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POST COVID BLUES – HOW TO HELP OUR PETS COPE AS RESTRICTIONS EASE

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?   Fortunately or unfortunately we will begin […]

BRAVERY AWARD OCTOBER 2020

A large, happy Bernese Mountain Dog named Rafa sitting with a young child behind him, symbolizing his strength and recovery after surgery to remove towel remnants

Mr. Rafa paid us a visit last month to undergo routine desexing and hernia repair … what happened next was far from routine! We first met Rafa when he presented for a tummy upset in early October. Following a thorough physical examination, a blood test and xrays, no foreign body was identified. Dr Jon did […]

BRAVERY AWARD SEPTEMBER 2020

Miss Ebony, a 12-year-old black Domestic Shorthair cat with bright yellow eyes, sits calmly among green grass outdoors after receiving treatment for hyperthyroidism.

The NWVC team are proud to be one of the few veterinary clinics in Victoria that offers Radioactive Iodine (RI) Therapy for cats – a safe and effective treatment option for Hyperthyroidism in our feline friends. Miss Ebony, a 12-year-old Domestic Shorthair spent the week with us to undergo RI therapy. After being diagnosed with […]

BRAVERY AWARD AUGUST 2020

After a very unsettled night and several episodes of vomiting the following morning, Harvey’s owners knew that something was amiss. Harvey the 8-year-old Cavoodle was promptly brought to the NWVC team for examination. While mostly unremarkable, his exam revealed a painful abdomen and slightly tacky gums – often an indication of dehydration. At home, Harvey […]

Bravery Award July 2020

Meet the gorgeous Kishka – a 3-year-old Golden Retriever who presented to us last month in a somewhat ‘sticky’ situation! When Kishka began having difficulty chewing on one side and was seen to be bleeding from the mouth area, her owner’s brought her down to see the team at NWVC for further investigation.   Upon […]

Bravery Award June 2020

Levi presented to the NWVC last week when her family noticed a facial swelling just below her eye. A thorough physical examination, alongside an oral exam revealed a broken tooth AND a tooth root abscess! Ouch! Levi was admitted for surgery the very next day to remove the broken tooth and flush the abscess. Levi […]

How to help our pets deal with a return to work post COVID-19

Labrador lying on the floor among torn paper, showing signs of separation anxiety when left alone.

Since the COVID lifestyle has become the ‘new norm’, we are spending much more time at home, together with our furry friends. We love being with them, and they love being with us – so this is a great solution right? Fortunately or unfortunately we will resume our normal lives in the not too distant […]

Bravery Award May 2020

Gracie, the 6-year-old Siberian Husky, had a hard start to life but was rescued by the Bakhtadze family where she is now very happy. She still gets nervous sometimes and lets slip a bad smell from her ‘glands’. Dr Jon took her anal glands out so there will be no more embarrassing moments, well, except […]

Bravery Award April 2020

Let us introduce you to Doogle – one very brave old lady! Doogle was diagnosed with heart failure in recent years, presenting to us last month when her owner noticed she was lethargic, inappetent and struggling to toilet. Of great concern was her enlarged abdomen and swollen feet, resulting in Doogle’s admission for an AFAST […]

Easter Colouring Competition

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 The closing date has now been extended until Friday 17th April!  HOW TO ENTER Download the entry form here Get creative Take a […]