by Berwick Vet | Aug 10, 2022 | Bravery Award, Community, Patient of the Month, Pet Advice
People always have a fun time guessing what kind of dog Ava is. She is in fact a 7-year-old Rottweiler, Labrador, Staffy and Ridgeback mix! She is also the biggest sweetheart and a frequent visitor to the clinic. Her latest visit was due to rupturing her right...
by Berwick Vet | Jun 15, 2022 | Community, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
Just like us, cats require regular vaccinations to help protect them against contagious and preventable disease. Your pet’s vaccination schedule will depend on their age, lifestyle and previous vaccination history. KITTEN VACCINATION SCHEDULE 6-8 weeks old – First F3...
by Berwick Vet | Jun 15, 2022 | Community, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a virus specific to the cat family and is known to attack and weaken the immune system and can be likened to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS in people). FIV leads...
by Berwick Vet | Jun 1, 2022 | Bravery Award, Community, Patient of the Month, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
Leo was out for a walk on lead like normal one afternoon and was passing by another dog. The two dogs were allowed to sniff and greet each other, but unfortunately his fellow walker did not like the look of Leo, proceeded to slip his collar and attack him. After...
by Berwick Vet | May 4, 2022 | Bravery Award, Community, Patient of the Month, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
Minty, the 9 year old Shih Tzu X had been not at all like herself for awhile, straining to defecate, urinating frequently, lethargic and just out of sorts. She presented to Dr. Tom at our Wellness Centre once her owners suspected that something sinister may be going...
by Berwick Vet | Mar 31, 2022 | Community, Pet Advice, Uncategorized
Grapes, raisins and sultanas are healthy right? Nice little bite sized treats? Unfortunately, this group of fruit can cause kidney failure in our dogs, sometimes resulting in irreversible damage and even death. Whilst the toxicity concern for all three of these...
