13 week old Chubby the Jack Russell Terrier came in for his routine desexing with an inguinal hernia repair a few weeks ago. Inguinal hernias in dogs occur when there is a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows abdominal contents, such as the bladder or intestines, to protrude through the inguinal canal (the passage […]
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Recent weather conditions have resulted in heavy mushroom sprouting in a number of areas. While not all mushrooms are toxic to dogs, some can be extremely dangerous and even deadly if ingested. The severity of toxicity can depend on the type of mushroom ingested, the amount ingested and the size of the dog. Symptoms of […]
Clinic News, Community, Dogs, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
Easter Pet Safety: Our Top Tips for a Safe and Happy Easter
Chocolate, hot cross buns, lilies and Easter decorations can all be dangerous for pets. Our tips for a safe and happy Easter with your dog, cat or rabbit.
Lovely Oscar, the gorgeous 3 year old Brittany Spaniel, recently visited Dr. Susi at the Narre Warren clinic with a very odd problem. His owners had noted that the previous evening, Oscar suddenly had difficulty closing his mouth and was drooling quite a bit. He couldn’t seem to chew anything, but was just managing to […]
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 SUNDAY 16TH APRIL 2023 HOW TO ENTER Download the entry form here Get creative Please write name, age and contact number on […]
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 […]
Cats, Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
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 […]
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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 […]
Clinic News, Community, Pet Advice, Rabbits, Rabbits and Other Pets, Uncategorized
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 […]
After a hectic year, we were fortunate enough to get together over the weekend for our annual Christmas party and awards night. As always, we had a ball and took the time to celebrate everyone’s efforts during 2022! A big congratulations to Dr. Jon, who received the Leroy Award – an annual award that recognises overall […]