Aspley Veterinary Practice

03/10/2025

A reminder to double check that your cat and dog's tick prevention is up to date. Emergency centres have been inundated with tick paralysis cases. There are so many good quality products on the market to avoid this awful situation. Please reach out to us if you need any advice on which products are suitable for your pet. It is so much safer (and cheaper) to be covered for tick paralysis, instead of risking it. 🙏

🛑 Tick Season Alert – Protect Your Pets! 🛑

Tick season is here, and it's hitting hard. In the past 30 days, our team at Queensland Veterinary Specialists (QVS) has treated 98 pets for tick paralysis.

Due to the high volume of emergency cases, our Pet Emergency teams are experiencing longer than usual wait times. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this busy time.

✅ Is your pet up to date with their tick prevention?
Tick prevention only works if it's active before a tick bites. If your pet shows any signs of tick paralysis, they’ll need urgent hospital care—including antiserum treatment. Sadly, even with intervention, some pets don’t survive. That’s why prevention is always better than cure.

⚠️ If you suspect your pet may be affected by a paralysis tick, please contact your nearest vet immediately. Early treatment can save lives.

25/04/2024

Lest we forget ❤️

We are closed today to honour the fallen.
If you require veterinary assistance Pet Emergency Stafford can be contacted on (07)3359 0777

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06/03/2024

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01/11/2022

**** IMPORTANT NOTICE ****

QLD cannot currently access Tick Antiserum. This means if your pet becomes symptomatic, there could be no treatment.

Clinic’s (including ourselves) have bare minimum supplies on hand but this could run out quickly.

SO PLEASE HAVE YOUR PETS ON A TICK PREVENTION!

If you are unsure if your pet is up-to-date, then it means there's a good chance they aren’t.

Nexgard, Nexgard Spectra, Braveto Chews/Topspots and Revolution Plus are all great products that we recommend.

18/09/2022

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16/04/2022

☆☆ Shared from The Cat Nurse ☆☆

The Easter holidays give us time to spend with family and friends 🥰🥰

However, some of the things we enjoy over Easter can be dangerous to cats. These include:

🌺Lily's - these commonly gifted flowers are particularly toxic to cats, as they cause kidney failure. The whole plant is toxic, but cats are particularly prone to getting the yellow or orange pollen on their coat and then licking it off. Veterinary attention should be sought immediately if you think your cat has been exposed to lillies.

🍪Raisins and saltanas - these are found in cakes, biscuits and pastries, but around Easter time they are most commonly found in hot cross buns. It's possible for cats to eat only a few and still become ill, as there's no corrolation between the amount eaten and how sick the cat gets. Raisins and saltanas cause gastrointestinal upset and kidney failure, so veterinary attention should be sought immediately for cats who have accidentally ingested them.

🍫Chocolate - cats are less likely to eat chocolate compared to dogs, but chocolate contains ingredients theobromine (and caffeine) which can cause serious illness. Cats are more likely to eat chocolate cakes or pastries, but these usually contain cocoa powder which has very high levels of theobromine. Chocolate toxicity can cause signs such as vomiting, diarrhoea, restlessness, increased thirst, mouth breathing and seizures. Veterinary attention should be sought as soon as possible if you think your cat has eaten chocolate.

🐥Easter decorations - it can be fun to make Easter baskets and decorations but some of these are made of materials that can be chewed and swallowed by cats, causing choking or intestinal obstruction. Hazardous items include ribbons, fluffy Easter chicks and plastic grass. These should be kept away from all cats, but especially away from kittens who are more likely to play with them.

💻For more information about Easter hazards go to:

https://icatcare.org/keeping-cats-safe-lilies/

https://www.vets-now.com/pet-care-advice/can-cats-eat-chocolate/

https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/home-and-environment/poisoning

16/02/2022

☆☆Copied from Royal Canin☆☆

Have you recycled your Royal Canin packaging yet? Please leave your returned packaging with our front desk staff and we will make sure it gets recycled for you.

"Caring for our pets and the environment! We now have soft plastic recycling for Royal Canin dry food bags and pre-washed wet food sachets available in our clinic reception. These food bags will then be recycled into new products and reduce plastic going into landfill.

Head to the link below to find out more about our amazing recycling program -
Australia: https://www.royalcanin.com/au/about-us/news/introducing-terracycle
New Zealand: https://www.royalcanin.com/nz/about-us/news/introducing-terracycle

14/02/2022

⚠️Don't forget to keep cats away from lilies this Valentines day

🌺Lilies are incredibly toxic to cats as the are 'nephrotoxic', meaning they are toxic to the kidneys, causing renal tubular necrosis i.e. kidney damage and failure

🌺ALL PARTS OF THE LILY ARE POISONOUS TO CATS, including the pollen, which cats can easily get on their coat and then lick off

🐈Cats that have ingested lilies can be successfully treated, but only if they are treated early

Common signs of lily toxicity include:
😿Yellow or orange pollen staining on the coat (especially the face and paws)
😿Vomiting
😿Lethargy
😿Anorexia (not eating)
😿Dehydration (skin tenting, sunken eyes, dry gums, reduced urine output )
😿Painful, swollen kidneys (may resent handling)

Less common signs:
😿Ataxia (wobbly when walking)
😿Seizures
😿Head pressing
😿Swollen paws/face

⚠️If you suspect your cat had ingested ANY part of a lily plant you must seek veterinary attention immediately

🐈Cats suffering from lily poisoning will likely need to be hospitalised for decontamination, intravenous fluid therapy, anti-sickness medication, nutritional support and intensive nursing care. They will also require blood tests to assess kidney function

⚠️Because lilies are so toxic to cats it is highly advisable that they are not kept in the household with cats, even if the lilies are a gift. Lilies should be removed from and flower bouquets or given to someone who does not have any cats in the household

📚Reference:
Cannon, M., 2013. Toxins–common feline poisonings. In BSAVA Manual of Feline Practice (pp. 138-142). BSAVA Library.

02/04/2021

29/03/2021

😷 LOCKDOWN UPDATE 😷

Dear lovely clients!

As we all know we are going into lockdown for the next 3 day but we are still OPEN!

As of 5pm today we will be taking some extra precautions:

• The front door is going to be locked so we can monitor how many people are in the clinic at one time. Please call the clinic on arrival.

• As of 5pm, everyone must wear a face mask into the clinic.

• Only 1 person allowed in the consult room - unless special circumstances apply (euthanisa etc)

We understand that this can be frustrating but please understand we are trying our best to accommodate everyone in a safe manner so we are able to stay open and provide the best healthcare to your pets!

Thank you from all the staff at the Aspley Veterinary Practice 🐶🐱