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Grass Seeds – how to recognise and treat a very big problem in a very small package

Close-up of dry grass seeds in a field, highlighting how these small seeds can cause big problems for pets.

In the late spring and summer, the number of cases of grass seeds in dogs (and sometimes cats) rises exponentially.   The most common place they end up are in a dog’s paws, ears and eyes.  However, they can also be found in an animal’s mouth and genitals, or be inhaled or ingested. The shape of […]

BRAVERY AWARD DECEMBER 2022

Two-year-old Spoodle named Lily standing on grass, looking happy despite healing from wounds after a dog attack.

Two year old Lily the Spoodle had a pretty bad day a few weeks ago when she was suddenly attacked by the next door neighbour’s dog.  She received multiple wounds to her left flank and left leg.  Her owners (including the neighbour) rushed her down to our Narre Warren clinic and she was assessed immediately […]

Keeping your bunny cool this summer

Light brown rabbit sitting on straw inside a wooden hutch, alert with ears upright.

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 made […]

BRAVERY AWARD SEPTEMBER 2022

Sanka, a 10-year-old mixed breed dog, lies on a soft carpet wearing a cozy jacket, resting gently after recovering from a broken toe.

Sanka the 10-year-old mixed breed dog presented to us a few weeks ago with a very sore toe. Radiographs revealed that he had in fact broken his toe, ouch! In an attempt to heal the broken bone (and avoid toe amputation), the toe required continuous bandaging. Sanka was prescribed pain relief, alongside strict rest for […]

BRAVERY AWARD AUGUST 2022

A fluffy tabby cat named Miles sitting on a tiled floor wearing a recovery cone after surgery to remove a piece of rubber he had swallowed.

Don’t let this sweet little face fool you – this cheeky young man has been up to his old tricks again! Miles presented to the NWVC for persistent vomiting following his meals. Miles has a history of eating things he shouldn’t, having eaten a rubbery material less than a year ago, requiring surgical removal! With […]

BRAVERY AWARD JULY 2022

Zelda, a pure white 4-year-old cat presented to our Narre Warren Clinic a couple weeks ago for lameness on her right hind leg after being outside for the day. Her owners were very concerned that she may have broken her foot but were unsure of what could have caused such an injury. For an animal […]

BRAVERY AWARD – APRIL 2022

Six-year-old Greyhound named Zoe lying on a couch after sustaining a foot injury later found to be a fractured toe.

Zoe, a 6 year old Greyhound presented to emergency overnight with a mysterious open wound to her foot which after being radiographed revealed a fracture to one of her toes.  The team at Narre Warren saw her the next day for the first of many subsequent bandage changes. Frequent visits to the vet can be […]

BRAVERY AWARD MARCH 2022

Six-month-old ruby Toy Cavoodle named Bowie sitting on grass after his castration, looking calm and brave.

Bowie the 6 month old ruby Toy Cavoodle had his castration a few weeks ago and was such a trooper through it all – we just had to give him mention!  A day at the vet hospital can be overwhelming for most of our pets.  Strange smells, sounds, and often unfamiliar people, coupled with anxiety […]

Easter Colouring Competition 2022

A playful Jack Russell Terrier with colorful paint on its fur runs across a grassy yard holding a paintbrush in its mouth, with a basket of Easter eggs in the background.

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 WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL HOW TO ENTER Download the entry form here Get creative Please write name, age and contact number on […]

The “Blocked” Cat – what this condition means for your feline, what to watch for, and how to prevent it.

Microscopic view of feline urine sample showing crystal formations related to urinary blockage.

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, otherwise known as FLUTD,  is a group of symptoms affecting the cat’s lower urinary system and bladder, which leads to difficulty and discomfort urinating, and in severe cases, can cause complete obstruction of the urinary tract. FLUTD is more serious in males than females as their urethra is more narrow, […]