Dear old Wilco has had an extensive history at our Narre Warren clinic and he is now well into his twilight years. He truly is one tough cookie and has been through more than enough in one doggie lifetime. Wilco, a 15-year-old Schnauzer, has been a beloved member of his family ever since he was […]
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Bravery Award – April 2023
13 week old Chubby the Jack Russell Terrier came in for his routine desexing with an inguinal hernia repair a few weeks ago. Inguinal hernias in dogs occur when there is a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows abdominal contents, such as the bladder or intestines, to protrude through the inguinal canal (the passage […]
Recent weather conditions have resulted in heavy mushroom sprouting in a number of areas. While not all mushrooms are toxic to dogs, some can be extremely dangerous and even deadly if ingested. The severity of toxicity can depend on the type of mushroom ingested, the amount ingested and the size of the dog. Symptoms of […]
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Our top 6 tips for a safe and happy Easter with our furry family members
Easter is a wonderful time of the year for family, especially for our human children, but it can unfortunately be a very dangerous time for our fur babies. Easter time usually sees an influx of new and edible hazards being brought into the home, and it’s important for us as responsible pet owners to take […]
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Grass Seeds – how to recognise and treat a very big problem in a very small package
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 […]
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BRAVERY AWARD DECEMBER 2022
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 […]
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BRAVERY AWARD SEPTEMBER 2022
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 […]
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Keeping them cool – A guide to recognising and managing heatstroke in small animals
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 […]
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PANDEMIC PUPPIES AND QUARANTINE KITTENS – HOW TO BETTER MANAGE OUR NEW FAMILY MEMBERS OUT OF LOCKDOWN
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 […]
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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 […]