Testing for Cushing’s Disease:

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There are several parts to testing for Cushing’s disease. A normal blood test does not usually test for cortisol levels, or ACTH levels. But it can show elevated enzymes that are usually linked to the liver (usually called Alkaline Phosphatase). When liver enzymes in your pet are elevated, we often recommend an ultrasound to ensure […]

Help! My pet has Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions – what does that mean?

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Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions (ORLs also known as Tooth Resorptions TRs) can be a really difficult diagnosis to understand. If you have been told your pet has resorptive lesisons, you have probably also been given a lot of information to process. This page is designed to help you work understand the diagnosis and its’ implications. What […]

Parasite protection for your pet

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Sample plans for puppy/dog prophylaxis. There are 2 main options when it comes to making sure you have all of your dog’s medications under control. Along with an annual trip to the vet, you will also need to give your pet medication on a monthly or a 3 monthly basis. We have given a sample […]

Coronavirus and Pets?

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You may have heard a bit about COVID-19 and pets in the media. We are still learning, as the situation unfolds, but we do know a few things about COVID-19 and your pets. Dogs The doggy coronavirus (Canine CoV) that we occasionally vaccinate for in puppies is completely different to COVID-19. It is not related […]

Cat Vaccinations

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CORE VACCINATIONS (These make up an F3 vaccination) Panluekopenia  This virus has also been called ‘cat parvo’ in the media. Similarly to parvo in dogs, it causes bloody vomitting and diarrhoea in cats. It also wipes out the cats immune system. Fortunately we see it rarely as it is preventable simply by vaccinating your pet. […]

Dog Vaccinations

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At Tweed Coast Vet, Cabarita, we have tried to keep things simple for you. We keep up-to-date with the latest research and guidelines released by the Australian Veterinary Association, so that you don’t have to. This page explains about preventable diseases in DOGS.  For information on cats, please check out the CAT VACCINATION page. We […]

Yearly Health Checks

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Your pet’s yearly health checks are an essential part of caring for your pet’s well being because our pets age so much more quickly than we do. On average there are about 7 dog years to every human year (although that can change depending on a dog’s size). Each year we recommend coming in for […]