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Keeping Your Pet’s Smile Bright: A Guide to Dental Care for Pets
Maintaining your pet’s dental health is crucial for their overall well-being. Just like humans, pets can suffer from dental issues that lead to pain, infection, and even more severe health problems if left untreated. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you keep your...
Beransa for Dogs: What You Need to Know About This Pain Relief Medication
Managing chronic pain in dogs, particularly those suffering from osteoarthritis, can be a significant challenge for veterinarians and pet owners alike. Traditional pain relief options, such as NSAIDs, often come with side effects and may not provide sufficient relief...
Welcoming Home a New Pet: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Smooth Transition
Introducing a new pet to your household is an exciting and joyful experience, but it can also be a bit challenging. Proper preparation and understanding can make the transition smoother for both your new pet and existing pets or family members. Here’s a comprehensive...
The Importance of Regular Blood Tests for Pets: A Vital Step in Preventive Care
As pet owners, we want to ensure that our furry companions live long, healthy, and happy lives. Regular veterinary check-ups, a balanced diet, and proper exercise are all essential components of pet care. However, one critical aspect that often goes overlooked is the...
Bravery Award July 2024 – Freya the Siberian Husky
As we all know, puppies love chewing on anything and everything – but 10-week-old Freya’s choice of chew toy resulted in an emergency visit to our team at The Narre Warren Vet. Freya the Siberian Husky gave her owner quite the scare, when she noticed bleeding from the...
The Hidden Dangers of Dogs Chewing Sticks: What Every Pet Owner Should Know
Dogs are natural chewers. Whether it’s a toy, a bone, or a random object they find during a walk, most dogs love to chew. For many dog owners, sticks might seem like an innocuous choice, especially when out in nature. After all, they’re abundant, free, and dogs seem...
Bravery Award June 2024 – Elsa the German Shepherd
German Shepherds are a popular and versatile breed known for their intelligence, loyalty, and working ability. However, they are also prone to various skin conditions that can affect their overall health and well-being. Lovely Elsa, the eight-year-old Shepherd is...
Bravery Award May 2024 – Cheeto the Kitten
We first met Cheeto, the tiny one kilo domestic short hair kitten a few weeks ago when his very new family brought him in for his first check-up. Upon presentation, it became clear that he was suffering from a very nasty wound on his right hind leg. It appeared that...
Bravery Award April 2024 – Cooper the Maltese
Ten-year-old Maltese Cooper doesn’t like to do things by halves. After initially presenting to the Narre Warren Vets for lameness, it was suggested that he return after a medication trial for further investigation of not only his pain, but also his heart, enlarged...
Bravery Award – March 2024 – Wendy the Saint Bernard
Wendy, the six-year-old Saint Bernard presented to the Narre Warren team recently for a history of inappetence for several days. Though usually a very fussy girl when it comes to food, it was not like her to refuse food outright, especially her favourites. She was...