Tewantin Vets

13/08/2024

✅ Did you know we can protect your dog by giving an injection that is 100% effective at preventing heartworm disease for a full year?

With increasing numbers of positive heartworm infections on the Sunshine Coast in 2024, we want to do our part in protecting your pets from this preventable life-threating disease. As heartworm disease is spread by mosquitoes, we are at greater risk in our subtropical climate here on the coast.

✅ We offer all puppies 12 weeks of age a FREE heartworm injection, when you book in for the 6 month booster injection.

✅ We offer dogs 6 months or older a FREE heartworm test, before giving the yearly heartworm injection.

You can make an appointment on https://tewantinvet.com.au/online/ or call us on 07 5447 1679 for more information. Let's work together to keep our dogs safe 😊.

10/08/2024

Buy a cupcake for a great fund raiser 🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁

08/08/2024

French Bulldog Pepe Le Pew patiently waited for his owners to return this morning, while keeping a close eye on what we were doing in the meantime 😄.

As its name suggests, the French Bulldog derives from Britain’s native Bulldog. Many English Bulldog breeders began to change the breed at the end of the 18th century and developed a smaller, lighter toy Bulldog, around 5-13 kg in weight, having either upright or rose ears, round foreheads and short underjaws.

The popularity of these little dogs spread from England to France and soon the English breeders had a lively trade, exporting small Bulldogs to France where they began to be called Bouledogues Français. What is your dog's story?

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06/08/2024

♻️ We love recycling! ♻️

Here at Tewantin Vets we try to do our bit for the environment and recycling is a part of this. You can bring the following items to our clinic for recycling:

- medical blister packs
- medical ointment tubes
- dry pet food packaging of any brand
- wet pet food pouches of any brand (rinsed)

Happy recycling!

♻️

31/07/2024

Meet Willow The Pug 💕. She was so brave getting her yearly Bravecto Quantum injection. She really brightened up the room with her sunny personality! ☀️😋

Visit Tewantin Vets today and ask our friendly team about Bravecto Quantum. Your dog deserves the best protection against paralysis ticks and fleas, and we’re here to make it easy!

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30/07/2024

Happy International Friendship Day! 🥰🐾

These are Dr. Liz' cat and dog, Trevor & Hugo. Friends for life
✨✨ 🐱❤️🐶 ✨✨

29/07/2024

Traditionally, neutering of cats has been performed at 6 months of age, but guidelines now recommend that 4 months of age is more appropriate (for both male and female cats). This is to ensure desexing is performed before kittens become sexually
active and therefore avoid unwanted litters.

Studies have shown no significant concerns regarding anaesthesia,
behavioural development, or physical growth from earlier neutering.
https://catfriendlyclinic.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Wellness-programme-Final.pdf

Feel free to call us if you'd like advice or have questions 🐱🐈.

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23/07/2024

📣 INTRODUCING BRAVECTO QUANTUM 📣

The product you’ve all been waiting for, Australia’s first and only paralysis tick and flea injection has been released and is AVAILABLE NOW at Tewantin Vets!!

Bravecto Quantum is a once-a-year injection that provides dogs with 12 MONTHS prevention and protection against paralysis ticks and fleas.

🐶 No more forgetting your dog’s lifesaving prevention
🐶 Eliminate the monthly struggle to tablet your dog
🐶 Year-round control for flea allergy dermatitis
🐶 Protection from fatal paralysis ticks

For more information or to book your dog’s appointment please call our friendly staff on 07 5447 1679 or jump onto our online booking system https://tewantinvet.com.au/online/.

17/07/2024

Little Rosie came in for surgery today. Look at those AMAZING eyelashes!! 😍💕

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14/07/2024

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 👋
Meet Tamika, one of our beautiful vet nurses 😊

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗?
I love getting to work with animals everyday, and no two days are the same! I enjoy sharing my knowledge with our patient's owners. I find dentistry cases really interesting and love to see the difference it makes for the animals.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚?
I have a Maltese x Shih Tzu named Duckie, which I hand raised since she was 1 week old. I also have a big fluffy ginger cat called LJ, who looks very much like Garfield haha. They are the best of friends.

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨?
I spend my time off with my wife and son. We all love Lego and enjoy building sets together. We also love taking our pup on walks and going to different parks.

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11/07/2024

🐱👉 Cat Friendly Clinic Facts 👈🐱

Cats spend around 4% of their life (or 8% of their non-sleeping time) grooming. Grooming helps to remove parasites and anything that may degrade and smell on the coat. That's very important, as cats are predators by nature and need to remain in top condition. The hairs in the coat are also highly sensitive to movement and so help to give the cat information about it surroundings, wind direction etc.

Grooming is also involved in maintaining social relationships and is likely to serve as a comfort behaviour.

You can find more interesting facts about cats on www.catfriendlyclinic.org/.

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08/07/2024

Free cuddles and laying on the couch for all cats & dogs here at Tewantin Vets! 🤗🥰

08/07/2024

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 👋
Meet Ruby, our full time vet nurse and nurse manager 😊

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗?
The ability to be there for our patients when they feel insecure or scared. It can be quite overwhelming for animals to be in a vet clinic environment, so I love helping them feel better and have a positive experience while they are in our care.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚?
I have 4 cats (Cat Stevens, Klein Poesje, Mustard and Mrs. D), Redley the kelpie, 4 geese and 2 chickens named John and John. I strongly believe I need more cats in my life, but my husband won't allow it.😅

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨?
I really like travelling and being outdoors when I can. I spend my time off taking Redley on long walks in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland forestry, going on multiday hikes, going SCUBA diving with my husband or riding my motorbike. I am a big fan of reading books too and love history or Formula 1 related podcasts.

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03/07/2024

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We have the best clients who leave us the best 5-STAR reviews.
Read them all on our website or leave one yourself!

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01/07/2024

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 👋
Meet Dr. Liz, our Veterinary Director😊

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗?
I love being part of the caring, supportive Tewantin Vets team. I truly enjoy getting to know my patients and their families and helping them grow and thrive.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚?
I am owned by a quirky reformed feral cat named Trevor and his best buddy Hugo the Golden Retriever. My backyard contains a flock of 15 lovely feathered ladies who eat bugs and give us yummy eggs. I also have a love of weird and wonderful underwater pets. I have more fish, crayfish, shrimp and snails than I care to count.

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨?
I spend time off hanging out with my 3 kids and husband, as well as repairing the damage my chickens have done to my garden. I am currently learning to grow roses and I love to travel too.

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29/06/2024

As a Cat Friendly Clinic everyone here at Tewantin Vets care for your cat, from kitten to super senior!
We would love for you to share a photo of your cat and their age 🥰✨

28/06/2024

Snuggle-season is officially here! ❄️💓
Little Joni received heaps of cuddles during and after her appointment!

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27/06/2024

We are currently experiencing issues with our website and emails. You can still reach us by phone on 07 5447 1679.

Our support team is actively working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

26/06/2024

Let's talk vaccinations 🩺

We recommend that puppies and kittens receive a course of 3 vaccinations, each 4 weeks apart starting from 6-8 weeks old. These vaccinations are then continued annually for life.

They help protect your dog against Parvovirus, Distemper and Hepatitis, along with Parainfluenza and Bordetella (also known as Canine Kennel Cough). Your cat will be protected against Feline Enteritis, Herpesvirus and Calicivirus (also known as Cat Flu).
Give us a call if you would like to make an appointment or visit https://tewantinvet.com.au/pet-wellness/.

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26/06/2024

24/06/2024

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 👋
Meet miss Ebony, our veterinary nurse in training 😊

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗?
I love being able to meet and care for the animals and especially enjoy giving them all big cuddles!

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚?
I have a grumpy 2.5 year old miniature Dachshund named Wal. He is the love of my life and I think he owns more toys than most small children!

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨?
Whenever I go out for lunch/dinner, I have to try the parmy from the menu. I am determined to try every parmy on the Sunshine Coast until I find the best one!

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20/06/2024

19/06/2024

🐱👉 Cat Friendly Clinic Facts 👈🐱

The 32 muscles found in each ear of the cat get an amazing daily workout! The conical shape of a cat's ears allows them to pick up and amplify the sound waves around them by approx. 3 times. Both ears can move independently and are capable of rotating 180 degrees, thanks to these 32 muscles.

But more than that, ears are the secret behind a cat’s amazing hunting prowess. Cats rely on their hearing to determine location and movement of prey, as well as to avoid being preyed upon. Aren't they amazing?!

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16/06/2024

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 👋
Meet Katie, who is not just a veterinary nurse but also a qualified paramedic! 🤩

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗?
I love being part of an amazing team of nurses and vets who lift each other up and genuinely love what they do. I love surgical and critical care cases big and small.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚?
I have 2 Border Collies; Lilly and Toby! They're an energetic pair that also love a good snuggle at the end of the day. They truly brighten my world.

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨?
I spend most of my time with my 3 beautiful girls and my husband Dale. When I have spare time, I love to be outdoors or reading a good book. I also love to travel and see new places!! I'm looking forward to my next trip abroad ☺️.

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13/06/2024

I was brought to the clinic earlier this week, because I lost my parents. What marsupial am I?

Hints: my scientific name is Pseudocheirus peregrinus. I live up to 6 years and like to eat leaves, flowers and fruit. Sometimes I eat my own poo pellets, to maximise the amount of nutrients I gets from my food.

I'm about the size of a domestic cat and grey brown in colour with white patches. My long tail can be used as a fifth limb and is strong enough to grasp objects like nesting material.

I spend most of my time in trees and breed between April and November, with both the male and female working together to build a nest. The gestation period for my kind is 20-26 days, after which 1 or 2 hairless, jellybean sized young are born. The joey will crawl to the mother’s pouch and stay there for around 7 weeks, before taking its place on the mothers back, where it will ride until around 6 months of age. I am the only species of possum where the male helps care for the young, with the babies transferring to the father’s back whilst the mother feeds.

Did you guess right? I'm an common/eastern ringtail possum!

https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/fact-file/fact-file-common-ringtail-possum-pseudocheirus-peregrinus/

11/06/2024

Look at these two cuties! Sooty and Scout came in for their vaccinations this morning. Aren't they adorable!! 😍🌈

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10/06/2024

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 👋
Meet one of our most loyal nurses, Tammie! 😊

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗?
I’ve been working with the Tewantin Vet family as a nurse / admin on and off for the last 16 years. I returned back to work after having my family, as I love working with my caring and supportive colleagues, and seeing all our wonderful patients grow.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚?
My fur family includes Izzy my big soft Dobermann, and the brother and sister team of British shorthairs, Mickey & Razzy.

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨?
I enjoy spending time, and are kept busy in the garden and being active with my husband, son and our dog.

☎️ 07 5447 1679
🌍 www.tewantinvet.com.au