Is your pooch up to date with their vaccinations?

by Jess Drummond | May 26, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Promotions, Uncategorized

Is your pooch up to date with their vaccinations? Just like us, dogs 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....

Is your cat up to date with their vaccinations?

by Jess Drummond | May 26, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Promotions, Uncategorized

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 –...

BRAVERY AWARD APRIL 2021

by Jess Drummond | May 18, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Patient of the Month, Pet Advice, Uncategorized

Meet the gorgeous Toulouse. He has become a regular visitor here at NWVC after developing a nasty ear infection last month. When Toulouse came in for his final arthritis injection, his owner reported having noticed brown discharge from his right ear. Upon further...

Body Condition Scoring – it’s more than just weight

by Jess Drummond | May 5, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Promotions, Uncategorized

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...

RABBIT CARE: Neutering

by Jess Drummond | Apr 13, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Promotions, Uncategorized

Why is neutering rabbits so important? Neutering is important for both female and male rabbits. Reasons for neutering include: Prevention of unwanted pregnancy Prevention and/or reduction of aggressive behaviour Prevention and/or reduction of undesirable sexual...

RABBIT CARE: Where does your bunny live?

by Jess Drummond | Apr 13, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Promotions, Uncategorized

Did you know that a rabbit’s enclosure should be a minimum of two metres in length? Your bunny’s home should allow him to stand up fully on his hind legs, run and jump. Their home should allow adequate space for grooming and feeding, with a separate area for...