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Darling Downs Vets

Locality: Wellcamp, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4691 9000

Address: 379 Wellcamp-Westbrook Road / 97 Campbell Street Oakey 4350 Wellcamp, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Rat Bait Toxicity: We have seen an alarming number of patients with rat bait toxicity this week. We are well aware just how bad the season has been for mice at the moment, but it is important to remember that rat baits are dangerous and potentially deadly to anything that consumes them. Rat baits are typically flavoured to make them be attractive to rodents and this can also entice other animals to eat them. Most rat baits that are on the market are based on anticoagulants. ...If a pet is affected by an anticoagulant poison, the signs of the toxicity may not be evident for several days. The main signs of such toxicity relate to anaemia from blood loss, signs can include: Loss of appetite Weakness Pale gums Blood in urine or faeces Blood appearing in the saliva or vomit Blood appearing from the nose Breathlessness, from blood pooling in the chest cavity Primary Poisoning: is caused when a pet eats the rat bait directly. Secondary Poisoning: occurs when an animal eats a poisoned mouse/rat. Rat bait poisoning can be treated, but the chance of recovery depends on how severely the dog or cat is affected, the amount of bait consumed, and what kind of bait they have eaten. Seeking veterinary treatment as soon as possible is critical, with many needing prolonged treatment due to the lingering effects of the baits.

24.01.2022 Look good, feel good! These handsome little boys came in to see us today for their annual vaccinations and a visit to the grooming parlor.

23.01.2022 Construction is almost finished at our equine hospital and we are very pleased to announce, that this new expansion will be the home of all of our equine reproduction services. Please feel free to give us a call to discuss options and pricing for all of your mare reproduction needs.

20.01.2022 It’s safe to say that little Miss Dora stole the hearts of everyone when she came in to visit us for a hernia operation at our equine hospital. Who doesn’t love a poddy calf, particularly when they are this adorable!

17.01.2022 When there’s always that one sibling that pulls faces during the family photo shoot! These beautiful 6 week old pups, are a part of a litter of 7 cocker spaniel puppies that came in for their first vaccinations and microchips this afternoon and seriously could they actually get any more adorable!

16.01.2022 Bentley the 4 month old Schnauzer came in to visit us today for his first groom as well as his final puppy vaccination. This little cutie was on his best behaviour and a pleasure to groom.

15.01.2022 Foal Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Testing: It’s always a very exciting moment when your foal finally first shows their face in the world. A foal is born with a functional immune system (if all is normal), but has a general absence of immunoglobulins to aid in the defense against infection. The foal acquires their initial immunoglobulin protection from the mare’s first milk and without receiving adequate levels this can lead to serious health problems for the foal. Foal Immunoglobul...in G (IgG) tests assess the adequacy of colostrum intake and antibody absorption. Foals should ideally be tested at 12-24 hours of age. IgG test categories: > 8g/L adequate passive transfer of immunity 4-8g/L Partial failure of passive transfer of immunity 0-4g/L Failure of passive transfer of immunity Failure or partial failure of immunity is a recognized risk factor for the development of septicaemia or joint infections. Knowing a foal’s IgG levels helps your vet decide whether further colostrum or a plasma transfusion is indicated. See more

15.01.2022 Reproduction Services: Our highly experienced staff are pleased to be able to now offer reproductive services within our newly built section of our Wellcamp equine hospital. We are available for all of your mare reproduction services including mare fertility evaluations, ultrasonography, management of problem mares, artificial insemination (including fresh, chilled or frozen semen), post breeding treatments and pregnancy diagnosis. Within our equine hospital we also offer reproductive surgeries and care/management of sick foals.

11.01.2022 Little ‘Hip Hop’ came in to see us with a very sore leg. After being examined by Dr Essie and the team at the equine hospital it was found he had a large hematoma on the lateral aspect of his femur. With some supportive care and a few nights in hospital we are pleased that he is now on the mend.

11.01.2022 Darling Downs Vets is a dynamic and forward thinking, two-centre veterinary practice, providing a wide range of services to the Darling Downs and surrounding areas. We are a truly mixed practice, with a referral equine clinic at Wellcamp and a mixed practice based at Oakey. We are passionate about providing service of the highest quality whilst maintaining a focus on work-life balance and fun in the workplace! We are looking to expand our six veterinarian team to eight, with ...a senior vet position (small animal focus) available at Oakey. A position has become available for a Head Vet to run our practice at Oakey. Passion, enthusiasm and a willingness to mentor is essential. We are open to your ideas and creativity in revitalising our small animal services! Ideally the successful applicant will have a minimum of five years experience and mixed practice knowledge, however an accomplished and enthusiastic small animal veterinarian would also be suitable. http://www.kookaburravets.com/Australia/Permanent/qld.htm For more information or to apply for the position, please contact or send your CV to Dr Glen Laws by email [email protected] Please visit our Website www.ddvh.com.au for practice information and photos.

09.01.2022 ******UPDATE****** Postion has been filled. A position for a Stable hand has become available within our team. If interested please contact Stephen Rayner on 0407623633

08.01.2022 Sometimes you get those extra special patients that just stand out and this precious girl was certainly one of those. Being born nearly two weeks overdue, she came into us very weak, with her little organs fighting against her and not meeting those important first milestones that normal healthy foals should. Heading into the start of a weekend, the on call vet and nurse were about to spend a lot of hours around the clock with this very large foal to ensure she pulled through. Thankfully this girl was the biggest fighter we’ve seen in a long time and the cute cuddles we got from her all weekend made up for all the sleepless nights.

06.01.2022 Dog and Cat Grooming There is still a few spots available to get your furry friend looking special before Christmas. We are more than happy to groom dogs and cats of all sizes, with a full clip, bath and nails on small dogs starting from $62. Give the nurses a call at the Oakey clinic, to schedule your pet in before all the spots fill up. ... Ph: 46919000 See more

06.01.2022 We thought we would give you a little sneak peak into what goes on in a day with the equine reproductive team. We also can not express enough, just how much we are in love with our new purposely built reproductive section of the equine hospital! If you have any questions regarding the services available please feel free to give the clinic a call, to discuss the many options that are now available.

03.01.2022 Dr Katie making the most of some very cute Koala cuddles!

03.01.2022 Chiquita came into our equine hospital last week for an eye enucleation, after suffering an ongoing eye issue that unfortunately was not resolving (despite the owners very best efforts). Surgeries like these are obviously very daunting for owners, as they are unsure of how their horse will cope adjusting to day to day life with only one eye. Although eye enucleation is always a last resort, it is amazing to see how well horses adjust to only having one eye. In cases like this, we also generally always see an instant improvement in how bright the patient is, due to the fact that their eye was so painful for them prior to removal. These images speak for themselves, showing just how happy and comfortable Chiquita looks only a couple of days after surgery. We are very pleased to see you looking so happy again sweetheart!

02.01.2022 Friday Feel Good This precious little baby was not in a good way when she first presented at the equine hospital earlier this week, after being born approximately 3 weeks prematurely. Dr Kate and the team of nurses and vets worked tirelessly around the clock for the first 48 hours to help keep this sweet girl alive. We are very pleased that today after a few days in hospital, this little baby is now strong enough and well enough to head home.