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Senior Pet Health Month
By now, you may know that cats and dogs are considered senior citizens after the age of 7 years. As they reach into these golden years, it’s important to know that their needs will continue to change and develop - often in rapid progression. We always recommend...
Happy and healthy senior pets
Senior pets are special. They are loyal and loving and in most cases, will have been through a number of major life events with you. The senior years can creep up on our furry friends and most people aren’t even aware that dogs and cats are classified as senior when...
Bravery Award – April 2019 – Herlew
Meet Herlew, a 10 year old Chihuahua who visited the NWVC with a very sore mouth. After careful examination under general anaesthesia, a large ulceration was found and nine teeth had to be removed! A sample of the ulceration was sent off to the lab to ensure that it...
Are you arthritis aware?
Our pets are more likely to feel the effects of arthritis during the colder weather so as winter approaches, now is a good time for an arthritis check with us. Most of the signs of arthritis are subtle and you may not even realise your pet is in pain. Arthritis is...
Bravery Award – March 2019 – Zoe
Zoe is 14 ½ years old and everyone was surprised when she decided to eat gravel, like a puppy. Unfortunately for Zoe, gravel is hard to digest. Luckily for Zoe, the team at Narre Warren Vet Clinic were able to remove a cup full of gravel during surgery. Zoe is back to...
Unhappy hormones
An endocrine disease is caused by an upset in the normal balance or regulation of hormones. These diseases are not uncommon in dogs and cats and the unhappy hormones lead to a range of problems that can greatly affect your pet's quality of life. Endocrine diseases...
Why heartworm prevention is so important
How many pesky mosquitoes have you seen this summer? Here's some food for thought: wherever there are mosquitoes, there is the risk of heartworm disease for your pet! Heartworm is a dangerous worm, and when an infected mosquito feeds on your pet's blood, the heartworm...
Happy and healthy ears
Summer is a great time to take your dog swimming but did you know that an innocent dip can lead to an ear infection for your dog? We like to think of your dog's ear as its own 'mini-environment'. This environment can be easily disrupted and swimming is a common way...
Flat-faced dogs can’t stand the heat
It's time to crank the air-conditioning for flat-faced dogs such as the Pug, French Bulldog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. These dogs (known as Brachycephalic breeds) are not very well designed for our hot summer months and are very susceptible to heat stress....
Happy travels
Are you travelling with your pet this summer? If the answer is ‘yes’, there are a few things you need to think about to help keep your pet happy, healthy and safe. A good place to start is by asking the question: Is my pet healthy? You don't want to take your pet on a...