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 […]
Don’t let this sweet little face fool you – this cheeky young man has been up to his old tricks again! Miles presented to the NWVC for persistent vomiting following his meals. Miles has a history of eating things he shouldn’t, having eaten a rubbery material less than a year ago, requiring surgical removal! With […]
Zelda, a pure white 4-year-old cat presented to our Narre Warren Clinic a couple weeks ago for lameness on her right hind leg after being outside for the day. Her owners were very concerned that she may have broken her foot but were unsure of what could have caused such an injury. For an animal […]
Zoe, a 6 year old Greyhound presented to emergency overnight with a mysterious open wound to her foot which after being radiographed revealed a fracture to one of her toes. The team at Narre Warren saw her the next day for the first of many subsequent bandage changes. Frequent visits to the vet can be […]
Bowie the 6 month old ruby Toy Cavoodle had his castration a few weeks ago and was such a trooper through it all – we just had to give him mention! A day at the vet hospital can be overwhelming for most of our pets. Strange smells, sounds, and often unfamiliar people, coupled with anxiety […]
Are your kids looking for something to do this Easter? Why not join in our Easter colouring competition! With something for everyone, show us your creative side and download our entry form. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL HOW TO ENTER Download the entry form here Get creative Please write name, age and contact number on […]
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The “Blocked” Cat – what this condition means for your feline, what to watch for, and how to prevent it.
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, otherwise known as FLUTD, is a group of symptoms affecting the cat’s lower urinary system and bladder, which leads to difficulty and discomfort urinating, and in severe cases, can cause complete obstruction of the urinary tract. FLUTD is more serious in males than females as their urethra is more narrow, […]
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BRAVERY AWARD – DECEMBER 2021
Poor Little Roy, the 12 year old Jack Russell Terrier X, was suffering for a couple of months from a cloudy right eye that was getting progressively worse and that he was having trouble keeping open. The owners brought him in to the Narre Warren Veterinary Clinic to be assessed originally by Dr. Dawn and work […]
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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 […]