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3 Ticks Gold Coasters Should Watch For

Posted by Reedy Creek Vet on 17 November 2021
3 Ticks Gold Coasters Should Watch For
A bit about Australian ticks There are 73 different types of ticks in Australia and depending on where you are, you will see different types. The Gold Coast has been named a tick hotspot and the three most common types of ticks found are: Paralysis ticks Cattle ticks Brown dog ti...
 

4 Things Pet Owners Should Do Before Halloween

Posted by Reedy Creek Vet on 18 October 2021
4 Things Pet Owners Should Do Before Halloween
Lots of us will be dressing up and eating sweets this month on the Gold Coast, sounds like a good time right? Your pets might not agree. Here are some easy steps you can take to keep your pets happy this Halloween.    Make a safe place for your pet Pets can get nervous or excited whe...
 

Is Your Dog Overweight?

Posted on 6 September 2021
Is Your Dog Overweight?
Obesity in dogs is a more common problem than Australian pet owners realise, so much so that one in three Australian dogs are overweight.  And while it’s hard to deny that chubby dogs are cute, it's impossible to deny that chubby dogs are facing serious health risks.   How ...
 

Practice Update

Posted on 30 August 2021
To all our wonderful clients and fellow pet parents! As many of you know, our little practice was started by Dr Justin nearly 10 years ago, and with Dr Mat joining a couple of years later has grown tremendously into what we have today. The team of two that started our practice all those years ag...
 

Can Dogs Get Colds?

Posted on 16 August 2021
Can Dogs Get Colds?
Whether your dog has a short coat or a long coat, they feel the effects of winter just like us. Along with freezing winds, winter brings runny noses and sore throats. But do our dogs get colds like us?   What is canine cough? Canine cough, or kennel cough, is a highly contagious and ...