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Understanding canine cruciate ligament disease
“Oh no! My dog isn't a footballer but could he have just 'done his knee?" One of the most common orthopedic conditions we see in dogs is cranial cruciate ligament disease, which is actually very similar to the injury seen in humans on the sporting field - rupture of...
COVID-19 and Pets – What You Need To Know Now
COVID-19 has changed the way we go about our lives and will continue to for many months. When it comes to the virus, there are plenty of questions to be asked, so here are a few answers: How is COVID-19 spread? Although it has been theorised that the new coronavirus...
A message from Dr. Tom
Thank you to our clients and dedicated team - see Dr. Tom's message here
Bravery Award April 2020
Let us introduce you to Doogle – one very brave old lady! Doogle was diagnosed with heart failure in recent years, presenting to us last month when her owner noticed she was lethargic, inappetent and struggling to toilet. Of great concern was her enlarged abdomen and...
Easter Colouring Competition
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. The closing date has now been extended until Friday 17th April! HOW TO ENTER...
Bravery Award March 2020
Meet Sarge - this young man paid us a visit last month following an eventful game of fetch. Sarge arrived at the clinic with a nasty limp, accompanied by obvious blood loss. Upon examination, a deep laceration was discovered – whereby the wound traveled down to the...
Social isolation – a dream come true for our pets!
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised several challenges for our community, particularly when it comes to social isolation. However, our pets are likely to be enjoying the perks that arise from all this extra time at home! Here are a few ideas to help both you and your pet...
YES WE ARE OPEN
As an essential service, Narre Warren Vet Clinic will remain OPEN during the upcoming lockdown period. Several policies are now in place to minimise the risk of COVID-19 exposure: All surfaces within our consultation rooms are thoroughly disinfected between...
When Good Behaviour Goes Bad
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, in most cases, a normal...
Bravery Award – February 2020
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...