Wags Mobile Vet

Good Morning everyone!
We are finally starting to see our Qld weather cooling things down...Hooray! I Personally lovvvve Winter..But not everyone does, Especially our senior Pets.

So what does this mean for our pets?
Those who are a little older might slow down, or have some joint pain, they will sleep in longer, or go to bed earlier...

Don't overfeed your pets in Winter, extra kilos aren't for Hibernation! 🤣
They add extra weight to carry around on these older tired and worn Joints...

Some tips for winter...
Please bring your pets inside, and give them warmer, thicker blankets, Jackets/Jumpers to wear at night/early morning
For the outside pets, ensure they have a warm cozy spot out of direct weather, like a kennel/Insulated patio to sleep, with warm blankets.

If you see your Pets are struggling a little, there is plenty of fantastic options for Joint support and Pain relief...Some are over the counter, and some require a Vet Consult to make a plan for the best treatment moving forward.

From the Team at Wags Mobile Vet, Happy Winter!

Stay safe in the floods and wet conditions today...

We might be canceling our appointments today, please check your phones and emails....we have 2 Wags phone numbers, so please check your Text messages as well.

Raechelle & the Wags team

With only 19 days until Santa comes...
Time to Prepare for the Christmas Holidays for our beautiful Fur kids..

Please make sure you have all of your Medications and Preventative medications for the 2 week Christmas break.

Wags will be closing on Friday the 22nd of December, and we will re-open on Tuesday the 2nd of January.
During this time, there will be no one monitoring the phones or emails, so please get in touch with us by phone or email this week to arrange your Medications, as some need to be ordered or Compounded.

We are all taking a well-earned rest with our Families.

Emergency Centres will be open 24/7
Stafford, Albany Creek, and North Lakes

From the Wags Team 😘

We seem to be having some phone issues today...😒
Please email us at [email protected]

To our amazing clients 🐾🐶🐕😺

We will be closed from 5pm today for the long weekend 😺

Monday the 1st of May 2023 is the Labor day public holiday.

For any emergencies over the long weekend please contact BVECCS (Albany Creek) on 3264 9400
or QVS (North Lakes) on 3384 2222.

Wishing you all a great Long weekend 💐
From all of us at the Wags Mobile Vet Family

Wags Mobile Vet will be closed for the Anzac Day public holiday.
We will return to normal trading hours on Wednesday the 26th of April.

Lest We Forget.

If you have any emergencies over the weekend please contact your local after hours or emergency clinic.
Pet Emergency Northlakes: (07) 3384 2233
BVECCS Albany Creek: (07) 3264 9400
Pet Emergency Stafford: (07) 3359 5333
Animal Emergency Centre Woolloongabba: (07) 3456 0500
Animal Emergency Service Underwood: (07) 3423 1888
Animal Emergency Service Jindalee: (07) 3715 9999

Wags Mobile Vet will be closed over the easter long weekend.
We will return to normal trading hours on Tuesday the 11th of April.
Have a safe and happy easter!


If you have any emergencies over the weekend please contact your local after hours or emergency clinic.

Pet Emergency Northlakes: (07) 3384 2233
BVECCS Albany Creek: (07) 3264 9400
Pet Emergency Stafford: (07) 3359 5333
Animal Emergency Centre Woolloongabba: (07) 3456 0500
Animal Emergency Service Underwood: (07) 3423 1888
Animal Emergency Service Jindalee: (07) 3715 9999

Lots of puppy cuddles and kisses for Dr Alex today with these gorgeous puppies at their first vaccination!

*🐶Dog and 🐱Cat Vaccination special for our locals* 🥳

Are your dogs/cats vaccinations up to date?
With only 3 weeks left until Easter holidays, your pet will need this time to build adequate immunity if they are going into holiday care.

March special for our locals* $120 - includes home visit, full check up by our Veterinarian and a C5 / F3 vaccination. Additional pets at same appointment $90.

☎️0416 929 461 or 💻send us a message.

Additional services available at appointment - annual heartworm injection, flea/tick/worming treatments, ear/skin/lump checks, nail clipping - contact us for pricing

*Local area is Brendale, Warner, Strathpine, Eatons Hill, Albany Creek, Lawnton, Cashmere, Joyner, Petrie

- Available only for appointments before 1st April 2023

Happy mid week!
Picture of one of our beautiful multi-pet families that enjoy the ease of getting everyone checked conveniently at home. The doggies are happy and stress-free too!
Also a few treats never go astray with 3 Labbys 😉

We offer discounts for multi-pet consultations
Contact Wags Mobile Vet 0416 929 461 or [email protected]

We will be closed for Australia Day tomorrow.

Re open at 8am Friday!
Have a great day tomorrow 🎉

From the Wags team 💜

Now that we're in Summer, here is some tips to help keep your pets safe...

Summer is here and many of us will be spending more time outdoors with our pets.

As temperatures rise we might head to the beach or creek to cool off.

Of course, this all sounds fun, but we could be putting our pets in harm’s way. The summer months can be dangerous for cats and dogs. Heat and humidity are the obvious dangers, but there are many more.
Let’s look at what dangers are most common this time of year.

Heat & Heatstroke😎

This is probably the most hazardous. Never leave a pet in a vehicle even with the windows down! The inside temperature of a vehicle can rise rapidly. For example, if it is 30 degrees outside, the inside of a car can reach 60+ degrees in just 10 minutes! As more time passes, the temperatures continue to rise. Your pet could quickly succumb to heatstroke or death.

Dehydration
Another common heat-related danger is dehydration. While not as dangerous as heat stroke, it causes problems for your pet and can escalate into heat exhaustion or heat stroke if not treated. Pets need to drink water frequently when outdoors in the heat. It is a good idea to bring a few extra bottles of water and a dish or collapsible bowl when taking your dog (or cat) on outdoor adventures. On hot days, it is best not to overexert your pet. Drooling, excessive panting, or difficulty breathing means it is time for a break! Find some shade to let you and your pet cool off from time to time.

Sunburn 🥵
We must recognize that our pets are also vulnerable to sunburns. UV rays from the sun is what causes sunburn in people and pets. Too much exposure to UV rays can lead to skin cancer. Believe it or not, there are sunscreens made for cats and dogs! Never apply sunscreen made for humans to your pet! Many of the chemicals can be toxic.

Roads/Bitumen can also cause burns on the paws of dogs and cats. The darker color the pavement, the more heat it will trap. You can avoid these types of burns by walking your pet in the morning or evening hours or by spending short amounts of time on concrete/road surfaces. Grass, sand, and shaded areas are much cooler. If you place your hand on the road and can leave it there for 30 seconds then it's ok to walk your dog on it!

Insects, Snakes, fleas & Ticks

Almost every pet owner has had to deal with fleas or ticks because they are everywhere. This year is one of the worst we've seen for Ticks, so make sure your prevention is up to date!
Not only can fleas and ticks can cause discomfort for our pets, they also transmit some serious diseases as well. Diseases such as Lyme, and ehrlichiosis are just a few that dogs and cats can contract from fleas or ticks.

Paralysis Tick is very dangerous,and treatment is expensive should your pet need hospitalisation, Luckily, there are many options to prevent fleas and ticks from feeding on your pet. Discuss options such as once-a-month flea and tick prevention with our veterinarians.

Mosquitoes
Although insects, and snakes are common in Qld year-round, they become more active in the warmer months. The most troublesome are mosquitoes, which can transmit heartworms to your dog or cat. All that it takes is one infected mosquito to bite your pet once. Heartworms can be deadly if not treated. Treatment is available for dogs, but it is costly and lengthy. Prevention is key, and luckily monthly preventative is available (and often combined with flea/tick preventative) from your veterinarian.

Bees and Wasps
Both cats and dogs love to chase and even eat flying bugs! Bees and wasps, unfortunately, fall into that category. Sometimes dogs will eat the bee, which can result in a sting inside the mouth. If this happens, the swelling could restrict breathing and a veterinarian would need to be contacted.

Snakes
Snake bites from poisonous snakes can also be deadly, please be viligent when out walking with your pets!

Enjoy our wonderful Qld Summer months and be safe with your pets 😍🐶🐕

WAGs will be closed the public holidays.
The wonderful teams at the emergency centres are there if your pet needs help over the holidays ❤, their contact details are on our website https://wagsmobilevet.com.au/after-hours-care/

The Team at Wags wishes everyone a very Merry and Safe Christmas. 🥂🎄🎁

We have been overloaded with cuteness this past week and just had to share with you!!!
For most of these gorgeous pups it was their first visit from the staff here at Wags Mobile Vet.
They were all VERY brave for their puppy vaccinations and microchips.... the treats always help! 💖 🐶

Dr Elly having cuddles this morning with this chunky 7 week old Australian Cattle Dog pup,soo cute🐶. ❤️

Dr Elly yesterday having smooches with adorable puppies at Bespoke Spoodles,
these little guys enjoyed having their 1st vaccination ,microchips and a health check sealed with a smile n smooch😍😘🫶 ❤️

I want to thank all our lovely clients that have been patient with our last minute rescheduling and reduced hours due to my family illness with Covid-19. From one very busy person and mum this has knocked me right back but I hopefully plan to be back up and running next week.

A BIG shout out to my fantastic team Dr Tania and Nurses Eloise, Cassie and Kim for keeping the show going whilst I've been away.

I look forward to seeing everyone and their fur babies again soon.

Dr Elly

Say hello and look at my beautiful nails 💅
the lovely Miss “Belsy” or 🎀 Bella when she gets cuddles on our lap cradled like a darling baby,she is always so excited after her nail trims and loves to show them off 💖 ❤️

Baby Pug 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕cuteness this morning all having their 1st vaccinations and microchips with Dr Elly,the little guy that is upside down,well this is his preferred method of cuteness 🐶. ❤️

Please note that we will be closed over the Easter break, from Friday 15th April - Monday 18th April.
For all emergencies, please contact your closest after hours clinic.
Have a safe and happy Easter. 🐰

From puppies to adults,we love seeing your fur babies grow.This is baby Baz 💙and Master Baz 💙 having his 1st adult vaccination and health check with Dr Elly today. ❤️

How is the cuteness of these little babies 😇🤩🙈🙉🙊 ❤️

How’s this for happiness and confidence!!!

Meet the lovely Miss Molly 🥰🤩🐶 ❤️

A few happy “Wags” snaps from our 1st week back after Christmas .

We wish you a Merry Christmas and happy New Year from all the Wags Mobile Vet Team. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year ! 🎅🍾🎄☃️❄

CHRISTMAS HOURS :

Friday: 24/12- 8AM -2PM

Saturday: 25/12/21 to Monday 03/01/22 - Closed

We open Tuesday morning at 8am 04/01/22

Meet Miss Harley ... always greets with great excitement and lots of licks 🤣🥰

It's tick season , make sure your pets are protected.

Ticks thrive in humid, hot, rainy weather just like we are having in South East Queensland at the moment.

As such, we´re taking lots of calls and seeing plenty of patients with paralysis tick.

Signs that your pet may be affected by a tick can include weakness, wobbly gait, exaggerated swallowing, retching/vomiting, gagging or reduced appetite, change to your pet’s bark/meow and difficulty breathing.

Here´s our advice to help protect your pet:

🐱 Have them on preventative tick treatment (speak to your local vet about options)
🐶 Do a daily tick check, even if your pet is on treatment
🐱 Keep your pet´s hair short
🐶 Don´t let your pet run through thick undergrowth where ticks are more likely to congregate

Ticks can be hard to find, so if your pet has any symptoms, regardless of whether you can see a tick, it´s best to get them checked out by your vet.

Very good reason to have a cat 😺🐈🥰