Balaclava Veterinary Surgery in Westcourt, Queensland, Australia | Veterinary surgeon

Balaclava Veterinary Surgery

Locality: Westcourt, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4054 2166

Address: 378 Mulgrave Road 4870 Westcourt, QLD, Australia

Website: http://balaclavavet.com.au

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25.01.2022 Now home safe and sound. FOUND BAYVIEW HEIGHTS AREA. If this is your pet please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166

25.01.2022 YOU DIDN'T GET MY GOOD SIDE? HOW ROO'D! Here at Balaclava Vet, patient care is top priority! Just ask this little fella! This young Wallaby is enjoying breakfast in bed after having surgery for a big hematoma on his leg! Thanks to Dr Jason he's now got the spring back in his step and will be rehabilitated by our friends at The Agile Project! Furry, scaley, feathered or otherwise Balaclava Vet is here for your pets! We're open 7 days a week and has a Vet and Vet Nurse on call for emergencies 24/7-365 days a year. All you have to do is call (07) 4054 2166 and press 1 to speak to a Vet!

25.01.2022 REUNITED WITH OWNER!!!!!!!!!!!! FOUND STAFFY Well cared for however microchip details have not been updated. ... If this is your pet please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery 40542166. See more

25.01.2022 Found Staffy. Proof of ownership is required. Please ring Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166 if this is your pet.

24.01.2022 Our clinic has now implemented contactless protocols. This means: 1. Our clinic doors are now locked 2. All appointments including food and medication pick ups must be pre-booked... 3. Clients must call on arrival from their vehicle or outside the clinic 4. A team member will come and collect your pet from the agreed location 5. The consultation will be held over the phone with your Veterinarian 6. Payment for your consultation (or food / medication pick up) must be contactless 7. Your pet and any medication / food will be returned to the agreed location We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time as we try our best to care for your pets in a safe and thoughtful way.

24.01.2022 Found Woree area. If this is your kitty please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166

23.01.2022 FOUND White Rock area. If this is your pet please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166 Proof of ownership is required.

23.01.2022 LETS TALK ABOUT PARALYSIS TICKS! Unfortunately tick season is in full swing at the moment and we have been inundated with paralysis tick patients These critters cause paralysis by injecting neurotoxins via their saliva into the host which not only affects the muscles involved in standing and walking, but also those involved breathing and in swallowing which left untreated will ultimately lead to death. All creepy crawlies on your pets are unwanted but it is especially impor...tant to know how to identify paralysis ticks. The best way to tell them apart are by the legs, paralysis ticks have legs near their head in a V shape where as the bush/brown or cattle ticks have the legs spaced out around the body. Here is a handy rhyme to remember it: Spaced Out Arms - Do No Harm Legs Near The Head - Get the Vet out of Bed! Paralysis ticks are an emergency so its important to recognize the signs, these include: Lack of coordination Weakness Collapse Vomiting or retching Change of bark or meow Difficulty breathing If you do find a tick on your pet, remove it immediately with tweezers or a tick-removing device, by gently twisting or rotating the tick off and avoiding squeezing its body. After you remove the tick, make sure to keep it and bring it to your vet for identification. Even once a paralysis tick has been removed a dog or cat that was previously unaffected start to show signs of tick paralysis up to 72 hours after removal or if they are already showing signs to deteriorate further over the same time frame. If your pet is showing any signs of tick paralysis, seek veterinary attention immediately! Preventative treatment is crucial in protecting your furry family members, so if your dog or cat is not up to date with with their parasite prevention now is the perfect time to get on top of it! There is a great range of products to choose from including the Nexguard range, the Bravecto range (which also includes cats), Revolution Plus and Seresto. just to name a few! If youre not sure which product is right for you ask us! Contact our friendly team about our Best For Pets program where you can get 10% off our parasite prevention products! Did you know that Balaclava Vet is open 7 days a week and has a Vet and Vet Nurse on call for emergencies 24/7-365 days a year? All you have to do is call (07) 4054 2166 and press 1 to speak to a Vet!

23.01.2022 FOUND EDMONTON AREA If this is your pet please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166. Proof of ownership is required.

23.01.2022 Does your pet have dental disease? We recommend that cats & dogs get dental check ups every 6 months to stay on top of their dental health. Throughout July and August, we have 10% off Hill's t/d Dental Care, Oral Care & VetEssentials adult dry food! Hill's Dental Care range not only cleans the tooth surface, but also fights bacteria-laden plaque and promotes overall health. Did we mention that Best for Pet Members get 20% off ... Terms and Conditions apply.

23.01.2022 Dont forget that all this month we are offering 10% off Hills t/d Dental Care, Oral Care & VetEssentials adult dry food! Chat to one of our Veterinarians if you're unsure if it's the right food for your pet.

22.01.2022 "Pulling the tick off is not going to solve your problem." It's 'paralysis tick season' at the moment, which is pretty evident from the number of pets coming in...to the pound with serious tick infestations. Tick bites can cause serious health problems and death. We've had a chat with Max Fargher Veterinary Surgeon about what happens if your cat or dog gets bitten by a paralysis tick - everything from symptoms to treatment and prevention.

22.01.2022 REUNITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This lovely lady was found in the KFC car park in Earlville with her purple leash still attached. She is microchipped but the numbers are disconnected. If this is your furbaby please call Balaclava Vet Surgery 40542166. Proof of ownership is required

20.01.2022 This is Celeste from the Agile Project, she broke her foot last night and we fixed it today. She's not out of the woods yet but she should make a full recovery.... Balaclava Vets are open 8am - 6pm weekdays, Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays excluding Christmas Day until the COVID19 restrictions end. To access our After Hours Emergency service call 07 40542166 and press 1 to talk directly to the vet. If you cannot get through on the landline, try the mobile 0481 603 367.

20.01.2022 Buy any NexGard or NexGard Spectra product between now and October 31st and tell us in 25 words or less why you should be the winner, and you will be in the draw to win a year's worth of parasite protection for your dog!* If you are a Best for Pet Member you'll get 10% off your parasite control all year round. *T&Cs apply

20.01.2022 ONE COOL KITTY! Our new Vet Dr. Chad had an interesting patient on Friday. Meet Winky, this pretty pussy-cat came in for her annual check up and she's pretty special. Winky was born with a rare condition called 'bilateral anophthalmia', which means she has no eyes. Now you might be feeling sorry for her but animals are incredibly resilient and Miss Winky is no exception. She is a happy, healthy cat, and not distressed by her empty sockets. In fact you really can't tell she's ...missing her peepers at all! She uses her litter tray, finds her food, plays with her furry siblings and her mum says she even plays fetch! How cool is that?! Did you know that blind cats compensate with more acute hearing and seem to be more aware of vibrations in the air which they pick up with their whiskers? Balaclava Vet is here for your pets! We're open 7 days a week and has a Vet and Vet Nurse on call for emergencies 24/7-365 days a year. All you have to do is call (07) 4054 2166 and press 1 to speak to a Vet!

19.01.2022 Found Stockland Shopping Centre. If this is your pet please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166. Proof of ownership is required.

18.01.2022 As COVID-19 restrictions ease, we are happy to announce that we are able to offer our full services once again from Monday 18th of May Please note: We are only permitting one healthy adult to accompany pets into the clinic. Please call the clinic on arrival and they will advise you the best place to wait. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time as we try our best to care for your pets in a safe and thoughtful way.

18.01.2022 Fleas and ticks and mites, oh my! Get the most complete parasite protection for your pup in one monthly chew that protects from: Fleas... Ticks Mites Heartworm Intestinal Worms PLUS this is your chance to protect your dog from nasty parasites for FREE all year long. Purchase any NexGard or NexGard Spectra product between now and October 31st and tell is in 25 words or less why you should win to be in the draw!* *T&Cs apply.

18.01.2022 On Thursday we saw a kookaburra which had it leg broken while trying to share a dog's food from the bowl. He is making a good recovery from surgery under the ca...pable watch of wildlife lover Dr Aki. This story is fully covered in today's Cairns Post. Balaclava Vets are open 8am - 6pm weekdays & Saturdays, 9am 6pm Sundays and Public Holidays excluding Christmas Day. To access our After Hours Emergency service call 07 40542166 and press 1 to talk directly to the vet. If you cannot get through on the landline, try the mobile 0481 603 367.

18.01.2022 Did you know that 70% of cats over the age of 3 years have dental disease? If left untreated, dental disease can lead to more severe health issues. Come in during July and August for your free dental check-up PLUS get 10% off Hill's t/d Dental Care, Oral Care & VetEssentials adult dry food! Terms and conditions apply.

17.01.2022 Our clinic has now implemented contactless protocols. This means: Our clinic doors are now locked.All appointments including food and medication pick-ups must be pre-booked.Clients should present themselves and the pet to the rear of the clinic on arrival. Reception staff will assist you in our makeshift reception area.Please bring you mobile phone to your appointment.The consultation will be held over the phone with your Veterinarian. Payment for your consultation (or food .../ medication pick-up) must be contactlessYour pet and any medication / food will be returned upon completion of the visit. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time as we try our best to care for your pets in a safe and thoughtful way. We will continue to enforce strict infection control measures for all team members to ensure the safety of everyone. Whilst your pets are not a known risk factor, public spaces are, which is why we are implementing these new protocols. All the best everyone and take care, Balaclava Vets are open 8am - 6pm weekdays, Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays excluding Christmas Day until the COVID19 restrictions end. To access our After Hours Emergency service call 07 40542166 and press 1 to talk directly to the vet. If you cannot get through on the landline, try the mobile 0481 603 367.

16.01.2022 Did you know that 80% of dogs over the age of 3 years have dental disease? If left unchecked, dental disease can lead to potentially fatal diseases of the heart, kidney and liver. Come in during July and August for your free dental check-up PLUS get 10% off Hill's t/d Dental Care, Oral Care & VetEssentials adult dry food!... Terms and conditions apply.

15.01.2022 FOUND Mcfarlane Drive. KANIMBLA If this is your pet please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166. Proof of ownership is required.

15.01.2022 REUNITED......... Found Edge Hill area. If this is your pet please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 50542166

13.01.2022 Spring is prime time for fleas and ticks. By keeping up with your dog's parasite protection, you're not only protecting them from fleas and ticks, but from the many serious diseases that the parasites can spread. NexGard Spectra's simple, monthly chew can keep your pet protected from nasty internal and external parasites. There is no better time to protect your pet. Buy any NexGard or NexGard Spectra product between now and October 31st and tell us in 25 words or less why you... should be the winner, and you will be in the draw to win a year's worth of parasite protection for your dog!* *T&Cs apply.

13.01.2022 Found Pease street. Proof of ownership required. Please ring Balaclava Veterinary Surgery 40542166

13.01.2022 Our clinic has just introduced click & collect as another initiative to keep our clients and their furry family members happy and safe while we fight the spread of COVID-19. You can now order pet care essential from our online portal available on our website. Find out more here: https://balaclavavet.com.au//we-are-now-offering-online-or

12.01.2022 Dog Cooperates in Tooth Brushing Credit: JukinVideo

12.01.2022 FOUND near DFO... If this is your pet please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166. Proof of ownership is required.

11.01.2022 My favourite chair.

09.01.2022 This little one has been brought into us after finding herself lost in someone's yard. If this is your parrot, please give us a call on 4054 2166. Proof of ownership is required.

09.01.2022 FOUND REUNITED!!!!!!!!!!!! This escapee was picked up by the police last night. If this is your furchild please ring BALACLAVA VETERINARY SURGERY ON 40542166. Proof of ownership is required.

09.01.2022 Puppy Classes are back on at the Balaclava Veterinary Surgery. There will only be a maximum of 4 puppies and one furparent allowed per class. For enquiries please ring 40542166 and leave your name and phone number.

08.01.2022 Our recent puppy graduates. Congratulations to their responsible owners for putting in their time and effort. We look forward to seeing them grow into happy confident doggies.

08.01.2022 Both these pooches were found on Swallow Street. If they are your fur babies please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166 Proof of ownership is required.

06.01.2022 Congratulations puppies

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our furparents who got up early Sunday morning to give us the best start in life.

05.01.2022 LET’S TALK ABOUT PARALYSIS TICKS! Unfortunately tick season is in full swing at the moment and we have been inundated with paralysis tick patients These critters cause paralysis by injecting neurotoxins via their saliva into the host which not only affects the muscles involved in standing and walking, but also those involved breathing and in swallowing which left untreated will ultimately lead to death. All creepy crawlies on your pets are unwanted but it is especially impor...tant to know how to identify paralysis ticks. The best way to tell them apart are by the legs, paralysis ticks have legs near their head in a V shape where as the bush/brown or cattle ticks have the legs spaced out around the body. Here is a handy rhyme to remember it: Spaced Out Arms - Do No Harm Legs Near The Head - Get the Vet out of Bed! Paralysis ticks are an emergency so it’s important to recognize the signs, these include: Lack of coordination Weakness Collapse Vomiting or retching Change of bark or meow Difficulty breathing If you do find a tick on your pet, remove it immediately with tweezers or a tick-removing device, by gently twisting or rotating the tick off and avoiding squeezing it’s body. After you remove the tick, make sure to keep it and bring it to your vet for identification. Even once a paralysis tick has been removed a dog or cat that was previously unaffected start to show signs of tick paralysis up to 72 hours after removal or if they are already showing signs to deteriorate further over the same time frame. If your pet is showing any signs of tick paralysis, seek veterinary attention immediately! Preventative treatment is crucial in protecting your furry family members, so if your dog or cat is not up to date with with their parasite prevention now is the perfect time to get on top of it! There is a great range of products to choose from including the Nexguard range, the Bravecto range (which also includes cats), Revolution Plus and Seresto. just to name a few! If you’re not sure which product is right for you ask us! Contact our friendly team about our Best For Pets program where you can get 10% off our parasite prevention products! Did you know that Balaclava Vet is open 7 days a week and has a Vet and Vet Nurse on call for emergencies 24/7-365 days a year? All you have to do is call (07) 4054 2166 and press 1 to speak to a Vet!

04.01.2022 REUNITED!!!!!!!@@@ FOUND Manoora area. Please contact Balaclava Veterinary Surgery on 40542166 if you have any information on this pet.

03.01.2022 COVID-19 clinic update At this point in time, we are business as usual here at Balaclava Veterinary Surgery. Weve introduced strict infection control measures for all team members to ensure the safety of everyone. 1. We have increased our disinfection measures within the clinic.... 2. Anyone who has symptoms of a cold, or who has been in close contact with someone ill, will be excluded from working until they have medical clearance. 3. We are working to keep the waiting room as clear as possible and those who would like to wait outside or in their car are welcome to do so. Well do our utmost best to look after you and your beloved pets safely during this time! Whilst your pets are not a known risk factor, public spaces are which is why we are implementing the below to protect our team and our clients. 1. Avoid attendance if you are unwell 2. If you have a pet emergency during this time but are unwell, please call us on 07 4054 2166 to discuss the best way for us to ensure your pet receives the best care available 3. Watch this video from the World Health Organisation on 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c_UJwLq8PI We have also been made aware certain specialists will not be coming to Cairns during this time, we would like to inform North Queensland locals that we are still operating our surgical services as normal. We are able to provide advanced surgical services including orthopaedics (fractures, tto, tta etc) all soft tissue surgeries, eye surgeries (excluding cataract removal), laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures to patients and envisage no interruption to our ability to continue to provide these services. Our afterhours service is still operating 7 days a week. We also offer overnight nurse monitoring at reasonable rates for hospital patients that require 24 hour monitoring. Contact our clinic on (07) 4054 2166, if you are calling afterhours press 1 to talk to a vet!

03.01.2022 Covid-19 update - WE ARE STILL OPEN We are having to change the way we operate to protect our staff and our clients. Our waiting area and reception is now located in the car park at the rear of the building. You are welcome to wait in your vehicle and call the clinic to notify us of your arrival to minimize social contact.... We are asking that if you need food, medications or prevention's that you please call ahead so we can organise this in advance to minimize wait times. Please note that payment can be made over the phone in advance or contactless eftpos on arrival, we will no longer be accepting cash. We are still operating our after hours service 7 days a week, 24 hours a day - call 0740542166 and press 1 to speak to a vet. Thank you so much for your support and understanding during this difficult time.

02.01.2022 At this point in time, we are operating business as usual here. Weve introduced strict infection control measures for all team members to ensure the safety of everyone: We have increased our disinfection measures within the clinic.... Anyone who has symptoms of a cold, or who has been in close contact with someone who has a case of COVID-19, will not be returning to work until they are healthy. Well do our best to look after you and your beloved pets safely during this time! Whilst your pets are not a known risk factor, public spaces are which is why we are implementing the below to protect our team and our clients. 1. Avoid attendance if you are unwell. 2. Only one healthy adult is permitted to accompany a pet to the clinic at any time. 3. Please wait outside or in your vehicle and call the clinic on 4054 2166 on your arrival so we can advise you when to enter. 4. There will be no visiting hours for hospitalised patients. 5. If you are picking up food or medication, please phone ahead so we can organise pick up options. 6. If you have a pet emergency during this time but are unwell, please call us to discuss the best way for us to ensure your pet receives the best care available. 7. Watch the below 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c_UJwLq8PI We have also been made aware certain specialists will not be coming to Cairns during this time, we would like to inform North Queensland locals that we are still operating our surgical services as normal. We are able to provide advanced surgical services including orthopaedics (fractures, tto, tta etc) all soft tissue surgeries, eye surgeries (excluding cataract removal), laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures to patients and envisage no interruption to our ability to continue to provide these services. Our afterhours service is still operating 7 days a week. We also offer overnight nurse monitoring at reasonable rates for hospital patients that require 24 hour monitoring. Contact our clinic on (07) 4054 2166, if you are calling afterhours press 1 to talk to a vet! All the best everyone and take care.

02.01.2022 Enjoying a well deserved puppachino at graduation.

01.01.2022 This is one of our many tick cases. Rogue is a happy ending who was wheeled into the clinic in a trolley because she was unable to walk. As you can see she walked out happily.