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03/11/2025

🦜 𝗠𝗮𝗲𝘃𝗲'𝘀 𝗞𝗮̄𝗸𝗮̄-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘆 𝗘𝗴𝗴𝘀 🍳

Maeve the Kākāriki recently visited Dr Pat at our Sunshine Coast clinic after her family noticed she was carrying an egg in her abdomen. While medical management was attempted, the egg had unfortunately been retained for too long.

Dr Pat and Nurse Amber anaesthetised Maeve for a salpingotomy, which is effectively a bird caesarean! The procedure went well and Dr Pat found not one, but two eggs inside Maeve’s oviduct.

One of the eggs had collapsed, spilling its contents into Maeve’s abdomen. Dr Pat carefully removed the egg contents from between Maeve’s intestinal loops to help prevent adhesions from forming. Maeve recovered very quickly, like nothing ever happened!

We often see birds develop reproductive issues during spring and summer, so now’s a great time to learn how to prevent them. You can read more about reproductive problems in birds and how to reduce the risks here: https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/managing-reproductive-drive-companion-birds/

Clinic: Sunshine Coast

01/11/2025

👩‍💻 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿! 👨‍💻

📆 We’re excited to share that our 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 is now live! It’s intuitive, fast, and makes scheduling an appointment for your unusual pet easier than ever. Just jump online, visit our website and book your next appointment!

🤖 We would also like to introduce you to 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝘆, our digital assistant! Lucy can answer a range of common questions and submit medication refill requests directly to your vet team, saving you time on the phone. Think of Lucy as your virtual sidekick for all things pet-related!

01/11/2025

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄'𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 🧸 🦋

Meet Shadow, a cheeky little 490g ferret who recently gave our Murdoch team quite a scare! Her family brought her in after noticing she was unusually lethargic, a big red flag for such an energetic little explorer.

During her examination with Dr Luke, Shadow was found to be dehydrated and painful in her abdomen. Something definitely wasn't right. On palpation, Dr Luke could feel a concerning mass, so blood tests, ultrasound, and radiographs were quickly performed. The results confirmed our suspicion: Shadow had a foreign body in her stomach.

The culprit? Part of her beloved butterfly teddy!

Shadow was placed on IV fluids for rehydration and received pain relief to keep her comfortable before heading into surgery. The foreign object was successfully removed, and after a few little setbacks, she's now recovering beautifully and back to her cheeky self, minus her butterfly teddy, which has been officially retired for safety reasons!

Ferrets are naturally curious and love to chew, so this is a great reminder to ferret-proof your home and monitor toys for damage. We are glad you are feeling better, Shadow!

Clinic: Murdoch
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31/10/2025

👻 𝐁👁️👁️ 👻

🎃 Have a 𝙎𝒑𝙤𝒐𝙠𝒕𝙖𝒄𝙪𝒍𝙖𝒓 Halloween and 𝑭𝙖𝒏𝙜-𝙏𝒂𝙨𝒕𝙞𝒄 weekend. 🧟

30/10/2025

👻 𝐁👁️👁️ 👻

🎃 Have a 𝙎𝒑𝙤𝒐𝙠𝒕𝙖𝒄𝙪𝒍𝙖𝒓 Halloween and 𝑭𝙖𝒏𝙜-𝙏𝒂𝙨𝒕𝙞𝒄 weekend. 🧟

29/10/2025

🐓 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗿 🌿

Meet Green Bean, a curious chicken with a very full crop and a little more plant material on board than any hen needs!

Her family brought her into our Gold Coast clinic after noticing she wasn’t quite herself, her crop felt unusually full, and she hadn’t been eating properly.

Despite trying to carry on as usual, it was clear something was stuck and wasn’t moving on its own. After a thorough check, including radiographs, we diagnosed her with a crop impaction; a blockage in the pouch where food is stored before digestion.

Sometimes these cases can be treated medically, but in Green Bean’s case, surgery was the safest option. Dr Dean and nurse Leah performed an ingluviotomy, a delicate procedure where the crop is carefully opened and the trapped material is removed. And what a collection it was! A tightly packed wad of plant matter that simply couldn’t pass through.

The best part? Green Bean woke up from her anaesthetic like a champ and was back to eating soft food almost immediately (gently supervised, of course!). She’s now back home, strutting her stuff and recovering beautifully.

🪶 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆: Chickens are excellent foragers, but sometimes their curious pecking can get them into trouble. If you notice a persistently full crop or changes in appetite or behaviour, it’s always worth getting it checked.

Well done, Green Bean. So brave, beautiful, and back on her beak!

Clinic: Gold Coast
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29/10/2025

🐰 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲! 🩺

🛑 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 - 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨 🛑

Did you know that female rabbits are very prone to uterine cancer? In fact, studies show that up to 80% of some breeds will develop cancer by the age of five.

This is why we strongly recommend desexing female rabbits before 12 months of age, (ideally at 5-6 months), depending on the breed.

🐇 𝗕𝘂𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
Bun Bun recently visited our Sydney clinic for desexing. At five years old, she was already at a much higher risk for uterine disease. Her loving owners were understandably nervous about the procedure, but thankfully, they chose not to delay.

During surgery, we discovered her uterus was severely affected by large growths. Lab testing confirmed these were tumours. The good news? Follow-up tests showed no signs that the cancer had spread, and we’re hopeful surgery has been curative. This was a very close call, and Bun Bun was incredibly lucky.

If you’re considering desexing your rabbit, now is the time. Our clinics are fully equipped with advanced monitoring technology and highly trained staff to ensure the safest possible care for your little one. Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Clinic: Sydney
www.unusualpetvets.com.au

28/10/2025

🐍 𝙎𝙨𝙨-𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙉𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚: 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲🩸

Meet William Snakespeare, a dashing olive python who paid a visit to our Gold Coast clinic after his sharp-eyed owner noticed some swelling and redness on his gum during feeding.

Dr Dean’s examination revealed a lesion inside William’s mouth, diagnosed as stomatitis (mouth rot), a condition that can stem from injury, illness, or suboptimal habitat conditions. Since William’s environment was excellent and no trauma was found, further testing was needed. Like a true professional, William stayed calm while we collected blood samples to check for underlying health issues and a swab from the lesion to identify the organism involved.

After a gentle clean and some pain relief, William was already more comfortable. He was started on a first-line antibiotic while we awaited test results. When the swab revealed that the bacteria present weren’t sensitive to that medication, his treatment was swiftly adjusted to a targeted antibiotic, ensuring the infection could be tackled effectively.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? Tailoring treatment to test results helps patients recover faster and reduces the risk of antibiotic resistance. Using the wrong antibiotic can allow bacteria to adapt and become more difficult to treat in the future. Thanks to culture and sensitivity testing, we quickly found the right medication for William.

🐍 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: Reptiles like William are experts at hiding illness. Even if your scaly friend seems healthy, regular check-ups are vital.

Clinic: Gold Coast
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27/10/2025

🐰 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿😨

Meet Rueben, a distinguished eight-year-old gentleman who recently visited Dr Michelle at our Peninsula clinic. His owners noticed that one testicle was much larger than the other during a routine groom.

On examination, Dr Michelle confirmed Rueben’s right testicle was around four times the size of his left. In rabbits, this can be due to infection, trauma, abscesses, or, as suspected in Rueben’s case, cancer.

Bloodwork showed no spread of disease and confirmed he was fitfor surgery. As an older rabbit, Rueben's anaesthetic plan was carefully tailored to ensure a smooth procedure, with close monitoring from vet tech Alianna. Rueben sailed through his castration and is now back home, enjoying life as only a refined older bun can.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀?
Castration (for males) offers many health and behavioural benefits:
▪️𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – rabbits breed prolifically, even with siblings or parents. Neutering removes this risk and helps address the ongoing crisis of unwanted rabbits.
▪️𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – can lessen growling, lunging, and biting behaviours linked to hormones.
▪️𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 – a common territorial habit, often eliminated when neutered young.
▪️𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 – lowers the risk of testicular and prostate conditions, as seen in Rueben’s case.

🐇 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿:
▪️Males can be neutered from 10–12 weeks, ideally at 5–6 months.
▪️Older rabbits can be safely neutered too, provided they are in good health.
▪️After surgery, allow 6–8 weeks for hormones to settle before bonding with another rabbit. Note: males remain fertile for up to 6 weeks post-castration.

We’re delighted Rueben has made such a smooth recovery and that his case can help raise awareness of the importance of rabbit neutering.

Clinic: Peninsula
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24/10/2025

🚽 𝗟𝗼𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱: 𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 🐀

Meet Remi, a 1-year-old female rat who recently had quite the misadventure!

While free-roaming in her owner’s room and ensuite, this curious little explorer somehow fell into the toilet. Her owner quickly realised something was wrong when they spotted rat droppings in the bowl. After some quick thinking (and plumbing skills!), they removed the S-bend and retrieved her from the pipe by her tail.

Unfortunately, this rescue resulted in a quarter of Remi’s tail being completely degloved, with the exposed tissues already dry and necrotic.

Remi was taken to see Dr Sasha at our Sunshine Coast clinic, who confirmed she needed a tail amputation. The surgery went smoothly and without any complications, and Remi is now recovering well at home, hopefully steering clear of bathroom adventures in the future!

We’re so glad Remi’s owner acted quickly to save her and get her the treatment she needed. Rats can adapt beautifully after tail amputations, and we expect her to be back to her cheeky self in no time.

Clinic: Sunshine Coast
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24/10/2025

🦎 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀: Step back, I’m munching. 🥬

24/10/2025

t🐓 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘁'𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗴𝗴𝘀-𝗹𝗮𝗽 🍳

Meet Margot, an almost 3-year-old Isa Brown hen who was brought into our Canberra clinic after her devoted owners noticed she had a pr*****ed vent and had passed a lash egg. A lash egg is not a true egg; it is produced in the reproductive tract and consists of tissue and infected material shed as a result of infection and inflammation of reproductive tissues.

In Margot’s case, the lash egg was partly adhered to the tissues of her vent. Her owners provided some at-home first aid to help manage the prolapse, but when Margot was examined, we found abdominal distension and swelling around the vent.

Margot was started on anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibiotic medications to relieve her discomfort and treat the infection associated with the necrotic tissue. She was then admitted for radiographs and ultrasound, which revealed a large, fluid-filled structure within the oviduct containing egg yolk and remnants of eggshell. These findings indicated Margot required an exploratory laparotomy (ex-lap).

The following day, Margot was anaesthetised, an IV catheter was placed, and she was intubated and prepared for surgery. Dr Will administered a local anaesthetic block and performed the surgery. Two large masses containing old egg material were found stuck to the small intestine and diseased air sacs; these were carefully broken down, and the masses removed. Two ectopic (free-floating) soft-shelled eggs were then located deep within the abdomen and removed. Margot’s incision was closed, and she recovered smoothly from anaesthesia. She was provided with post-operative analgesia and a hormonal implant to suppress future egg production.

At her follow-up a few weeks later, Margot’s owners happily reported that she was bright, active, eating well, toileting normally, and enjoying time with her flock. She had not produced any further eggs or shown signs of reproductive disease. Her surgical site had healed beautifully, and we were pleased to give this lovely lady the all-clear.

Clinic: Canberra
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Shop 1/62 Looranah Street, Jindalee
Brisbane, QLD
4074

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9pm - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

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+61721049499

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