Max Fargher Veterinary Surgeon in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Pet service

Max Fargher Veterinary Surgeon

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: (07) 4054 2166

Address: 378 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.balaclavavet.com.au

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23.01.2022 Gracie from Bush Dogs had a setback in her recovery on the repair of her broken leg from 3-4 years ago. Quick recap Gracie broke her leg as a young dog, when it healed by itself it was very bent causing her wrist to be very twisted when walking or wt bearing. We straightened it 2 months ago but had to remove the external brace because the pins became loose. The bone had not fully healed so unsupported, the bone began to bend back to the original shape of the leg we were tryi...ng to correct. This week we performed a further surgery cutting her radius into segments and reorienting them so her leg is straight again. A following post has a video of her walking the day after surgery. 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

17.01.2022 Spike the Bushdog came back yesterday for the main part of his treatment for heartworm. He received two injections 24 hours apart to kill the worms we detected 2 months ago. During this two month period he has been receiving medication to reduce the inflammation the worms cause inside his chest and increase the effectiveness of the injections in killing the worms. Since we first saw him he has put on 14kg, had his eyelid, teeth, demodectic mange and skin tumors fixed along with the obligatory desexing. His mange will take a little more time to be fully resolved but his health has improved by a large measure in a short time.

17.01.2022 The incidence of Heartworm Disease is on the rise again in Cairns. We have treated 30 cases so far this year. Heartworm Disease is spread by mosquitoes. The larvae enter the mosquito when it has a blood meal from an infected dog, over a period of 3 weeks the larvae develop inside the mosquito to a point where they can be transmitted to another dog when the mosquito feeds. Obviously over a 3 week period a mosquito can travel a long way so the worm infection can be spread a lon...g way. Once in the new dog it takes the worm larva 6-8 months to develop to adulthood where it resides in the pulmonary arteries of the host dog(cats can also be infected). Apart from the physical blockage to the flow of blood, the presence of the worm in the arteries causes inflammation, vessel thickening, thrombosis (inappropriate blood clotting) and fluid build in the lungs. These factors combine to make it much harder for the heart to pump blood through the lungs to be oxygenated and results in exercise intolerance as well as premature heart failure in affected animals. Heartworm prevention is cheap, effective and safe, it is the best means of protecting your dog or cat from Heartworm. Once infected, killing the worms is multi-step process that takes 4-5 months and costs $500-$1200 depending on the size of the dog. 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

17.01.2022 Spike 2 months ago

15.01.2022 I'll try again with a new post about Tiny from TI looking for a home. https://m.facebook.com/story.php

15.01.2022 Here is a link to a video I participated in with Cairns Regional Council for their page about paralysis ticks. https://fb.watch/1IMicS2_kb/ I apologise for not having been very active on the page lately, we have been very busy in the clinic and I have struggled to find the time.... 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.

14.01.2022 Tiny from Thursday Island is still recovering with us. Her leg is healing well and she is starting to use normally. She is a very happy girl. 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

13.01.2022 Boomer was 12 weeks old when he ate a nail. Luckily he was seen in the act and his owner was able to bring him straight in to the clinic. After X-rays to confirm the nail was still inside him we gave an emetic (drug to cause vomiting). Boomer looks a little worse for wear due to the sedative side effects of the emetic. Fortunately because of the quick action of his owners getting him into the clinic th we nail came up with no problems. 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

11.01.2022 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 critte...rs 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 important 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!

08.01.2022 Tinker came back for follow-up X-rays on her broken leg a couple of weeks ago. The news was great everything had healed perfectly so we were able to take the pins and we external fixation device off for good. Now she is running free about the house again. 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.

07.01.2022 Tiny from TI was full of beans and would not stay still for her goodbye photos when Cairns Animal Rescue picked her up to find her a forever home so she can stay close to a vet in case something happens with her leg. 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

03.01.2022 Tiny is a little pup from Thursday Island. When she was 1-2 weeks old she got stood on by her mum and had her elbow dislocated. With no vet care to access she has had a dislocated elbow for a few weeks and that has damaged the joint surfaces irreparably. The area also got infected a few weeks ago which required a long antibiotic course. To make her more comfortable and mobile we have fused the elbow joint in an operation called an arthrodesis with 4 small screws. She won't be able to bend the elbow but she will be mobile and pain free. 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

02.01.2022 Video as promised.

02.01.2022 Dr Aki had a busy and interesting weekend. Yesterday he had a pregnant Krefft's turtle with a fish hook stuck in it's throat. He gave it an anaesthetic and removed the hook. Today the turtle was returned to it's habitat. See the action video here https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=291950915457254 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