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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...
A Hearty Topic
As February features its heart-focussed Valentine’s Day, we thought that this month would be the perfect time to talk about the heart that matters most: your pet’s. When it comes to diseases of the heart, knowing what to watch out for really makes a difference. Early...
Money raised for bushfire appeal
What a great result - with $20 from every vaccination in January being donated to the Wildlife Victoria Bushfire Appeal we are super proud to share that we raised $1800! Thank you to everyone for your support, and of course to our wildlife carer Kay for her ongoing...
Bravery Award January 2020 – Jetti
Jetti, the 7-year-old domestic shorthair presented to the NWVC last month after recent episodes of vomiting. During her examination, a white string could be seen lodged under her tongue – a most unusual finding! With cause for further investigation, Dr. Jon performed...
Summer Heat Hazards
As we reach the peak of summer we welcome long hot days and balmy nights. It’s the best time of the year to get out and about with your pet but there are a few hazards you need to watch out for. Heat stroke: It can be easy to overdo it in the summer and heat stress...
Bravery Award – December 2019 – Ollie
Meet Ollie, the 10-year-old Bichon Frise. He paid us a visit last month after he began limping on his left hind leg. After physical examination, Dr. Jon suspected Ollie had torn his cruciate ligament (you’ll often hear about a similar injury in AFL players who have...
The “Twelve Pet Hazards of Christmas”
We’d like to help make sure your pet stays happy and healthy this silly season so here’s a list we’ve compiled of the ‘Twelve Pet Hazards of Christmas’: Christmas can be a risky time for your pet. There is usually lots of food around as well as plenty of people,...
The NWVC Christmas Party & Annual Awards Night
As always, we had a ball at our annual NWVC Christmas party and awards night over the weekend. A big congratulations to Nurse Danielle, who received the Leroy Award – an annual award that recognises overall excellence and outstanding commitment to the Berwick...