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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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, […]