How old is my pet in human years?
Our Pet Age Calculator will tell you. Turns out it's not as simple as just multiplying a cat or dog's age by 7! Pets can age differently depending on their
Your guide to senior check-ups
Hi paw parent, just like you, pets want to live a long and happy life. With proper health care management, older pets can live their lives to their full potential,
Looking after your senior pet
When is a pet classified as being senior or mature? Dogs and cats are considered to be mature adults once they turn 7 years old. Large breed dogs age more
Treating Itching And Inflammation
Toowoomba Vet can provide a new treatment for fast and safe relief from itching and inflammation without many of the side effects seen with other medications. It is a prescription
Tick And Flea Treatments
If your furry friend is suffering from fleas, or at risk form deadly paralysis ticks which are common in Toowoomba it’s important to keep your pets protected. New products now
Obesity & Weight loss
The internet is full of cute, funny photos and videos of ‘chonky’ pets – but a fat cat or pudgy pup is no laughing matter. Much the same as
The Importance of Dental Care for Your Pet
Did you know that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over three years of age have some form of dental disease? Dental disease can not only be painful
Senior Pets
Aging is an unavoidable part of life, and when it comes to our pets, some will age without any major issues, and some will need a little extra TLC.
Arthitis Awareness
Ouch! Do you ever experience sore joints on a chilly morning? Like humans, our furry best friends can experience aches and pains caused by arthritis. These pains can become more
Easter Hazards
Easter can be an exciting time for both adults and children. While we prepare for Easter, it is essential to keep an eye on potential dangers for your furry friend.
Separation Anxiety
You've likely been spending lots of time at home during the pandemic, and no doubt your dog has enjoyed this quality time with you. If like many, you've welcomed a
Hot Weather & Heatstroke
We all love spending quality time with our pets on a hot summer’s day. However, we need to stay vigilant in summer, as the warmer weather can expose our
Hot-spots
Hot-spots are a common problem amongst dogs, and some breeds like golden retrievers, labradors, and rottweilers may be more susceptible to these than others. What is a hot spot?
Christmas & New Year’s Hazards
The silly season is an exciting time of year, with Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations giving us plenty of reasons to let loose and celebrate. With an increase
Barbecue & Picnic Hazards
With the sun shining and beautiful warm weather upon us – who can resist a picnic or barbecue with friends!? It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time outdoors
Water Safety
Some pets love to get involved in fun water activities when the weather heats up. Whether you are going to the beach, a river, a lake, on a boat,
Toxic Plants
Spring is the perfect time show off our green-thumbs, by filling our homes and gardens with luscious flowers and plants! As beautiful as they can look, some of these can
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
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 skin You should know almost right away if
Urinary Blockages in Cats
What is a urinary blockage? Urinary blockages in cats are often referred to as ‘blocked bladders’ and ‘urethral obstructions’. This is a common, potentially life-threatening condition, especially amongst neutered
Senior Pets
Aging is an unavoidable part of life, and when it comes to our pets, some will age without any major issues, and some will need a little extra TLC. It
Dental disease and prevention
Dental disease is one of the most common but preventable diseases in pets. It is not only painful and uncomfortable, but the procedure to clean and remove teeth becomes more
Pets And Poisonous Plants
Just about every pet owner will have plants in and around their homes and a number of these plants produce chemicals and toxins which can be poisonous to our pets.
Snake Bites
Early one September morning, Gypsy presented to TVH after being bitten by a snake. Gypsy came to the hospital lying on her side and unable to move her body, her
Toowoomba Vet Surgery
Reception This desk is where you will find the smiling face of one of our Receptionists on your arrival. This is where you will check-in for an appointment or
Managing Storm Phobias
Storm season is here and with it a huge number of our fur babies are suffering from storm phobias. These range from the mild (panting, shaking and hiding) to the
4CYTE
**New product** for our senior pets or any pets with any signs of arthritis or our post-operative orthopaedic patients - 4cyte! 4cyte has been developed as the ideal approach in