Gorgeous Akira the seven-year-old husky has been quite the frequent flyer with the team at our Narre Warren clinic in the last several weeks. She was initially seen at the specialist hospital with a history of being lame on her right forelimb for a couple of days. Radiographs were performed straight away and revealed a […]
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Buzzworthy Concerns: Bee Stings in Pets – Causes, Symptoms and First Aid
Bees, with their vital role in pollination, are crucial to the ecosystem. However, encounters with these tiny creatures can sometimes lead to bee stings, not just for humans but for our beloved pets as well. While bee stings in pets are relatively common, they can be painful and even life-threatening if not properly managed. With […]
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“Slumbering Tails and Dreamscapes of Furry Sleepers
There is evidence to suggest that dogs do in fact dream. Like humans and many other mammals, dogs have a brain structure called the hippocampus, which is involved in memory and learning. Additionally, they exhibit similar sleep patterns to humans, including periods of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which is associated with dreaming. During REM […]
Three-year-old French Bulldog Hugo was particularly quiet one morning, not running to greet his owner and refusing to eat his breakfast, very abnormal for the happy and bouncy young man. His owner noticed that Hugo was hunching his back when he was seated, holding his neck at odd angles, and struggling to lay down and […]
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Nurse Ally’s Top Puppy Training Tips
Puppy Preschool, also known as Puppy Kindergarten or puppy socialisation classes is a type of early training and socialisation program designed for young puppies. Puppy preschool provides a safe and controlled environment for puppies to socialise with other dogs and people, learn basic commands and develop good behavioural habits. It’s an important step in a […]
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Celebrating National Dog Day: Honouring Our Furry Companions
Dogs, often referred to as “man’s best friend,” hold a special place in our hearts and homes. Their loyalty, unconditional love, and unique personalities make them cherished members of our families. National Dog Day, celebrated annually on August 26th, is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the bond between humans and dogs. This article […]
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You asked, we listened! We’ve partnered with GapOnly!
No one likes waiting, which is why we’ve partnered with GapOnly. At your next visit, let us know if you’d like to use the GapOnly® payment service, to access your pet insurance benefit right away (for eligible expenses). Your claim will be assessed in around 10 minutes, while you’re in the clinic, and once approved, […]
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Bravery Award June 2023
Nunes’ owners returned home recently to find the 4 year old American Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the back yard with some very concerning torn up packaging. She had managed to get into the bin and pull out an old box of rodenticide poison and promptly have a party with it in the backyard! Although there […]
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 […]