Heart Health 101

Heart Health 101

Heart disease sneaks up on our pets and most of the time it isn’t until your cat or dog is in heart failure that physical changes are visible. Signs of heart disease are generally related to a reduced function of the heart. The heart has to work harder and...
Happy ears

Happy ears

Ear problems are common at this time of the year so if you’ve noticed anything out of the ordinary with your pet’s ears, it’s important we take a look. The ear canal is its own mini environment and this can be disturbed by heat, moisture, allergies...
Why does my pet lick their feet?

Why does my pet lick their feet?

Does your pet have dental disease? Dental or oral disease is one of the most common diseases in dogs and cats. Dental disease begins as plaque (the invisible film on teeth) and dental calculus (the visible mineral deposits). If plaque and calculus (tartar) are not...
Vaccinations – ask us for the right advice

Vaccinations – ask us for the right advice

Vaccination is a hot topic in the media at the moment. There’s plenty of information and scare tactics floating around on social media and so when it comes to vaccinating your pet, we want you to get the right advice. The take home message is that vaccination is...
Beware heat stress in your pet this summer

Beware heat stress in your pet this summer

The season of boardies, BBQs and backyard cricket is just around the corner. Australians live for the warmer months, but it’s important to remember that not all pets feel the same way. Heat stress in pets is common in Australia – and it can be a killer! All pets...
5 Tips For Bathing Your Dog At Home

5 Tips For Bathing Your Dog At Home

If you’re not able to make it into Tamborine Mountain or Canungra Vets for full service washing and grooming, or to Yarrabilba Vet Hospital to use the DIY hydrobath, you’re left with washing your dog at home. Here are our top tips to help you to face this...
We love a bit of wee!

We love a bit of wee!

You might think we’re crazy here at Tamborine Mountain, Canungra and Yarrabilba Vets but we love all aspects of veterinary practice – this includes thinking about your pet’s wee! A small amount of wee (technically referred to as urine) can give us heaps of...
Zeus’ legendary surgery

Zeus’ legendary surgery

Zeus the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (commonly known as a Staffy), who belongs to our nurse Maneka, unfortunately ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament. Lucky for Zeus, at Tamborine Mountain, Canungra and Yarrabilba Vets we’re well-prepared to treat this kind...
Tummy Troubles: Pets Vomiting & Diarrhoea

Tummy Troubles: Pets Vomiting & Diarrhoea

Vomiting and diarrhoea are two words most people don’t want to talk about, let alone have to deal with when it comes to their pet. Thankfully, we have a summary of what you need to know so you don’t have to dwell on these words for too long! Most dogs and...