Maudsland Veterinary Surgery

22/10/2026

15/10/2026

🐢 **WELL, THAT ESCALATED QUICKLY!** 😂

Just another perfectly normal day at Maudsland Veterinary Surgery… until someone brought in a turtle with a neck that apparently has NO END! 😳🐢

Meet our latest visitor, an Eastern Long-necked Turtle, who gave our team a rather entertaining reminder that not all patients come with fur, four legs and a wagging tail!

And judging by the photos, our nurse was NOT emotionally prepared for the full neck extension! 😂

🐢 **A few fun facts about these fascinating little creatures:**

🌿 **They're Aussie natives!** Found in freshwater habitats across eastern Australia.

🦒 **They've got some serious neck!** Their necks can be incredibly long, helping them hunt and reach the surface to breathe.

🤢 **They have a rather unique defence mechanism!** When threatened, they can release a seriously smelly substance from their scent glands. They've earned the nickname *stinker* for a reason!

🐟 **They're little carnivores!** They enjoy eating tadpoles, small fish, insects and other aquatic creatures.

🐢 **They don't pull their heads straight back!** Unlike some other turtles, they tuck their long neck sideways beneath their shell.

❤️ **All jokes aside**, these fascinating reptiles are an important part of our local ecosystem and deserve our care and protection.

We love that no two days in veterinary medicine are ever quite the same!

**One minute you're cuddling puppies… the next you're questioning whether you've accidentally adopted a miniature dinosaur.** 🦕😂

12/10/2026

🥔✨ POST-OP POTATO MODE: ACTIVATED ✨🥔

This sweet little potato is Roxy, who popped in to have her teefies professionally cleaned. 🦷✨

Afterwards, Roxy discovered that recovery apparently includes being cradled like a baby and gently rocked back to sleep… and honestly, she got very comfortable with the arrangement. 😂💕

Fresh teefies ✅
Warm cuddles ✅
Personal rocking service ✅
Returning to her own bed? Absolutely not. ❌

We’re fairly certain Roxy would now like this level of service included with every visit. 😂

11/10 potato. Would cuddle again. 🥔🐶💕

08/10/2026

🌸 BOOP OF THE DAY 🌸

Everybody stop what you’re doing. Lilac would like your attention please. 👀🐾
With a nose made for booping, a tongue with absolutely no intention of staying inside her mouth, and a face that knows exactly how gorgeous it is… we obviously had no choice but to give her whatever she wanted. 😂💕

And never mind that little lump beside her mouth - Lilac has had it taken care of and is all better now! 🥰🩺

Boopability: 10/10 👆
Tongue control: 2/10 👅
Good girl status: OFF THE CHARTS. 💜

Thanks for making our day, beautiful Lilac! 🥹🐶🌸

04/10/2026

👑🐾 King’s Birthday Public Holiday

Just a little reminder that Maudsland Veterinary Surgery will be CLOSED Monday 5th October for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

We’ll be back bright and early on Tuesday 6th October to look after all your furry family members. 🐶🐱💚

If your pet requires urgent veterinary care while we’re closed, please contact:

🏥 SASH – Robina
📞 (07) 5584 7300
Open 24/7

🏥 Animal Emergency Service – Carrara
📞 (07) 5559 1599
Open 24 hours on public holidays

We hope everyone has a safe and lovely long weekend! 👑🐾

01/10/2026

✨ BLONDE BOMBSHELL ALERT ✨

Meet gorgeous Winnie, serving us effortless blonde, tousled perfection during her visit. 💁🏼‍♀️🐾

The fringe. The volume. The perfectly undone waves. Some of us pay good money trying to achieve this level of I woke up like this. 😂

Winnie’s beauty secret?

Apparently just being Winnie. 💅🏼💛

11/10 hair. No notes. 🥹🐶

Although… Winnie did need a very special little haircut on top of her head so we could remove a lump. We decided to preserve her dignity (and her family’s 😂) by not sharing THAT priceless photo.

Let’s just say… think balding old man chic. 👴🤣

Don’t worry Winnie - what happens at Maudsland Vets stays at Maudsland Vets. 🤫🐾

28/09/2026

When you wake up from sedation to a 10/10 head rub 🥹

14/09/2026

🕷️ TICK PARALYSIS PREVENTION IS KEY! 🐾

Tick paralysis can progress rapidly and can be life-threatening. Your pet may initially seem like they’re just a little off-colour, before their condition deteriorates quickly.

Signs of tick paralysis can include:
• 😴 Lethargy
• 🍽️ Reduced appetite
• 🤮 Vomiting
• 🤤 Retching, gagging or excessive drooling due to difficulty swallowing
• 🗣️ A change in their bark or meow
• 👅 Tongue protrusion
• 🐾 Wobbly legs, progressing to an inability to stand or walk
• 🫁 Breathing difficulties or noisy breathing
• 👁️ Inability to blink

🚨 If your pet is showing any of these signs, particularly weakness or breathing changes, seek veterinary attention immediately.

💰 Prevention vs treatment

Tick paralysis treatment can be complex, intensive and expensive. Depending on how severely affected your pet is, treatment may involve hospitalisation, antiserum, IV fluids, medications, oxygen therapy and close monitoring often for several days.

Prevention is not only about avoiding an emergency situation; it can also be significantly more cost-effective than treating tick paralysis once it occurs.

And remember, even pets who are mostly indoors can be at risk. Paralysis ticks can hitch a ride inside on people, other animals and outdoor items.

🕷️ Don't wait until you find a tick. Prevention needs to be ongoing.

Talk to our team about the tick prevention options available for your pet and find a plan that suits their lifestyle.

📞 Call Maudsland Veterinary Surgery on 07 5502 3686 or book an appointment online.

Prevention is always better than an emergency. ❤️🐾