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Snake Season is Here

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
15/10/2024 00:00 AM
Our curious and favourite four-legged friends have natural hunting instincts which is no surprise they may cross paths with a snake. Now that the weather is warming up, the snakes are on the move and...

Frenchies are cute complicated!

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
10/09/2024 00:00 AM
French bulldogs, also known as “Frenchies” have become one of the most desirable dog breeds. They are cute, affectionate, quirky personality and need minimal exercise. Frenchies are a ...

Understanding Dachshunds and avoiding back problems

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
13/08/2024 00:00 AM
It’s no surprise we see so many Dachshunds in Central Queensland, they capture the hearts of so many pet owners with their confident personality and unique shape. Unfortunately because of their...

 New Triennial Vaccine - What there is to Know

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
16/07/2024 00:00 AM
As a team at the Maraboon Veterinary Surgery we are extremely proud to introduce to our beloved customers the triennial vaccine program. It is our goal to ensure that your...

Have you heard about our ‘Blood Donation Program’?

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
11/06/2024 00:00 AM
Like in human medicine, there are numerous health conditions affecting pets every day that require a blood transfusion in order for them to recover. Some of the life threatening health conditions...

Pyometra

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
09/04/2024 00:00 AM
What is a Pyometra? Pyometra is a serious bacterial infection of the uterus that can become life threatening to your beloved cat or dog. Pyometra is most common in older females that are not...

3 Stages of Labour

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
19/03/2024 00:00 AM
Stage One ~ Pre Labour What is it?  Stage one also known as pre labour is generally characterised by anxiety, restlessness and nesting behaviours. This stage of labour can last anywhere from 6 ...

Heartworm

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
20/02/2024 00:00 AM
Heartworm is transferred through mosquito bites, and unfortunately the central highlands has no shortage of Mozzies. A mosquito will bite an infected dog and with the blood it takes ‘microfilaria’,...

Oral Health for your Pet

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
09/01/2024 00:00 AM
Did you know that continuous dental care is an important part of your pet's health and wellbeing? 85% of dogs and cats over the age of 6 have Dental Disease. Unfortunately, a pets oral hygiene quiet...

Toxicity of Christmas Foods for your Pets

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
12/12/2023 00:00 AM
Christmas has once again snuck up on all of us! With a much needed break coming we would like to remind everyone about the dangers of sharing our ‘Human’ food with our pets during the Christmas...