Nanango Veterinary Surgery

26/05/2025

What do you do on your Saturday afternoon?
At Nanango Vets, We save lives. 🏥🩺

Our vet on call received a call from a client about a young large breed dog 🐕 that was not quite himself. Very quiet (not his usual self at all), with pale gums, not eating and just not wanting to move much.

After an initial check over, the decision was made to run bloods. These showed some worrying signs of a severe, acute illness. The patient also had a very high heart rate and pale, dry gums.

As the vet on call I was suspicious of a very critical gut condition called a GDV - a gastric dilation and volvulus. Basically, a twisted stomach.
This condition is mostly seen in large breed dogs with very deep chests. This condition is a very serious and life threatening situation. An Xray confirmed the diagnosis 🩻

After calling in our experienced and brilliant Nurses 👩‍⚕️ Rachel and Judy , I (Dr Linda) performed surgery to rotate the stomach back to the correct position, where the stomach was then sutured to the inside wall of the abdomen to prevent it twisting again.

This complex surgery required nurse Rachel to “Scrub in” meaning that Rachel had to prepare for surgery as a surgeon would and then assist with surgery by holding tissues and instruments while I performed the surgery. Nurse Judy stepped up as anaesthetist.

Surgery was a success and the patient is now recovering very well in hospital.

I cant describe how very proud I am of our staff members. Nurses Judy and Rachel racing straight in to help out on their day off and doing such an amazing job and stepping up in a huge way. We are blessed with the most brilliant and dedicated team here at Nanango Vets ❤️

15/04/2025

🐇🍫 Easter Opening Hours 🍫🐇
As always, we are available for client-only emergencies afterhours on the public holidays and weekends

23/03/2025

For any urgent cases please visit the clinic in person if possible. We are trying to correct the problem.

10/02/2025

Our phones have been affected by an internet outage. For clients only with emergencies, please call 0437309509.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

12/12/2024

25/11/2024

EDIT - They have found a new home

Looking for new families 🏡

These two cuties were bought into the clinic after being dumped on the side of the road. They are both very energetic and playful. They are learning how to use the litter tray and are eating very well. We estimate the kittens are about 6 weeks old.

For just a small fee, the kittens will have received their first vaccination, flea/tick/worming treatment and microchip. They will also come home with a 50% off desexing voucher to be claimed at Nanango Vet Surgery once they reach at least 1kg.

If you think you have a kitten-shaped hole in your family (or two), contact the clinic for more information.

22/08/2024

With the recent wet and warm weather we have had, paralysis ticks are out and about! The clinic has seen a surge in cases in the past couple of weeks, most requiring critical care.

Signs your pet may have tick paralysis includes
- Lethargy
- Change in bark/meow
- Seeming wobbly or uncoordinated in the hind legs which may progress to paralysis
- Coughing, retching, and vomiting
- Panting/difficulty breathing

If your pet shows any of these symptoms you should seek veterinary attention as soon as possible. The recovery time from tick paralysis can be several days or weeks and tick paralysis can be fatal, even with the best treatment.

Luckily ticks can be prevented with a range of tablets or spot-on treatments, all available at the clinic. Give the clinic a call on 41631611 to discuss the best option for your pet.

08/04/2024

The clinic is undergoing some storm repairs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. These repairs will limit our access to treatment areas, surgery rooms and diagnostic equipment. If you have a consultation booked, the vet will still be able to see you. Please call the clinic if you have any questions.

01/01/2024

Our phones and computers have been affected by the power outages over the weekend. At the moment we have no access to our vets schedules and are unable to book in appointments. We are operating off one phone so it may be difficult to get through. If you have an appointment please call the clinic and we will organise a different day when we have computer access. Thank you. Sorry for any inconvenience.

15/12/2023

Nanango Vets will be closed tomorrow morning, Saturday 16th December. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday morning.

30/10/2023

We have been affected by Telstra outage and are having computer issues. This means we have no access to our vets schedules. For now, we are unable to book in appointments. If you have an appointment please call the clinic and we will organise a different day when we have computer access. Thank you. Sorry for any inconvenience.

18/09/2023

Harley was all dressed up for his visit with Dr Sam! 😎