Ears
Here in North Queensland we live in the land of allergies which creates many problems for pets who are susceptible or are predisposed.
Townsville Mobile Vet (TMVet) provides a full workup for ears using an otoscope to view within the ear canal and timpanic membrane (ear drum), ear swab cytology to diagnose pathogens proliferating within the ear, medicated ear flush and in-ear medications to eradicate problem ears. Signs of ear problems may be head shaking, rubbing, scratching, head tilt to mention a few. If your dog has any of these it's well worth a check up to get a resolve.
Eyes
Some of the most common eye problems are corneal ulcers, foreign bodies and blunt trauma. Your pet runs through the grass and gets a seed in its eye or runs into an object causing trauma to the orbit, eye socket, conjunctiva or cornea.TMVet has a standard eye package that includes, Shirmer tear test to check that tear production is adequate and 'dryb eye' is not a cause. flouroceine stain to show any damage or defects to the cornea and alcaine topical anaesthetic to allow examination behind the third eyelid and around the conjunctiva for foreign bodies and trauma. Eyes can deteriorate quickly prompt treatment can save your pets eyes.
Skin
North Queensland is home to many allergens that cause pets a lot of grief which in turn costs owners a lot of money. With the latest in treatment medications your pets skin problems can be diagnosed and treated successfully. There is also referral to visiting skin specialists for those very difficult cases that arise from time to time.