by Jess Drummond | Mar 2, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Patient of the Month, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
It is hard to imagine that something this small has the potential to cause so many issues for our furry friends! Grass seeds are a big problem for Australian pets, particularly during the spring and summer months. Otis, the 5-year-old Maremma X. Thanks to his owner’s...
by Jess Drummond | Feb 9, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
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...
by Jess Drummond | Feb 9, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
With Australia in the midst of Summer, it’s a great time to talk about what we can do to keep our pets cool. Old, young, unwell and brachycephalic (short nosed) animals are particularly heat intolerant – so being proactive pays off. 1. Ensure that your...
by Jess Drummond | Feb 9, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Patient of the Month, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
Chloe the Cavoodle spent several days visiting us at the NWVC and Casey Pet Emergency after ingesting a bone just before Christmas. Chloe felt very out of sorts, and rightly so – she was experiencing a bout of Pancreatitis. Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas...
by Jess Drummond | Jan 12, 2021 | Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Promotions, Uncategorized
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...
by Jess Drummond | Dec 17, 2020 | Clinic News, Community, Uncategorized
Despite a somewhat hectic year, we were fortunate enough to get together over the weekend for our annual NWVC Christmas party and awards night. As always, we had a ball and took the time to celebrate everyone’s efforts during 2020! A big congratulations to Dr....
