Daisy Hill Vet Clinic

23/06/2026

Four years ago, Caitlin walked through our doors as a high school student trying to decide on a career. This week, she’s back as a 2nd year Veterinary Tech student, at UQ.

It’s been lovely catching up with Caitlin again. She’s friendly, enthusiastic, eager to learn and always ready to lend a hand. We think she’s made an excellent career choice!

With the clinic being especially busy over the next two weeks, including a wide variety of surgeries and visits from specialist veterinarians, she’ll have the opportunity to see plenty of interesting cases. Several of our vets also teach at UQ, making it even more rewarding to learn from some familiar faces.

We hope Caitlin enjoys her placement as much as we’re enjoying having her as part of the team.

19/06/2026

Sweet Calvin, a 13½ year old Cavoodle, recently came in to see Dr Kath after developing a limp.

As Calvin is a senior dog, we took the opportunity to perform one of our comprehensive senior health checks before starting him on anti-inflammatory medication. Blood and urine testing helps ensure important organs, such as the kidneys and liver, are functioning well, so we can prescribe medication safely and confidently.

We’re pleased to say Calvin’s results were excellent for his age, giving us confidence to begin treatment for his sore leg. His blood and urine results also provide a valuable baseline should he ever need a dental procedure or anaesthetic in the future.

If your dog or cat is 7 years or older, now is a great time to book a senior health check. Our Senior Pet Celebration is running throughout June and July, helping us detect age-related changes early and keep our senior pets happy, healthy and comfortable for years to come.

08/06/2026

This beautiful Southern Boobook Owl was recently brought into the clinic after being found sitting on the ground and unable to fend for itself.

After a vet check and some supportive care, the owl was transferred into the care of the RSPCA, where it can continue its rehabilitation with experienced wildlife carers.

Southern Boobooks are Australia’s most common owl species and are expert nighttime hunters, helping keep rodent and insect numbers under control. They are best known for their distinctive “boo-book” call that gives them their name.

With those striking eyes and remarkable camouflage, they’re fascinating little birds and an important part of our local ecosystem.

A big thank you to the member of the public who stopped to help and made sure this owl received the care it needed. 🤍🦉

29/05/2026

With all the recent rain and cooler weather, winter grooming is more important than many people realise.

Damp coats can quickly become matted and trap moisture against the skin, leading to irritation, hot spots and infections, especially in longer coated breeds.

Regular grooming during winter helps keep the coat dry, healthy and free of knots, while also maintaining nails, ears and hygiene areas.

A clean, brushed coat also helps dogs stay warmer and more comfortable during winter.

Daisy Hill Vet is a family owned and operated veterinary clinic, offering the best possible care for pets in the South Brisbane and Logan area.

24/05/2026

Yesterday, Daisy Hill Vet’s mixed netball team, the ‘Goal-den Retrievers’, entered the Corporate Games.

Our team was made up of groomers, nurses and vets, and much like in the clinic, everyone worked hard, backed each other up and stepped in wherever needed.

There were some big battles fought on the court throughout the day, including against a very tall team from the Youth Detention Centre, who definitely had us covered for size… but fortunately not grit.

Out of 40 teams, we made it through to the second round of semi finals after also defeating a team from the QLD Department of Sport.

Unfortunately, the State Library got out to an early lead in the next round, but our team fought our way back into the game and finished just one goal behind after a very spirited comeback.

Safe to say there may be a few sore muscles around the clinic this week, but we had such a fantastic day together and were very proud of the way everyone pulled together both on and off the court.

20/05/2026

Gentle Chloe, a 7-year-old Labrador, recently came in to have a grapefruit-sized lump removed from her shoulder.

Earlier testing had suggested the lump was likely benign, but over the past few months it had grown quite quickly. It was starting to affect her movement and there were concerns that, if left much longer, it could become difficult to remove surgically. After discussing options, her owners elected to proceed with surgery.

Dr Julian performed the procedure and was able to successfully remove the tumour without the need for surgical drains.

The lump was sent off for histopathology, and we were very pleased to have the results come back as a lipoma, which is a benign fatty tumour.

Cases like this are a good reminder that even benign lumps can change over time, so it’s always worth having them checked and monitored.

12/05/2026

This tiny ringtail possum was recently brought into the clinic after being found cold, dehydrated and alone. At just 40 grams, it was still incredibly small.

After a vet check, we were pleased to find it was otherwise in good health. We were able to gradually increase its body temperature, give it fluids and some specialised formula, and once stable, passed it on to an experienced wildlife carer to continue its care.

If you ever come across injured, sick or orphaned wildlife, the best thing to do is:
🐾 Keep them warm, quiet and away from pets or people
🐾 Place them in a secure dark cardboard box with a towel or blanket if safe to do so
🐾 Avoid giving food or water unless advised
🐾 Contact a vet clinic or wildlife rescue organisation as soon as possible.

We’re always happy to provide initial care and help get wildlife into the right hands for rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild.

08/05/2026

8-month-old Lilo the British Bulldog came in to see Dr Erin for a check-up and quickly stole the spotlight.

She took her nail trim completely in her stride and kept the team entertained with her very serious expressions and very big personality.

05/05/2026

We’ve loved having Boonie, a final-year Veterinary Technology student from UQ, with us over the past couple of weeks.

The Vet Tech degree is a three-year program run out of UQ’s Gatton campus. It’s a very thorough course, with students spending much of their final year completing practical placements across vet clinics and industry settings.

This is the second time Boonie has completed a placement with us, and it’s been so nice to see how much her knowledge and confidence have grown. She has a naturally calm nature and a real love for animals, with a special interest in wildlife.

She’s now off to SeaWorld for her next rotation, which will give her exposure to a very different side of animal care.

It’s always a pleasure to be part of these early stages in someone’s career, and we wish her all the best for what’s ahead.

01/05/2026

We hope everyone enjoys a quiet long weekend and gets to spend some time with those they love.

We will be closed on Monday 4th May for the Labour Day public holiday.

If your pet requires urgent veterinary attention during this time, please contact Animal Emergency Services, 1 Lexington Rd, Underwood on (07) 3423 1888.

We will reopen as usual on Tuesday.