Companion Vet Care - Vet Clinic North Lakes

06/01/2025

This handsome young man is Cannon. He is highly intelligent and very active so mom is cleverly doing all the training to positively reinforce his good behaviour!

31/12/2024

Happy new year!!!!!

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful clients! Wishing you all a joyful Christmas full of puppy dog kisses and kitty cat cuddles!

19/12/2024

Friday funny....

19/12/2024

Can you believe that next week is Christmas already??? It snuck up so fast this year.

We hope that you will have a safe and happy Christmas so to reduce the chance of an emergency visit read the post below to ensure that you minimise the Xmas dangers for your pets.
Tinsel, Ribbon and other pretty Things: These appealing new ‘toys’ can be perilous for your pet. Shiny Christmas decorations are an obvious feline choice but don’t forget about ribbons, wrapping paper, toy packaging and extension cords which can also be very enticing ‘chew toys’. Eating tinsel or other string-like items such as ribbon (often called linear foreign bodies) can cause serious damage to the intestine. They can saw through the intestine as it contracts causing perforations which then result in peritonitis due to the leakage of bacteria from the gut into the abdomen. When this happens the prognosis for recovery becomes poor. Pets with linear foreign bodies quickly become ill with signs including vomiting, diarrhea, depression, belly pain and sometimes fever.
Other holiday decorations can also cause problems should they get stuck in the intestines with signs including depression, vomiting or inappetance.
Holiday Lights: These beautiful twinkling lights need to be examined each year for defective cords. Check for bite marks, loose or frayed wires, and make sure that they are positioned away from any water. Electrical shock can cause burns, difficulty breathing, abnormal heart rhythm, loss of consciousness, and death. The prognosis is partially dependent on how quickly treatment is initiated.
Water: Dogs and cats can be attracted to novel water sources and sometimes the addition of chemicals can make this particularly attractive. Should you have a live Christmas tree be careful about adding chemicals to the water (used to keep the tree fresher for longer) as they can be toxic to animals. Read the label first to ensure that they are safe for use with pets.
Child safety gates can be useful to keep dogs away from the tree.
Turkey, ham and all things delicious: Most of us can be suckered in to sharing in the spoils of Christmas lunch with our cats and dogs (hard to resist the puppy dog eyes or gently persuading paw). Though your pet may love you for this on the day, they may not thank you when they start feeling unwell. Gastro-intestinal upsets are a common complication with sharing the family feast but pancreatitis is also all too common. This is an incredibly painful and potentially life-threatening disease which can also have long term consequences.
Another treat with potential problems is bones. Cooked bones are more likely to splinter and therefore cut into the gut. They can also get stuck in the oesophagus, stomach or intestine so we do not recommend these left-overs for your pets.
It’s not Christmas without boxes of chocolates. Just remember that chocolate can be fatal to dogs and cats, so keep chocolates out of reach and don’t be tempted to hand them out as a treat. Wrappers should also be disposed of as even our feathered friends are at risk if ingested. Chocolate wrappers can cause gastric obstruction but can also be a source of heavy metals that can lead to poisoning in birds.
Foods containing grapes, raisins and currants (such as fruitcakes) should also be kept out of reach as they can result in kidney failure in cats and dogs
Alcohol may add to our merry demeanor but in dogs it is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream causing dangerous drops in blood sugar, blood pressure and body temperature. Intoxicated animals can experience seizures and respiratory failure.
Extra attention from visiting relatives and friends may be relished by some pets while others seek solitude in their favourite hiding spot. Make sure pets are given some "personal space" if they want to get away from the commotion.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas!

13/12/2024

Maverick just knew there were treats hidden behind that reception desk!!!

11/12/2024

With Christmas just around the corner we would like to take the opportunity to advise of our clinic hours over the festive season.

11/12/2024

05/12/2024

Who has "cat or dog proofed" their tree and who just embraced the inevitable? Share your Christmas tree for animals hacks below....

22/11/2024

It’s not every dog that dresses up for the vet but Tippin is not just any dog!

22/11/2024

When there are puppies in the clinic everyone lines up for cuddles…🩷🩷🩷

18/11/2024

Important message to all our clients regarding the reports of parvovirus spreading through South-East Queensland with the most recent case in Stafford!!!
Parvovirus is a highly contagious and rapidly progressive disease which is frequently fatal without early intervention. The virus can remain viable in the environment for long periods and as such does not require direct dog to dog contact. The disease is extremely costly to treat and therefore prevention is the best approach with the vaccination being highly effective in protecting against this devastating disease. It is for this reason that we implore all our clients to check that their beloved pooch’s vaccinations are up to date. If unsure call the clinic to check or get booked for a booster.
High risk dogs that are immunosuppressed or cannot receive vaccinations for medical reasons should be kept in their home environment to minimise the risk of exposure.
Owners should look out for the following signs of parvovirus:
• Lethargy: Unusual tiredness or lack of energy
• Loss of Appetite: Sudden disinterest in food
• Severe or Repeated Vomiting: Persistent vomiting episodes
• Diarrhoea: Often accompanied by blood in the stool
Due to the high fatality associated with this disease, should your dog show any of these symptoms we recommend that you seek immediate veterinary attention.

04/11/2024

We love meeting your new family members. Cindy and Benson we look forward to watching you grow into the beautiful adults I’m sure you’ll become.

28/10/2024

Don’t you just love the floppy ears puppy stage???

22/10/2024

We have re-launched our website with a refreshed look and a few new features! You can now request repeat medications online and meet the team that are looking after your pets! We still have our online booking portal as well as all the important contact information you may need! Check it out at www.companionvetcare.com.au