Ulysses Vet Clinics Cairns - Stratford & Whitfield

20/08/2025

TECHNICAL ISSUES🖱

Unfortunately we are having some trouble with our online booking system. Currently it will allow bookings for Stratford, but not our Whitfield clinic. We have been and are continuing to work on this with our external online bookings department.

We apologise for any frustration this is causing and hope to have it resolved ASAP!

Alternatively you can:
• Call your preferred Stratford or Whitfield clinic
• Send a direct Facebook message to our page for any enquiries

Thank you 🙏🙂

20/08/2025

STRAY FOUND 🐱

Male domestic short hair cat found this morning in Westcourt. Unfortunately no microchip or identifying tags 😔
If you know who he is, please call our Stratford clinic as soon as possible on 4055 1100.

14/08/2025

🚨 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 🚨
IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR PETS ON RELIABLE TICK PREVENTION, ESPECIALLY IN FNQ! 🌴

Currently we are treating multiple patients for Tick Paralysis! Please see this as a reminder to ensure your pets are up-to-date with their tick prevention 🙏 Our phone calenders make a great reminder system 🗓
If you're not sure whether your pets are up-to-date with their preventatives, please book in for an annual preventative injection, or stock up on their regular chews!

Prevention is always better (& cheaper) than treatment! 💯

SYMPTOMS TO LOOK OUT FOR:

- Weakness - particularly in the hind legs
- Vomiting or gagging/retching
- Excessive drooling
- Laboured breathing
- Changes in bark or meow
- Increased breath sounds

📢 IF YOUR PET IS EXPERIENCING ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL OR HEAD STRAIGHT DOWN TO YOUR NEAREST CLINIC!

There are a large range of preventative products available for your pets. Call any time during opening hours for our recommendations! ✅️💡

11/08/2025

Remy loves her treats 🥰 She's also now received her 2nd Lepto vaccine 👏

We're still seeing new patients each day coming in for their Lepto vaccine, and we want to remind our clients about the importance of being vigilant against leptospirosis 🧬

Symptoms like fever, jaundice, vomiting, and lethargy can indicate this serious disease, which is commonly found in areas with stagnant water 💧

Protect your furry friends by keeping them away from potentially contaminated environments and ensuring they are vaccinated. Prevention is key to keeping your dogs healthy! 💉

09/08/2025

Who knew ultrasounds & toe fur clips could be so relaxing 🧘‍♂️✨️

Just like all of our patients, we love them like they're our own & will always try to find ways to keep them calm during their time with us. Luckily for R***i, with his mum being Nurse Sammy, he's had plenty of practice, so all it took was some love & reassurance 🥰

08/08/2025

Just some of the cuties we've had the pleasure of seeing lately 🥰

24/07/2025

Reunited 😊

I’m lost 🐶

Found Nolan Street, Whitfield.
Microchip details not up to date.
Please contact our Whitfield Clinic if he is yours on 07 4230 0895.

18/07/2025

UPDATE: working now 🙂

Happy Saturday 📞

Unfortunately our phones at the Whitfield Clinic are down at the moment. We are working on fixing this now and apologise for the inconvenience.
If possible, please head to our website and book online: www.ulyssesvets.com.au. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected]

We are open at the Whitfield clinic between 8am-12pm today. The Stratford Clinic is closed for floor renovations. Back to normal opening hours for both clinics as of Monday.

Our Veterinary Clinic Cairns. At Stratford & Whitfield. Book Appointments & Request Repeat Scripts Online - Or Phone: (07) 4055 1100

15/07/2025

🎡 The Cairns Show starts today, and with it comes the dazzling fireworks! 🎆 While it's generally a fun time for us humans, it can be stressful for our fur family.
Here are some tips to keep your pets safe and calm during the festivities:

1. Create a Safe Space: Set up a cozy area in your home where your pet can retreat to feel secure 🧣

2. Stay Indoors: Keep your pets inside during the fireworks to minimise exposure to loud noises 🏠

3. Distractions Help: Engage them with their favourite toys or play calming music to drown out the sound 🎵

4. Comfort & Reassure: Spend extra time with your pets to comfort them; your presence can make a big difference 🤗

5. Identification: Ensure your pet has a collar with ID tags or a microchip in case they get frightened and escape 🧳

6. Lastly, if your pets are on prescription medications, particularly for anxiety, heart conditions, or epilepsy, and you suspect they may run out, please be sure to contact us as soon as possible to organise this 💊

We hope everyone has a safe long weekend! 🦋🩵

15/07/2025

PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE

We will be closed at both clinic locations this Friday, the 18th of July, for the Cairns Show Public Holiday 🎡

We will also be undergoing our flooring renovations this 18th & 19th at the Stratford clinic, so for any bookings, please remember to go to our Whitfield clinic 🙂

Have a GREAT week everybody! 🎉

📸 Missy, posing ever so beautifully 💕

08/07/2025

Caterina & Caramello 🥰

Cat is one of our incredible trainee vet nurses here at Ulysses! Sadly, she is leaving us soon to trek the 14,668kms back to Italy with her family 🥹 We're going to miss her so much!
Cat has a particular fondness of Labrador Retrievers, many of you may know Pesca who has featured in quite a few posts! 🐶 Feel free to pop in any time to meet Cat, and get some well deserved treats for your fur family! 🤗

02/07/2025

🪱 Heartworm Treatment 🪱

"Miska" was recently diagnosed with heartworm disease and came in this week for her first round of treatment 💉
Sadly, Miska is one of many heartworm diseased patients diagnosed every year in Far North Queensland 😔

Heartworm is contracted through the bite of an infected mosquito and is easily prevented by an annual injection or monthly preventatives 💊

Treatment for this disease is long and often painful, starting with oral medications from Day 0, a series of intramuscular injections on Days 60, 90 & 91, blood retesting at Day 120 & a final Heartworm test at Day 271 (9 months!), all that in hoping that the treatment was strong enough to kill these nasty parasites! Across all of this treatment time is serious exercise restrictions & multiple hospital stays 🏨

Please make sure your dogs are up-to-date & covered sufficiently with their current preventatives, and if you're not sure what's best for them, phone any time to chat to one of our awesome vet nurses or book in with a vet 🙌

Prevention is way better (and cheaper!) than treatment 🐶

Please share this post so we can help all of FNQ be Heartworm Aware! 🦟


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