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24.01.2022 We have paddocks available at our agistment. If you are interested in agisting with us, please contact Stuart to discuss: 0419 799 611

24.01.2022 We’d like to introduce our wonderful vet nurse to you. Emily Baxter joined the practice at the end of February. Here is a little bit about Emily : I have been vet nursing for over eight and a half years in mixed practice - I am totally nuts about cats - we have three - I love dogs too, but the cats have taken over!! I have ridden and owned horses since a young girl - I am still competitive in dressage with Harvey (pictured below).... I live in Eumundi on 5 acres with my long suffering, but cat loving husband , the three cats, two horses and half a dozen chooks.... I love vet nursing and I am looking forward to meeting more clients and their pets in the near future. A belated but very warm welcome to Emily!

24.01.2022 This weeks fun cat and dog facts...... When your cat licks you they are marking you as their property!! Have you noticed your cat wanting to sit on the newspaper you are trying to read or walking in front of you, apparently trying to trip you?? This is called possessive blocking behaviour. Your cat is just trying to get your attention and a nice pat! Surprisingly your cat is not just being annoying or trying kill you after all!!!... Unlike humans, dogs’ shoulder blades are not attached to their skeleton. This allows for greater flexibility when running. Dogs are among a small group of animals that show voluntary unselfish kindness without any reward. A fact that all dog owners are aware of!!

23.01.2022 Fun facts about cats and dogs........ Did you know that cats walk with both right feet followed by both left feet. The only other animals that walk this way are giraffes and camels!! Meows are not innate cat language. Cats developed them to communicate with us!!... Have you ever wondered why your dogs nose is wet? A wet nose helps them absorb scent chemicals. Their nose secretes a special mucus and when they lick it they can interpret what the smell is!! Contrary to popular opinion, dogs are not colour blind. They can see blue and yellow!!

23.01.2022 We are so happy with our new flyers . So many thanks to Turina from @vividgraphicsart !

22.01.2022 Good Morning All, One of our neighbours on Golden Valley Place, Valdora, is missing their beautiful cat Casper. Casper has been missing over the weekend. He i...s a gorgeous white boy with green eyes - please see photo below. He is 18 months old, has no collar and is very badly missed by his family. If you have seen Casper, please call the clinic on 0419 650 470. Thanks and hope we find little Casper cat soon. See more

22.01.2022 Good Morning Everyone, Here are some more fun animal facts for Wednesday. Hope you are all having a good week. At the 2010 Commonwealth games held in Delhi In...dia, Langur monkeys were hired as security guards to scare off other monkeys, feral dogs and snakes. Each received a salary of 600 rupees, paid in bananas of course. Koalas have two opposable thumbs on each front hand. This assists with climbing, holding on in trees and gripping food. The second and third digit of their hind paw are fused together to form a grooming claw. One of the early breakthroughs in our understanding of migration occurred in 1822, when a stork arrived in Northern Germany with an African spear still impaled in its neck. Female swamp wallabies can get pregnant when pregnant. They have two uteruses and can alternate embryo implantations between them. Ladies, we should consider ourselves lucky we are not a swamp wallaby!! Crows not only hold grudges, they tell their family and friends about them. Enjoy the rest of your week everyone......

20.01.2022 Dr Chris Small from Mobile Vet Sonography visited the practice yesterday to assist in diagnosing the cause of Jelly cat’s sudden and rapid weight loss. Jelly is booked in for surgery at the practice this morning under Stuart’s skilful hands and Xanthe’s professional care.

20.01.2022 Welcome Tammy Herbert

20.01.2022 GIVE MY DOG A BONE.OR SHOULD I?? We all love to see our dog enjoying a bone, but the most common gut obstruction seen in veterinary practices are bone pieces and shards. The major cause of tooth breakage or a tooth slab fracture is due to eating bones too. Giving your dog a bone is great enrichment and a fantastic tooth cleaner. They are also a rich source of calcium and phosphorus. Bones, however, do have their drawbacks. Wild dogs eat bones for their nutritional val...ue [ eg. fats, calcium, and phosphorus]. Modern, domesticated dogs on a well-balanced diet, do not need bones for their nutritional requirements. Choose raw, meaty bones that are not fatty. Many butchers like to slice large bones in half lengthways exposing the bone marrow. Your dog may love this, but unfortunately there is too much fat in bone marrow which may lead to pancreatitis. In addition, bones cut this way are more likely to splinter and crack. Whole intact bones are preferable or have the bone sliced in half width-ways instead. Here are some tips for keeping your dog safe when feeding bones Bones should only ever be given to dogs when under supervision, they should NEVER be left alone with them please don’t give your dog a bone when heading out the door, try a safer alternative such as a dental treat/chew or Kong toy that dispenses food. Once all the meat and gristle has been removed from the bone it should be taken away and disposed of - DO NOT LEAVE OLD BONES out for your dog. The removal of meat and gristle is what helps clean your dogs’ teeth, after that the bone is a hazard. DO NOT feed bones that are smaller than your dog’s head smaller bones can be swallowed whole and can become a choking hazard or obstruction. NEVER give cooked or frozen bones to dogs they will crack, splinter and break into sharp pieces that can be swallowed, break teeth, lacerate the mouth etc. DO NOT let your dog bury the bone or dig one up for later The bacteria that grows on buried bones can cause infections. So how many bones should you give your dog? Too many bones may lead to constipation, so the general guideline is one bone a week under supervision. Do not give bones to your dog if they have stomach issues or pancreatitis. As you can see giving your dog a bone has its positives and negatives. Please, if you are going to feed your dog a bone, follow the instructions above and the risk of obstructions, broken teeth, infection or choking will be greatly reduced. Have a great week everyone.

18.01.2022 Hi All, Just letting you know that paralysis ticks are about. In the last couple of days Stuart has treated a miniature pony and a small dog. Hopefully both ...will make a full recovery. If you are not all ready using tick prevention for your dog and cat, please start now. Tick paralysis can be deadly. If your dog or cat appears to have wobbly hind legs, won't eat, is vomiting, has a respiratory grunt when breathing, a change in their bark or purr, appears depressed or is unable to walk, chances are they have a tick. There are some great products available that are very cost effective. Bravecto for Dogs and Cats is a 3 or 6 monthly tick and flea treatment option. Nexgard is a monthly treatment for Dogs. Nexgard kills ticks and fleas or Nexgard Spectra kills ticks, fleas and provides intestinal and heartworm protection. Please do regular tick checks on your pets even when using these products. Most, but not all ticks will attach around the head, mouth, ears, neck, shoulders and under the fore legs. They can attach anywhere so check all over. A tick check once a day gives you the opportunity to give your pet a cuddle as well !! Call 0419 650 470 for any advice regarding tick paralysis or prevention options. We are more than happy to order any products you need in for you. Enjoy this beautiful weather and remember to do those tick checks!! Cheers from Hinterland Equine Vet Services and Ninderry Vet Surgery.

17.01.2022 We are so happy with our new flyers . So many thanks to Turina from Vivid Graphics Art!

17.01.2022 Good Morning Everyone, The date for the Gastroscopy Day is Friday the 4th September. If you are interested in having your horse scoped please call the clini...c on 0419 650 470. The cost for the procedure, including sedation, is $110. This is great value to find out if your horse has any gastric or stomach issues. Spaces are filling fast, so please call the clinic to make a booking. Have a great day and hope to see you on the 4th. See more

16.01.2022 Hi everyone We are very pleased to launch our dedicated small animal practice. We’ve named it Ninderry Veterinary Surgery. The clinic premises are at 317 Valdora Road - Valdora. Contact numbers: ... Office hours: 0419 650 470 After hours emergencies: 0419 799 611 We are so pleased to share with you the new small animal practice email address, Facebook page, Instagram and website! Email: [email protected] Facebook: Ninderry Veterinary Surgery Instagram: @ninderryvet https://www.ninderryvet.com.au/

14.01.2022 More fun dog and cat facts...... When your dog kicks backwards after toileting, they are marking their territory with the scent glands located on their paws. Dogs can understand up to 250 words and gestures and can even perform simple mathematical equations. Border collies, Poodles, German shepherds, Golden Retrievers and Dobermans are the top five cleverest breeds. ... A group of adult cats is called a ‘clowder’. Cats powerful night vision allows them to see at light levels six times lower than what a human needs in order to see.

14.01.2022 This morning at Ninderry Vet Surgery we had little Albie the goat come and visit. Raff the clinic cat was a little perturbed though!! Have a great day everyone

13.01.2022 Christmas opening hours Ninderry Veterinary Surgery will be open for emergencies only between Saturday 19 December 2020 and Sunday 3 January 2021. For routine work (including vaccinations, dentals and elective surgery) please contact the office either before or after these dates to make an appointment. ... The office phone (0419 650 470) will be unattended during the Christmas closure, however, Stuart can be contacted directly for emergencies on 0419 799 611. We wish all our clients and patients a very merry and safe festive season and a happy new year. Thank you for your support during 2020 !

11.01.2022 MUSHROOM WARNINGS With this recent weather it has created the perfect conditions for mushrooms. If mushrooms are popping up in your backyard the Australian Animal Poisons Helpline offers a mushroom identification service: https://animalpoisons.com.au/mushroomidentification... Removing all mushrooms in your yard is the best preventive step you can take. Mushrooms can grow very quickly so you will need to check your yard regularly. While not all mushrooms are toxic if you suspect your fur babies have eaten a poisonous mushroom contact us immediately. Signs of toxicity will vary but common signs might include: Wobbling or loss of balance (walking as if drunk) Vomiting Salivating Yellowing of skin and "whites of eyes" Sleep-like coma Seizures If you need us for any emergency our clinic is open and our team is available to help!

10.01.2022 Hi Everyone, This week is my last week with Hinterland Equine Vet Services. I would like to thank all the wonderful clients I have met since being here. It h...as been a privilege to work with you and your animals. I have really enjoyed my time here working with Stuart and adding to my skill set. Thank you all for your kindness and the care you give to your animals. Best wishes and kind regards from Emily See more

10.01.2022 Hello Everyone, Are you worried your horse may have gastric ulcers? Hinterland Equine Vet Services will be holding a Gastric Scoping Day in the next four to ...six weeks, at our premises in Valdora. Stomach ulcers in horses are a frequent cause for concern in horse owners, and because they can have multiple and varied clinical signs, they are difficult to identify. Physical signs: Some horses with ulcers have a poor coat, and struggle to gain weight despite adequate feeding. Ulcers have also been implicated as a cause of recurrent episodes of colic. Horses (particularly foals) with severe ulcers sometimes grind their teeth. Behavioural signs: Ulcers have been associated with changes in temperament, picky eating behavior or periods of going off feed. Some studies have shown gastric ulcers contribute to a reduced time to fatigue, reduced stride length and poor performance. Horses may also show sensitivity on their abdomen, particularly around the girth area and may resent being brushed. There may also be a link between ulcers and crib biting. Gastroscopy is used not only for diagnosing ulcers but also can identify stomach diseases, tumors, infections and obstructions, and to observe oesophageal diseases (e.g. recurrent choke) and swallowing problems. Gastric ulcers are a common medical condition in horses and foals. It is estimated that up to 50% of foals and 30% of adult horses confined to stables may have mild ulcers. Up to 60% of show horses and 90% of racehorses may develop moderate to severe ulcers. If you think your horse may be suffering from gastric ulcers, this is an excellent opportunity to definitively diagnose the problem as gastroscopy is the only validated method to diagnose gastric ulcers in horses. Please contact the clinic to register your expression of interest in the Gastroscope Day at Hinterland Equine Vet Services. Call 0419 650 470 to register.

10.01.2022 We’re so sorry if you’ve been struggling to contact us over the last two days. Our phone signal / internet access has been dropping in and out without notice. We have managed to find out that Telstra is performing maintenance in our area and that this may continue for another week. Please call the clinic as usual (0419 650 470) but if there is no reply, or you can’t hear us, please send us a messenger message or call Stuart (0419 799 611) for urgent matters. Apologies for any inconvenience - we didn’t receive advance notice of the maintenance.

08.01.2022 Hi All, The 'Poosday' Tuesday is still going!! Every Tuesday we accept your horses manure for a Faecal Egg Count that is conducted at a University in NSW. The... clients that have taken advantage of this great deal have been able to ascertain which of their horses are carrying worm burdens and which are not. This has made their worming regime a lot easier and less expensive. If your horses Faecal Egg Count comes back as nil or very low, it means no worming for up to six months. This is great for your hip pocket, your horses and your paddocks. The cost for a Faecal Egg Count is $16.17 for the first sample[ includes postage and handling] and $5.17 for additional samples in the same drop off. Please drop off your samples between 8am - 4.30pm on Tuesdays. We receive the results one week later. Remember to collect fresh samples[ keep them cool until you drop them into the clinic], label with horses name and your contact details. Any enquiries regarding Faecal Egg Counts, contact the clinic on 0419 650 470 See more

07.01.2022 Hi All, It's Monday, so to keep us all going here are some fun animal facts....... Koalas have fingerprints very similar to humans. They have on occasions been confused at a crime scene. ... During WW2, psychologist BF Skinner tried to teach pigeons to conduct bombing raids. [Hope they weren't homing pigeons!!] It failed. But he did successfully teach them how to play ping pong!!! Goats bleat in different accents. Darley Arabian [c.1700] was one of the first three thoroughbred racehorses. It is estimated that 95% of modern thoroughbreds can be traced back to this one stallion. Until they were discovered in Australia, a 'black swan' was used to describe something that could not possibly exist. And finally but sadly, The oldest discovered living creature was a 507 year old mollusc. It died when scientists opened it up to find out how old it was. More next week..... enjoy this lovely weather everyone.

07.01.2022 We’d like to welcome Xanthe Smith to the practice! A little about Xanthe: I am a crazy horse lady -kidding.. I have 4 beautiful ponies as pictured, and 2 staffies.... I have ridden and owned horses since a very young age and I am currently competing in competitive dressage on my Warmblood. I am very passionate about veterinary nursing and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for the clinic in the near future and meeting all of the wonderful clients and beautiful animals that come into the clinic Welcome Xanthe! We are so pleased to have you onboard!

07.01.2022 Christmas opening hours Hinterland Equine Veterinary Services will be open for emergencies only between Saturday 19 December 2020 and Sunday 3 January 2021. F...or routine work (including vaccinations, dentals and elective surgery) please contact the office either before or after these dates to make an appointment. The office phone (0419 650 470) will be unattended during the Christmas closure, however, Stuart can be contacted directly for emergencies on 0419 799 611. We wish all our clients and patients a very merry and safe festive season and a happy new year. Thank you for your support during 2020 !

07.01.2022 Hi All, Hinterland Equine Veterinary Services and Ninderry Vet Surgery will be closed from Monday 05/10 to Friday 09/10. Stuart is taking a well earned week o...ff. During this time if your animals need veterinary attention please call - North Coast Equine Vet Services on 5491 6719 Dr Peter Agnew on 0428 534 187 or any Veterinarian of your choice. Please note - There will be NO after hours or emergency services during this week. Please do not call the clinic phone or Stuart's mobile as there will be no-one to answer your call. We will see you back at the clinic on Monday 12/10, rested and rejuvenated!!! Cheers from the team at Hinterland Equine and Ninderry Vet Surgery. See more

06.01.2022 Hi All, This week we are talking about the benefits of Equine Faecal Egg Counts In a parasite control program Faecal Egg Counts are a very useful tool. A Faec...al Egg Count involves a microscopic examination of your horses’ fresh manure for parasite eggs. It requires collection of a small amount of manure from each horse you wish to have tested. The test determines what parasites are present and whether the infection is light, moderate or heavy. The results are determined by counting the eggs per gram found in the manure. Subsequently the amount of eggs found in the sample indicates the level of infection. By conducting Faecal Egg Counts you gain a picture of your horse’s susceptibility to intestinal parasites and gauge the effectiveness of your current worming program. Like people, horses are individuals and some may harbour high parasite numbers while others may have a natural resistance and therefore a low worm burden. Faecal Egg Counts incorporated into your parasite control program will give you an accurate picture of your pasture management practices, along with identifying the horses that may carry a worm burden and those who do not. This means less worming if the burden is low and the opportunity to adjust your worming program for horses with a high worm load. Resistance can occur with particular drenches/pastes and their active ingredients. This can affect your horses’ health and performance. Gaining an accurate picture of your horses’ parasite numbers can be extremely beneficial to you, your horse and your wallet. A faecal egg count should be conducted once a year at minimum. If possible, you should conduct a second count 10-14 days after the first worming. This is called a Faecal Egg Count Reduction test and will show if the choice of wormer is effective on your horse. Here at Hinterland Equine Veterinary Services we are fortunate to have access to a University laboratory who can conduct Faecal Egg Counts on our behalf at a very competitive price. For us to take advantage of this offer we must do bulk lots of around 10 samples each time. With this in mind, we will be taking manure collections over the counter at the clinic on Tuesdays from 8am 5pm. How to collect your sample If you have one horse, it is very simple: Collect a fresh sample from the yard, stable, paddock on Tuesday morning. Use a ziplock bag or clean jar you only need one nugget collected. Please label the container with your name, the horses’ name and date of collection. Keep sample chilled until delivered to the clinic. Multiple horses Horses must be separated during the evening or morning and manure collected individually from yard, paddock, stable etc. Only one nugget per horse required. Please label the containers/bags with your details, the horses’ name and date of collection. Keep samples chilled until delivered to the clinic. Pricing: One sample: $16.17 this includes the egg count, the results sent to you and postage and handling. Multiple samples: $16.17 for the first sample and $5.17 per sample for the remainder. These prices also include the egg count, results, with postage and handling included. If you have any questions regarding Faecal Egg Counts and testing, please call us on 0419 650 470 Hope to see you and your horse’s manure on Poosday Tuesday!! From the team at Hinterland Equine Vet Services

03.01.2022 Easter is just around the corner CHOCOLATE is toxic to dogs! Ensure that you keep your Easter eggs and bunny’s well out of reach from your fur babies Not only is chocolate toxic to your beloved pet, but also wrappers on the chocolate can cause obstructions too! Some possible signs to look out for are; ... vomiting, diarrhoea , panting, restlessness, increased thirst, increased urination, and in extreme cases muscle tremors and seizures. These signs can start anywhere from 6 to 12 hours after ingestion, so the best thing to do if you know your furry friend has ingested chocolate is to contact us as soon as possible. If necessary, we will induce vomiting so as to get as much of the chocolate out the system as possible. HAPPY EASTER FROM ALL OF THE TEAM AT NINDERRY VETERINARY SURGERY See more

02.01.2022 Hi everyone Some of you may know that we have been extending HEVS’ services by building a dedicated small animal practice. We’ve named it Ninderry Veterinary S...urgery. Both practices operate from the same clinic premises at 317 Valdora Road - Valdora - and use the same mobile numbers for office hours (0419 650 470) and after hours emergencies (0419 799 611). We are so pleased to share with you the new small animal practice email address, Facebook page, Instagram and website! Email: [email protected] Facebook: Ninderry Veterinary Surgery Instagram: @ninderryvet https://www.ninderryvet.com.au/

02.01.2022 It’s World Veterinary Day tomorrow Pet Professional has provided some interesting information about this day: Each year there is a new theme for World Veterinary Day. This year the theme is ‘The Veterinarian Response to the Covid-19 Crisis’. While veterinarians have continued to play a vital role in assisting our beloved fur friends, COVID-19 has placed them under increased pressure.... Nonetheless, the pandemic and the way in which veterinarians have managed to continue offering their services have shown the strength of the profession. By protecting animals, vets help preserve the future for us all. Below is the World Organisation for Animal Health’s One Health concept - quite amazing!

01.01.2022 In celebration of World Veterinary Day tomorrow ... here are a few fun vet facts! (petprofessional.com.au): The term veterinarian comes from the Latin world veterinae, which means ‘working animals’. In 1961 Claude Bourgelat set up the first veterinary school in Lyon, France.... The word ‘Veterinarian was first used in print by Thomas Browne in 1646. Veterinary work isn’t all about animal injuries and euthanasiathere are many areas for vets to specialise in including radiology, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, oncology, preventative animal medicine (including vaccinations), internal medicines and surgery. Veterinary work is no walk in the park; during the course of their job, more than half of all vets are seriously injured. Vets were apparently at the forefront of ending malaria in the United States! Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of animals and humans. They play a critical and vital role in animal health and welfare, environmental protection, research, food safety and public health.

01.01.2022 Hello everyone, Hinterland Equine is holding another Gastroscope Day on December the 2nd [Wednesday] Gastroscopy is the only way to accurately diagnose stomach... ulcers in horses. Ulcers are extremely common and can cause signs of colic, weight loss, poor performance, behavioural issues and much more. Gastroscopy is also used to identify tumors, impactions, and other issues. If you are interested in having your horse scoped for gastric ulcers, please call the clinic on 0419 650 470 to make a booking. The cost will be $110 per horse, including sedation.