Total Care Vets

15/10/2026

Happy Friday Dalby

14/10/2026

🐶🐱 PET HEALTH TIP: WHEN IS VOMITING AN EMERGENCY?

An upset tummy can happen to any pet, but vomiting isn't always something you should ignore!

🚩 Warning signs to watch for:

- Repeated vomiting or being unable to keep water down
- Blood in vomit
- A swollen or painful tummy
- Extreme tiredness, weakness or collapse
- Repeated retching without bringing anything up
- Possible ingestion of poison, medication or a foreign object

⚠️ Don't wait and see if your dog has a swollen tummy and is repeatedly retching. This can be a sign of bloat (GDV), a life-threatening emergency.

🐾 If your pet vomits once but otherwise seems happy and well, keep a close eye on them. Contact your vet if vomiting continues or you're concerned. Puppies, kittens and older pets may need attention sooner.

❤️ When in doubt, give your vet a call. It's always better to be safe than sorry!

📍 Total Care Vets
12 Cunningham Street, Dalby QLD 4405
📞 07 4669 6800

Care, Compassion, Commitment.

13/10/2026

🐾 PAW PATROL! HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR PET'S PAWS LATELY? 🐶🐱

Those little paws do a lot of work, but did you know they can hide some uncomfortable surprises? 👀

🌾 Grass seeds – can become lodged between toes or work their way into the skin.

🔴 Redness and swelling – may signal irritation, injury or infection.

🐾 Cracked or sore paw pads – can make walking uncomfortable.

👅 Constant licking or chewing – might mean something is irritating your pet's paws.

✂️ Overgrown hair between the toes – can trap grass seeds and debris.

💚 YOUR HOMEWORK TODAY!

Take a gentle look at your pet's paws, including between the toes and around the pads. If you notice swelling, pain, persistent licking or a suspected embedded grass seed, arrange a veterinary check. Don't dig around trying to remove a deeply embedded seed yourself.

Your pet can't tell you when something is wrong, so a quick paw check can make a big difference! 🐾

📍 Total Care Vets – Dalby
12 Cunningham Street, Dalby QLD 4405
📞 07 4669 6800

❤️ Caring for your pets, one paw at a time!

12/10/2026

⚡⛈️ LIGHTNING & PETS — BE PREPARED THIS STORM SEASON! 🐶🐱🐴

Storm season is approaching, and while we might be used to Queensland's wild weather, thunderstorms can be frightening for our pets!

Loud thunder, lightning flashes and sudden changes in weather can cause anxiety, panic and even dangerous escape attempts.

💚 HERE'S HOW TO KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE:

🏠 Bring them inside
Bring dogs and cats indoors before the storm arrives. Make sure gates and fences are secure.

🪟 Create a safe space
Choose a quiet room away from windows. Close curtains and use gentle background noise to help mask the thunder.

🧸 Keep them comfortable
Provide their favourite bed, blanket or toy. Stay calm and reassure them if they seek comfort.

🐕 Watch for signs of stress
Pacing, panting, trembling, hiding, excessive barking or trying to escape can all indicate anxiety.

🐴 Don't forget your horses!
Check fencing, gates and shelter before storms arrive. Ensure horses have access to a safe area and remove hazards where possible. Avoid putting yourself at risk during severe weather.

💚 Does your pet panic during storms?
Don't wait until the next big storm. Speak with your vet about a plan to manage storm anxiety. Behavioural strategies and, when appropriate, prescribed medication may help.

⚠️ Never leave a frightened pet tied up outside during a storm.

📞 Need advice? We're here to help!

Total Care Vets
📍 12 Cunningham Street, Dalby QLD 4405
☎️ 07 4669 6800

🐾 Let's keep our furry and four-legged family members safe this storm season!

12/10/2026

🐦 FOUND A BABY BIRD? PLEASE LEAVE IT ALONE! 🌿

Did you know that finding a young bird on the ground doesn't always mean it needs rescuing? ❤️

During spring, you may come across fledgling birds hopping around on the ground, flapping their wings or sitting in shrubs. While they might look helpless, this is often a normal part of learning to fly!

🐣 WHAT IS A FLEDGLING?

A fledgling is a young bird that has left the nest but is still learning to fly. It may have feathers, a short tail and clumsy movements. Its parents are usually nearby, watching and continuing to feed it.

💚 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
✅ Keep your distance and watch from afar.
✅ Keep dogs and cats away from the bird.
✅ Leave the bird where it is if it is safe.
✅ Give the parents time to return and care for their young.

⚠️ WHEN DOES A BIRD NEED HELP?

If the bird is injured, bleeding, unable to stand, has been caught by a cat, or is in immediate danger, contact a wildlife carer for advice. If it is safe to do so, move pets away and keep people at a distance while you seek help.

🚫 PLEASE DON'T:
❌ Take healthy fledglings home.
❌ Attempt to feed them or give them water.
❌ Assume a bird has been abandoned just because you cannot see its parents.

🐾 Remember: The best help is sometimes leaving wildlife alone!

If you're unsure whether a bird needs rescuing, contact a qualified wildlife carer BEFORE intervening.

❤️ Total Care Vets – Dalby
📍 12 Cunningham St, Dalby QLD 4405
📞 4669 6800

Let's give our native wildlife the best chance to grow, learn and thrive! 🐦🌿

11/10/2026

🐾 MONDAY PET HEALTH TIP: Could your pet have arthritis? 🐶🐱

Is your furry friend slowing down? It might be more than just getting older!

🦴 Signs of arthritis to look out for:
🐾 Stiffness when getting up after resting
🐾 Limping or walking more slowly
🐾 Struggling to jump onto the couch or bed
🐾 Reluctance to climb stairs or get into the car
🐾 Sleeping more or playing less
🐾 Becoming grumpy when touched or handled

❤️ The good news? Arthritis can often be managed with the right veterinary care, pain relief, weight management and lifestyle changes. While it cannot always be cured, early treatment can help improve your pet’s comfort and quality of life.

⚠️ Don't assume it's just old age! If your pet is showing any of these signs, book a veterinary check-up. Your pet shouldn't have to live with untreated pain.

📍 Total Care Vets – Dalby
12 Cunningham Street, Dalby QLD 4405
📞 4669 6800

🐾 Care, Compassion, Commitment.

09/10/2026

Once a year protection is available for your pet in Dalby at
Total Care Vets
12 Cunningham st Dalby
46696800
www.tcvets.com.au

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

💙💚 OUR VETERINARY NURSES ARE EVERYDAY HEROES! 💚💙

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible veterinary nurses who make such a difference to our patients, their families and our clinic.

From comforting frightened pets and assisting in surgery to caring for patients during recovery and supporting families through difficult moments, our vet nurses give so much of themselves every single day. 🐶🐱

Their strength, skill, compassion and dedication deserve to be celebrated — not just this week, but every day!

From all of us at Total Care Vets Dalby, thank you for everything you do. You are truly appreciated! 🩺❤️

🐾 Veterinary Nurse & Technologist Awareness Week
📅 5–9 October 2026

08/10/2026

🦷🐱 COULD YOUR CAT HAVE DENTAL PAIN?

Cats are incredibly good at hiding pain — including painful dental disease.

Keep an eye out for these warning signs:

🐾 Bad breath
🐾 Red, swollen or bleeding gums
🐾 Drooling
🐾 Difficulty chewing
🐾 Dropping food while eating
🐾 Pawing at the mouth
🐾 Eating less or avoiding harder food

Even if your cat is still eating, they may be experiencing significant dental pain.

🩺 Regular dental checks can help identify problems early and keep your cat comfortable and healthy.

If you’ve noticed changes in your cat’s eating habits, breath or mouth, give our team a call.

📍 Total Care Vets
12 Cunningham St, Dalby QLD 4405
📞 4669 6800

❤️ Because our cats deserve a pain-free smile too.