Mustcare Vet Compton Road

Mustcare Vet Compton Road We are a family owned veterinary hospital supported by an incredible team and an amazing community!

Mustcare Compton Road Vet | Runcorn's Trusted Veterinary Service. Welcome to Mustcare Compton Road Vet, your trusted veterinarian in Runcorn, QLD. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including veterinary care, animal dentistry, de-sexing, microchipping, and various animal treatments. Conveniently located in Runcorn, we proudly serve clients from surrounding areas such as Stretton, Sunnyban

k Hills, Algester, Parkinson, Kuraby, Underwood, Sunnybank, Woodridge, Logan Central, Slacks Creek, and beyond. If you're searching for the best veterinary service in Runcorn, look no furtherโ€”Mustcare Compton Road Vet is here to provide top-quality care for your pets.

๐Ÿฆท Could your petโ€™s bad breath be more than just โ€œdog breathโ€?Bad breath, drooling, red gums, chewing differently, or cha...
02/06/2026

๐Ÿฆท Could your petโ€™s bad breath be more than just โ€œdog breathโ€?

Bad breath, drooling, red gums, chewing differently, or changes in eating habits can sometimes be early signs of dental disease in dogs and cats.

The tricky part? Many pets continue eating and acting fairly normally even when their mouth is uncomfortable, which means dental disease can quietly progress over time.

At your petโ€™s health checks, our team often looks at dental health because healthy teeth and gums play an important role in overall wellbeing.

Weโ€™ve put together a helpful guide on signs to watch for, the risks of untreated dental disease, and when further treatment may be worth considering.

Read more here:
https://mustcarevets.com.au/blogs/pet-dental-health-signs-risks-when-to-see-a-vet/

๐Ÿ’ฌ Has your pet ever surprised you by hiding pain or discomfort? Pets can be incredibly good at it ๐Ÿพ

๐—œโ€™๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€ฆ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐—œ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ?This tends to happen at the worst timelate at night, on a weekend, or ...
14/05/2026

๐—œโ€™๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€ฆ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐—œ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ?

This tends to happen at the worst time

late at night, on a weekend, or just as the last dose is given

For some medications, missing doses can affect how well they work

and for others, suddenly stopping can cause problems

The safest approach is to plan a little ahead

but we know that doesnโ€™t always happen

If your pet is on ongoing medication, we can help organise repeat scripts and make the process easier so youโ€™re not caught out

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn how to order and request repeats here:

https://mustcarevets.com.au/prescription-medications/

If your dog wonโ€™t stop scratching, itโ€™s worth paying attention ๐ŸพAn occasional scratch is normalbut ongoing itching usual...
13/05/2026

If your dog wonโ€™t stop scratching, itโ€™s worth paying attention ๐Ÿพ

An occasional scratch is normal
but ongoing itching usually isnโ€™t

Even a single flea bite can trigger intense irritation, especially in dogs with sensitivities. Allergies and skin infections can build on top of that, which is why it sometimes escalates quickly.

What starts as a small irritation can turn into sore skin, hair loss, or ongoing discomfort if itโ€™s left too long.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Take a look at the common causes and what to watch for:
https://mustcarevets.com.au/blogs/itchy-dog-why-is-my-dog-scratching-so-much/

๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒโ€ฆ ๐˜€๐—ผ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€?We hear this a lotand it usually comes as a surpriseEven indoo...
07/05/2026

๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒโ€ฆ ๐˜€๐—ผ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€?

We hear this a lot
and it usually comes as a surprise

Even indoor-only cats in Brisbane can get fleas

Fleas donโ€™t need your cat to go outside to find them. They can be brought in on shoes, clothing, or bags after time outdoors. They can come from other pets, visitors, or even wildlife around the home like possums or stray cats.

And because the climate is warm and humid, fleas can survive and reproduce year round.

What many people donโ€™t realise is that most of the flea life cycle doesnโ€™t happen on your cat. Eggs, larvae, and pupae live in the environment. By the time you notice fleas, there is often already a larger population developing in the home.

Thatโ€™s why it can feel like itโ€™s come out of nowhere

In clinic, we often see cats that
are grooming more than usual
focusing on their belly, back, or base of the tail
or developing small scabs or sensitive skin

and the common thread is
โ€œTheyโ€™re indoors, so we didnโ€™t think it could be fleasโ€

Fleas arenโ€™t just a nuisance. They can cause significant discomfort, trigger flea allergy dermatitis, and lead to skin infections.

For many homes in Brisbane, year round prevention is the simplest way to reduce the risk, even for indoor-only cats.

A simple way to think about it

Being indoors reduces the risk
It doesnโ€™t remove it

If something doesnโ€™t feel quite right, youโ€™re always welcome to reach out.

They wonโ€™t cry. They wonโ€™t complain. Theyโ€™ll just become a little quieter ๐ŸพCats are very good at hiding discomfort, whic...
05/05/2026

They wonโ€™t cry. They wonโ€™t complain. Theyโ€™ll just become a little quieter ๐Ÿพ

Cats are very good at hiding discomfort, which means heat stress can be easy to miss.

Sometimes itโ€™s subtle
resting more than usual
moving away from warm areas
eating a little less

Small changes can be the only signs youโ€™ll see.

Not every warm day leads to a problem, but knowing what to look for makes a real difference.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn what to watch for and how to keep your cat safe:
https://mustcarevets.com.au/blogs/active-pet-parents/cat-heatstroke-subtle-signs-before-its-too-late/

Happy Labour Day from our team at Compton Rd Vet ๐ŸงกRest up, enjoy the long weekend, and give your fur babies some extra c...
01/05/2026

Happy Labour Day from our team at Compton Rd Vet ๐Ÿงก

Rest up, enjoy the long weekend, and give your
fur babies some extra cuddles from us.

We'll be back Tuesday and ready to help ๐Ÿพ

Book anytime at mustcarevets.com.au

๐—” ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ด ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜‚๐˜€โ€œ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ด ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—บ๐—ฒ?โ€If your dog is the kind that goes straight for your hands, your face, or y...
28/04/2026

๐—” ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ด ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜‚๐˜€

โ€œ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ด ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—บ๐—ฒ?โ€

If your dog is the kind that goes straight for your hands, your face, or your legs the moment you sit downโ€ฆ youโ€™re not the only one.

For a lot of dogs, licking is their way of connecting with you.

It can be excitement when you get home, a way of getting your attention, or just part of how they show affection.

Sometimes itโ€™s comfort too. Youโ€™ll notice it more when theyโ€™re a bit unsettled or just wanting to be close to you.

And sometimesโ€ฆ you just taste interesting to them.

Where itโ€™s worth paying attention is when it starts to feel like a bit much.

If your dog is licking constantly, canโ€™t seem to stop, or is focused on one spot like their paws or legs, that can be a sign of something else going on. We often see it linked to allergies, skin irritation, pain, or even stress.

We hear this a lot in clinic

โ€œHeโ€™s always lickedโ€

but over time itโ€™s become more frequent or harder to interrupt.

A simple way to think about it

A bit of licking is connection

A lot of licking is worth checking

If your dogโ€™s licking has changed, or youโ€™re starting to wonder about it, youโ€™re always welcome to reach out. Sometimes itโ€™s nothing, and sometimes itโ€™s worth a closer look.

Weโ€™ll be closed this ANZAC Day (QLD Public Holiday)Saturday, April 25Our clinics will be closed for the public holiday.W...
23/04/2026

Weโ€™ll be closed this ANZAC Day (QLD Public Holiday)
Saturday, April 25

Our clinics will be closed for the public holiday.

We know these days donโ€™t always line up with when pets need care, so if anything urgent comes up, support is still available.
Please contact our colleagues at:

Animal Emergency Services Underwood
Theyโ€™re open 24 hours for emergencies
๐Ÿ“ž (07) 3423 1888

Weโ€™ll reopen as normal on Monday, April 27.

Your pet canโ€™t tell you theyโ€™re in painโ€ฆ but their mouth often shows you first ๐Ÿฆท๐ŸถBad breath, drooling, or changes in how...
23/04/2026

Your pet canโ€™t tell you theyโ€™re in painโ€ฆ but their mouth often shows you first ๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿถ

Bad breath, drooling, or changes in how they eat are often early signs of dental disease.

It usually starts quietly, which is why itโ€™s easy to miss.

Over time, it can lead to ongoing discomfort, infection, and bigger health issues.
Knowing what to look for makes a difference.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read more: https://mustcarevets.com.au/blogs/pet-dental-health-signs-risks-when-to-see-a-vet/

๐Ÿฑ Your feedback means the world to us!Caring for your beloved pets is always our top priority. ๐Ÿ’•
11/04/2026

๐Ÿฑ Your feedback means the world to us!
Caring for your beloved pets is always our top priority. ๐Ÿ’•

Address

442 Compton Road
Runcorn, QLD
4113

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+61737113100

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