Emergency Vet in Sarina
Pet Hospitalisation
After surgery, your pet may need to be hospitalised for a period of time. At Sarina Veterinary Surgery, our custom-built cages have been installed with the comfort and well-being of your pets in mind, supporting both recovery and access to an emergency vet when needed.
Each cage is made with stainless steel, allowing us to clean them easily and ensuring a sterile environment that prevents the spread of infectious diseases. They each have a drainage system and rubber matting, to keep your pet away from any accidents they may have.
Each animal gets a wool-like blanket that helps to draw moisture away from them, and our nurses regularly take our patients for walks on the grass so they are able to stretch their legs and go to the toilet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do during a pet emergency?
During a pet emergency, assess the situation and remain calm. Call the vet clinic immediately for advice and follow any instructions provided. Safely transport your pet to the clinic, handling them carefully to prevent further injury. It’s also important to have your pet’s medical history available to provide relevant details to the vet. Get in touch with our 24-hour vets in Sarina to learn more.
What are common signs that my pet needs veterinary attention?
Common signs can include sudden changes in behaviour, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhoea, limping or unexplained weight loss. If your pet seems lethargic, has a visible injury or shows signs of pain, contact our vet clinic in Sarina immediately to determine the underlying cause.
Do emergency vets provide overnight pet hospitalisation?
Yes, emergency vets may provide overnight pet hospitalisation when a pet needs monitoring or ongoing care. This allows vets to observe their condition closely, manage treatment and respond quickly if their health changes during recovery.
Recovery & Ongoing Care
Providing the right level of care after surgery or during illness helps support recovery and maintain your pet’s comfort. Close monitoring ensures any changes in condition are identified early and managed appropriately.
This type of care helps to:
- Support recovery following surgery or treatment
- Monitor your pet’s condition closely
- Identify potential complications early
- Maintain comfort during their stay
Consistent care and supervision help ensure your pet remains stable and supported throughout their recovery.
Get in touch to learn more about hospitalisation and care options.
24/7 Emergency Vet Care
At Sarina Veterinary Surgery, there is a vet on-call 24/7 to cater for any disasters or unwell animals. Please phone the surgery on (07) 4956 1897, you will get a recorded message, then phone the mobile number you will be given, to speak to the on-call veterinarian.
Our surgery is fully equipped to handle nearly any emergency for small animals. Our staff are trained in emergency medicine so they can make quick, correct decisions regarding the best treatment of your pet in a variety of high-pressure and high-stress situations.
Large animal emergencies are seen on location. A few of the more common emergency situations where you can help your pet before calling us are:
Toad Envenomation In Pets
- Typically, dogs froth at the mouth, but they may rub their mouth along the ground or paw at their mouth. Their gums are usually very red. Use a cloth and a bucket of water to wash your dog’s mouth out. Make sure you wash around the tongue as well.
- If your dog starts convulsing, they must come in ASAP.
Snake Envenomation In Pets
- If your dog has killed a snake and may have been bitten, please bring the dead snake into the surgery for identification. Knowing which snake has bitten your animal allows us to treat any bite promptly.
Animal Bleeding From Injury
- If your animal is bleeding profusely from an injury, you can apply a pressure bandage before bringing them to the surgery.
Tick Paralysis In Pets
- If your pet is retching, or having trouble breathing or walking, it could have a paralysis tick.
- Search your pet, and if you find a tick, remove it and place it in a bag/jar, and bring it in for identification.
- Do not feed your pet or let them have water.
- If your pet is showing signs of tick paralysis before you remove the tick, you must bring it in for treatment, as they can continue to deteriorate for up to 24 hours after removal of the tick.
Animals In Pain
- Please be careful moving an animal in pain, as they will often bite.
- Please do not give animals human medication, especially aspirin and Panadol.
