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Keeping pets safe during storm season

Storm Season is really here in the Bundy region, and this can mean highly stressful times for our pets! Many…

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Everything You Need To Know About Dental Disease & Your Cat

Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions in pets. Over 80% of over the age of three…

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Dog Ear Infections: Your Questions Answered

Infection of the external ear canal (outer ear infection) is called otitis externa and is one of the most common…

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What You Feed Your Dog Matters

We know what we eat has a huge impact on our health and how we feel, and it’s no different…

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What You Feed Your Cat Matters

We know what we eat has a huge impact on our health and how we feel, and it’s no different…

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Cat Ear Infections: Your Questions Answered!

Infections of the external ear canal or outer ear caused by bacteria and yeast are common in dogs, but not…

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Everything You Need To Know About Dental Disease & Your Dog

Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions in pets. Over 80% of dogs over the age of…

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Pet Nutrition

We need to have a serious talk about your pets diet… Did you know feeding a quality food can extend…

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Oct 27

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As an accredited hospital of excellence, we only recommend gold standard care for your pets. Because would you want anything less from the people in charge of your healthcare?

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Oct 26

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We’re having some Phone Line issues this morning after last night’s storm!

We have 1 line through so please leave your name and number and we will call you right back.

Alternatively give us a message here on Facebook for non-urgent matters and we can help you out!

Thanks for your patience and understanding 💕

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Oct 26

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Bacteria be gone!!

You can really see the build up of plaque and bacteria on those back teeth in the before photo here!

Not only would this be smelling foul, it also causes inflammation and irritation to the gums, rots the teeth and spreads that bacteria throughout the body!

Thankfully after an ultrasonic scale and polish with us, that bacteria is long gone and beautiful, healthy teeth and gums take its place.

Book your pets free dental check now and let us take care of this nasty bacteria before it does too much damage!

Register here: https://sugarlandvet.lpages.co/dental-promo-2021/

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Oct 26

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A pile of very exhausted puppies after their vaccination visit with Dr Abby!!

These kids tired themselves out during their consultation, and barely even noticed their vaccination needles being done.

They were more then happy to get cuddles and chill out on the couch as they waited for their siblings to have their turn with the vet.

We can arrange long consultations for litters of puppies and kittens at a discounted rate, just give us a call on 4151 3550 and ask about our litter packages!

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Oct 25

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The bravest (and cutest) brother and sister duo Bill & Rosie came in for their annual vaccinations and had a Heartworm Test too!

They were so very brave for all their needles, and literally smiled through the whole process, how good is that?!

With Heartworm Disease being diagnosed weekly at our hospital at the moment, we're really trying to encourage Heartworm Tests for any pets who have not been on very regular Heartworm Prevention their entire lives.

Heartworm Disease shows no symptoms until extremely advanced, so these tests are often the difference between life and death.

Not sure if your pet has been on prevention their whole lives? Give us a call on 4151 3550 and we can schedule a quick Heartworm Test!

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Oct 25

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At Sugarland Animal Hospital we recommend desexing at 6 months of age for most patients! Desexing can help prevent cancers, reduce unwanted behaviour plus reduce the number of unwanted pets in local pounds! We always perform a vet check prior to desexing, so our vets can chat about your pets individual needs and make recommendations from there. #vetnurse #vetnurselife #bundabergvet #bundaberg #exoticvet #petfacts #veteducation #pethacks #petparent #vettechlife #vettech #veterinarian #vetlife #vetmed #vet #dogstagram #dog

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Oct 24

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Have you checked out our new website?! 🤩

Last week we launched an all-new website, with heaps of resources for pet owners including blogs, information about the services we offer and our team!

Our website also has an awesome online booking function, so you can schedule your pets important vet visits anytime, anywhere with the click of a button.

You can check it out at www.sugarlandvet.com

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Oct 24

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Oct 24

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There's no doubt a day at our doggy spa leaves our pets looking and feeling their best!!

Whether it's a luxurious bath and blow dry or a full clip, furkids really appreciate feeling fresh and always leave with a waggy tail and smile on their face.

As we come into summer our grooming availability can become limited, so we encourage you to book in advance and even pre-book your return appointments so you don't miss out!

P.S. we will let you in on a little secret, if you pre-book your pets next appointment at the time of payment we'll give you a 10% discount for your next spa visit!!

Simply schedule online here: https://olsau.appointmaster.com/#?AID=d8brod359GatO5TEtF79A8EEL&cl=1

Or call 4151 3550

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Oct 23

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Here's some quick pet dental tips 🦷 #vetnurselife #vetnurse #bundabergvet #bundaberg #exoticvet #petfacts #veteducation #pethacks #petparent #vettechlife #vettech #veterinarian #vetlife #vetmed #vet #dogstagram #dog

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Oct 22

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We love providing you with satisfying before
& afters of our patients!

This time we're looking at a before and after of an Ear Pluck performed under general anaesthetic! 👂

Ear Plucks are often beneficial for pets with ongoing ear issues such as ear infections, it helps to remove all the hair that can trap dirt and debris and lead to infection.

Having an ear pluck also makes it easier to clean the ear and administer ear medication, without it getting caught in the build up of hair before it can actually reach where it needs to within the ear!

We can add an ear pluck to your pets procedures under general anaesthetic such as dental or desexing surgeries, or we can perform them as their own procedure.

Just ask our team at your next visit if this is something that could benefit your pet, or book a consultation online to discuss further!

Book Online: https://olsau.appointmaster.com/#?AID=d8brod359GatO5TEtF79A8EEL&cl=1

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Oct 21

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Happy Friday! We hope you've all got some time planned with your fur babies this weekend 🐾

We are booking out fast for next week, so please get in touch ASAP if you need to book your pets vaccinations, grooms or health checks so we can fit you in!

Remember we will always make room for urgent cases so never hesitate to call 4151 3550 when your pet needs urgent treatment.

Book Online Here: https://olsau.appointmaster.com/#?AID=d8brod359GatO5TEtF79A8EEL&cl=1

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Oct 21

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The many adorable faces of Gus the Staffy pup!

Gus visited us yesterday for his desexing surgery, where his owners chose to upgrade to our Gold Desexing Package.

This awesome package has over $400 value including preanesthetic blood screening to ensure his body will handle the anaesthetic well, and intradermal sutures which dissolve and do not require removal, all for $199!

Give us a call on 4151 3550 and ask about our awesome desexing package upgrades!

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Oct 20

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Birdy Blue the Indian Rickneck came in recently for a nail trim with the assistance of Nurse Brooke!

Nail trims can be essential for our feathered friends to ensure they do not become too long and grow into their feet.

You can book your birds nail, feather or beak trims in with us at Sugarland by calling 4151 3550.

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Oct 20

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Storm Season is really here in the Bundy region, and this can mean highly stressful times for our pets! 🌩️

Many pets suffer from "storm anxiety or storm phobia" which can result in hiding, pacing, panting and escaping behaviours which can put our pets lives at risk.

If your pet suffers from this we have a couple of suggestions to help keep them calm and safe during storm season:

- Thunder Jackets (as modelled by Dr Abby's dog Jack) are a great place to start, these are created for dogs with anxiety and the tight-fitting jacket has been proven to help calm dogs during stressful times. These can be brought from most pet shops or online.

- Creating a secure place, with adequate fence heights or placing your pet indoors with background noise like leaving the tv on during stormy days can help to alleviate some anxiety and keep them safe

- Make sure your pet is microchipped and the details are up-to-date so if your pet does escape during a storm, they can be quickly returned to you

- Place an ID tag on your pets collar with your phone number and any medical conditions, so if your pet becomes lost during a storm they can be attended to and reunited with you ASAP

- Doggy daycare is also a great option, we offer this weekdays at our hospital. For days where storms are forecast if you will be out all day it may be a good idea to drop them off with us for daycare

- Medications can be helpful in severe cases of storm phobia, we recommend a behavioural consult with our vets to discuss these options and find a right fit for your pet

Just give our team a call on 4151 3550 and we can discuss these options in more detail, or book a consultation online here: https://olsau.appointmaster.com/#?AID=d8brod359GatO5TEtF79A8EEL&cl=1

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Oct 20

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Hairloss in your pet should never be ignored! If you've noticed any recent hairloss, we recommend a vet consult...

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Oct 19

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How gorgeous are these siblings Remi & Pumba 😻😻

This brother & sister pair spent the day with us on Monday getting their teeth cleaned and their coats clipped!

They went home looking and feeling amazing with fresh breath, healthy gums and a stylish haircut too.

As we come into the warmer months, what better time to get your cats coat clipped and their teeth cleaned while they are under anaesthetic, so they can go into summer feeling comfortable and cool.

With our current dental offer you can also receive 10% off your pets dental procedures, just call 4151 3550 or click here for more info: https://sugarlandvet.lpages.co/dental-promo-2021/

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Oct 19

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PARVOVIRUS WARNING!!

We have had a 7 month old dog test POSITIVE for Parvovirus today.

We urge everyone to please check their dogs vaccine status and if they have not had their annual vaccination please book this in ASAP.

This poor dog did not make it, and it is a harsh reminder of the severity of this deadly, extremely contagious disease.

No dog deserves to go through Parvovirus, it is excruciatingly painful and the treatment (which does not always work) is lengthy and expensive.

The best thing to do is PREVENT Parvo all together by vaccinating your dog.

Vaccine recommendations:
Puppies require 3 x vaccinations
- 6-8 weeks
- 10-12 weeks
- final vaccination at 16 weeks

Adult dogs require an initial vaccination and a booster 4 weeks later, then one vaccine every 12 months.

If you are unsure about your dogs level of protection, please call us on 4151 3550 and we can help work out a protection plan.

Parvovirus can be transmitted on shoes and clothes and can live in soil for over 5 years, so even if your dog does not leave the house, you can still walk Parvo right to them if they are not vaccinated.

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Oct 19

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FOUND BIRD

We have a little yellow budgie handed in found near the McDonalds at West Bundaberg.

Please call 4151 3550 if this is your missing bird.

Proof of ownership is required.

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Oct 18

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