New flea control product: Comfortis
Fleas are a major problem all year round in Brisbane. Your pet may be exposed to these blood-sucking parasites anywhere: in your own backyard, when you are on walks or even in your own home.
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Calling all porky pets – Petfit Program
Wilston Vet has launched a “PetFit” program in conjunction with Hills Pet Foods to encourage pet owners to slim down their tubby feline and canine companions.
We are running a competition to find the “Pet Slimmer of the Year” who will win $2000 worth of travel vouchers (for their owners) and one year’s supply of Hills Pet Food. You just need to register your Porky Pet with our nurse Kelly, who will guide you through a nutrition and exercise regime to shed your pet’s excess kilos.
MoreBiscuit the Cavoodle-An Unfortunate Accident
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Name: Biscuit
Species: Canine
Breed: Cavoodle
Age: 17 weeks
Sex: Female
History: Biscuit was brought into Wilston Vet Surgery with a sore leg. She was accidentally stood on after having a bath at home. At this time Biscuit was 17 weeks old and weighed only 2.8 kgs!
MoreMalachi the Border Collie- An Unusal Appetite
Name: Malachi
Age: 11yrs
Breed: Border Collie
Sex: male, desexed
History: Malachi is a beautiful 11yr old male Border Collie who presented to Wilston Vet with a 3 day history of changed bowel motions. Malachi is normally very ‘regular’ with his motions so his owner knew that there was likely a serious problem and brought him into Wilston Vet for a full health check
MoreSammy -The Stray Snake Who Was Run Over
Name: Sammy the Stray Snake
Age: Unknown
Breed: Carpet Python
Sex: Undetermined
Wilston Vet had a very usual patient present to the clinic this month – a 1.8m Carpet Python!
MoreAlbus – A Blocked Bladder
Name: Albus
Species: Feline
Breed: DSH (Domestic Long Hair)
Sex: Desexed Male
Age: 7 years
Weight: 5.7
History: Albus was presented to Wilston Vet Surgery because his family had found him underneath the BBQ reluctant to walk and not wanting to move. He had been off his food and when his abdomen was touched he cried out in pain.
MoreMonty
Monty (2003-2011)
DOB: 4th April 2003
Passed away: 9th August 2011
We have never known anyone like you
You thrive (explode) with everything you do
Sherman – A Nasty Cat Fight
Name: Sherman
Species: Feline
Breed: DLH (Domestic Long Hair)
Sex: Desexed Male
Age: 12 years
Weight: 8.1 kg ( Big!)
History: Sherman’s owner found him one morning with a sore front leg and not his normal happy self.
MoreEdward- The Football Loving Cat
Name: Edward
Age: 6yrs old
Weight: 7.9kg
Breed: Domestic Short Hair (DSH)
Sex: Male, desexed
Introduction: Edward would genuinely be the most loveable cat that anyone could possibly own. He just adores spending time with his owners on the couch on a Friday night watching the football and eating prawns. Go Collingwood!!!
MoreRebel -The Chihuahua Who Took On The Giant
Name: Rebel
Age: 14yrs old
Weight: 3kg
Breed: Chihuahua
Sex: Male, desexed
History: Rebel is a dear old faithful dog who is doted upon by his loving owners. One Sunday he was attacked by their neighbour’s dog. The dog picked Rebel up by the neck and shook him violently. Rebel was immediately rushed to the Pet Emergency Rooms (PetER).
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