Snakes in the city.
February 25, 2022
Gorgeous boy George has a very big scare when he was confronted by a brown snake is his own backyard. We don’t normally think of
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Meet handsome senior Cookie.
February 25, 2022
When his owner noticed some unusual changes, they rushed straight in to have him checked over with us and then seen by the neurology department
Say Hello to clinic cat Jerry.
February 25, 2022
Jerry was bought into us as a stray who had a rocky start to life. Found underneath someone’s house, he had many fractures both new
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The very sweet Lola getting cuddles from Vet Tech Sarah prior to her laparoscopic spey today. Check out her to-die for lashes!
#laparoscopicsurgery #redhillveterinaryclinic
Ever wonder what we are looking at when we take a sample of a lump with a needle and disappear out the room with a microscope slide?
This here is a needle aspirate of a mast cell tumour on a dog. It is one of the most easily diagnosed lumps/tumours of dogs due to their classic appearance under a microscope. Each of the mast cells has lots of tiny little purple granules in it. These granules contain histamine and heparin and are responsible for some of the things mast cells will do. When we sample them, they may bleed easily (thanks heparin) and may swell when sampled or knocked, sometimes doubling in size (thanks histamine)!
Mast cell tumours happen to be the most common type of skin tumour in our four-legged canine family members. They can spread to other organs via the lymphatic system and can result in death if they do spread, however, the vast majority can be cured with surgery alone.
If you have found a new lump on your dog (or cat), it is always worthwhile going to your vet to ensure that surgery is not required. Lumps that change in size or appearance over time are always worth having assessed.
#mastcelltumour #lumpcheck #redhillveterinaryclinic
This handsome boy has a unique name. “Cwtch”, meaning cuddle in welsh. He is vet techs Sarah’s dog and came in for a groom with the lovely Mel and to have his vaccinations updated.
Does anyone else have a pet with an interesting name?
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These two dogs could not look more different to one another, but would you believe they are in fact sisters?!
Venom (left) and Fang (right) are both Chinese Crested dogs. Venom is the classic hairless Chinese Crested we all think of when the breed is mentioned. Her far more fluffy sister is a powderpuff Chinese crested. We look forward to seeing this unique duo again in the future.
#chinesecrested #redhillveterinaryclinic
Dalmation puppy Jude found himself in a bit of a pickle today after thinking it was a good idea to have a munch on a coffee pod. The caffeine (methylxanthine) in coffee can be toxic to dogs, even in small amounts, and can cause increased heart rates, hyperactivity, high blood pressure, vomiting, abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures and collapse.
The quick actions of his owners meant that we could give Jude the treatment she needed within less than half an hour of ingestion. He hopefully won’t experience any of those caffeine side effects and continue his mischievous puppy antics safely at home.
#puppyantics #redhillveterinaryclinic
Tilly travelled over 200kms, all the way from Stanthorpe, to us at Red Hill Vets to undergo a laparoscopic (key hole) spey. Tilly lives on acreage on a cattle property and averages 20-30kms of running a day. For her owners, the expected quick recovery following this surgery, as compared to traditional spey techniques, was enough of a reason to make the trek to Brisbane. We loved having Tilly in for the day and wish her all the best for a quick recovery so she can do her zoomies around the 5 acre house yard again in no time.
If you would be interested in your female dog having a laparoscopic spey with us here at Red Hill Vets, feel free to give us a call on (07) 3369 3444.
#laparoscopicsurgery #redhillveterinaryclinic
ADOPT ME!
“Meow, my name is Onyx and I’m still looking for my forever home”
Age: 7 years
Sex: male, desexed
Breed: domestic shorthair
Adoption fee: $250 (I will be up to date vaccinations and parasite prevention)
If you are interested in adopting me come down to the clinic and say hi or call (07) 3369 3444.
#adoptme #adoptdontshop #redhillveterinaryclinic
Cosmo spent the day with us last week for a professional dental scale and polish. He was such a brave patient for us and went home with the freshest breath! If you are worried about your dog or cat’s breath, give the clinic a call on (07) 3369 3444 to book in with one of our lovely vets for a dental check. They will examine your pets mouth and help you decide whether it’s time for a professional scale and polish.
#dental #freshbreath #redhillveterinaryclinic
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