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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Clinic News, Community, Dogs, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
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 […]
Lovely Oscar, the gorgeous 3 year old Brittany Spaniel, recently visited Dr. Susi at the Narre Warren clinic with a very odd problem. His owners had noted that the previous evening, Oscar suddenly had difficulty closing his mouth and was drooling quite a bit. He couldn’t seem to chew anything, but was just managing to […]
Just a couple of weeks ago, the team at our Narre Warren Vet Clinic met Jaffa, the loveable, almost 12 year old Staffy mix. Her owners were very concerned, as for the past 24 hours she hadn’t wanted to eat or drink, which was extremely unusual for Jaffa. Dr. Jon and Dr. Megan were concerned […]
Cats, Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
Spoil (and protect) all your loved ones this Valentines Day
First, let’s get the bad stuff out of the way and then move on to all the lovely things you can do to make your pet happy this February! Lilies are pretty, but especially not for our cats Whilst receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers on Valentine’s Day from a loved one is very sweet […]
What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a virus specific to the cat family and is known to attack and weaken the immune system and can be likened to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS in people). FIV leads to increased susceptibility to infection and other disease. How do […]
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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 […]
Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Rabbits and Other Pets, Uncategorized
Keeping your bunny cool this summer
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 […]
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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 […]