Coolah Veterinary Clinic in Coolah, New South Wales | Veterinary surgeon

Coolah Veterinary Clinic

Locality: Coolah, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6377 1258

Address: 113 Binnia St 2843 Coolah, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Calving season is well and truly upon us and the good conditions experienced this year have contributed to a few issues! Time is of the essence when it comes to calvings... If you are not getting anywhere in 20-30 minutes give us a call sooner rather than later (especially late in the day - no one likes heading out at 7pm in the middle of winter!!). The other important rule is don’t pull too hard! If the calf is not coming relatively easily with a calving jack, don’t keep app...lying more and more force. You will end up with a paralysed cow worth nothing (or in one case recently a calf with 3 legs). Whilst no one likes unexpected costs, with prices for even cull heifers/cows northwards of $1500 it is well worth spending $350-700 (from a simple calving up to a difficult caesarian) to ensure the best possible chance of survival for the mother and calf. Even for those that require caesarian sections, survival rates are over 85% and still very much economically viable.

23.01.2022 FOUND!! This fella had walked into a locals back yard a couple days ago. No microchip. He is currently at the Vets, if anyone owns him or knows of where he belongs please contact us at the clinic so we can reunite him with his family. 6377 1258

20.01.2022 A big horse with a big tooth ache! Sir Percival is a young Shire Horse who at 2.5 years old already towers above most other horses. A few weeks ago his owners noticed some swelling under his jaw which eventually broke out and started draining a small amount of pus. Immediately, given the location and his age, we were concerned about a tooth root abscess and this was confirmed on x-rays. The difference between the affected tooth root (red arrow) and the opposite normal tooth (...blue arrow) can be easily appreciated. Left alone, this tooth would continue to cause ongoing pain and would eventually fracture as it becomes more brittle. This would likely lead to many more issues with the rest of his teeth as he ages. As such, it is planned to remove the tooth sooner rather than later. As it has only recently erupted into the mouth, there is not much crown to grab onto to extract it (red circle in photo). Therefore we will manage the infection with antibiotics as required to buy us a few months if possible to allow the tooth to erupt further and make the process of extraction a little easier.

20.01.2022 Pretty came into us after losing her appetite and becoming quite lethargic. An ultrasound showed that she had developed a condition called "pyometra" where the ...uterus fills with pus. She was quickly taken to surgery to remove the infected organ (weighing in at over a kilo!) and given fluids and antibiotics. After a bit of TLC, she has made a full recovery and is as happy as ever! See more

19.01.2022 Give your foals the best start in life... The transfer of passive immunity from mare to foal via the colostrum is vital for a healthy start. Without it, foals are at a much greater risk of developing life threatening infections such as Salmonella. Unfortunately many mares do not produce adequate quantities or quality of colostrum or foals may not drink enough soon after a difficult birth.... These foals may not look any different from others until they get sick several days down the track and it is often too late. Fortunately, we can perform a blood test on your foal in the first day of life which will tell us whether or not they have received adequate antibodies. If they have not, we can then provide these antibodies in a plasma transfusion to ensure they are as protected as possible. Given the time, effort and money that is invested in getting these foals on the ground, performing this test as well as a health check is a simple way to reduce the risk of any issues early in life.

18.01.2022 As the weather warms up, we are seeing a spike in the number of dogs diagnosed with Parvo. Parvo is a viral disease which causes vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy,... inappetance and is often fatal. The disease is spread through contaminated faeces and can persist in the environment for a very long time. Thankfully, Parvo is preventable with vaccination. All pups should be vaccinated three times at 6, 10 and 14 weeks and annually thereafter. A puppy should not be taken into public areas or areas with a known Parvo history until two weeks after their final vaccination to ensure they are completely protected. They also should not interact with any dogs with unknown vaccination status until this time. If you have any unvaccinated dogs or if you are unsure if your dog is up to date with their vaccinations, please call the clinic to find out and book them in if needed. See more

17.01.2022 WOULD AN ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION PROGRAM WORK IN YOUR HERD?? -Do you have enough suitable heifer bulls this year? -Would you like access to superior genetics?... -Are you sick of culling most of the female progeny from your heifers? -Do you want to significantly tighten your calving period and the associated work load? -Do you want to set your heifers up to remain productive and in your herd for longer? If your answer to any of the these questions in yes than an AI program may be worth considering. Click on the link below for more detailed information on the benefits an AI program can bring to your operation. https://www.coolahvet.com.au/AIinCattle.aspx

16.01.2022 Meet Rusty! A fantastic little dog who recently came into our clinic urinating blood. Luckily his owners noticed this early on and brought him in which let us diagnose that he was suffering from rodenticide poisoning. Given his clinical signs, one of our donor dogs (Red) came straight in and within the hour Rusty was receiving a blood transfusion in intensive care. Thankfully, since he was attended to so quickly, Rusty went back home to his family this evening. But ...not all of our patients have been as lucky Over the last few weeks, we have treated at least one patient for rat bait poisoning every day. Rat bait (an anticoagulant) prevents Vitamin K from working as a vital clot activating factor. This means the body is unable to form clots and bleeding will occur uncontrollably. The bleeding can be caused by any minor bumps and day to day life, not just major incidents. All of the patients we see get treated with Vitamin K and some cases need a life-saving blood transfusion from a donor dog, as well as oxygen therapy and intensive care in hospital. Unfortunately, some animals have been too far gone that we have not been able to save them, despite all our efforts. The poisoning occurs when our pets eat the rat bait directly or when they eat an animal that has consumed rat bait. Regardless of advertising, WE HAVE NOT FOUND ANY RAT BAIT PRODUCT TO BE SAFE TO PETS The most common signs we see are: lethargy, weakness, loss of appetite, distended abdomen, bruises, new lumps, pale gums, coughing or even urinating blood. The best thing you can do for your pets is bring them in as soon as you notice any of the above changes, or if you see them eating bait or rats/mice. If you bring them in within 2 hours post ingestion, we can induce vomiting to help reduce the effects of the poison. Let’s keep our fury friends safe, and all be vigilant in checking them daily If you have any concerns about your pet, please don’t hesitate to call us.

16.01.2022 If anybody has called the after hours number in the last hour about a border collie dog could they please call back

15.01.2022 These two cuties are in need of homes! The black and white is a female, the tabby is a male. If anyone is interested please contact the clinic on 6842 1251

14.01.2022 Could your horse have gastric ulcers??? A large number of performance horses suffer from stomach ulcers and clinical signs may include: - Reduced appetite or slow eating... - Weight loss/poor condition - Decreased performance - Wind sucking - Episodic colic However in many cases clinical signs may be very mild and not detectable. It is not until after treatment that an improvement in performance/behaviour/etc is noticed. If you suspect your horse may have gastric ulcers or you just want to make sure they are running on all cylinders then book into our gastroscopy clinic on WEDNESDAY 12th AUGUST.

12.01.2022 GASTROSCOPY DAY WEDNESDAY 12th AUGUST Concerned that your horse may have gastric ulcers?? The only way to definitively diagnose gastric ulceration is by performing a gastroscopy.... At the same time if required we can perform a dental check up and treatment to save some costs of an extra sedation later on. If you are interested in getting your horse scoped please call the clinic to book a place.

10.01.2022 Equine Gastroscopy Clinic this WEDNESDAY 12th August If you are concerned that your horse may have gastric ulcers the only way to diagnose them (or rule them out) is via scoping. For more info or to make a booking call the Coolah Clinic on 6377 1258

09.01.2022 Feeling itchy? These images are of some mites that were living in the ear of a very itchy rabbit. Ear mites are a parasite that live on the surface of the ear and can cause nasty ear infections, redness, scabs and can be a big nuisance to the animal!... Different types of ear mites can also affect dogs and cats too, but luckily there are effective treatments available for our pets. If your pet has itchy ears please contact us to arrange a vet appointment.

04.01.2022 FOUND!! She found her way home this morning!

01.01.2022 This little fella is lost!! He was found along Oban Road this morning, he does not have a microchip and is not desexed. Very friendly. If anyone knows where he belongs please contact us on 6377 1258.