Friday, October 29, 2010

Cairns Dogs and families at risk of deadly Leptospirosis

Cairns Dogs are at elevated risk of many tropical diseases.  One of the worst is deadly Leptospirosis, which is a very real threat following a very wet "dry season".  
Leptospirosis is a severe bacterial infection carried by animals such as rodents which is easily caught from contaminated water.  During wet weather when there is standing water in cane paddocks and parks, Leptospirosis organisms from the urine of infected rats can survive for many days.  Dogs or people which drink the water or who have open cuts come into contact with the water can easily be infected. 
Cairns Vet Clinic sees cases of leptospirosis every year, mostly during the wet season.
Leptospirosis causes severe liver and kidney damage and often results in death in humans and animals, even when correctly treated.
The first symptoms may be a high fever like a flu.  In dogs this may present as a dog which seems off color and lethargic. 
Later symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, blood in urine and severe depression/illness.
Don't ignore these symptoms in dogs, as failure to start treatment early is a common cause of death. 
 
Many people become infected with leptospirosis around Australia annually.  In some areas it is more commonly caught from infected farm animals, but around Cairns rodents and wildlife are the main cause.  Many of those infected are working on farms or in gardens and have an open wound which is contaminated by rat urine.  For this reason you should cover wounds and wear appropriate work wear such as boots when working outdoors.  Rats should be controlled by baiting and destroying refuges such as overgrown areas, junk piles and neglected sheds!
Contaminated water can also be a source: this is one reason to boil water before drinking it, and ensure rainwater tanks and roofs are secure and clean.
Once of the Vet Nurses at Cairns Veterinary Clinic caught leptospirosis from dead rats in her rainwater tank!  Yuck!
Unfortunately, many people infected with leptospirosis die, so prevention is the best strategy.
 
Fortunately there is a vaccine for the most common strain of Leptospirosis to infect dogs in Cairns: Leptospirosis australis.
Cairns Vet Clinic gives very clear advice to dog owners:
Leptospirosis is carried by rats and native wildlife like native rats and bandicoots.
You need to vaccinate your dog against Leptospirosis australis if:
  •  There are rats in your dog's environment (eg. in the compost bin, back yard, shed etc)
  • Your dog often goes into the bush, walks by cane paddocks, creeks, parks which are wet (Like Goomboora)
  • Your dog lives on a farm
  • You live close to a swamp, creek, hillside where rats or wildlife could get into your yard.
The vaccine is given as two initial shots a month apart followed by annual boosters.
Contact us for further details.
 

Cairns Cat worms kill frogs!

Cairns Cats are at high risk of infection with a tropical tapeworm Sprometra Erinacei.  Virtually all cats in Cairns are infected: they catch the worm by eating geckoes, lizards, frogs and invertebrates.  The worm can cause serious problems for cats because they may be over a metre long and present in large numbers in the cat's intestine.
Interestingly though, they cause even more severe disease in frogs if they become infected from cat faeces.
Cats should be wormed every three months.  If your cat is a prolific gecko hunter consider worming monthly, especially in the wet season.
Dogs are less commonly infected but some dogs do still get these worms.  They can also be wormed with a high (4x normal) dose of Praziquantel.  Your vet can advise you.
Have you wormed your cat lately?  Break the cycle.  Visit Cairns Vet Clinic and get the specially made doses: normal worm tablets and pastes are totally ineffective against this parasite so don't waste your money on these if you live in the tropics.  Read more about tropical pet problems and looking after your cat.
 
 

Those Miserable Freeloaders!

When talking about diseases which affect frogs, the parasite group is often overlooked. This group includes tapeworms, nematodes, flukes, trematodes (flatworms), filaria, protozoa and fly larvae.

In the past, it was thought that parasites weren't too detrimental to the frog's well being - just incidental freeloaders - and they weren't supposed to be capable of actually causing the frog's death. However, the pathology results from frogs that we received during the North Queensland winters of 1999 through 2002 revealed that the worms themselves were the cause of death in these frogs. The worms are actually the middle domino in a set.

It is now believed that a disease pathogen is first getting into some frogs and disabling their immune system. Once that has occured, the frog has lost its biological defense system and becomes prey to a variety of parasites which infest the frog in huge a severe reaction to the irritation in the muscle tissues caused by Spirometranumbers. The parasites themselves can cause death through the damage they do to internal organs and essential body tissues (such as liquifying the thigh muscles so that the frog can't catch its food or escape from predators). Other times, the worms dissolve holes in the skin which leads to the frog being swamped by bacteria and fungi and these act as the cause of death.

One of the nastiest parasites being seen thus far is the tapeworm Spirometra erinacei (see photo below) which becomes a breeding adult once it has been picked up by cats. This worm migrates through several internal organs in the frog, damaging them as it goes, until it finally burrows into the muscle tissues in the thighs. Once Spirometra in the fleshthere, the muscle tissue is liquified, lymph sacs damaged and the protective skin over the bone breached which leads to breaks in the thigh bone. Holes appear in the skin which allows the frog to be flooded with bacteria which leads to scepticaemia (blood poisoning). Other times, the thigh muscle is compromised by cavities in the muscle and these fill with blood. Spirometra (the sub-adult stages of which are also referred to as spargana) lives in many hosts including insects, frogs, reptiles, cats and dogs but it has now become a serious predator of frogs in Far North Queensland.

There is a special worming regime needed to kill spirometra in cats and this is described on our Cat Alert page in the threats to frogs section. parasites in the liver

As more of our backlog of specimens is tested, more and more parasite problems are emerging. A blood parasite called a Filaroid has been found at massive infestation levels in emaciated frogs which were turned in during our very dry winter and excessively hot spring in 2001. We've also found Capillaria (threadworms, bladder worms) in many frogs, Rhabdias (a lung parasite), nematodes and flatworms. Hydatid parasites also cause an unusual symptom of turning the frog's dorsal skin black, like soft rubber, which then smears off.

Some worms could not be identified and have been sent on to other researchers who might be able to identify them using DNA analysis. Some worms show up in the most unusual places such as these flatworms (right) which were found infesting the liver of a squamous cell cancer case.

out of the intestine, two of these 20mm worms cameOnce the frogs are infected, the worms are extremely difficult to treat and different medications used thus far have only acheived limited success. The Spirometra worms in particular have their own 'radar cloaking device' as they migrate through the frog's body, excreting both an immune suppressant and an anti-inflammatory agent which enables the worms to hide their presence from the frog's natural defenses. By the time the frog starts exhibiting external symptoms (usually lesions and lumps but also fluid retention in the legs), the infestation is already quite severe and the frog's tissues have been damaged.

Another prominent parasite of the Far North is not a worm but a maggot which usually only occupies the frog on a temporary basis and we've given this temporary house guest its own page.

While cleaning out a large backyard pond in Smithfield, Cairns, every tadpole we found had these snowflake-like growths all over the body. Some successfully metamorphed but died within days. The lab result identified the growths as a soil parasite called a ciliated protozoa. The particular pond involved had been allowed to silt up with soil carried into the pond during rainy seasons and this muddy bottom is where the protozoa were living until they attacked the tadpoles. (A good reason to keep your frog ponds from silting up - leaf litter on the bottom is good but not mud and soil!)

 

Last updated: May 14th, 2006

 

 

Cairns dog poisoning: Cane Toad Toxicity

Cairns Vet Clinic takes many calls from worried pet owners who's dogs have been poisoned by Cane Toads.
Can toads have venom glands on their back.  Dogs are often poisoned when they bite or pick up toads, or even drink from a water bowl which cane toads have been sitting in.
Cairns Dogs are at heightened risk of poisoning because there are so many toads in this city.  This year we are likely to see record numbers as the very wet "dry season" has meant year round breeding conditions.
Cane toad poisoning can cause salivation, vomiting, shaking, hyperactivity, seizures and death.
Treatment for can toad poisoning relies on first aid: wash the dogs mouth out with gently flowing water to remove as much poison as possible.
If your dog is having seizures or you suspect your dog has eaten the toad you should take them to the vet.  Because toads come out at night this is often an after-hours vet emergency.  Cairns Vet Clinic offers 24 hour service and cane toads are a common reason for calls.  We are happy to give advice on the phone for this sort of emergency but if the symptoms are severe your dog may need to be hospitalised on intravenous fluids.
 
Cane toad poisoning is most common in small terrier breeds.  Because these breeds were bred to chase rats and other small prey the find the toads irresistible.  Some dogs even become seemingly addicted to the "high" from the toads.  If your dog repeatedly gets poisoned by cane toads, you should consider keeping them inside, especially at night and when it is raining.
 
Read more information on Cane Toad Poisoning and other Tropical pet Problems.

Cairns dog rescued from dog-nappers in Kurumba!

Cairns dog stolen from RSPCA recovered thanks to a watchful business owner and microchip!
Cairns Vet Clinic has been closely watching this story as we are the official RSPCA vets and work closely with the great team of people at the RSPCA.
The Whelan family's dog Saffron stolen from the RSPCA on night of the 10th/11th of October has been found and reunited with her family at Heathrow Airport.
 
Saffron was recognised in the back of a ute by a keen-eyed business owner in Kurumba, Far North Queensland, more than 4 days and 750km from where she was stolen.  The dog-rescuer phoned police and RSPCA.
Fortunately the dog was microchipped and its identity could be proven beyond a doubt. 
 
 
Read the Cairns Post report of the RSPCA dog theft Dog theft ruins travel plan below:
 

Daniel Strudwick

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

© The Cairns Post

 

Part of the family: Steve Whelan cradles Midget, who he took out of kennels after Saffron was stolen. Picture: JAKE NOWAKOWSKI

A THEFT at Stratford RSPCA has thrown a family's overseas trip into dog-gone chaos. Can you help the Whelan's find their beloved pooch Saffron?

Thieves broke into the RSPCA on Greenbank Rd and made off with Saffron, the beloved pet pooch of the Whelan family from Edmonton who are relocating to London this month.

The family spent $7000 on accommodation and flights for their two dogs who were due to be reunited with their owners at Heathrow airport next month.

But now, the Whelans face an anxious wait as police investigate.

"We’re absolutely distraught. Our dogs are like our babies," Stephen Whelan said.

"Hopefully, someone out there will know what’s happened and they’ll be able to tell the police because we want our baby back."

Mr Whelan said Saffron was probably targeted because of her placid nature.

"All of the other dogs would’ve been barking, but Saffron is so friendly that she would’ve been jumping up to say hello."

Jody Whelan said: "We are holding out every hope that Saffron will be joining us."

Officers say the dog-nap took place between 4.30pm on Sunday and 7am on Monday.

Anyone with information should call Constable Katelyn Maroske on 4030 7000 or RSPCA Stratford on 4055 1487.

Cairns dog-napper charged

Dogs in Cairns have few places to roam free, and one of the most popular places to take your dog is the beach.  The Cairns Post today reported on an incident where a dog bit a man on Trinity Beach.  The man subsequently allegedly took the dog from the owner and demanded money as compensation.  This is a good reminder of the difficulties off-lead dogs can cause, and of the importance of proper behavior training.  Your dog should not be off lead unless it consistently comes when called and is well socialised and plays nicely with other pets and people.  A great way to improve your pets social skills is at our Puppy Preschool.
Even then, problems like dog fights are common: no matter how perfect you think your dog is, it only takes a clash of personalities before you can be off to Cairns Vet Clinic with one or both dogs!
 
Read the full Cairns Post article below.

Cairns' duo's knife-point dog-nap charges

Daniel Strudwick

Friday, October 29, 2010

© The Cairns Post

 AN afternoon stroll along the sand turned into a tale of alleged dog-napping and extortion at knife-point for a Trinity Beach man and his pet kelpie.

Two men faced Cairns Magistrates’ Court yesterday after police alleged they seized the dog and threatened its owner with a fishing knife.

Jade Matthews, 25, and Jesse Howe, 27, were walking along the popular stretch of sand when Mr Howe was bitten by the kelpie, the court heard.

The two men allegedly took the dog from its owner and demanded money from the man as compensation for the minor wounds.

Mr Howe followed the dog’s owner to his home in Trinity Beach, but the man’s neighbour called police.

The two men allegedly fled, releasing the dog, but officers later found them in a car nearby.

Mr Matthews was released from police custody on strict bail conditions yesterday. Mr Howe was remanded in custody.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Worming your cat (funny)

Cairns Vet Clinic encourages our clients to bring their cats in every 3 months for worming. Cats in Cairns hunt geckos and become infected with a tapeworm called Spirometra erinacei.  These tapeworm grow to over a metre long and many may be present in your cats intesting, causing damage and preventing good digestion.  They also spread to frogs and are a major cause of frog disease.

To treat this tapeworm we need 4x the normal dose of tapewormer, so supermarket and pet store wormers just don't work.

People sometimes say they will give the pill themselves, but come back with their cat realising how difficult it is.  To help them see the humour we sometimes give them this story.  Give Cairns Vet Clinic a call on 4032 9999 if you haven't wormed your cat for tapeworm in the last 3 months.

Instructions for giving your cat a pill

1) Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
2) Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
3) Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.
4) Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.
5) Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call friend.
6) Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get friend to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down, remove ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
7) Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered Doulton figures from hearth and set to one side for glueing later.
8) Wrap cat in large towel and get friend to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
9) Check label to make sure pill is not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply band-aid to friend's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
10) Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
11) Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Throw Tee-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.
12) Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil-wrap.
13) Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed, hold cat's mouth open with small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet of steak. Hold head vertically and pour pint of water down throat to wash pill down.
14) Get friend to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
15) Arrange for RSPCA to collect cat. Ring local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.

Cairns dog flea problems and treatment

At Cairns Vet Clinic we see a lot of dogs with skin disease secondary to fleas.  In Cairns, Dogs suffer from fleas, ticks and flying biting insects year round.  Fleas and ticks are worst during the dry season from June to December, but they can and do cause problems all year.  The key to effective control is year around protection with modern safe residual products like Frontline, Advantage, Advocate or Advantix (Note do not ever put Advantix on cats: it is only safe for dogs). 
Of these products, Frontline and Advantix both protect dogs against ticks and fleas, and Advantix also protects against flying, biting insects like mosquitoes and midges. 
At Cairns Vet Clinic find the Bayer Advantage/Advantix/Advocate family to be more effective for fleas than frontline, though Frontline is more waterproof and still an excellent product.
 
The keys to success with using these spot on products are:
  • Use at the reccomended frequency: monthly for fleas or two weekly for ticks (Frontline and Advantage)
  • Apply the whole dose to the dogs skin (we prefer to shave the hair approx 2cm x3cm to apply the liquid)
  • Use the right dose for the pet (don't try to split doses: this can be dangerous or ineffective).
  • Apply to a dry pet and do not wash for 24 hours.  For best results do not wash for 2-4 weeks
  • If there are still fleas around, treat your yard, house and the pets bedding.

Check out the video and description of application here from Bayer:

How to apply - Dogs

Fast Relief for Your Dog

Watch How To Apply Video
(This video may take a few minutes to download)

Applying Advantage® flea control to your canine companion is fast and easy. Advantage is available in four different dosages, which your veterinarian will determine based on your pet's weight. (Advantage for dogs should not be used on any other type of animal. Always consult your veterinarian prior to application.)

For dogs and puppies 7 weeks and older:

  • Puppies/Dogs 10 lbs. and under
  • Dogs 11-20 lbs.
  • Dogs 21-55 lbs.
  • Dogs over 55 lbs.

If your dog weighs 20 lbs. or less, follow these steps:

  1. Remove one applicator tube from the package.
  2. Hold applicator tube in an upright position. Pull off the cap.
  3. Turn the cap around and place other end of cap back on tube.
  4. Twist cap to break seal, then remove cap from tube.
  5. The dog should be standing for easy application. Part the hair between the dog's shoulder blades on his/her back until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze the tube twice to expel the entire contents directly on the skin. Do not get this product in your pet's eyes or mouth.
  6. Discard empty tube by securely wrapping in several layers of newspaper and discarding in trash.

how to apply to dogs 20 lbs or less

For dogs 21 lbs. and over:

Follow directions above, except in step 5, apply the entire contents of the tube to three or four spots on the top of the back from the shoulder to the base of the tail.

how to apply to dogs over 21 lbs

 

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Dog Vet Deductions: can a tradesman's best friend reduce their tax bill?

Cairns Vet Clinic sees many painters, plumbers and builders who take their dog everywhere, as well as dedicated guard dogs for business premises. Dogs which are used by tradesman as guard dogs for vehicles, building sites or business premises may be able to be claimed as a tax deduction.
Farm dogs and hunting dogs (where tax is paid on income produced from these activities) may also qualify.
What this means is expenses such as veterinary fees, maintainance costs (worming, heartworm, fleas, food) may be deductable.  Speak to your accountant to see if you qualify, as we cannot offer financial advice. 
 
For more information and a laugh, check out this article below from dogs NSW.
 
As the end of the financial year draws closer, some dog owners may be reassured to know that their dogs can be

claimed on tax under certain circumstances. In the past, some owners have tried claiming their dog-related expenses

unlawfully, but those who use dogs at work, such as in security or for pest control, may be eligible to claim some the

associated expenses such as food, vaccinations, and other veterinary bills. Dogs NSW believes increasing tax

deductions for dog-related expenses could be an effective way to improve morale and reduce stress in workplaces.

There are a number of ways which dogs can be worked into tax returns. If a dog has been used at work for security or

pest-control purposes, their food, vaccinations and other veterinary bills can be deducted from the gross income.

“Lots of people who work with dogs are entitled to claim back their dog-related expenses. Guard dogs are part

deductible, including for people who use a watchdog at their home office. Tradesman that work with a dog in their ute

can also part claim their companion. This is just one of many great incentives to get dogs involved in your workplace.”,

says veterinarian and Dogs NSW spokesperson Dr Peter Higgins

“I’ve heard of a lot of strange dog-related deductions during my time as a vet. I remember a man who tried to claim

food for his ‘home security system.’ One lady tried to claim her dog related expenses as for a ‘dependant’.”, jokes

Dr

Higgins

.

“I must say though that it is a real shame how many people treat their dogs as members of their family, but can’t claim

expenses for being a responsible owner and bringing a well socialised dog into the community.”, believes

Dr Higgins.

While the cost of dog adoption is not usually able to be claimed, additional donations to the shelter or organisation

from where the dog was adopted above the adoption fee are classed as a ‘charitable donation’ an as such as tax

deductible, as long as the organisation is an ATO registered DGR (Direct Gift Recipient).

“Dogs are such intelligent and versatile animals. I see them less as a luxury, and more as important members of our

community, providing help and companionship to a variety of people, from kids and families to farmers and soldiers.”,

says

Dr Higgins.

“I think that there is definitely view to use dogs more in workplaces. Businesses will often take their important contacts

and clients out for the night on the business credit card, all of which are claimable as ‘business expenses.’ Alcohol

and food make up a large percentage of the bill.”

“Given that dog owners are scientifically proven to be more sociable and happy people, doesn’t it make a sound

business decision to get an office dog and take it for walks during business chats? Workers will get a chance to boost

their health by getting out of the office and getting some exercise during the day while cutting back on excessive eating

and drinking in the evening. Dogs are proven to make a more productive, happy, and potentially healthy workplace.”,

exclaims

Dr Higgins.

“I think there is definitely view to increase the scope of tax deductions for dog-related expenses in some

circumstances. Certain breeds can be a positive force in the workplace and calm nerves in high-stress environments,

so why shouldn’t they be able to be claimed as a health benefit? Of course anyone looking at these types of

deductions should always consult with their Accountant before making any tax related decisions.”, advises

Dr Higgins.

“As for the home security system? Some people are always willing to claim anything once.”, laughs

Dr Higgins.

 

 
For further information, images or interviews, contact:

Tomas Ganderton or Dr Peter Higgins

Media Liaison

0401 927 653 or 0410 67 63 65

TomasGanderton@dogsnsw.org.au

Dogs NSW is located at:

The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs,

44 Luddenham Road,

Erskine Park,

NSW 2759

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Cairns Vet Clinic takes many calls every week from pet owners who have lost their furry friends.  We also get stray dogs, cats and birds brought in regularly.  In many cases, we cannot locate the owner and need to refer the pet to the council pound or RSPCA shelter.  Some of these animals remain unclaimed and are euthanased. 

For this reason its vital you microchip your pet.  Even indoor pets can escape and be lost.  In the event your pet is lost or injured this can mean the difference between life and death.  Pets should also wear a collar with their name and you contact details and be registered with your local council.

Microchipping costs around $50 and is quick and easy.  If you ever move home or change contact details, its important you keep those updated.

What should you do if you have lost your pet?  There are some vital contact points.

  • Call your local vets: many people take lost pets to the vet to be scanned for a microchip, and may phone to report pets they have found
  • Call the council pound.
  • Check the council pound website.  http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/content/community/impounded_pets.asp.  In fact, check it out now and see all the pets whose owners didn't bother to microchip, tag and register their pets and are now effectively on death row.  While some of these animals are strays and effectively unowned, many were pets yesterday but now facing an uncertain future.
  • Call Local animal shelters: in Cairns this includes RSPCA and YAPS
  • Call Local or Community service radio stations (such as 4CA radio in Cairns)
  • Put up notices in your local area.  Sometimes your pet may have been found by a neighbour or someone nearby.
  • Use facebook.  Eg. the Lost and found pets in Cairns page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-and-Found-Pets-in-Cairns/161684753848930?ref=searairns
  • Remember if you find your pet to take down any notices and advise anyone you have notified.  If you leave them up, people soon start to ignore them and they are less effective in future.

Now ring thought, here are the animals currently at Cairns City Council pound at the time of writing.  While council officers try to rehome pets through local shelters like RSPCA or YAPS, these are often very full and many thousands of pets are put down around Australia every year.  Don't let your pet be one of them.

Cairns Vet Clinic 

 

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
12/10/2 11:04 AM
Location Found:
Peever RD BABINDA
Description of Animal:
Female tabby cat
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308762

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
15/10/2010 09:49 AM
Location Found:
Peever RD BABINDA
Description of Animal:
Female Tort Cat
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308770

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
15/10/2010 10:12 AM
Location Found:
Sidlaw ST SMITHFIELD
Description of Animal:
Ginger cat, female desexed, large
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308771

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
16/10/2010 07:54 AM
Location Found:
Lissner CRES EARLVILLE
Description of Animal:
Large male wolfhound x wearing brown collar
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308779

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
16/10/2010 09:15 AM
Location Found:
Grantala ST MANOORA
Description of Animal:
Male entire, young ginger cat friendly
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308780

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
17/10/2010 07:30 AM
Location Found:
Tiffany ST WHITE ROCK
Description of Animal:
Female bull arab x wearing black collar
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308781

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
17/10/2010 01:10 PM
Location Found:
McCoombe ST MANOORA
Description of Animal:
Female kelpie x
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308783

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
18/10/2010 10:02 AM
Location Found:
Armbrust ST MANOORA
Description of Animal:
female entire no id cattle x
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308784

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
18/10/2010 10:09 AM
Location Found:
Spence ST BUNGALOW
Description of Animal:
female entire
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308785

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
19/10/2010 11:14 AM
Location Found:
Peever RD BABINDA
Description of Animal:
Tan and with white chest
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308787

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
19/10/2010 11:13 AM
Location Found:
Peever RD BABINDA
Description of Animal:
Ginger and white cat
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308788

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
19/10/2010 04:34 PM
Location Found:
Supply RD BENTLEY PARK
Description of Animal:
Male Tan Ridgeback X
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308789

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
21/10/2010 12:07 PM
Location Found:
Norman ST GORDONVALE
Description of Animal:
Male Foxie X with collar
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308798

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
21/10/2010 02:22 PM
Location Found:
Mt Peter RD EDMONTON
Description of Animal:
Female Entire Staffy. White with no collar
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308799

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
22/10/2010 11:58 AM
Location Found:
Robert RD EDMONTON
Description of Animal:
Female Tabby cat
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308801

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
22/10/2010 01:41 PM
Location Found:
Murray ST MANOORA
Description of Animal:
Female BullArab Pup. White and Tan
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308806

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
23/10/2010 02:09 PM
Location Found:
Callum ST MOOROOBOOL
Description of Animal:
Female Great Dane X with pink collar
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308807

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
25/10/2010 09:50 AM
Location Found:
Australis CL EDMONTON
Description of Animal:
Male Pug. Black
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308812

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
25/10/2010 11:22 AM
Location Found:
Avoch CT EDMONTON
Description of Animal:
Female Desexed Staffy with collar
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308813

Date Impounded: Time Impounded:
26/10/2010 10:05 AM
Location Found:
Alchera DR MOSSMAN
Description of Animal:
Male, entire, tan, mixed breed, some mange, young
Contact: 4044 3044 and quote CCC ID No. 308887

To release an animal from Council’s pound you will be required to:

  • Provide officers with satisfactory proof of your identity (eg drivers licence).
  • Pay all impoundment fees owing. Impoundment fees are calculated on a daily basis
  • Provide proof of current animal registration if applicable. If proof of registration is not provided, registration fees will be required to be paid in addition to impoundment fees.

Collection times at Council’s pound located at145 - 161 McCoombe Street, Bungalow are 5.00pm-5.30pm Weekdays, and 2.00pm-2.30pm Weekends and Public Holidays, or by contacting Mossman Office, Front Street, Mossman on telephone 4099 9444.

Payment may be made at Cairns Regional Council's Customer Service Centre 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns, Smithfield Library or Earlville Library Mossman Office during normal business hours prior to collection of the animal. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available at these locations. Please show your receipt when collecting the animal. Payments taken at the pound are strictly cash only.

View more information on responsible pet ownership from Council's Animal Management Unit.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Dog behavior

Dog Behaviour can be confusing and frustrating.  This little tip can help you see the bright side and get on better with your dog.  It works with kids too!  If you have a puppy then socialisation and the right training advice is critical: check out our Puppy Preschool

 

Wear 'Rose-Colored Glasses' Around Your Dog

by Irith Bloom, Owner, The Sophisticated Dog

  We humans tend to focus on the negative, rather than the positive. Instead of falling intothis trap, put on rose-colored glasses when you look at your dog. In other words, make a concerted effort to focus on the 999 times your dog does the right thing, instead of the one time your dog does the wrong thing.

Focusing on, and rewarding, behavior you like can quickly transform your dog's behavior, especially if you also work on ignoring behavior you don't like, rather than rewarding it with attention. (This works well with co-workers and family members, too, by the way.)

Irith Bloom is the owner of The Sophisticated Dog, a company offering pet-friendly training services to clients in Los Angeles.

Cairns Vet Clinic: Travelling with pets

http://cairnsvet.com.au/Cairns Vet Clinic loves to share great ideas which benefit our clients and other pet owners.
We all love a holiday, and we love our pets.  Combining the two can be difficult. 
 
Cairns Unlimited website offer a great Travelling with Pets Guide.  They also have information about dog exercise areas and pet safety, as well as lots of other great travel advice and resources.
 
PET FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION
Always wished you could take a trip to the tropical paradise of North Queensland, but didn't want to leave your pampered pooch or favourite feline home alone? Well, who said you can't take it (sorry, him or her) along for the fun! While not every accommodation house welcomes pets, we've scoured Cairns and the cities and towns in the region to bring you enough pet-friendly accommodation options to ensure that you and your whole family love every minunte you spend in Far North Queensland. Now... go fetch!
 
They point out that: IF TRAVELLING WITH PETS, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BOOK AHEAD, AND MAKE YOUR REQUIREMENTS VERY CLEAR AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. PLEASE NOTE THAT MANY OF THE PROPERTIES INSIST THAT ONLY 'WELL BEHAVED' ANIMALS ARE WELCOME.
 
If this sounds like a problem for you, why not check out our puppy preschool and dog http://cairnsvet.com.au/behavioural-consultations?
Read more great news and info about Cairns Pets.
 

Cairns Vet patient and client testimonials

Cairns Vet Clinic runs a competition every year: the "Face of Cairns Vet Clinic", where our clients send in pictures of their pets.  The winner is chosen by our clients and graces our advertising material and also wins food and preventative health care for the year.  We also ask clients to tell us why they and their pets love coming to Cairns Vet Clinic.  We think the answers tell you more than we could why so many people choose us to care for their pets. 
 
 
I love the Cairns Vet Clinic because the staff are ALWAYS friendly with me
and my brother Coolmo, give us treats and put my owners mind at
ease...she’s a bit of a worry wart! :)
 
"Petro" Fielding
 
Read more cairns pet news and info

Friday, October 15, 2010

Cairns Veterinary Clinic Locations and Hours

Cairns Vet Clinic is a progressive small animal practice located in tropical North Queensland. 

We have excellent facilities and focus on providing high quality care to our patients.

We operate out of 3 locations

Cairns Veterinary Clinic

76 Pease St Cairns

Manoora, Qld 4870


Ph 07 4032 9999

Fax 07 4032 9998

Opening hours:Mon-Friday: 8.30-6.30

Saturday: 8.30-12.00

Sat pm: 5.30-6.30

Sunday: 9.30-10.30 AM

Sun pm: 5.30-6.30 PM

Please phone for an appointment

Aeroglen Veterinary Surgery

1 Aeroglen Drive,

Aeroglen, Qld, 4870


Ph. 07 4032 9977

Fax 07 4032 1440


Opening hours:

Mon-Friday: 8.30-5.30 PM

Saturday 8.30-11.00

Gordonvale Veterinary Surgery

28 Norman St

Gordonvale, 4865


Ph. 07 4032 9988

Fax 07 4056 3895


Opening hours:

Mon-Friday: 8.30-5.00 PM

Saturday: 8.30-11.00 AM

Please phone for an appointment

Cairns Vet Clinic

Cairns Vet Clinic is a progressive small animal practice located in tropical North Queensland. 
We have excellent facilities and focus on providing high quality care to our patients.
We operate out of 3 locations

Cairns Veterinary Clinic

76 Pease St Cairns
Manoora, Qld 4870

Ph 07 4032 9999
Fax 07 4032 9998

Opening hours:Mon-Friday: 8.30-6.30
Saturday: 8.30-12.00
Sat pm: 5.30-6.30
Sunday: 9.30-10.30 AM
Sun pm: 5.30-6.30 PM
Please phone for an appointment

Aeroglen Veterinary Surgery

1 Aeroglen Drive,
Aeroglen, Qld, 4870

Ph. 07 4032 9977
Fax 07 4032 1440

Opening hours:
Mon-Friday: 8.30-5.30 PM
Saturday 8.30-11.00

Gordonvale Veterinary Surgery

28 Norman St
Gordonvale, 4865

Ph. 07 4032 9988
Fax 07 4056 3895

Opening hours:
Mon-Friday: 8.30-5.00 PM
Saturday: 8.30-11.00 AM
Please phone for an appointment