Casey's Beach Veterinary Clinic in Batemans Bay, New South Wales | Veterinary surgeon

Casey's Beach Veterinary Clinic

Locality: Batemans Bay, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4472 7700

Address: 394 Beach Road, Batehaven, NSW 2536 Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia

Website: https://caseysbeachvet.com.au/

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22.01.2022 We have the facts about fleas A flea starts feeding on blood within 5 minutes A single flea lays 40 to 50 eggs a day An adult flea can live for 2 months Fleas are stubborn and hard to remove... It can take 8 weeks or more to remove flea populations in the environment Contact us at the clinic for all your pet care needs, including how to prevent fleas on 44727700. See more

22.01.2022 Did you know that diabetes in dogs is different to diabetes in cats? Dogs most commonly have Type 1 diabetes, where the pancreas is not producing enough insulin. Most cats with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes, where the cells of the body become resistant to insulin and can’t use it the same way that normal cells can. This means that diabetes in cats is similar to the most common type of diabetes in people (Type 2). In fact, some researchers suggest that studying diabetic cats is a great way to understand diabetes in people. In the comments below, tell us how your pet likes to act like a person!

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Fraser, our Courageous Cat of the Month for January! One year old tabby Fraser was rushed to the clinic a few weeks ago because he was having difficulty breathing, so much so that his tongue was turning blue! His heart was also beating quite quickly and we noticed he had a mild heart murmur. When we attempted to collect blood to run some tests, we found that his blood was very thick and difficult to collect. The reason for this became clear when we ran a te...st called a packed cell volume (PCV) which measures the percentage of blood that is made up of red blood cells. Normal PCV for a cat is around 30-45%. Fraser's PCV was a massive 85%, which is the highest any of our vets had ever seen! There are two reasons for a cat to have an increased PCV. The first is dehydration, but other tests ruled this out. The second possibility was that Fraser's body was producing too many red blood cells. Before we could investigate any further, Fraser had to be stabilised. We placed him in an oxygen cage to help his breathing and started him on a drip to dilute his thickened blood. The next day, once his breathing had improved, we performed an ultrasound which showed signs Fraser had a ventricular septal defect. This is a hole in the wall that separates the right and left sides of his heart. It would have been there since he was born, causing blood to leak from the left side of his heart (which pumps oxygenated blood from the lungs to the rest of the body) to the right (which pumps de-oxygenated blood from the body to the lungs). However, over time, the increased flow of blood to the right side of the heart would have caused increased blood pressure in the lungs, eventually causing the flow of blood to reverse so that deoxygenated blood now leaks from the right side of Fraser's heart to the left. This means the blood being pumped through his body has less oxygen. His body tried to compensate for this by making more red blood cells to carry oxygen, which is why his PCV became so high. Unfortunately, this only made things worse as his blood became very thick and difficult to pump around his body. Fraser is now on medication to reduce the blood pressure in his lungs which has made him feel much better. Unfortunately his heart defect will be a progressive problem, and because it's a rare condition it's hard to predict how long it will be before the medication can no longer keep it under control, but for now he is very happy. He especially enjoys spending time in his garden, playing and chasing after lizards. In recognition of his courage, Fraser has been given a commemorative bandana and a Bravecto Plus spot-on to keep him protected against fleas, ticks and intestinal worms while he enjoys his outdoor play time.

17.01.2022 Routine is everything for diabetic pets. Insulin injections and feedings should be around the same time each day to maximise the likelihood of good diabetes control. However, if you have a busy life and are worried you occasionally may be late, you may still be able to manage your pet’s diabetes quite effectively. Contact one of our veterinarians today for more information about tailoring your pet’s diabetes management to suit your lifestyle.

12.01.2022 Happy New Year’s Eve animal lovers! While fireworks are exciting for humans, they are terrifying for animals, so it’s important to consider our furry friends tonight. Protect your pets from the loud noises by keeping them inside in a safe place, keeping them calm and making sure they have access to lots of water. A game or two to distract them will help too. While our clinic is closed, contact us for any emergencies on 0407738722.

09.01.2022 Today we said goodbye to our nurse Claire. We only had her for a little over a year but we will miss her kindness and sense of humour. The team won't be the same without her.

09.01.2022 TIPS FOR PREVENTING PARALYSIS TICKS September through to March is peak paralysis tick season in Australia. And remember, cats suffer from tick paralysis too! Here’s how you can help protect your pet: - Avoid bushy areas and long grass - Regularly check your dog or cat for ticks... - Always use a long-lasting preventative tick treatment Contact us at the clinic if your pet is unwell, or to ask about preventative tick treatment options 44727700. See more

07.01.2022 Diabetes is a serious but manageable disease in dogs and cats. Daily insulin injections can seem a bit daunting at first, but your vet can help you become more comfortable with these. Also, the tiny needle probably doesn’t hurt your pet as much as you may think it does! Besides that, it’s just a matter of ensuring that your pet is fed an appropriate diet and has adequate exercise. Visit www.cat-dog-diabetes.com for demonstration videos and plenty of other useful resources to help you become more comfortable in managing your pet’s diabetes.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Chile, our Brave Dog of the Month for February! Chile was brought to us a few weeks ago because she had been unusually quiet and hadn't passed faeces for a few days. When we examined her, we found that her gums were pale and her pulses weak. She also had an increased heart rate and breathing rate. Blood tests showed that she was quite anaemic. Her PCV, which measures the percentage of blood made up of red blood cells and should normally be between 35% and 5...0%, was only 25%. Her blood seemed slow to clot and X-rays showed a build up of fluid in her lungs. All of these signs made us suspicious that she may have eaten rat bait. Most rat baits work by preventing the body from recycling vitamin K. Vitamin K is an essential part of the process that allows blood clots to form. When an animal has no Vitamin K in their body the blood cannot clot so tiny tears that occur normally in the walls of blood vessels are unable to heal and can cause major internal bleeding, often into the lungs. The body has reserves of vitamin K that take time to be used up, so it is usually at least 48 hours after eating rat bait before signs of toxicity develop. Since the bleeding commonly occurs internally, early signs that are pet owner is likely to notice are often nonspecific, such as weakness, lethargy or a loss of appetite. We're still not sure how Chile may have gotten access to the bait as her owners have none on their property. Once we had Chile in hospital we immediately started treatment with vitamin K supplementation and a plasma transfusion to replace clotting factors in her blood, but she began to deteriorate quickly. Within hours her PCV had dropped to just 8%. Chile didn't have time to wait for the medication to take effect, she needed more red blood cells immediately. The only way to do this was with a blood transfusion. We enlisted the help of blood donor dog Mars, who deserves an honourable mention for her bravery in helping to save Chile's life. After the blood transfusion, Chile's PCV increased to 29% which was enough to keep her stable while her treatment took effect. From there she recovered quickly. By the next day she was much brighter & feeling more like herself. She was a model patient in hospital, happily eating Vitamin K tablets right out of our hands. After a 2 day stay with us she had recovered enough to go home. Chile is still being treated with Vitamin K as most common rat baits can remain in the body for 3-4 weeks. However, she is completely back to her normal bouncy self and is loving life. In recognition of her bravery, Chile has been awarded a commemorative bandanna and a free Bravecto flea & tick chew.

01.01.2022 Some cats like to sleep in boxes, others like to nap somewhere high, but Sesame thinks a washing basket is the best place to curl up any day of the week. What's your pet's favourite place to sleep?

01.01.2022 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our Casey's Beach Veterinary Clinic family! Whose pet was lucky enough to get a present? Don’t forget to keep your pets away from the Christmas feast! They may put on the sad eyes for a taste of the delicious food, but it’s really not good for them. While our clinic is closed, our emergency contact number is 0407738722