Baybreeze Family Vet Clinic

Ensure Your Pet Safety : Essential Tips To Prevent Them from Getting Lost

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 23:02:00 +0000

Learn essential tips to keep your pets safe and prevent them from getting lost. Discover why pets wander, the importance of ID tags and microchipping, and how to secure your home. Join Baybreeze Family Vet Clinic this July for National Lost Pet Prevention

Caring For Your Pets During Winter

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:35:00 +0000

As the colder months settle in, it's important to remember that our furry friends also feel the effects of winter. Ensuring their comfort and safety is crucial, whether it's providing extra care for senior pets or creating a cosy indoor environment to kee

Canine Compulsive Disorder: Recognising and Managing Repetitive Behaviours in Dogs

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:23:00 +0000

Dogs can sometimes exhibit repetitive behaviours that, when left unchecked, may develop into a more serious condition known as Canine Compulsive Disorder (CCD). This behavioural disorder, akin to human obsessive-compulsive disorder, leads dogs to engage in repetitive actions that can affect their wellbeing. While we cannot know if dogs experience obsessive thoughts, their compulsive behaviours clearly indicate distress. Understanding CCD and its treatment is crucial for ensuring your dog’s ...

Easter Pet Safety Tips

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Did you know, just 50g of chocolate can be toxic and kill a dog! The problem is that the systems of cats and dogs cannot tolerate theobromine, one of the key ingredients of chocolate. Theobromine can cause a range of problems in domestic animals because it triggers the release of adrenaline, which can lead to a greatly accelerated heart rate and an irregular heartbeat. Some signs your pet may have ingested chocolate: Vomiting Diarrhoea Excessive Urination Hyperactivity In serious ca...

Protect Your Dog From Heatstroke!

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

With the current heatwaves we are experiencing in Queensland, heatstroke can be a life threatening side effect. Heatstroke is an emergency, and in Dogs, it can lead to rapid multi-organ failure and has a high mortality rate.Signs of heatstroke in dogs may include: constant panting, rapid breathing and heart rate, pale or red gums, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, weakness, confusion, muscle tremors, seizures, little to no urination, and collapse.Minimising the risk of heatstroke invo...

Is it important to train my new puppy?

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Training is an important part of any dog’s life, and is important for several reasons. It provides mental stimulation which helps to keep your dog happy, and if combined with morning exercise your dog will be mentally and physically tired at the end and far more likely to sleep during the day.Reward-based training is enjoyable for the dog and positively enhances the relationship between the dog and handler. This approach revolves around positive reinforcement – i.e. rewarding behaviour th...

Keep us healthy during the winter months!

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Temperatures are starting to drop as winter approaches. It’s nearly time for crackling fires, hot drinks and warm coats! Luckily winter does not last long in Queensland, and many people believe our pets don’t need anything extra during this time, however , some of our fur babies may need an extra layer or two, especially if they are accustomed to living indoors. Some pets might find it a bit more challenging getting around during these colder months due to arthritis, so what can we d...

Petmas Tips: Food and Treats

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The silly season is nearly here, and many of us will include our beloved fur babies pets in our festivities. Follow our Baybreeze Petmas Tips to help your pet have a healthy and happy festive season!Although your pet may beg for some table scraps and human treats, keep these well away from all pets. If you want to spoil your pets, buy treats formulated just for them.Feeding your dog foods and treats that are not formulated for them can have serious consequences such as vomiting, diarrhoea, le...

Dont feed us sweet treats!

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

With Easter fast approaching, you may be tempted to share some sweet treats with your beloved fur baby - DONT!Chocolate is especially bad for your pets. Chocolate contains cocoa, and cocoa contains the compound theobromine. Theobromine is toxic to dogs and other pets in certain doses. Chocolate poisoning is a problem that occurs mainly in dogs but also occurs occasionally in cats or other animals. The symptoms of theobromine ingestion may include restlessness, excitement, hyperactivity, ...

Join The Puppyrazzi!

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

We've created a special little area at Baybreeze Family Vet Clinic, where you can take a quick snap of your beloved furbaby!

Remember to upload your best photo's and tag us! @baybreezevets

We can't wait to see all of our celebs!

Unhealthy Ears. Know The Signs!

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Your pets’ ears play an important role in their overall health and well being but can sometimes be overlooked. Knowing the signs associated with a possible ear infection could help reduce long term damage.If your pet is showing any of the following signs, contact your veterinarian straight away: Scratching the ear, shaking the head, pain when touched around the ears, a foul odour or discharge emanating from the ear canal, and/or, swelling or redness of the skin lining the ear canal. Infectio...

Skin Issues Are Common And Often Triggered By Environmental Allergens

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Did you know, 90% of skin allergies are not caused by food issues! With summer in full swing, some pets may have an increased reaction to environmental allergens. Check out this handy video by Hills AU that provides some excellent insights and handy tips!...

How Excess Weight Gain Affects Your Pets.

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Many of us don’t realise that our dog is overweight, because the weight gain is easy to overlook as it often takes place gradually over time.Even if you’ve noticed your dog is carrying a little extra weight, you may not be aware how much it can affect his health. Being as little as 20% overweight can greatly increase the risk of your dog developing serious health conditions such as diabetes mellitus, arthritis, urinary stones or heart disease.Plus, excess weight can not only have a negati...

Toad Toxicity.

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

All of this wet weather recently has caused an influx of toads and mushrooms throughout backyards all-over Capalaba and South-East Queensland.Cane Toads secrete a toxin from glands on each shoulder, the glands release the poison when the toad feels threatened. If ingested, this venom can cause excessive salivation, retching, vomiting, seizures and paralysis. Immediate first aid should be started at home, followed by a visit to your local vet or emergency center for continued treatment, partic...

Baybreeze Family Vet Clinics Winter Tips!

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The sudden cool winter weather always comes as a shock to us in the Redlands, especially when we enjoy higher Autumn temperatures in Queensland, Brisbane and surrounds. The first hint that winter is on its way is when our dogs start curling up in a ball on their beds or eyeing out ours! Luckily winter does not last long in Queensland, and many people believe our pets don’t need anything extra during this time, however, some of our fur babies may need an extra layer or two, especially i...

Closed For Australia Day.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Baybreeze Family Vets will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, 27th January, 2021.

Puppy Preschool is back for 2021!

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Join us for our first puppy preschool intake for 2021 at Baybreeze Family Vets! Our first class will be on Thursday, 14th January from 17:30 - 18:30 and the program will run over a 4 week period. Puppy training is a fantastic opportunity to bond with your puppy and adopt a framework of how to keep them safe and allows for much needed early socialisation. Bookings are essential, please feel free to contact the clinic to secure your spot - See you in class!...

Christmas foods that are dangerous to pets.

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Christmas is really all about food for us humans. From our stockings to our dining tables, food is everywhere during the run-up to Christmas. A lot of the foods we commonly associate with Christmas are highly dangerous for our pets. Let’s take a look at the foods you should keep well out of their reach.Chocolate: Theobromine is a key ingredient in chocolate and cocoa powder. It is highly poisonous to dogs and cats and if they eat any, it can have a fatal effect on their hearts, ki...

Baybreeze Xmas Opening Hours:

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

We would like to wish all of our clients and patients a very special Christmas! As we prepare to take a bit of a break, our opening hours will vary slightly over the holiday period:24/12: Closing at 12:00 pm25/12: Closed26/12: Closed27/12: Closed28/12: Closed29/12: Closed30/12: 8:00am - 4:00pm31/12: 8:00am - 4:00pm01/01: Closed02/01: Closed03/01: Closed04/01: Normal hours resumeIf you have an emergency during these hours please contact AES on (07) 3423 1888. Thank you from everyone at Baybreeze Family Ve...