Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital

17/10/2025

Open today 18th October! Call 07)3289 1322 💛💙

17/10/2025

📸 Dr Rachel in action!

Did you know that ultrasound isn’t just for looking at abdomens or pregnancies? It’s also an incredibly powerful diagnostic tool for investigating lameness and sports medicine cases 🐾💪AND! We can bring it to you!!!

Here we have our wonderful Dr Rachel, our resident Internal Medicine Specialist, performing an ultrasound on a lameness case. While she’s often found scanning abdomens, lungs, and scoping the occasional bladder or two 👀 — her exceptional ultrasound skills extend far beyond internal organs!

Using advanced imaging, Dr Rachel can assess tendons, ligaments, joints, and soft tissues with precision — helping us detect subtle injuries, guide treatments, and keep your pets and equine athletes performing their best.

💡 Ultrasound = real-time insights, less invasive diagnostics, faster answers, and happier, healthier patients.

Whether it’s a mystery lameness or a complex internal issue, you couldn’t be in better hands! 🩺💚

15/10/2025

🐴💙 It’s always a good day for our passionate equine dental vet, Dr Georgia, when she’s elbow-deep in a horse’s mouth!

This beautiful dressage gelding has been one of her regular patients for almost a decade. It’s such a privilege to provide ongoing care year after year — keeping our equine athletes comfortable, happy, and performing at their best.

We love being part of their journey, from young prospects to seasoned riding partners. 🦷✨

14/10/2025

👂🐶 Aural Haematoma Surgery at Samford Valley Vets!

Poor pup! This week our surgical team repaired an aural haematoma – that’s when a dog’s ear flap fills up with blood after too much head shaking or scratching (usually from an ear infection or itchy skin). It’s sore, swollen, and definitely uncomfortable! 💔

Our skilled Samford Valley Vet team performed a surgical repair to drain and suture the ear — helping relieve the pressure and prevent it from refilling. The result? One much happier dog and a much less sore ear! 🩺💛

If you ever notice your dog’s ear suddenly puff up or they can’t stop shaking their head, it’s best to have it checked straight away. Early treatment = faster healing and no crinkly ears later on!

📍 Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital
📞 07) 3289 1322
Because every ear deserves to feel good! 🐾

10/10/2025

09/10/2025

Happy Vet Nurse Day! 💚🐾

Today we celebrate our incredible vet nurses — the heart and hands behind every happy patient and every wagging tail. From comforting anxious pets to caring for them through recovery, you make it all possible.

Thank you for your compassion, care, and endless dedication — we couldn’t do it without you! 💕

27/09/2025

🐾 Happy Visits at Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital! 🐾

Not every trip to the vet has to involve needles or medicine — sometimes it’s all about fun, pats, and treats! 🎉

A Happy Visit is a quick, positive stop-in where your pet can:
✨ Come say hello to our team
✨ Get weighed
✨ Enjoy gentle, low-stress handling
✨ Collect lots of cuddles (and tasty treats, of course!)

These visits help build happy associations with the vet, so when it comes time for an actual appointment, your pup is already confident and comfortable. 🐶💖

📞 Give us a call or just pop in for a Happy Visit today — because coming to the vet should feel like an adventure, not a chore!

18/09/2025

🐾✨ Remember Noosa?! – possibly the calmest (and cutest!) border collie pup we’ve ever met! 🐶💖

She popped in this week for her big girl 16-week vaccination (the last of her puppy needles 🙌). With the help of Dr Georgia (and a LOT of treats 🍪), Noosa barely noticed a thing – in fact, she was too busy wagging her tail and soaking up cuddles!

We love making puppy visits calm, fun, and positive 🥰 – those first consults really set the tone for a lifetime of happy vet trips. And Noosa? She nailed it. 🌟

Welcome to the fully-vaccinated club, gorgeous girl! 🎉🐾

16/09/2025

📞⚠️Phone Outage Notice⚠️📞

We’re currently experiencing temporary phone outage and unable to take calls.

If you need to reach us during this time, please:

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Message us via Facebook/Instagram
• Call us on 0400705009

We apologise for the inconvenience and will update you as soon as our phones are back online.

Thank you for your patience,
- The Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital Team 🐾🐎

15/09/2025

🦷🐾 Dental health = whole-body health 🐾🦷

Did you know that up to 85% of cats and dogs over 3 years old have some degree of gum disease? 😱 Persistent bad breath isn’t just “doggy breath” – it’s often a sign of periodontal disease.

Left untreated, plaque and tartar build-up can cause painful infections, tooth loss, and even affect your pet’s internal organs through bacteria entering the bloodstream. The tricky part? Most pets hide oral pain – so owners often only notice the difference after treatment, when their pet is suddenly brighter and eating better again. ✨

✅ Good news: Gum inflammation (gingivitis) is reversible with professional care!
❌ But: Once it progresses to periodontitis, there’s no cure – only management. That’s why regular dental checks and professional scale & polishes are so important.

At home, brushing with pet-safe toothpaste is the gold standard 🪥🐶🐱. Dental chews, water additives, and gels can help too – but nothing beats proper brushing + professional care.

🚫 Skip the anaesthesia-free cleaning – it only removes surface tartar, missing the real disease hiding under the gumline.

💡 Takeaway:
• Gum disease is common but preventable
• Early action protects teeth and overall health
• Home care + regular vet dental checks = happy, healthy smiles 🐾💙

Book your pet’s dental check with us today and keep those tails wagging (and breaths fresher)!

12/09/2025

✨ Happy Friday from Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital! ✨

You never know who you might meet when you walk through our friendly reception doors 😍 Today’s special visitor was this teeny baby possum, enjoying his milk with one of our amazing nurses (who also happens to be a trained and registered wildlife carer 💚).

We’re so grateful for our incredible team and their big hearts – always going above and beyond to care for every creature, great and small, that comes our way. 🐾💛

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
We are open tomorrow 8am - 12pm for any and all of your pets needs!