Surgery

Here at Wilston Vet we are able to provide your pet with both routine as well as advanced surgical care. If we have a complex surgical case, we enlist the skills of itinerant surgeon Dr Lynn Minhinnet. Extremely complex cases such as spinal surgery are referred to Queensland Specialist Surgeons at Stafford.

Minty – Miss Mischievous Labby

Minty – Miss Mischievous Labby

Name: Minty
Age: 2yrs old
Weight: 25kgs
Breed: Labrador
Sex: Female

History: Minty’s troubles started several months ago when she came to see us for a sore front left foot. After a thorough examination including X-Rays to rule out broken bones, no reason for the sore foot could be found. Minty was sent home for strict rest with some pain relief medication and antibiotics to cover for any infection that may be present.

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Elmo – A Brush With Death

Elmo – A Brush With Death

Name: Elmo
Age: 5yrs old
Weight: 6kgs
Breed: Fox Terrier X
Sex: Male

History: Elmo was rushed to Wilston Vet after being hit by two cars on a busy nearby road. He presented with major head trauma and severe neurological signs. He was bleeding from a laceration above his left eye and also from his nostrils. Elmo’s pupils were dilated and he was unable to focus on us or his surroundings.

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Felix -The Rat Who Was Removed From His Tumour (It Was That Big!)

Felix -The Rat Who Was Removed From His Tumour (It Was That Big!)

Name: Felix
Species: Rat
Sex: Male
Age: 1yr 8mths
Weight: 520g

History:
Felix presented to the clinic when his owners noticed a lump on the Felix’s left shoulder. The lump developed a few days prior to examination and had continued to grow in size. Felix had been less active than normal, however was still bright and had a good appetite.

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Isabella – A Large Bladder Stone

Isabella – A Large Bladder Stone

Name: Isabelle
Sex: Female desexed
Breed: Shih Tzu
Age: 4years
Weight: 8.5kg

History: Isabella (Bella) presented to the clinic with blood in her urine, increased thirst and increased urination. Bella had started to urinate in odd places and was only producing small amounts of urine, yet was constantly squatting to try and urinate. Bella’s owners mentioned she had a history of urinary tract infections which had been treated with antibiotics at another veterinary surgery whilst they were away on holidays.

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Black Tail – The Brave Hen Who Survived A Dog Attack

Black Tail – The Brave Hen Who Survived A Dog Attack

Name: Black Tail
Species: Avian – Chicken
Sex: Female
Weight: 2.14kg

History: A lovely chicken by the name of Black Tail was brought into Wilston Vet Surgery after sustaining a nasty dog bite to the backside. Unfortunately a neighbour-hood dog had escaped from its yard and made its way to Black Tail’s house and attacked her and five other coop mates. Luckily for the others, they only had minor injuries.

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Grover – The Staffy That Thought Wire Tasted Good

Grover – The Staffy That Thought Wire Tasted Good

Name: Grover
Species: Canine
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age: 2y 7m
Sex: Male Neutered
Current Weight: 18kg

History:
Grover presented to Wilston Vet Surgery as he had been vomiting up water, anorexic (not eating)
and lethargic. This had only started overnight. His owners also noticed he was walking in a hunched up position as though he had stomach pain.

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