by Jess Drummond | Mar 23, 2020 | Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
As an essential service, Narre Warren Vet Clinic remains OPEN. Several policies are now in place to minimise the risk of COVID-19 exposure: All surfaces within our consultation rooms are thoroughly disinfected between appointments All common surfaces including door...
by Jess Drummond | Mar 18, 2020 | Pet Advice
When it comes to pets and their behaviour, we like to refer to the saying, “there’s no such thing as bad behaviour, only normal behaviour in an inappropriate setting”. Put simply, what you may perceive as your pet’s “bad behaviour” is,...
by Jess Drummond | Mar 4, 2020 | Clinic News, Community, Patient of the Month, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
Vomiting pets are always cause for concern – especially when the vomit is blue or green! Can you guess what common household product saw Tilley admitted for a lifesaving procedure? Tilley’s owners acted quickly when they noticed Tilley shaking, hypersalivating...
by Jess Drummond | Feb 25, 2020 | Pet Advice
As February features its heart-focussed Valentine’s Day, we thought that this month would be the perfect time to talk about the heart that matters most: your pet’s. When it comes to diseases of the heart, knowing what to watch out for really makes a difference. Early...
by Jess Drummond | Feb 3, 2020 | Clinic News, Community, Patient of the Month, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
Jetti, the 7-year-old domestic shorthair presented to the NWVC last month after recent episodes of vomiting. During her examination, a white string could be seen lodged under her tongue – a most unusual finding! With cause for further investigation, Dr. Jon performed...
by Jess Drummond | Jan 27, 2020 | Pet Advice
As we reach the peak of summer we welcome long hot days and balmy nights. It’s the best time of the year to get out and about with your pet but there are a few hazards you need to watch out for. Heat stroke: It can be easy to overdo it in the summer and heat stress...