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 […]
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What is Osteoarthritis? You may have noticed some changes in your pet’s behaviour as the winter weather begins to set in. Arthritis is a common health issue, particularly for older pets, that can seriously impact their quality of life. Osteoarthritis is a painful disease causing inflammation and stiffness of the joint. Just like us, pets […]
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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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Is your pet overweight? Don’t take it lightly
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. There are many factors contributing to the number of overweight […]
Keeping our pets happy and healthy is a top priority, so having a good handle on routine dog or cat preventative health care is a great start! Vaccination It is recommended that all dogs and cats who go for walks outdoors or otherwise contact other animals (e.g. in boarding) should be kept up-to-date with vaccination. […]
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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 […]
Is your pet joining you for a Christmas holiday trip? Follow these basic pet travel guidelines to keep everyone merry! Making a list and checking it twice Pets away from home can easily get disoriented and lost. Before you travel, check that your pet’s microchip registration details are up-to-date. If you are unsure, log onto […]
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BRAVERY AWARD SEPTEMBER 2020
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 […]
Thanks to better nutrition, disease prevention and proper home care, cats are now living longer than ever before. Senior cats have recently been redefined as cats over the age of 11 years, but it’s not uncommon for us to see a ‘super-senior’ feline over the age of 15 years! Here are a few essential things […]
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How to help our pets deal with a return to work post COVID-19
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 […]