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Social isolation – a dream come true for our pets!
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised several challenges for our community, particularly when it comes to social isolation. However, our pets are likely to be enjoying the perks that arise from all this extra time at home! Here are a few ideas to help both you and your pet...
YES WE ARE OPEN!
As an essential service, Berwick Veterinary Hospital 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
It seems Yuki had her dates in a muddle – Take Your Pet to Work Day isn’t for another few months. Yuki, the 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair was willing to do anything to hitch a ride to work with her Mum, Nurse Casey. She decided to take a bath in engine oil, landing...
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...
Bravery Award – January 2020
Theo presented to us last month after several episodes of vomiting, inappetence and withdrawn behaviour. Upon examination, Dr. Isabelle noticed Theo was quite hunched in appearance and painful upon palpation of her stomach. X-rays of her abdomen revealed an increased...
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 $3600! Thank you to everyone for your support, and of course to our wildlife carer Kay for her ongoing...
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...
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,...
Annual BVH Christmas Party and Awards Night
As always, we had a ball at our annual BVH Christmas party and awards night over the weekend. A big congratulations to Dr Tracy, who received the Leroy Award – an annual award that recognises overall excellence and outstanding commitment to the Berwick...