Emergency Vets 24/7 in Manunda | Veterinary surgeon

Emergency Vets 24/7

Locality: Manunda

Phone: +61 7 4015 3459

Address: 124a Anderson Street 4870 Manunda, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.emergencyvets247.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Don’t forget to wear your masks!

25.01.2022 Happy Sunday everyone! We’ve had this handsome man brought into the clinic today that was found in Bentley Park, who unfortunately has no microchip or identification tags on him! If you have any information as to who this little one belongs to, please call us on 4015 3459. Proof of ownership required

25.01.2022 Dr Richard was interviewed today by WIN news about keeping your animals safe this Christmas season, catch him at 6pm tonight!

24.01.2022 Happy Tuesday everyone! We'd love you all to meet this beautiful girl, Bowie! Bowie was a referral to us from her regular vet after she was witnessed playing with a black snake! Tests were done at her regular vet, where it was found to be positive for a black snake envenomation. ... Her owners rushed her down to us after her initial blood test showed she had prolonged blood clotting times (a typical side effect from a black snake envenomation). Bowie had an IV catheter placed and was administered the snake anti-venom within the first 30 minutes of arriving to our hospital. Despite having the vial of anti-venom, Bowie's blood clotting times and CK** were still increasing which indicated signs of a re-envenomation occurring, so the decision was made to administer another snake anti-venom vial. After the second vial, Bowie's blood clotting times reduced as did her CK, and showed that she was on the road to recovery. Bowie stayed with us for a total of 5 days. She was the perfect patient throughout her stay with us, and was so brave. Thanks to the dedicated staff at Emergency Vets 24/7 and her devoted humans, Bowie is now back at home with her family and enjoying every minute of it. **(creatine kinase - blood tests that measures the amount of CK in the blood, CK is an enzyme that leaks out of damaged muscle. When elevated CK levels are found in a blood sample, it usually means muscle is being destroyed by some abnormal process, such as a muscular inflammation)

23.01.2022 We are experiencing some phone problems, it never rains but it pours. Come straight in if you cannot get through. Just to reassure everyone we are as always open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year and will remain open unless mandated to close by government. We consider ourselves part of the community in Cairns and are dedicated to helping the fluffy members of your family throughout these difficult times.

23.01.2022 This pretty bird flew into someone’s house in Digger Street last night. He is definitely missed and someone’s beloved pet. If you have any info please contact us on 4015 3459. Proof of ownership required

23.01.2022 **ATTENTION CORONAVIRUS UPDATE** Cairns Emergency Vets 24/7 We are still here for you, but to make sure we remain open, we have had to put strict safety measures in place. Please work with us throughout this difficult time. We dont like these changes any more than you do we promise! Please note the following changes:... Our doors at the front reception are LOCKED. You will need to ring the bell and a staff member will be out to see you as soon as possible We are encouraging everyone to PLEASE CALL BEFOREHAND. We understand in some cases you wont have the priority to do so, but please if you can call us before coming in, we can arrange your pet being treated in a more immediate fashion Only ONE person PER patient is going to be permitted into the building You must at all times remain at least 1.5 metres away from staff members You will not be permitted to hold your animal during an examination At this time we are unable to accept any strays into the building unless they are injured Hand sanitiser (supplied by us) MUST be used upon entering the building If you have been in contact with anyone overseas or are showing any symptoms of Coronavirus you must clip your dogs lead to the door handle of the clinic or leave your cat carrier by the door, call us on 07 4015 3459 and let us know that you have done so. We will still treat your animal rest assured, but you will be required to listen to the veterinary consultation over the phone whilst we take your animal inside. We appreciate your understanding and co-operation during these uncertain times. We plan to remain open for emergency and urgent cases throughout. Please share this post to reassure others that we are open and doing all we can. Thanks again to everyone for your constant support - The team at Emergency Vets 24/7

22.01.2022 Has your dog donated blood with us? We are creating a Wall of Heroes in our reception and are currently collecting photos of all the dogs that have donated blood with us. However we have not been able to reach everyone yet. If you would like a photo of your brave fur friend added to the wall email us at [email protected] with a fun photo. ... If you would like to put your dogs name down to donate blood, you can find a questionnaire at the bottom of our websites homepage. https://www.emergencyvets247.com.au Simply download it, fill it in and email it back to us, well add you to our list of generous dogs and owners and call you when we need collections. Remember we are always open 24 hours a day and always here to help in any way we can people still cant believe we never shut, come and find out for yourself. Call us on 07 4015 3459 if you have any concerns with your fur babies.

22.01.2022 Were researching poo to help your pets! In conjunction with The University of Queensland, Emergency Vets 24/7 is investigating potential causes of Haemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE). This is a horrible, very dangerous condition that often requires hospitalisation, intense treatment and is all too common in Cairns. We will soon be collecting faecal samples from healthy dogs (as a baseline) and dogs with diarrhoea and HGE. ... In the meantime, if you would like to participate in our research, please fill in this anonymous questionnaire and await our call to arms for collecting your dogs poo! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/petparaware

21.01.2022 **We are open 24/7 over this Easter weekend!** Now that important announcement has been declared... Let's talk about chocolate... It is undeniably well known in this day and age that chocolate is toxic to our four legged friends. ... Theobromine is the chemical found in our delicious sweet treats that our furry friends cannot metabolise as well as humans can, therefore this can make them more susceptible to the chemicals’ effects. Chocolate additionally contains caffeine, which is also toxic to animals. We want your pets to be safe, happy and healthy as well as yourselves over this Easter weekend, however if your inquisitive pooch or curious feline somehow finds yours or the Easter Bunny’s hidden stash, we are here 24/7 should you need us. Remember; if in doubt, give us a shout on 4015 3459 and speak to one of our friendly, qualified team members. We hope you all have a safe and happy easter! From the team at Emergency Vets 24/7

21.01.2022 Lock up your Easter bunnies peeps! Its not even Easter yet but many innocent chocolate bunnies have already fallen victim to the sly chocolate thiefs in your homes. Home isolation is bringing out the naughtiness in your pet population! The most common culprits identify them selves as Labradors and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, but be vigilant around them all. They will find your stash! Dont let them ruin your kids Easter, no doubt these goodies will be difficult to repla...ce as word gets around . As always, we are open 24/7 all day, everyday, including Easter. Contact us any time on 4015 3459 anytime to speak to our friendly, qualified staff. We hope you all have a safe and happy Easter From the team at Emergency Vets 24/7, Cairns. *photo credit: ack.org

21.01.2022 **Important COVID - 19 update** We would like to reassure you in this difficult time that we have no intentions of closing our hospital due to COVID-19. Please bear with our staff if they ask you to wash your hands and please let us know by phone if you are sick before entering the building. We would also like to make everyone aware that for safety reasons, the staff will be wearing face masks and gloves on reception and in consult rooms. Dont be alarmed! Its just a safety ...prepawtion for now Our facility is being regularly disinfected, so dont be afraid to come in if you need us. Please share this post, lets help to reduce peoples panic and stress. One less thing to worry about. Were always here. Stay safe everyone! The team at Emergency Vets 24/7, Cairns.

21.01.2022 Mags wants to say... Merry Christmas everyone!! Everyone here at Emergency Vets 24/7 all hope you have a safe and happy Christmas. Remember, your furry friends can’t eat everything us two-legged ones can, so beware of the toxic and/or harmful foods your animals can get their paws on this festive season. Some include: Chocolate... Mushrooms Garlic Grapes & Raisins Minced Tarts Onions Macadamia Nuts Cooked Bones Christmas Pudding We are OPEN & HERE on site, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you and your animal should need us over this festive season. Merry Christmas everyone! Eat, drink and be Merry as they say! - The team at Emergency Vets 24/7

19.01.2022 Always making sure we are top of our game.

18.01.2022 In light of the recent tragedies that have been going on down south in our beautiful country, we are so devastated about the loss of many homes as well as our native wildlife. We gathered as many things as we possibly could and sent them down to those amazing vets, nurses and volunteers in need of anything and everything to help save our injured and recovering native animals. We would like to enormously thank @fnqwildlifedrive for driving our donated goods all the way down south to both New South Wales & Victoria. We would also like to say a huge thank you to all those who are volunteering and nursing the injured animals back to health, as well as the brave firefighters and volunteers who fought long and hard to try and keep us all safe. We are so very grateful to have such wonderful people in this world.

18.01.2022 This year’s Christmas miracle was Luna and her 8 pups. After 6 born naturally she had to have a caesarian section for her last 2. Pups and Mum have made a great recovery and have gone home to enjoy the rest of the Christmas evening.

17.01.2022 **PARALYSIS TICKS ARE HERE AND THEY CAN BE FATAL!** In the last 2 weeks alone, we have seen over 25 paralysis tick cases! That averages out to be almost two tick cases a day. The beautiful Ruby (pictured below) was one of those 25 tick cases. When she presented, she was unable to stand and had a mild increase of respiratory effort. Upon thorough examination, we found 2 paralysis ticks found underneath her chin. ... Ruby went downhill very quickly. Once in hospital, she started regurgitating, her breathing effort increased and she started to become very distressed as the effects of the toxin started to target her gag reflex, reducing her ability to swallow. When we started our diagnostic tick clip on her, we found an additional tick on the base of her tail. Ruby spent a total of 10 days in our hospital, with 24 hour constant monitoring as well as sedation to help her relax until the affects of the toxin moderately wore off. Rubys story is a huge success, but unfortunately not all tick paralysis stories have happy endings. One of the problems with paralysis ticks is they dont always present the same and all animals react slightly differently. Some people can pull off a tick and no further treatment is needed, sadly this is very rare. If you find a paralysis tick on your pet, always get them checked by a vet. Thanks to Rubys devoted owners, the dedication of our staff and Rubys "Im not giving up, Im going to fight this" attitude, she walked out of here and into mums arms once again a few days ago. Wed like to take this time to say PLEASE ENSURE YOUR ANIMALS ARE ALL UP TO DATE WITH TICK PREVENTION. Ensure you buy your flea, tick and worming products from a reputable source. Ensure theyre for the correct weight ranges (puppies grow quickly, so until theyre fully grown please weigh them each month and only give them a monthly protection treatment) and you are consistent with giving the product. Your beloved animals going overdue even by a few days can prove to be fatal. If you are at all concerned about your animals tick prevention, please speak to your local GP clinic about choosing a product thats right for you and your pet. Always remember, were here if you need us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week every day of the year.

16.01.2022 Thankyou so much for your care of Bubbles, you are all amazing. It was so easy to talk to you all and Bubbles is now home. Its been a big 5 days for her, but you never gave up - thankyou

15.01.2022 *STORY TO COME* Part 1/2 It is so, unbelievably important to ensure every single one of your animals are up to date with tick prevention here in FNQ. Those vicious paralysis ticks are out in full swing, and love to come down off of the wildlife in the raining season. Buddy (shown in this video) is on a ventilator here, due to him being too weak to be able to breathe properly from a paralysis tick located by us here in hospital. The ventilator gives artificial respiration whi...lst the animal is in an induced coma to allow adequate gas exchange, especially to remove toxic carbon dioxide from the body. Stay tuned for part 2 of Buddy’s story Monday at 5:30pm!

14.01.2022 Hi, my name is Lexi, and I am lovely, but dont really know my limits. A few weeks ago I ran myself so hard at home that I nearly died of heat stress. I started to seizure, my blood started to break down and my heart went crazy. It wasnt any fun, I wouldnt recommend it.... It was touch and go and took several days of intense treatment, but the guys at Emergency Vets 24/7 managed to save me. You cant see it here, but they also shaved lots of my beautiful hair off to help cool me. Just remember that even though we think its getting cooler, its still hot during the day if you wear a fur coat, so make sure there is plenty of access to water for energetic dogs like myself, and dont let us run around lots during the heat of the day.

14.01.2022 Found: A deceased male blue point british short hair cat was found deceased on the corner of Pease Street. He is microchipped but unfortunately details aren’t up to date. Please contact the clinic on 4015 3459 if you have any further information.

13.01.2022 These two beautiful little mischief makers were brought into the hospital by member of the public when they were found running loose in Earlville. If you recognise them please contact the clinic on 40153459. Proof of ownership required

13.01.2022 Want to make a real difference to someone’s life? maybe one day you might be the one to save it. The incidence of depression and suicide in the veterinary industry is a well known but often overlooked problem. It’s one of the highest rates of any job. The exceptional men and woman who work themselves to this point aren’t in it for the money, they earn far less than you would expect and often work gruellingly long, intense hours under difficult circumstances. They bear the emo...tional burden, but their professionalism means you won’t see the pain of going straight from a traumatic euthanasia directly into another consult like there’s no hurt behind their eyes. But you can make a difference. The way vets and nurses are treated by clients makes all the difference. Veterinary staff are only human, however we might treat them as robots or super heroes, they just want to know when they've helped someone, they want you to know how much they care. Sometimes the situation is dreadful and there isn’t anything they can do about it, and that hurts them too, the difference is they deal with that same hurt day in day out, and it weighs on them. Every month at our staff meetings we read out every card, review and comment from Facebook and Google. We hang the cards around the staff room and share the chocolates and the photos of the flowers. Our staff are sensational and we want them to be appreciated. They work so hard to help as much as they can. If you want to help with this burden, it’s as simple as letting them know. We don’t need presents of wine or chocolate, although these are much appreciated, we just need kind words, write a review, send a card, let them know they went above and beyond. Don’t just do it for our hospital, do it for any vet practice you visit. Don’t give false praise of course, but if someone has saved your pet or gone the extra mile, show them you care and it will be repaid back to you in kind. Share this post and help improve peoples lives, reduce veterinary depression and suicide rates as well as getting a better quality of vet care.

12.01.2022 **Tick Paralysis** Do you know the symptoms? If you are suspicious that your animal is displaying any signs or symptoms of Tick Paralysis, please call your local general practice clinic, or call us any time on 4015 3459.... Take this time to ensure your animal is up to date with their tick prevention, and that youve purchased it through a reputable source such as pet shops or veterinary clinics. Remember, we always have a vet and nurse here on site for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! If in doubt, give us a shout!

12.01.2022 Massive thank you to Biggie (AKA Notorious B.I.G) for donating his lifesaving blood today! We are so grateful for lovely animals and humans such as these two for helping save lives. If youre interested in your animal being a blood donor, head on over to our website at www.emergencyvets247.com.au fill out the blood donor form and email it back to us to be put on our donor list

12.01.2022 We have a few new faces on our wall of heros! Thanks so much to Biggie, Jasper, Lolly and their humans for allowing them to give a lifesaving donation in order to save others in need. If youre interested in your animal becoming a blood donor, please visit our website: www.emergencyvets247.com.au and download the form today!

11.01.2022 **UPDATE** owner has been found. Thank you to everyone who shared **URGENT** Weve had a female red cattle dog roughly around 1 year old come into the clinic who needs urgent medical attention. ... The beautiful girl was found in English Street, suspected of running away in the storm. She is not desexed and has no microchip but we urgently need to contact the owners. Please share and help find her humans! Call the clinic ASAP on 4015 3459 if you have any info.

10.01.2022 Were always here to reassure you and your fur babies. Tundra was scared on her own, so Elise made sure she felt protected like one of the family!

10.01.2022 This sweet girl was found at Piermonde Apartments Lake St, Cairns City. Unfortunately she has no microchip or identification tags. If you recognise her please call the hospital on 4015 3459. Proof of ownership is required

10.01.2022 Do you know an awesome vet who should join our team? Were advertising for a fantastic and enthusiastic vet to join our growing hospital. Email [email protected] for more information. P.S. The dog in the photo is Nash hes a staff dog and was mercilessly cuddled for his part in this photo.

09.01.2022 This brindle lad walked himself into the Edge Hill bottle shop, he is microchipped but with no contact number. If he belongs to you or you know the owner please call the hospital 07 4015 3459. Proof of ownership is required as well as ID.

09.01.2022 We thought we might put something positive on your news feeds today in this crazy time... here we have our wall of heroes; a designated wall for all of those incredible animals that have donated their liquid gold to us throughout the years, and this isnt all of them! The second batch of photos will be up soon. Thank you to both owners and animals for your incredible bravery in helping save our patients lives Interested in your animal becoming a blood donor? Head on over to our website at www.emergencyvets247.com.au and download the blood donor form for more info!

09.01.2022 **UPDATE - owner has been found thank you everyone!** This female dog was brought in by a good Samaritan and has been receiving necessary treatment. She is microchipped and also has a council tag however we have still not been able to get a hold of the owner. Please with the power of Facebook lets get this girl home. Please call 4015 3459. Proof of ownership is required.

08.01.2022 A massive Thank you to the beautiful blood donor Lolly who donated a life saving gift today. She was the perfect patient and we are so grateful to both her and her mum for their generous donation.

08.01.2022 This budgie was found in Manunda. If this bird belongs to you please call the hospital on 4015 3459. Proof of ownership is required.

08.01.2022 This handsome boy was found in Portsmith last night. Very happy and in good health but unable to find a microchip. If you recognise this boy please contact Emergency Vets 24/7 on 40153459. Proof of ownership is required upon collection.

08.01.2022 A tan, medium sized, young adult, entire male, mixed breed dog was brought in deceased on Tuesday, found in the Gordonvale area. We have not been able to identify him as he has no microchip or collar. If you are missing a boy matching this description, please call us on 4015 3459. Our condolences

07.01.2022 Lets talk about chocolate... It is undeniably well known in this day and age that chocolate is toxic to our four legged friends. Theobromine is the chemical found in our delicious sweet treats that our furry friends cannot metabolise as well as humans can, therefore this can make them more susceptible to the chemicals effects. Chocolate additionally contains caffeine, which is also toxic to animals. ... We want your pets to be safe, happy and healthy as well as yourselves over this Easter weekend, however if your inquisitive pooch or curious feline somehow finds yours or the Easter Bunnys hidden stash, we are here 24/7 should you need us. Remember; if in doubt, give us a shout on 4015 3459 and speak to one of our friendly, qualified team members. We hope you all have a safe and happy easter! From the team at Emergency Vets 24/7

07.01.2022 Life after Lepto We want everyone to meet Chester! Chester is a 12 month old Kelpie x Border Collie. He was referred to our isolation facility by his General Practice clinic so that he could receive 24 hour care after he was diagnosed with Leptospirosis. ... Leptospirosis an infectious disease that affects the liver and kidneys and can cause extensive damage to these organs. Leptospirosis is highly prevalent in Far North Queensland and can be contracted through coming into contact with urine from infected hosts such as rats and bandicoots. Leptospirosis is ZOONOTIC, which means it is also transmissible to humans. This can be transmitted to humans via abrasions, skin wounds, contact with mucous membranes or accidental ingestion of contaminated urine or water. After 12 days of intensive 24 hour care in our hospital, Chester was finally reunited with his family! He will continue to visit us here at the hospital for follow up blood tests to monitor his renal and hepatic function. Despite Chesters severe illness, his pleasing nature has endeared him into the hearts of all the staff here at Emergency Vets 24/7! We are all so happy that Chester is now back home and resting comfortably. We want to praise and thank his devoted humans - Chloe and George. You can follow Chesters progress on his personal instagram account - @chester_thewonderdog

06.01.2022 We have just had two female, desexed cats brought to us that were sadly found deceased near Cumberland Avenue in Smithfield. One is grey and the second is black and with a paler coloured belly, both long haired. Neither have a collar or microchip. If you are missing your fur babies and these descriptions sound familiar please call the hospital asap on 4015 3459

06.01.2022 Do you want to work in a supportive work environment with a great team attitude? A place that buys cake on your birthday? A business that pays for guest lecturers to come and give you CPD conferences in-house to make sure you stay as up to date as you can (because travel right now is hard)? Or a management team that lets staff have direct input into the running of the hospital and equipment to make your day easier and the care you give better. Maybe you just want to cuddle th...e occasional group of beautiful kittens or want to move to the stunning tropical far north Queensland. Emergency Vets 24/7 in Cairns is looking for an additional qualified vet and nurse to join the team due to maternity leave, but don't worry, we're always growing and the position offered is a permanent one. For less experienced vets and nurses, we also have a supported role available and offer relocation expenses and will consider part-time applications. Email [email protected] for more details.

05.01.2022 **CALLING ALL BIG DOGS & CATS** We are in desperate need of blood donors to help save lives here at Emergency Vets. If youre interested in your dog or cat becoming a donor, there are a few requirements needed:... Must be between 1-9 years of age Heavier than 23kg for dogs, heavier than 5kg for cats Up to date with vaccinations and parasite prevention (flea, tick and worming including heartworm) Must not have received a blood transfusion before Must not have any chronic illnesses Must have never received tick paralysis antiserum before In exchange to animals donating their liquid gold so we can potentially save other lives, they receive a full blood workup before undergoing donation once a year, IV fluid therapy to replace the volume of blood taken, a warm chicken dinner, a bravery certificate and their photo on our wall of heros in our hospital if they donate blood! Interested in your animal becoming a blood donor? Head on over to our website at www.emergencyvets247.com.au and download the blood donor form for more info! **Dont forget, once the form is filled out please email it to: [email protected] so we can add you to our donor list! If you require any more information, please feel free to email us with any queries you may have

05.01.2022 My name is Tilly, Im 13 years old, and Ive been in hospital for nearly two weeks! Ive even spent days in a special oxygen chamber because I couldnt breath properly, and I havent been able to chew or swallow, so Ive been fed through a tube. Its lucky Im a good girl because Ive needed 24-hour medical attention, and I am proudly, slowly, getting better. The truth is, I ate some rotten meat just over two weeks ago (when I wasnt a good girl). Its likely the meat was con...taminated by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, and the toxin it produced had seriously paralysed almost all of my body, even my eyelids. The same toxin is used in Botox, so maybe Ill come out looking younger! Recovering from botulism means there is a still a long road ahead of me. The nurses and vets here have been fantastic, doing regular physiotherapy and giving me 24 hour intensive care. Now I can eat by myself again, I can say the room service is pretty good. My legs are getting stronger by the day. This is me watching the sunrise with one of my nurses Chelsea on a wet Sunday morning, because the team here believes looking after the mind is just as important as looking after the body. Love, Tilly. xx A word from Tillys critical care team: we have been overjoyed to watch Tilly go from strength to strength! She gave us a scare, but its so rewarding to have a positive story to tell in these troubling times. A quick reminder that we are the only true 24-hour hospital in Cairns and the whole of FNQ and we work with most GPs in the area. We have vets and nurses on-site and working 24 hours a day in rotating shifts, all day every day of the year. We arent on call, we dont pop in to do middle of the night checks. We are always here and we never, ever close. Stay safe and stay home, but if you need us, dont hesitate to call.

05.01.2022 To reassure you that we are taking this pandemic seriously, every staff member now has their temperature taken before entering the hospital. The problem is, we didnt exactly remember how to take temperatures on humans...

03.01.2022 **update** owner has been found and reunited This beautiful girl was found on Birch Street roundabout. If you recognise her please call us on 07 4015 3459. Proof of ownership required.

03.01.2022 ***We want your pets poo!!*** In conjunction with The University of Queensland, Emergency Vets 24/7 is investigating potential causes of Haemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) as well as researching into the horrible parasite hookworm. These are both unpleasant, and can be very dangerous medical conditions that often require hospitalisation, intense treatment and is all too common in Cairns. We are now collecting faecal samples from healthy dogs (as a baseline) and also dogs ...with diarrhoea and bloody poo. This is a non-invasive, not for profit study, and Emergency Vets 24/7 will be donating their time and resources to help aid in the research against these awful conditions. Donating samples is free to you and all results will remain anonymous*. The samples will need to be freshly collected, stored in the fridge and dropped off to us at 124a Anderson Street, Manunda within 12 hours of collection. So, if its sloppy, hard, smelly or ordinary, if your animals pooping it - we want it! To register, come to the Hospital and collect your survey and sample pot. To help us even more, there is a separate survery that would also help us collect more information: www.surveymonkey.com/r/petparaware *Please note, no results will be given as this is all an anonymous study

02.01.2022 Storm season is here! Not only are the beautiful city and the surrounds we live in heating up, it's also time for the raining season! (Our lawns are all saying "thank the LORD") During this storm season, it's so important to remember that your animal's are TERRIFIED of the thunder. While we can't do anything to prevent this from occurring, we can do some things to help ensure the safety of our beloved furries this season: ... - Always make sure your animals are either inside or have a safe place to hide if you know a thunderstorm is approaching - Make sure all animals have not only collars on, but ID tags with your contact information, in case they do make a run for it, someone will be able to contact you if they can catch them - Take this time to make sure your animals microchip details are all correct with your up to date contact information registered to them - In severe anxiety cases, see your general practice vet and talk to them about what they can do to help your animal get through the storm season Remember, we are always here for you 24/7, should you ever need us. If in doubt, give us a shout! We hope you and your animals stay safe this storm season

02.01.2022 We dont always see only cats and dogs here at Emergency Vets 24/7 We love helping out our local vets and had the unique opportunity of working with Boongarry Veterinary Surgery to help with an ultrasound on a Koala last week! #welovewildlife #fnq #vetlife #emergencyvets247 #koala #australianwildlife

02.01.2022 Happy 3rd birthday to Emergency Vets 24/7! Thank you to Cairns and surroundings for your continued support, we love being here for you all. Wed also like to thank the local veterinary clinics for their help, support and collaboration. Over the past 3 years weve performed over 14,000 consultations, treated patients from the top of Cape York all the way down to the South of Townsville and as far inland as Mount Isa. We have successfully treated cases from puppies with bee... stings and cats with bladder troubles to infectious diseases such as leptospirosis and parvovirus, performed open chest surgeries and not forgetting the all too common paralysis tick cases. Once again, thank you for your continued support Cairns, cheers to the next three years!

01.01.2022 ** PARVOVIRUS IS IN CAIRNS ** Parvovirus is an extremely contagious and lifethreatening disease in dogs with a high fatality rate. Your dog can get this virus from other dogs OR from the environment (your backyard), especially with our recent wet weather. We have seen multiple cases of this recently. Parvovirus signs include depression, abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhoea.... This disease can be PREVENTED with VACCINATIONS, so please ensure your dogs vaccines are up to date today and if you are unsure call your local G.P. Please remember to limit your puppy or unvaccinated dogs exposure to other dogs until 2 weeks after the completion of their full vaccination course, unless you are sure the other dogs are fully vaccinated. This includes dog parks, pet stores, play groups, and other public areas. If you are in any doubt, please call us on 07 4015 3459 *photo credit to pawsome pets clinic

01.01.2022 This female puppy was found in Edmonton. She is microchipped but we have been unable to contact the owner. Call 4015 3459 if this dog belongs to you. Proof of ownership is required.

01.01.2022 This aged male Chihuahua was found on Severin Street, Parramatta Park. He has no collar or microchip. If he belongs to you please call the hospital on 4015 3459. Proof of ownership is required.

01.01.2022 Hello lovely clients; as of 5pm today (29th March) the government has made it mandatory for people to wear masks in 'indoor spaces', that includes our hospital. All our staff will be wearing masks, please support them by wearing your mask without having to be asked. For as long as it is mandated, you will need to wear a mask to enter our hospital. There is still hand sanitiser just inside the front door and on the reception wall.... Please share this so that everyone knows.

01.01.2022 Part 2/2 It's time for another success miracle!! Everyone met Buddy last week when we posted the video of him on the ventilator. This is Buddy's story... Buddy came to us as a referral from Weipa. Upon presentation Buddy was gaging and retching. Soon after we found a very large paralysis tick on his left ear! ... Buddy deteriorated very quickly whilst in hospital, so much so that we decided to do a blood gas blood test, which, among other things assesses the quality of respiration. We found the levels to be high, which indicated that Buddy's body was not eliminating carbon dioxide efficiently and his oxygen stats were dropping, so the call was made (at 2am on a Saturday morning) to put Buddy on the ventilator. A ventilator is a machine that gives artificial respiration whilst the animal is in an induced coma to allow adequate gas exchange, especially to remove toxic carbon dioxide from the body. Buddy was on the ventilator for 48 hours before the weaning process took place. Whilst on the ventilator, he was constantly monitored by both nurses and vets, doing vital checks every hour, blood gases every 6 hours, mouth and oral care every 4 hours and a lot of TLC. We are so incredibly happy to say that Buddy was successfully weaned off of the ventilator and returned home to his family 5 days later. Remember to ensure your animals are all up to date with their tick prevention and to always check them daily! We're here for you whenever you need us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

01.01.2022 This young man was found near the Tanks Art centre on Collins Avenue Edge Hill tonight. He looks to have chewed his lead off. He has no ID tags, however has a microchip which has no details. If you recognise him please call the hospital on 4015 3459. Proof of ownership is required.