The summer holidays are a great time for BBQs, overindulging during the festive season and generally ignoring all the healthy food rules. Unfortunately, what many people don’t realise is that these fatty meals can cause illness in our pets. This can be a particular problem in dogs which, in addition to...

Heatstroke in animals is a killer and can happen frighteningly fast. It doesn’t take much for hot weather to make our pets really sick, particularly our senior pets, pets that are overweight, or have short noses (such as Pugs, Himalayan Persians, Mini Lops). Heatstroke occurs when their internal body temperature gets...

It can be difficult to remember everything you need to get done before heading off on the Christmas holidays. We’ve provided this checklist to make getting your pet ready for going on holiday a breeze!   Flea and Tick Prevention Make sure you’ve brought along flea and tick prevention for your...

Next Puppy Preschool Starts January 22nd 2020   Puppy School Enrolment The sounds of Santa’s sleigh bells are a distant memory, leaving you the precious puppy you have always wanted. Then the reality check. So far the kids’ presents have been chewed/shredded and the Christmas tree has seen better days.  We’ve all...

They say the eyes are the window to the soul and a great way to see the world, so when something goes wrong we need to address it very quickly. Meet Luna Bella, a 5 year old female Samoyed and the apple of her owner’s eye (boom boom). Her owner noticed...

Imagine being constantly itchy. The feeling of your skin burning all the time, distracting you from daily activities. Exhaustion from nights of interrupted sleep. Skin disease is one of the most common problems in pets – let’s learn how to spot it! Step 1 – Behaviour Dogs and cats who are...

Do you have puddles on the floor, chewed up shoes, sleepless nights from a crying puppy, a puppy that just won’t listen? Welcome to puppy parenting!    Puppies don’t come with an instruction manual, but with the 3 P’s — Practice, Patience, Persistency — and  a little help from our team,...

You do not have to put up with the constant itchy dog keeping you up at night or the half balding cat. A constantly scratching dog or cat is not normal and we can do something about it. For the most part, skin allergies are a genetic disease. Everyone knows a...

Spring is in full swing. We know that the extra sunshine, warmer weather and chance to escape to the great outdoors can make us feel better.    But owning a pet can have an all year round positive impact on our health. The heart of the matter is that pet owners...

The weather’s warm, the flowers are blooming, the world seems a brighter happier place, right ? You know the signs, the sneezing, runny eyes and sore throats. Worse still, maybe your eczema flares so your skin is cracked and painful. These are signs of allergies. Pets get severe allergies too. Pets...

Flea Fact 1: Fleas are Quick and Mobile.  Fleas are 1-3mm long. Adult fleas can jump 600 times per hr. A record jump is 33 cm. That is the equivalent of a person clearing a 50-storey building. FLEAS CAN COVER SERIOUS DISTANCE   Flea Fact 2: Fleas can Reproduce Rapidly.  The...

Arthritis Is Not Ageing. Meet Willow, a beautiful Golden Retriever puppy. She has been in to visit us a few too many times in her short life.  Willow started to become sore on the left back leg. Initially, it was only every now and then, after exercise or when she had...

As our clients’ lives are getting busier, fewer people work traditional 9-5 hrs. Saturdays at the veterinary hospital are action packed. We’ll get to some of our regular patients

Part time Veterinary Nurse Position Available Veterinary Nurse Required South- Eastern Melbourne (Approx 35 hrs/ wk)   If you desire to : Work in a happy team environment knowing you are valued.Work in an organization where CPD is encouraged to advance your nursing career. We want you to excel.Thrive in your...

Tips to prepare your pet for Christmas Preparing Your Pet for Holiday Travel Checklist Packed up the van, the kids and the pets and you are on the road for a great Summer break. It’s difficult to remember everything you need to get done. Here’s a checklist for getting your pet...

Spring is on its way.. Keeping your pets safe and healthy is our job.. Have a look at the spring newsletter Click here!

Chances are your puppy is between 8-12 weeks when you get them home so there are a few preventative health needs your pet requires. It’s a busy time in a puppy’s life and lots to remember. Advances in pet health care happen at a rapid rate so it’s best to meet...

We know puppy has not yet been fully vaccinated but that does not mean you cannot start training. Even if it is just in the safety of your home We can start at home by getting them used to their name. Starting with a collar and lead. Yes every puppy hates...

Puppy Parenting Guide Even if it is just you and your new best mate it is about setting the rules and sticking to them. The most important discussion even if it is just you and your new best mate is about setting the rules and sticking to them.   This avoids...

Puppy Parenting Guide Yep… the favourite pair of shoes might get chewed if left out. It is not the puppy’s fault …. Okay before your blood pressure goes through the roof, let’s discuss the inevitable. Puppies learn by investigation, they will sniff, scratch and chew things. So let’s just accept there...