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Parasites

As the weather warms up, we start to see more parasite problems for all sorts of pets.Here are some of the more common parasites we come across, as well as some information on the problems they cause and how to get rid of them. FleasFleas are relativel …

Itchy skin and ear infections

Around springtime, we often see an increase in itchy skin (dermatitis) and ear infections in dogs and cats. How to spot itchy skinYou should know almost right away if your cat or dog has dermatitis. Here are a few of the common signs: Constant scratchi …

Austin the Guinea Pig

Hi, I’m Austin! I’m in for my tutoring operation (I think they said tutoring, it might have been neutering).

You are invited to our Open Day!

Albany Creek Veterinary Surgery are delighted to announce that we will celebrate our new building with an Open Day on 23rd March 2019 from 1pm to 4pm.

NexGard® Flea and Tick Tablets

Introducing NexGard®: the next generation of flea and tick protection for dogs Fleas and ticks are a nuisance to our dogs. Fleas can cause skin irritation, while ticks can result in severe illness and even death. There’s now a simple solution to flea a …

ACVets now Veterinary Hospital accredited

Albany Creek Veterinary Surgery is now an accredited Veterinary Hospital.

Is Raw Food Safe For My Pet?

In early 2018 there has been a recent social media circulation of the issues pet owners may face when feeding raw food, specifically chicken, to their dogs. The same issues can be potentially occur with cats. Campylobacter, the bacteria identified in t …

Meet Charlie

Hi, I’m Charlie. I’ve got some big paws to grow into, I’ve just had my 3 month immunisation shots, am causing some havoc and disruption at my home but how they do love me! My older siblings love getting their ears nipped by my sharp little baby fangs a …

Toby is Happy, Happy and Happy!

Toby really, really loves life, he loves attention and his owners Damien and Margaret are his best friends. Toby is a Border Collie dog and celebrated his 7th birthday on the 1st September 2016; nearly 7 years ago Damien and Margaret were not sure abou …

An Update on Toby’s Progress from His Cruciate Surgery

For those of you that remember or recognise Toby who received a new cruciate repair procedure in August 2016 at Albany Creek Veterinary Surgery, we are happy to report that Toby and seven other dogs have undergone this surgery all of which have had very good outcomes.