Writing a review at 1:17am on a Thursday morning while I stay up keeping an eye on my 9 week old puppy is just one of the things I've learnt this evening is all part and parcel of being a responsible pet owner. Tonight when he presented with a few issues that aren't really kosher in a review (let's just say both ends, shall we?), I went into dog-owner overdrive and insisted a trip to the vet. Sure, maybe he had just over eaten and then again maybe it was the Parvo virus I've been told about multiple times since having a furball in my life.
Packed up in the car we headed to the Animal Emergency Centre located in the Woolloongabba Greencross Vet. We were greeted by the senior nurse on duty, Natalie who explained the vet was currently about to head into surgery but would be with us as soon as he could. I later learnt he was doing an operation on a Border Collie who had been hit by a car earlier in the evening. He's doing a-okay for those playing at home.
While we waited, Natalie did what she could checking his vital signs and testing for Parvo. We waited some more before finally seeing the vet, having the pup checked over and being advised our options. Although waiting in a vet foyer for almost 2 hours is never fun I cannot thank the team on duty this evening for their understanding, care and attention.
Knowing there is an emergency care facility a short drive from home gives me a sense of great comfort and relief. And yep, the pup *touch wood* for now is fine. I guess I'm just of the opinion you can never be too careful. read more