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 […]
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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 pet has access to shade and ample water – […]
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BRAVERY AWARD JANUARY 2021
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 becomes inflamed. Pancreatitis commonly occurs in dogs, with no apparent […]
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ANXIETY IN OUR PETS – LIVING THE ‘COVID NORMAL’
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 Christmas holidays come to an […]
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. Dawn Hoo, who received the Leroy Award – an annual […]
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BRAVERY AWARD NOVEMBER 2020
Meet the adorable Brock, a 3-year-old Dogue De Bordeau. He paid us a visit last month after his owner’s noticed persistent black discharge from both eyes. His examination revealed bilateral Entropion – an abnormality of the eyelids whereby the eyelid rolls inwards, often causing the hair on the eyelids to rub against the cornea. […]
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POST COVID BLUES – HOW TO HELP OUR PETS COPE AS RESTRICTIONS EASE
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? Fortunately or unfortunately we will begin […]
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BRAVERY AWARD OCTOBER 2020
Mr. Rafa paid us a visit last month to undergo routine desexing and hernia repair … what happened next was far from routine! We first met Rafa when he presented for a tummy upset in early October. Following a thorough physical examination, a blood test and xrays, no foreign body was identified. Dr Jon did […]
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BRAVERY AWARD SEPTEMBER 2020
The NWVC team are proud to be one of the few veterinary clinics in Victoria that offers Radioactive Iodine (RI) Therapy for cats – a safe and effective treatment option for Hyperthyroidism in our feline friends. Miss Ebony, a 12-year-old Domestic Shorthair spent the week with us to undergo RI therapy. After being diagnosed with […]
After a very unsettled night and several episodes of vomiting the following morning, Harvey’s owners knew that something was amiss. Harvey the 8-year-old Cavoodle was promptly brought to the NWVC team for examination. While mostly unremarkable, his exam revealed a painful abdomen and slightly tacky gums – often an indication of dehydration. At home, Harvey […]