treat our team with the same courtesy and kindness they expect in return. Let’s keep things respectful and professional—because when we all work together, everyone benefits. Thank you for your understanding.

03/02/2025

♥️Love your pet’s heart: Spot the early signs♥️

February is the month of love, and it’s the perfect time to show your furry friends some extra care—especially when it comes to their heart health!

Heart disease in pets can often go unnoticed, so it’s important to watch for these signs:

🐾 Coughing: Especially at night or after exercise.
🐾 Fatigue: Sluggishness or reluctance to play.
🐾 Rapid Breathing: Breathing quickly, even while resting.
🐾 Loss of Appetite: Not eating or losing weight.
🐾 Swollen Belly: Fluid buildup can cause bloating.
🐾 Fainting or Collapsing: Serious and requires immediate vet attention.
🐾 Excessive Panting: Not related to heat or exercise.

If you notice any of these, schedule a vet visit to check on your pet’s heart health!

29/01/2025

🚨 Appointment No-Shows 🚨

We’ve recently experienced a significant increase in missed appointments and cancellations without prior notice. This has created delays for those who are trying to get in and have been waiting for available spots.

In order to better serve all of our clients, we are considering implementing a charge for missed appointments or cancellations without at least 24hours notice. This will help ensure that we can accommodate those who need care and allow us to continue providing the best service to everyone.

We kindly ask that if you’re unable to make your scheduled appointment, please notify us as soon as possible so we can offer that time to another client in need. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your understanding.

28/01/2025

📅 Appointment & Surgery Availability

Due to high demand, we are currently fully booked for appointments until February 12th and fully booked for surgeries until February 20th.

We understand that sometimes situations arise, and we want to be there for you. Emergency appointments will be available for true emergencies; however, please note that a higher consultation fee will apply, as we will need to fit you in outside our regular schedule.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work hard to accommodate everyone.

23/01/2025

Yes! AAA Vet Clinic is for Sale!
But no the clinic is NOT closing down!

I believe it’s the right time for myself & the family, especially now we have Bub #2 on the way to make this move. It’s time for someone else to love this clinic, its staff, its people and its pets as much as I have.

I would just like to make sure however that everyone knows that I AM NOT LEAVING & the CLINIC IS NOT CLOSING DOWN!

You can rest assured I will be here until we find the right person! And then I will likely still be here.

Regards Dr Kate 🐾

If you would like to share our clinic sale then the post is below 👇

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20/01/2025

15/01/2025

Vaccinating your pet is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure a long, healthy life for them! 💉✨ Vaccines protect your furry friends from dangerous diseases like parvovirus, hepatitis, distemper, cat flu, many of which can be fatal or costly to treat. Regular vaccinations not only protect your pet, but they also help keep other animals and humans safe from potential outbreaks. Make sure to stay on top of your pet’s vaccination schedule—it’s a small step that can make a big difference in their health and well-being! Call today and ask us about our vaccine regime🐶🐱

14/01/2025

Did you know that regular worming is a crucial part of keeping your pet healthy? 🐾 Worms can cause a range of issues from upset stomachs to more serious problems like malnutrition or organ damage. Regular deworming, as recommended by your vet, helps protect your furry friends from these hidden dangers and ensures they stay happy, active, and comfortable. We recommend worming pets every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age and then every 3 months. Don’t forget, worming is just as important as feeding, grooming, and exercise! 🐕‍🦺🐈

10/01/2025

Please be advised 🐾

Also during this day and overnight we won’t have a vet available for emergencies. For any emergencies please contact Mt Isa Vet Surgery on 4743 2955.