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Pet Emergency North Lakes

Locality: North Lakes, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3384 2222

Address: 53 Flinders Parade 4509 North Lakes, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.pet-emergency.com.au

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25.01.2022 As a veterinarian, there are always cases that shape who you are this is one of them. Meet Gin Gin. Gin Gin presented to the Queensland Veterinary Specialists (QVS) Internal Medicine team on the 19th of February as a referral from AniMals at Oakey Flat for a chronic cough. The wonderful clinicians at AniMals at Oakey Flat had performed thoracic radiographs, revealing a large mass in Gin Gins chest cavity (see images below). ... Gin Gin had an abdominal and thoracic ultrasound, as well as aspirates of his chest mass taken on the 19th of February. He subsequently returned to see the brilliant Dr Patricia Newton of QVS Internal Medicine on the 24th of February for a CT scan and biopsies of his thoracic mass. CT revealed the extent of the mass comprising 40% of his chest cavity. Biopsy was suggestive of a typically benign tumour called a thymoma. Under the guidance of the steady hand of our surgical specialist Dr Jason Beck, Gin Gin underwent thoracotomy (surgery of the thorax) on the 4th of March. The University of Queensland (UQ) Anaesthesia team made the trip to North Lakes to ensure Gin Gins anaesthetic was smooth. Following surgery, Gin Gin was transferred into the care of Pet Emergency, led by our two critical care specialists, Dr Rebekah Donaldson and Dr Liam Donaldson. Gin Gin required three blood transfusions over the coming week, one of which came from his very own sister at home Ebony! Today Gin Gin had improved to the point where he could be discharged home. Our team have fallen in love with this sweet boy. He, along with his wonderful family, have stolen our hearts. You can tell by the photos below! A very special thank-you to the team at AniMals at Oakey Flat and the UQ anaesthesia team for playing such a big part in Gin Gins care. An even bigger thank-you to Gin Gins mum for letting us look after her beautiful boy when he needed specialist care. Gin Gin we look forward to your revisits and the cuddles to come!

25.01.2022 Saving lives! Surgery time!

24.01.2022 Meet Beautiful Bellbell! Bellbell presented to Pet Emergency on Saturday for a little bit of a lady problem... Bellbell unfortunately had an infection in her uterus, known as pyometra. ... Bell was initially seen by Dr Billy Fitzgerald, one of the newest recruits to our close knit team. Dr Billy recognised the potentially life-threatening problem, and after swift and skilful use of our ultrasound, he quickly diagnosed Bellbells condition. Bellbell was referred to our American boarded specialist in Emergency and Critical Care, Dr Liam Donaldson for emergency surgery. Bellbell underwent emergency ovariohysterectomy to remove her uterus. Bellbells surgery was a success, and within 12 hours of surgery, she was more than happy to share some cuddles, have her breakfast and go for a walk with our lovely nurse Lauren (pictured). Bellbell was an ABSOLUTE pleasure to have in hospital! We hope you continue to feel better at home Bellbell and come back for a cuddle soon!

24.01.2022 The team at Pet Emergency is a very close knit one. Today, one of our amazing staff members, Marnus, completed his final shift as a nurse with Pet Emergency. Hes off to New Zealand to commence a degree in Vet Medicine. ... While we will be sad to see him go, we cannot wait for him to return in a few years to our team as a fully fledged vet! Go save some fur babies Marnus!

22.01.2022 ROPEABLE! Meet George! George presented to Pet Emergency after ingesting some rope from his newly built cat castle at home.... Despite attempts to induce vomiting to retrieve the string, George was adamant not to give up his new toy... To avoid a painful surgery, George was placed under anaesthetic and had a camera passed down his throat and into his stomach (endoscopy) to remove the string. The string was successfully retrieved via endoscopy and George recovered well. He was discharged home a few hours later for his next crazy adventure. While his owners were ropeable at George for his silly antics, they were so thankful to the team at Pet Emergency for the great care George received. you George! #petemergency #veccs #dacvecc #vetlife #brisbanepets #petsofbrisbane @pet.emergency.nl

22.01.2022 CUTE PUPPY ALERT Purple is a gorgeous Hungarian Viszla puppy who was playing in her yard with her littermates when she suddenly collapsed. She was rushed to her regular veterinarian who worked hard to stabilise her - when she wasnt responding to initial treatment she was referred immediately to Queensland Veterinary Specialists/Pet Emergency for specialist treatment. ... Purple was diagnosed with anaphylactic shock - she was critically unwell and in circulatory failure, with internal bleeding and respiratory distress. Purple required intensive care and was hospitalised in our ICU where our amazing nurses barely left her side. She made a remarkable improvement and in no time was acting like a normal puppy again (her ICU neighbours requested ear plugs!) - she was discharged after only a weekend in hospital. Purple is expected to make a complete recovery but her human parents will need to bring an EpiPen on her puppy adventures! Purple (so named for her purple collar) came back for a recheck recently and was given a bill of good health. Her owners have also given her an apt new name - Ana (phylaxis)! We wish Ana all the best as she makes the journey on to her forever home - she is an absolute delight and the team are missing her wriggly puppy cuddles! If you are concerned that your pet may be having an anaphylactic or allergic reaction (collapse, white gums, vomiting, diarrhoea, hives, facial swelling, difficulty breathing) please seek veterinary attention immediately. Our skilled team are available at our North Lakes (3384 2222) and Stafford Heights (3359 5333) hospitals 24/7 to look after your precious little ones.

21.01.2022 Whos that Stud?! Meet Murphy! Murphy has quite the story... Murphy went missing from his home over two months ago . ... Despite frantic attempts by his owner to find him, Murphy could not be located. That was until last Thursday night, when he was found by the crew at RSPCA QLD lost and confused by the side of a highway . Murphy had lost a considerable amount of weight during his time lost, and despite being quickly reunited with his lovely owners, was not his usual bright happy self. In the 48 hours that followed Murphys return home, he was noted to be wobbly on his hind legs, had a few episodes of regurgitation and demonstrated increased respiratory effort. Murphys owners subsequently located a paralysis tick on Murphy. Murphy was rushed to Pet Emergency where he was seen by the amazing Dr Elle Carney . Dr Elle treated Murphy with tick anti-serum, in addition to intravenous fluid and anti-nausea drugs. After much TLC from the team at Pet Emergency, Murphy was discharged home yesterday . We have now doubt that Murphy has many a story to tell about his adventures, and the Pet Emergency crew are so happy we could play a part in this beautiful mans recovery! Lots of Murphy - return for cuddles soon!

21.01.2022 Its not just cats and dogs we love! Our staff care for the injured wildlife of North Brissy too! Heres one of our amazing Emergency and Critical Care nurses, Connor, tending to a furry little lady that was bought into our clinic Saturday night. Following a check over by our Emergency vets and a little TLC, she was passed to one of our lovely carers for rehabilitation and release. ... Can you get any more adorable

19.01.2022 Meet Barklee and Bailee! Barklees hobbies include sleeping, being grumpy and eating. Bailees hobbies include annoying Barklee, eating sticks and hitting the beach! These two have been repeat visitors to Pet Emergency over the years and LOVE the attention given by the amazing vets and nurses that make up our fabulous team!

19.01.2022 Tick season has arrived early! Be on the look-out and don’t forget the importance of tick prevention. It may just save the life of your fur baby!

19.01.2022 Meet Beautiful Pepper! Pepper presented to Pet Emergency last week after being stuck in a tree! Pepper was hypothermic low body temperature on arrival and unable to use one of her hindlegs. ... Pepper was treated by the amazing Dr. Cameron Morris and given fluid therapy, analgesia and supportive care overnight. Pepper was diagnosed with ischaemic injury (poor perfusion) and neurogenic trauma due to the lack of blood supply to her right hind leg whilst caught in the tree branches! Pepper was managed in our ICU for 3 days under the watchful eyes of superstar veterinarian, Dr. Tereza Nemanic. Pepper made improvements each day, slowly starting to weight bear on her leg and feeling much more comfortable. Pepper has since been discharged home and is continuing along in her recovery with some much needed TLC by her mum. Stay out of those trees Pepper - and keep feline better!

18.01.2022 Meet Douglas This little ball of white fur and cuteness presented to Pet Emergency after his owners witnessed him ingest some Sago Palm (Cycad) . Cycad ingestion can result in vomiting, acute liver failure, seizures and potentially death. Douglas had began to vomit and show signs of the cycad toxicity by the time he presented to our clinic. He was triaged by our skilled nursing team, and seen by our superstar senior emergency vet, Dr Phillipa Collins. Douglas was admitte...d to hospital for treatment. The little fella underwent a general anaesthetic, and had his stomach pumped (gastric lavage) and an enema . He was also treated with activated charcoal to help bind the toxin, liver protectant drugs and intravenous fluids to help flush his kidneys (diuresis). Douglas was subsequently transferred into the care of the Critical Care team at Queensland Veterinary Specialists. Dr Liam Donaldson, our Critical Care specialist, continued the care of Douglas over his subsequent days in hospital. Douglas responded well to therapy and has been discharged home for some much needed TLC. We are so glad Douglas has recovered from his potentially fatal brush with a cycad plant. Come back for cuddles soon Douglas - we will miss your puppy kisses!

18.01.2022 Tickle in your throat? Meet Huey! This adorable little guy was presented to Pet Emergency for vomiting. ... Having run off with a lamb cutlet bone the night before, Hueys owners knew something was amiss when he started vomiting the following morning. Concerned the bone may be stuck, Hueys owners rushed him into our emergency department. Huey was examined by Dr. Tess OKeeffe who recommended radiographs to assess for the presence of a bone obstruction. The radiographs confirmed that Huey had long a curved bone stuck in his oesophagus and stomach. Can you spot the bone on the radiograph? Dr. Tess was able to remove the bone with our gastroscope; a minimally invasive procedure that negated the need for surgery. Luckily, thanks to the quick thinking of Hueys owners and response by the team at Pet Emergency, there was minimal damage to the lining of Hueys oesophagus or stomach. Consequently, he was able to return to home the very same day! Lots of love Huey return for cuddles soon!

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17.01.2022 Dash, you beautiful fella! Dash was referred to the specialist team at Pet Emergency from our friends at Narangba Vet Clinic following a suspected tussle with a snake. Dash was found collapsed in the garden at home with dilated pupils and marked hypersalivation. The awesome team at Narangba Vet Clinic were able to stabilize Dash and administer a vial of snake anti-venom before referring to Pet Emergency for ongoing critical care. Dash was immediately triaged to our eme...rgency treatment area where he was seen by our superstar emergency vet, Dr Cameron Morris. At time of admit, Dash was unable to clot his blood, and had marked liver and muscle damage on blood tests. Dr Cameron administered life-saving treatments to Dash at time of admit, consisting of liver protectants, intravenous fluids, anti-nausea drugs and strong pain relief medication. Dash was monitored closely, with a particular focus on his capacity to breathe. It is not uncommon for dogs bitten by snakes to lose the capacity to breath on their own. He was hospitalized in our intensive care ward, with 24-hour specialist veterinary and nursing care to monitor his ventilatory efforts. With days of intensive care and therapy, Dash slowly improved. Around the clock, Dr Cameron Morris, Dr Brigitte Roos, Dr Emily Sanchez and Dr Nevin Singh were by Dash’s side, giving him the constant care he needed to pull through. Like our team, Dash’s wonderful owners were instrumental in his survival providing constant emotional support to Dash as he battled with the effects of the snake venom! After 5 days of intensive care, Dash was able to head home. He has continued to improve day-by-day since discharge, and is now enjoying his best life! Dash we fell in love with your fighting spirit during your stay. Keep kicking goals beautiful man, and come back for cuddles soon! The Pet Emergency team.

17.01.2022 Teddy Bear or Puppy? Meet Daisy! Daisy presented to Pet Emergency at Stafford Heights after becoming lethargic and inappetent at home. ... Daisys owners were concerned she may have eaten some rodenticide (rat bait), so rushed her to Everton Hill Vets, where she was found to have pale gums. Her vet recognized the signs of a severe internal bleed and recommended Daisy present to emergency immediately. Upon presentation to our 24/7 emergency department, Daisy was triaged by Dr. Cameron Morris, who performed blood work to confirm a coagulopathy (blood clotting disorder). Due to the concern for rodenticide ingestion, Daisy was treated with the antidote and received a life-saving blood product transfusion to help her clot. Unfortunately Daisy had bled into her chest cavity, which made it very difficult for her to breath. Overnight she required thoracocentesis (draining of her chest), which removed some of the blood to help her breathe more easily. Daisy was then monitored closely in our ICU and received a second blood transfusion under the care of Dr. Shanyn Switzer and Dr. Tess OKeeffe. We are very happy to report that Daisys bleeding disorder resolved and she was back to her adorable happy little self the following day. She was able to be discharged into the arms of her loving owners and back to her best doggie pal Maisy. We are very happy to see Daisy has made such a speedy recovery and is now enjoying her time at home. Please be careful when using rodenticides around your home, as unfortunately none are pet friendly!!

17.01.2022 Look at those puppy dog eyes! Meet Fabio! Fabio was presented to Pet Emergency at Stafford Heights after his owners found him retching, tremoring and seizuring in the yard.... Fabio was rushed to the clinic where he was triaged by Dr. Tess OKeeffe and her amazing team of critical care nurses. Fabio was actively seizuring on presentation to the clinic and found to be choking on his own vomit. The excessive muscle activity had also caused him to become dangerously hot. He was placed in an induced coma; to stabilise his airway, reduce the uncontrolled muscle contractions and to help cool him down. Dr. Tess suspected that Fabios symptoms had been caused by a toxin. Whilst in the induced coma Fabio had his stomach pumped and an enema performed to help remove any toxin from his gastrointestinal tract. He was given activated charcoal via a stomach tube and received a head to toe bath in case the toxin was absorbed over his skin. His seizure activity was controlled with a combination of drugs to help relax his muscles, reduce the metabolic requirements of his brain and relieve brain swelling. Upon wake-up from his induced coma, we were delighted to see that Fabios muscle tremors had resolved! Fabio on the other hand was a little confused about what had just happened and did not see what the big deal was! After much TLC from the Pet Emergency Team, Fabio was discharged home into the arms of his loving owners! Lots of love Fabio Return for cuddles soon. Check out Fabios Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100018280298401

17.01.2022 Its Easter time!!! If your Dog or "Kit Kat" eats chocolate this Easter, its not something to "Snicker" about! So lets not "Wispa" about the severity of this. It can be a very "Rocky Road" to recovery. ... The team at Pet Emergency have many "Twix" up their sleeves, as well as a "Bounty" of experience to help your pet should a chocolate binge happen. If your pet does "Chomp" down this Easter, call our skilled team immediately on: Stafford Heights - (07) 3359 0777 North Lakes - (07) 3384 2222 Our clinic is open and treating pets during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Please call ahead prior to arrival so our team can assist in reducing the risk to you and your loved ones

17.01.2022 Who's that Stud?! Meet Murphy! Murphy has quite the story... Murphy went missing from his home over two months ago . ... Despite frantic attempts by his owner to find him, Murphy could not be located. That was until last Thursday night, when he was found by the crew at RSPCA QLD lost and confused by the side of a highway . Murphy had lost a considerable amount of weight during his time lost, and despite being quickly reunited with his lovely owners, was not his usual bright happy self. In the 48 hours that followed Murphy's return home, he was noted to be wobbly on his hind legs, had a few episodes of regurgitation and demonstrated increased respiratory effort. Murphy's owners subsequently located a paralysis tick on Murphy. Murphy was rushed to Pet Emergency where he was seen by the amazing Dr Elle Carney . Dr Elle treated Murphy with tick anti-serum, in addition to intravenous fluid and anti-nausea drugs. After much TLC from the team at Pet Emergency, Murphy was discharged home yesterday . We have now doubt that Murphy has many a story to tell about his adventures, and the Pet Emergency crew are so happy we could play a part in this beautiful man's recovery! Lots of Murphy - return for cuddles soon!

15.01.2022 One of the hardest adjustments we have had to make at Pet Emergency during the CoVID-19 pandemic is restrictions on visiting hospitalised patients. It is always difficult being away from your furry family member when they are unwell, but rest assured that behind the scenes we are operating as normal. This means lots of cuddles and kisses, gold standard medical attention and nursing care, and of course a super snuggly bed with a funky eye mask to boot! This is beautiful L...illy, who spent time with us in the intensive care unit last month as she was treated for snake envenomation. She recovered well and was discharged home to dad Scott who was missing her terribly! Please remember as you spend more time with your pets at home and on walks that snakes and ticks are still out and about. If you need veterinary care we are available 24/7 at our North Lakes (3382 2233) and Stafford (3359 5333) hospitals.

15.01.2022 BEWARE SNAKES **this post contains medical images** Snakes are on the move in this hot weather and we are seeing increased numbers of bites by brown snakes across both hospitals. Brown snake envenomation can cause fatal paralysis and bleeding disorders. Antivenom exists but will only neutralize the venom circulating in the blood stream this means that venom that has already bound and is affecting the nerves cannot be treated. Time is of the essence to minimize severit...y of signs and ensure recovery! Scarily, lethal doses of venom can cause pre-paralytic signs pets may collapse briefly then seem completely normal before the onset of paralysis hours later. Even worse - sometimes the collapse period is brief and is not witnessed! Alvin is one of our very special patients who presented to Dr Alexandra Elms after he had an unlucky run in with a snake. His paralysis was so bad that he was unable to breathe properly. Under the care of one of our board certified critical care specialists, Dr Rebekah Donaldson, and our amazing nursing team, he was placed in an induced coma and placed on mechanical ventilation until his strength returned. Alvin made a remarkable recovery and returned home after a week in hospital, much to the delight of his partner in crime, Theodore! If you are concerned your pet has been bitten by a snake, please contact Pet Emergency on 3384 2233 (North Lakes) or 3359 5333 (Stafford) or your regular veterinarian immediately. Even if your pet is not showing signs, blood/urine testing is available to ascertain if a snake bite has likely occurred. We are available 24/7 to provide care for your furry family members.

15.01.2022 Exciting times ahead! Our very own Diplomate in Emergency and Critical Care, Dr Liam Donaldson, will be headed to Sydney in November to present at #vetexposydney His topic? Why blood transfusion medicine of course! ... #vetexposydney #animalhealth #veterinary

14.01.2022 Fang and his family had a shock recently! Fang was relaxing at home when he suddenly seemed startled, then extremely lethargic. His owners brought him to Pet Emergency North Lakes straight away. Although he was seeming better, when Dr Alexandra Elms examined him she noticed an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Fang had barely been admitted to hospital to investigate the arrhythmia when he suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed ...immediately, led by Dr Rebekah Donaldson who is a board certified specialist in emergency and critical care with the American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care (ACVECC). Fang was in ventricular fibrillation, a type of cardiac arrest that is much less common in dogs than it is in humans. With our trusty defibrillator out of action awaiting a new part, our quick-thinking team had an idea! One of our emergency nurses ran across the road to the Officeworks, where the generous staff loaned their first-aid emergency defibrillator no questions asked! One shock revived Fang and he was soon awake, wondering what all the fuss was about! Most dogs require days of intensive care following cardiac arrest, and overall survival rates are low for both animals and humans. Fangs recovery was extraordinary - he walked out of hospital the next day after he assessed by specialist cardiologist Dr Geoff Nicolson (Veterinary Cardiac Services Australia). Fang is now enjoying lots of TLC as he recovers at home. He will have ongoing medical costs so his family have set up a gofundme page to help continue his care and recovery (https://www.gofundme.com/f/fangs-emergency-vet-bills). Pet Emergency and Queensland Veterinary Specialists have a dedicated emergency and critical care service we are available for your pets 24/7 and will be here over the holiday period to help if you are worried about your furry family members. Now that our defibrillator is back, we will only be making trips to Officeworks for our stationery needs!

14.01.2022 Angel or Trickster? Meet Cosmo! Cosmo was presented to Pet Emergency at Stafford Heights after his owner suspected he had ingested a metal bottle cap. ... After this little trickster stole the bottle cap from his owner, an innocent game of catch me if you can turned worrisome when Cosmo started to vomit at home. His owner was concerned the vomiting was caused by a bottle cap caught in Cosmos stomach and rushed him to the clinic where he was examined by Dr. Mark Walczak. Dr. Mark recommended an abdominal radiograph to detect the presence of the foreign object and promptly confirmed that it was indeed stuck in his stomach! Can you spot it on the radiograph?? Dr. Tess OKeeffe and Dr. Mark were able to retrieve the bottle cap via endoscopy; negating the need for surgery and a lengthy recovery. Cosmo was quickly back to his normal self and was discharged home into the arms of his loving owners! This cheeky boy is enjoying being back home relaxing on the couch as if nothing happened. Lots of love Cosmo Return for cuddles soon!!

14.01.2022 "LUKE... I AM YOUR OBSTRUCTION..." Meet Ava! Ava presented to our team at Pet Emergency for ingestion of two Ooshies... The Incredible Hulk and Darth Vader.... Despite our attempts to induce vomiting, "the force was strong with this one" and Ava refused to relinquish Hulk and Darth from her "dark side". As a result, little Ava had to proceed to endoscopy to retrieve the two from her stomach. Dr Rebekah Donaldson, with the steady hand of a Jedi Knight, was able to remove them from Avas stomach. With her Hans Solo, she relieved Avas gastrointestinal obstruction! At no point during the procedure did Dr Rebekah lose her cool and transform into The Hulk. Rather, "the force was with her"! Ava recovered from endoscopy well and went home the day following her procedure. Stay away from the Ooshies Ava, and as Yoda would say... "Eat Ooshies Ava, do not!"

13.01.2022 A heartwarming story out of the USA! The temporary donation of a mechanical ventilator by a Veterinary Emergency Centre played a key role in the survival of four human patients suffering from COVID-19. While the situation hasnt escalated in Australia to the terrifying levels seen overseas, Pet Emergency has offered the use of two of our mechanical ventilators should they be required in dire circumstances. Likewise, our two criticalists: Dr Liam Donaldson and Dr Rebekah D...onaldson are also on-call should their skills be required in ventilating human patients. It just goes to show that the equipment and the expertise we have in our North Lakes and Stafford Heights hospitals are on par with that used in human intensive care units! It is wonderful to see such medical cohesiveness among the veterinary and human medical industries in such a scary time. Stay safe, social distance, and let your family and loved ones know how much they mean in these uncertain times!

13.01.2022 *** Share wide - FIREWORKS *** While New Years is a time for celebration, it too can be a scary time for our pets! Please remember the importance of making sure the furry members of your family are kept secure during the fireworks this New Years eve.... Our North Lakes and Stafford Heights clinics can be inundated by injured dogs and cats that escape the yard to find shelter from the noise of New Years Fireworks and Celebrations. And remember, if you need us, our staff are available to help 24/7 over the Christmas and New Year period. Stafford Heights - (07) 3359 5333 North Lakes - (07) 3384 2222 Have a Happy and Safe 2020! The Pet Emergency Team. Photo by Victor Grabarczyk

12.01.2022 Thoughts? These radiographs were taken from a 4yr old, Female entire Mastiff X that presented through our Pet Emergency North Lakes clinic over the Ekka weekend. The patient presented in respiratory distress. Any idea as to what might be going on?... Comment below!

11.01.2022 May the fourth be with you! Pet Emergency is open at our Stafford Heights (3359 5333) and North Lakes (3384 2233) hospitals all long weekend if you are worried your pet has crossed to the dark side, succumbed to a Jedi mind trick, or a more common ailment for this galaxy... #maythe4th #starwars #petemergency #qvs

10.01.2022 *** Remind your family and friends *** Has your pup or puss been naughty or nice this year? In case its the former, heres a reminder of the most common food toxicities our clinic tends to see over the Christmas break... 1) Chocolate - can cause heart arrhythmias, seizures and vomiting... 2) Raisins and Grapes - can cause kidney failure 3) Fatty foods - can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and pancreatitis 4) Xylitol (gum and artificial sweetener) - seizures, low blood glucose and liver failure 5) Macadamia Nuts - high body temperature, lameness, vomiting and diarrhoea 6) Owner medications - kidney, liver and gastrointestinal issues. Our staff are available 24/7 at both our Stafford Heights and North Lakes Specialist clinics over Christmas should you require advice or assistance! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

10.01.2022 Dont be a stranger! You should have seen the smile on our faces when we got an update from Bruno and his family letting us know how he was doing after a couple of trips to our emergency department. At 8 weeks old, Bruno presented to us with a very sore paw after it was accidentally caught in a door. Radiographs revealed he had broken some bones in his foot. Dr. Tess Bugler bandaged the limb and Bruno went on to make a full recovery with the help of his primary care veter...inarian. A couple of months later, Bruno was presented again after he decided to help himself to some garlic. Unfortunately, garlic is toxic to dogs and if enough is consumed can cause red blood cell destruction and anaemia. Luckily, Dr. Bill Fitzgerald was able to prevent any serious signs of illness; by inducing emesis (vomiting) to remove the garlic from his stomach. Thankfully, these days, Bruno has curbed his adventurous ways and prefers to hang out at home with his best friend Alice. These photos sent by his family were too cute not to share!

09.01.2022 No Filter Required! This little cutie presented to Pet Emergency after being involved in a road traffic accident. After some TLC from our emergency staff, he was passed on to one of our great wildlife carer groups for ongoing care. The team at Pet Emergency LOVE our wildlife, with some of our vets and vet nurses being wildlife carers themselves in their spare time! If ever you need the assistance of our team, for wildlife or for you own fur babies, dont hesitate to contact ...our clinics on: Stafford Heights : (07) 3359 5333 North Lakes : (07) 3384 2233. We have a team available 24/7, 365 days of the year! See more

09.01.2022 It’s not just cats and dogs we love! Our staff care for the injured wildlife of North Brissy too! Here’s one of our amazing Emergency and Critical Care nurses, Connor, tending to a furry little lady that was bought into our clinic Saturday night. Following a check over by our Emergency vets and a little TLC, she was passed to one of our lovely carers for rehabilitation and release. ... Can you get any more adorable

08.01.2022 COVID-19 Practice Information Update: Our number one priority is the health and well-being of our patients, clients and staff. We encourage you to follow the Australian Health Departments Recommendations on how to protect yourself.... We understand there is a lot of uncertainty at the moment regarding COVID-19. We would like to assure you that we are still open to provide the best care for your pets. We are instituting changes to reduce the risk of virus transfer: When making an appointment or before arriving at the hospital, please inform our staff if: o You have been overseas within the last 14 days o You or people you have been in contact with are experiencing symptoms When arriving for your appointment, you have the option of telephoning us from your car and we will welcome you into the clinic to reduce the number of people in the waiting room. Please limit the number of people presenting with your pet to one person. Please use the wash station located at the front door of our hospitals prior to entering the hospital and use hand sanitisers within the clinic. We are enforcing other social distancing measures including not shaking hands as a greeting, keeping 1.5 metres apart and considering consultations outside where appropriate. What to do if I am in quarantine or self-isolated and my pet is unwell? Please do not break quarantine or self-isolation to take your pet to the veterinarian. We have a plan of action in place and want to be able to care for your pets without risking the spread of the contagious Coranavirus disease. Please contact the clinic first and inform our staff of your pets problem. If it is determined that your pet needs to be seen, we will work with you to ensure your pet will receive the best care possible. We are looking after our staff. Along with our patients and clients, our staff remain our highest priority. We have instituted a COVID-19 policy and code of conduct to minimise the risk of virus transfer. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. This situation is rapidly evolving, and we will provide updates when available. If you have any questions please call the clinic on 3359 0777 (Stafford) or 3384 2222 (Northlakes) We are proud to continue to offer 24/7 care to the pets of South-East Queensland in these trying and uncertain times. The friendly team at Pet Emergency and Queensland Veterinary Specialists.

08.01.2022 Tick season has arrived early! Be on the look-out and dont forget the importance of tick prevention. It may just save the life of your fur baby!

07.01.2022 You gotta be ‘kitten’ me!

06.01.2022 Meet Barney Barney presented to our team at Pet Emergency after suffering a nasty knock to the head.Barneys head trauma was so severe that he was comatose due to his injury. Barney was treated by our Critical Care specialists, Dr Rebekah Donaldson and Dr Liam Donaldson, as well as our amazing nursing team. Over a period of a week Barney gradually improved. Soon he was able to walk, eat and play! ... Barney was discharged home to his AMAZING mum for further TLC after a long stay in hospital Today Barney returned for a recheck, some cuddles and lots of play. He was made an extraordinary recovery and our team are ecstatic! We love you Barney - youre such a trooper! Come back for more play soon!

05.01.2022 Meet Mariusz! Mariusz is a BEAUTIFUL 9 year old Australian Bulldog that presented to Dr Andrew Ferguson at our Pet Emergency North Lakes clinic on Saturday night. Mariusz had had several episodes of vomiting in the hours preceding his presentation to our clinic. Mariusz was admitted for radiographs of his abdomen where TWO obstructions were identified! These can be seen on his radiographs attached - just follow the red arrows! Mariusz went to emergency surgery with Dr Fergu...son to have the obstructions removed. Can you believe Mariusz ate a mango seed and a macadamia nut? After a fairly intense surgery, Mariusz recovered nicely and was discharged home on Tuesday night. While we would have loved to have Mariusz around the clinic longer for cuddles, we are sure his wonderful mum will be happy to have him back home for plenty of TLC. What a beautiful boy you are Mariusz!

04.01.2022 Got cuteness? Sam does! Meet Sam - Sam was referred to Pet Emergency from one of our amazing referring veterinary clinics for inappetance and lethargy. She was not her normal, bright, cheerful self when she presented to our doorstep. Sam was admitted to our clinic for diagnostic investigation and care by our board credentialed specialist in Emergency and Critical Care, Dr Liam Donaldson. ... Using Sams blood test and ultrasound results, Dr Liam was able to diagnose Sam with a condition called "Addisonian Crisis" (Hypoadrenocorticism). Toy poodles, just like Sam, are predisposed to Addisons disease. Addisons disease develops due to an inability of the bodies adrenal glands to produce important hormones: glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids (steroids). A deficiency in these hormones can cause dangerously low blood pressure, life-threatening electrolyte abnormalities and low blood glucose, potentially resulting in seizures. Sam was hospitalised for 48 hours while Dr Liam diagnosed her condition and treated her with an infusion of steroids and important electrolytes. She responded very well to therapy, and was discharged into her lovely mums care toward the end of February. Luckily for us, Sam came back for a visit with our team this past weekend for an emergency dose of cuddles! We love this little girl, as you can see by the photos attached! Keep being adorable Sam - you little teddy bear!

04.01.2022 Don’t be a stranger! You should have seen the smile on our faces when we got an update from Bruno and his family letting us know how he was doing after a couple of trips to our emergency department. At 8 weeks old, Bruno presented to us with a very sore paw after it was accidentally caught in a door. Radiographs revealed he had broken some bones in his foot. Dr. Tess Bugler bandaged the limb and Bruno went on to make a full recovery with the help of his primary care veter...inarian. A couple of months later, Bruno was presented again after he decided to help himself to some garlic. Unfortunately, garlic is toxic to dogs and if enough is consumed can cause red blood cell destruction and anaemia. Luckily, Dr. Bill Fitzgerald was able to prevent any serious signs of illness; by inducing emesis (vomiting) to remove the garlic from his stomach. Thankfully, these days, Bruno has curbed his adventurous ways and prefers to hang out at home with his best friend Alice. These photos sent by his family were too cute not to share!

03.01.2022 While you recover from the long weekend.. Last week a group of our emergency vets and senior emergency nurses successfully completed their RECOVER CPR training! RECOVER is a global veterinary CPR initiative created to provide standardised, world class CPR training based on the most up-to-date literature. ... The full day course let our team brush up on their technique and immersed them in advanced case-based cardiorespiratory arrest scenarios. It was run by one of our own American board-certified specialists in emergency and critical care, Dr Rebekah Donaldson, who is also a certified RECOVER instructor. The day was a great learning opportunity and will be held regularly to make sure we are always providing gold standard care and can give our patients the best possible chance at a successful outcome in an emergency. If you are ever worried about your pet, our amazing team are available 24/7 to help at our North Lakes (3384 2222) and Stafford Heights (3359 5333) hospitals.

03.01.2022 Meet Barklee and Bailee! Barklees' hobbies include sleeping, being grumpy and eating. Bailees' hobbies include annoying Barklee, eating sticks and hitting the beach! These two have been repeat visitors to Pet Emergency over the years and LOVE the attention given by the amazing vets and nurses that make up our fabulous team!

03.01.2022 Need a dose of cuteness? Look no further than Bonnie! Bonnie presented to Pet Emergency North Lakes Sunday night for tremors and a single vomit. Bonnie was seen by Dr Liam Donaldson - our American boarded specialist in emergency and critical care. After discussion with Bonnies lovely owners, she was admitted for diagnostic tests. Blood tests revealed a dangerously low level of blood calcium, and a very high concentration of blood sodium! Bonnie also had a potentially fatal... heart arrhythmia due to her severe electrolyte imbalances. After some delving, it turns out Bonnie may have ingested fertiliser! Fertiliser ingestion can result in potentially fatal electrolyte imbalance, as well as gastrointestinal upset. With some quick thinking, Bonnie had her heart arrhythmia treated, and her electrolyte levels corrected. Within 12 hours Bonnie was on the improve. She was discharged Tuesday back to her amazing owners for cuddles at home. We are so glad Bonnie was ready to go home Tuesday - any longer and Bonnies owners may have had a battle on their hands with Dr Donaldson. She was just TOO CUTE!

02.01.2022 Happy Long Weekend! Remember, if your furry family member needs emergency care, our Pet Emergency team are available 24/7 over the long weekend break! Pet Emergency North Lakes - (07) 3384 2222 Pet Emergency Stafford Heights - (07) 3359 0777

01.01.2022 It's Easter time!!! If your Dog or "Kit Kat" eats chocolate this Easter, it's not something to "Snicker" about! So let's not "Wispa" about the severity of this. It can be a very "Rocky Road" to recovery. ... The team at Pet Emergency have many "Twix" up their sleeves, as well as a "Bounty" of experience to help your pet should a chocolate binge happen. If your pet does "Chomp" down this Easter, call our skilled team immediately on: Stafford Heights - (07) 3359 0777 North Lakes - (07) 3384 2222 Our clinic is open and treating pets during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Please call ahead prior to arrival so our team can assist in reducing the risk to you and your loved ones