Greater Whitsunday Vet Services

08/06/2026

🐾 Meet Mia 🐾

Three year old daschund Mia first visited us in April after developing a sore front left leg. Radiographs revealed an increased space within her shoulder (scapulohumeral) joint, indicating an injury, but thankfully no fractures were present.

After discussing treatment options, we placed Mia in a splint that was carefully replaced each week for three weeks to support healing and keeping her comfortable.

Following her treatment period, repeat radiographs showered a significant improvement, with the gap between the humerus and scapula reduced, confirming that the injury had healed 🌟

This meant that no further casting was required, and Mia was able to continue her recovery without additional intervention.

We’re so proud of this brave little patient and grateful to her family for their dedication throughout her treatment journey ❤️‍🩹

02/06/2026

Tiny patients, big personalities 🦜 these two sweet parrots came in for a mites check. Healthy feathers and happy chirps ahead 🌟

31/05/2026

Little Lottie soaked up all the cuddles from Nurse Caitlin during her vaccination visit 💛 Her ears were definitely tuned in for the sounds of treats nearby 👂🏼

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

A tiny patient with big ears 👂🏼

We are always happy to help care for our local wildlife. If you ever find injured or orphaned wildlife contact us or a rescue organisation for advice before intervening 🐾

27/05/2026

These gorgeous puppies visited us at 8 weeks old for their first vaccinations and microchips - an important step in keeping them healthy, protected and ready for all their future adventures 🐾

Safe to say productivity dropped significantly once this basket arrived in clinic 🥹

25/05/2026

Why are cows always chewing? 🐮🌱

Cows are ruminants, which means they have a specialised stomach with four compartments designed to break down tough plant material. After eating, they bring partially digested food back up to “chew the cud”.

Basically, they’re just enjoying their meal twice 😁

23/05/2026

Sit, stay, snack 🦴

Bozlee showed off some excellent manners before enjoying a well earned treat after his vaccination visit with us 🤩🐾

21/05/2026

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Back on all four paws 🐾💜

Lucy recently underwent TPLO surgery (Tibial Plateau Levelling Ostetomy) to repair a torn cruciate ligament - one of the most common orthopaedic injuries we see in dogs.

During surgery, the top of the tibia is carefully reshaped to stabilise the knee joint, helping reduce pain and restore mobility.

After rest, rehabilitation and recovery, Lucy has now returned to her regular zoomies 🌟

If you notice limping, difficulty standing, or reduced activity in your dog, it’s always worth getting them checked early ❤️‍🩹

19/05/2026

Not every treasure hunt ends well 🗑️🐾

Winnie got into the rubbish bin at home and swallowed a ball, requiring emergency surgery to remove it. The foreign body was able to be identified on radiographs, allowing our team to quickly diagnose the problem and get Winnie into surgery.

The procedure was a success and she’s now recovering well ❤️‍🩹

A reminder to keep household rubbish secure and always supervise pets around small objects - if it fits in their mouth, there’s a chance it could become a dangerous snack!