Category Archives: Community

BRAVERY AWARD – DECEMBER 2021

Senior Jack Russell Terrier cross named Roy resting on towels after being diagnosed with cataract and eye inflammation.

Poor Little Roy, the 12 year old Jack Russell Terrier X, was suffering for a couple of months from a cloudy right eye that was getting progressively worse and that he was having trouble keeping open.  The owners brought him in to the Narre Warren Veterinary Clinic to be assessed originally by Dr. Dawn and work […]

Keeping them cool – A guide to recognising and managing heatstroke in small animals

Panting brown and white spaniel dog resting in the shade on a sunny day.

With the warmer weather just around the corner, the number of cats and dogs (as well as other domesticated pets) visiting the vet due to heatstroke rises exponentially. Unfortunately, many pet owners do not even realise that their cats and dogs can overheat even when the weather is mild, and may only seek treatment when […]

BRAVERY AWARD NOVEMBER 2021

Ruby, a 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, sitting on a clinic floor with visible facial swelling and her tongue out, awaiting treatment for a suspected tooth root abscess and severe dental disease.

Ruby and her troublesome teeth Little Ruby, the 10 year old Jack Russell Terrier presented to us recently with a very swollen face that had come up in less than a day.  The owners were unsure what was causing her this distress, and she now couldn’t eat or drink either.  Upon examination of her mouth, […]

PANDEMIC PUPPIES AND QUARANTINE KITTENS – HOW TO BETTER MANAGE OUR NEW FAMILY MEMBERS OUT OF LOCKDOWN

Labrador sitting on an orange couch surrounded by stuffing, looking guilty after chewing a pillow.

With the increase of acquisitions of pets during the last 18 months, there has been a huge spike of issues in dogs and cats such as aggression, destructive and anti-social behaviour, separation anxiety, and other serious health concerns.  Unfortunately, due to circumstances much out of our control, our pets have not had the usual introduction […]

INDOOR BOREDOM BUSTERS FOR WHEN THE WEATHER ISN’T PLAYING BALL

Sometimes with multiple days of rain in a row, we can notice the change in our pets, especially our canine companions!  Pent up energy, restlessness, misbehaviour, and indoor destruction are just a few of the things that can occur without the ability to run free outside and blow off some steam!  Here are some great […]

HIBERATION AT HOME WITH OUR PETS – LOCKDOWN LIFE AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE

A brown dog resting quietly on a red leather couch, looking calm but a little bored during a quiet day at home

Now that we can see the light of day (literally!) and get back out there to spend time with our friends and family, there might be a few of us that focused less on keeping fit and healthy during this time, and more on the Netflix and chill.  Well, the same could also be said […]

BRAVERY AWARD OCTOBER 2021

Ten-year-old Beagle named Priscilla standing on grass after being diagnosed with a mast cell tumour.

We met gorgeous Miss Priscilla a few weeks ago, a Beagle who was rescued by her owner and presumed to be about 10 years of age.  She came in to have a small lump investigated that had grown on the side of her body. Upon careful examination, a fine needle aspirate was performed to gather […]

BRAVERY AWARD JULY 2021

A curious ferret named Trixie being gently held during a veterinary check-up, showing her alert expression before dental treatment for fractured and discolored teeth.

We met Trixie for the first time when she came in for her annual C3 vaccination. Her owner was also concerned about dental disease and a broken canine tooth. After a complete physical examination Trixie received her annual vaccination and was booked for a dental procedure (perfect timing – it’s dental month!). Trixie was admitted […]

BRAVERY AWARD JUNE 2021

Wilco the 13-year-old Miniature Schnauzer has been a frequent flyer here at the NWVC over the past year. Throughout multiple lump removals, chronic ear problems and skin issues he has been an absolute trooper. Thankfully, Wilco’s Mum is very attentive to Wilco’s health and wellbeing. When she noticed Wilco was not himself a few weeks […]

BRAVERY AWARD MAY 2021

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 […]