Miss Honey, the 10-year-old Labrador, was transferred to the NWVC from Casey Pet Emergency where she was receiving intravenous fluid therapy and pain relief for an upset tummy. Honey had been off her food and vomiting for a few days when she arrived at NWVC. Honey was admitted to hospital for further fluids and pain […]
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Is your pooch up to date with their vaccinations?
Is your pooch up to date with their vaccinations? Just like us, dogs require regular vaccinations to help protect them against contagious and preventable disease. Your pet’s vaccination schedule will depend on their age, lifestyle and previous vaccination history. Find out exactly what they need here: website. PUPPIES – PRIMARY VACCINATION SCHEDULE 6-8 weeks: C3 […]
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Is your cat up to date with their vaccinations?
Just like us, cats require regular vaccinations to help protect them against contagious and preventable disease. Your pet’s vaccination schedule will depend on their age, lifestyle and previous vaccination history. KITTENS – PRIMARY VACCINATION SCHEDULE 8 weeks old – First F3 vaccination 12 weeks old – Second F3 vaccination 16 weeks old – Third F3 […]
Meet the gorgeous Toulouse. He has become a regular visitor here at NWVC after developing a nasty ear infection last month. When Toulouse came in for his final arthritis injection, his owner reported having noticed brown discharge from his right ear. Upon further investigation Dr. Dawn could see that both ears were very inflamed, with […]
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Body Condition Scoring – it’s more than just weight
Did you know that obesity is the most common nutritional disorder seen in our canine and feline friends? Over 40% of Australian pets are overweight! Just like us, excess fat in animals can pose some serious health concerns – ultimately reducing your pet’s life expectancy. You probably know that we check your pet’s weight and […]
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RABBIT CARE: Neutering
Why is neutering rabbits so important? Neutering is important for both female and male rabbits. Reasons for neutering include: Prevention of unwanted pregnancy Prevention and/or reduction of aggressive behaviour Prevention and/or reduction of undesirable sexual behaviours and territorial marking Male rabbits can start urine spraying and territorial marking as young as 5 – 6months of […]
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RABBIT CARE: Where does your bunny live?
Did you know that a rabbit’s enclosure should be a minimum of two metres in length? Your bunny’s home should allow him to stand up fully on his hind legs, run and jump. Their home should allow adequate space for grooming and feeding, with a separate area for toileting. Did you know that rabbits can be […]
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RABBIT CARE: Is your bunny vaccinated?
In Australia, we recommend that rabbits are vaccinated against Calicivirus, more accurately known as Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV). RHDV is a highly contagious virus, spread in all secretions from a rabbit – urine, faeces, respiratory secretions, bedding, housing, feed bowls etc. This virus can survive for up to one month in the environment and […]
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RABBIT CARE: What should I feed my bunny?
Rabbits are social and curious animals and can make wonderful pets. But contrary to popular belief, taking care of a pet rabbit is a big responsibility. These guys have specific needs when it comes to housing, handling, diet, and enrichment requirements. If you’ve got a pet bunny at home, or you’re thinking of adopting a […]
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BRAVERY AWARD MARCH 2021
Dogs are curious creatures, often using their nose to investigate their environment – as was the case with our friend Sam, the Brittany Spaniel pup. Sam presented to the NWVC last month after his owner noticed a substantial swelling on the right side of his face. After further investigation Dr. Dawn located a bee stinger […]