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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Clinic News, Community, Dogs, Patient of the Month, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
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 […]
Are your kids looking for something to do this Easter? Why not join in our Easter colouring competition! With something for everyone, show us your creative side and download our entry form. ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY 6TH APRIL HOW TO ENTER Download the entry form here Get creative Please write name and age on back of artwork […]
It is hard to imagine that something this small has the potential to cause so many issues for our furry friends! Grass seeds are a big problem for Australian pets, particularly during the spring and summer months. Otis, the 5-year-old Maremma X. Thanks to his owner’s swift action, these grass seeds were removed promptly under […]
Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Rabbits and Other Pets, Uncategorized
KEEP YOUR BUNNY COOL THIS SUMMER
Rabbits don’t tolerate heat well and are more susceptible to heat stroke than humans – so if you’re feeling hot this Summer, just imagine how your little bunny must be feeling! Rabbits can’t sweat like humans, instead they rely on a panting action and their ears to keep them cool. A rabbit’s ears are […]
With Australia in the midst of Summer, it’s a great time to talk about what we can do to keep our pets cool. Old, young, unwell and brachycephalic (short nosed) animals are particularly heat intolerant – so being proactive pays off. 1. Ensure that your pet has access to shade and ample water – […]
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BRAVERY AWARD JANUARY 2021
Chloe the Cavoodle spent several days visiting us at the NWVC and Casey Pet Emergency after ingesting a bone just before Christmas. Chloe felt very out of sorts, and rightly so , she was experiencing a bout of Pancreatitis. Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed. Pancreatitis commonly occurs in dogs, with no apparent […]
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ANXIETY IN OUR PETS – LIVING THE ‘COVID NORMAL’
The COVID lifestyle has become the ‘new norm’, spending most of 2020 in lockdown, together with our furry friends – but what happens now, as restrictions begin to ease? We love being with them, and they love being with us – so it’s been a great situation right? As our Christmas holidays come to an […]
Despite a somewhat hectic year, we were fortunate enough to get together over the weekend for our annual NWVC Christmas party and awards night. As always, we had a ball and took the time to celebrate everyone’s efforts during 2020! A big congratulations to Dr. Dawn Hoo, who received the Leroy Award – an annual […]
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BRAVERY AWARD NOVEMBER 2020
Meet the adorable Brock, a 3-year-old Dogue De Bordeau. He paid us a visit last month after his owner’s noticed persistent black discharge from both eyes. His examination revealed bilateral Entropion – an abnormality of the eyelids whereby the eyelid rolls inwards, often causing the hair on the eyelids to rub against the cornea. […]