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You Be the Vet: When is a simple itch not just an itch? Here’s our guide to examining your pet’s itches

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...

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Puppy Training

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,...

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Ditch the Itch

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...

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Health Benefits of Pets

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...

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Pets Get Allergies Too

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...

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Flea Fact & Myths

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...

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Brave Pet of the Month: Willow Noble

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...

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Saturday Morning With Dr Jacqueline

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

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Veterinary Nurse Position

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...

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Prepare for Christmas

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...

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Spring Newsletter 2018

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

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Book a Trip to the Vet

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...

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