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Top 7 facts – Desexing your pet

Here are our top 7 facts why you should consider desexing your pet.

Desexed pets tend to live longer healthier lives
Pets are less prone to wander in search for a mate, fight, and are less likely to get lost or injured – this often results in unexpected vet bills from car accidents and fights
They are less likely to suffer from anti-social behaviors becoming more affectionate and become better companions.
Eliminates male dogs’ urge to “mount” people’s legs.
Worried about cancer?
1. Desexing your cat helps reduce the incidence of mammary tumours which is the third most common cancer in cats with more than 85% being dangerous cancers that spread (invasive malignancies).
2. Desexing your dog will help prevent mammary tumours which are the most common cancer in undesexed female dogs with 70% developing a tumour as they get older.
Did you know that cats can start breeding as young as four months of age? Desexing them early helps reduce the cost for unwanted or unexpected litters or finding a new home for them
Tired of cleaning up pee indoors? Desexing can help manage territorial behaviour such as spraying.

Take advantage our 17% off desexing for the months of January and February 2017 – contact us today at 4151 3550.

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Nov 29

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Some sibling sweetness for your Tuesday morning featuring brother and sister Franklin & Wilma!

We are always happy to accommodate all your furbabies together for visits whether that's routine vaccination appointments, grooming or surgical procedures.

Just let us know when booking that you would like multiple pets seen and we can make sure to fit them in at the same time slot to save you the hassle of multiple visits!

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Nov 26

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Our Senior Nurse Stef has been running our "Puppy Preschool" program for 5 years now and it's her favourite part of the job!

She loves seeing her graduates when they visit again like Charlie here who came in yesterday to be desexed!

Have you been through our preschool program with Stef?

We still have some spaces left in our next Puppy Preschool kicking off Monday from 6pm!

The program runs for 4 weeks and covers important basics and offers a safe space for pups to socialise with others and gain those crucial skills.

Call 4151 3550 or send us a PM for enrolment information!

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Nov 26

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What else is there to do on a rainy Friday then snuggle up in a cosy blanket?

Zinzi had her desexing procedure this morning and is recovering in total comfort in our hospital.

We will be desexing right up to Christmas eve this year, so book your pet in now and reduce their risks of cancer, help prevent unwanted litters and undesirable behaviour like urine spraying.

Phone 4151 3550 or book online: https://olsau.appointmaster.com/#?AID=d8brod359GatO5TEtF79A8EEL&cl=1

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Nov 25

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Nov 25

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Even our staff pets are not immune to getting into mischief!

Jak belongs to our Marketing Manager and Frankie is one of our Nurses furkids, both had to visit during the week after getting their noses in where they don't belong and snacking on things they should not!

If your pet eats something they should not or something that is toxic, the sooner they can come in, the easier the treatment options.

If caught early enough we can usually induce vomiting such as we did for Jak and Frankie and remove the "naughty snacks" before they are digested and absorbed. Thankfully they both vomited up everything naughty they consumed and made full recoveries.

If left, things may move through the intestines and become blocked or if toxic they may be absorbed and cause damage.

This can lead to major surgery being required to remove the objects or lengthy hospitalisation to try and fight off the toxins.

Give our hospital a call on 4151 3550 as soon as you notice your pet has ingested anything out of the usual and we can advise you on the best course of action!

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Nov 23

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Our leadership team took some time out today to listen to the inspiring stories of Darius Boyd & Donna Thistlethwaite who were guest speakers at the Regional Business HQ "Conversations that Matter" Mental Health function today.

They shared their personal stories of overcoming mental illness and suicide attempts and shared their top tips on how to improve mental health.

As our industry has four times higher rates of suicide than the general public, we have a strong focus on furthering our knowledge around mental illness and how we can best help our team stay mentally healthy.

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Nov 22

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How adorable are these brothers Biscuit and Oreo who are spending the day with us today for their health checks and desexing!

Nurse Brooke is wasting no time giving them lots of reassuring cuddles while they are in hospital 🥰

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Nov 18

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Can you guess what this cheeky pupper ate, that had to be surgically removed by our team this week?

Often when we have pets presenting with abdominal discomfort, lethargy, vomiting and/or diarrhoea we need to perform diagnostics in order to know what is going on.

Our pets cant speak and tell us what is going on like we do at the doctors, so we have to use our training and diagnostic tools such as blood testing, x-rays and faecal testing to try and fill in the blanks.

In this dogs case, x-rays revealed a circular foreign body lodged in the intestines, causing all kinds of problems.

If not removed, foreign bodies that cause obstructions are fatal as nothing can pass through.

Luckily for this dog, we were able to successfully remove the object through a surgery called an exploratory laparotomy.

Our patient is now in recovery and doing really well at home with daily check ups at our hospital.

Have a guess what they swallowed and comment below, and tomorrow we'll let you know if you guessed correctly!

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Nov 17

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😹 This is many of our team members, thinking about your furkids 24/7

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Nov 17

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Hugo's Holey Teeth!

This week we performed a dental procedure to remove Hugo's canines as they had some seriously exposed pulp.

If a tooth is deemed to need extraction it is because it is causing, or will soon cause, your pet to be in pain.

In Hugo's case it was pain from holes in the teeth exposing the sensitive pulp.

It may seem extreme to remove your pet’s teeth, but the pain and health risks associated with leaving damaged or rotten teeth in your pet’s mouth is much worse.

Pets are very adaptable and often recover from tooth extractions within a number of days and continue their normal lives. Some pets even become better eaters once the painful teeth are removed!

In regards to the actual tooth removal, our veterinarians are highly trained in this very complex process and use high tech equipment such as dental drills to carefully remove the effected teeth.

This is also where dental x-rays come into play as it helps guide the vet and ensure a safe extraction.

This process can often take hours if multiple teeth need removing, as they need to navigate around nerves and often suture extraction sites closed.

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Nov 16

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SANTA PHOTOS 2021 🎅

We're excited to announce we're doing pet santa photos again this year on Saturday 4th December at our hospital from 9am to 12pm.

Pets of all species and sizes are welcome and so are the human family members!

Spaces are strictly limited and bookings are essential so please call 4151 3550 to reserve your fur families slot.

We are asking for a monetary donation of your choosing for local animal rescue "Happy Tails" in exchange for a lovely printed photo plus copies of all digital images.

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Nov 15

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Gorgeous Mack the 3 month old Boxer posing for the camera during his recent visit with Dr Abby!

He had his final puppy vaccination, parasite prevention and booked for his titre test in a few weeks time so he can have the all clear to get out and about with peace of mind he is protected from deadly diseases.

You can book your pets titre test and receive the same peace of mind by calling 4151 3550.

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Nov 11

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A very vital role our vets often play is that of a human "cat tree" 😹

Dr Marianne in her element with a litter of adventurous kittens who visited for their health checks recently!

Take advantage of our discounted litter packages, perfect for first vaccinations and microchipping of multiple kittens or puppies!

Find out more by calling 4151 3550!

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Nov 11

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Cydi the 10 week old German Shepherd is going for a record with those gorgeous big ears she is yet to grow into!

She visited us for her 2nd puppy vaccination this week 🥰

Our vaccination appointments are booking in advance (especially those popular late afternoon spots) as we get close to the holiday season so please jump online and secure your pets spot or call our friendly team on 4151 3550 and we can help arrange that for you over the phone!

ONLINE BOOKING: https://olsau.appointmaster.com/#?AID=d8brod359GatO5TEtF79A8EEL&cl=1

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Nov 10

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Cat Flu 101 🤧🐈

Cat Flu is a general term for a highly contagious upper respiratory disease that affects many cats and kittens.

These viruses produces symptoms similar to the common cold in humans include sneezing, discharge from the eyes or nose, fever, breathing problems, coughing, fatigue and loss of appetite.

Cats can be vaccinated against the viruses that cause cat flu to help prevent the disease or reduce the severity of symptoms. These vaccinations should be given every 12 months for adult cats.

Read more about cat flu on our blog: https://sugarlandvet.com/blog/cat-flu-101/

If you suspect your cat has cat flu, seek veterinary advice by calling our hospital on 4151 3550.

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Nov 9

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It does not get any cuter than a first vaccination visit with little Gerry the rescue kitten 😻

At 9 weeks old and just under 1kg, this little adorable ball of fur was a staff favourite and it's not hard to tell why!

We absolutely love first vaccination visits, its such an exciting time to welcome new pets to our family here at Sugarland and get them set up with their essential health care needs.

If you're looking for a passionate, understanding vet for your new pet, why not book in for a 30 minute consultation with our team and we can discuss your pets health care in detail!

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

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Nov 9

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$This poor Chicken won't be crossing any roads for the next few weeks after they sustained a nasty fracture to their leg! Dr Marianne gently anaesthetised the chicken to take a set of x-rays after they were struggling to walk, which revealed a fracture to the right leg. Thankfully it did not require a surgical repair, but instead a splint, cast, some good pain relief along with some strict cage rest while it heals. We wish this little lady all the best with her recovery and hope to see her again in a few weeks walking normally!$

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Nov 8

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FOUND DOGS

This pair have found their way to us this morning after being found wandering the streets lost.

Unfortunately they are not microchipped.

If these are your dogs please get in touch with proof of ownership, or if you can share our post to help locate their owners that would be much appreciated!

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Nov 8

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Introducing Chloe the 13 week old Bull Arab Wolfhound pup who stole all our hearts with those big brown eyes during her first visit with our team yesterday!

Chloe is a new addition to her family and is now a new member of our extended Sugarland family after having her vaccination and proheart injections with Dr Marianne.

Chloe is off to the best start at life being protected from deadly diseases, so she can enjoy being a happy, healthy pup.

We recommend booking your puppies in for an initial health check within a week of bringing them home, so we can ensure they are on the best track and all of their essential medical needs are covered!

You can book your appointments anytime using our online booking system here: https://olsau.appointmaster.com/#?AID=d8brod359GatO5TEtF79A8EEL&cl=1

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Nov 7

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$Fanta was such a polite kitty during his recent visit, just look at those neatly crossed paws 😻 Fanta had a bit of a limp so he was admitted for some x-rays, and while he was under general anaesthetic we gave his teeth a nice scale and polish too! Thankfully the x-rays showed their were no fractures to the bones, and Fanta was send home with some anti-inflammatory medication and some instructions to rest up!$

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