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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...
Bravery Award – November 2019 – Pippa
Pippa, the 4-year-old Domestic Shorthair, recently paid us a visit when her owners noticed she was unusually flat and had some abnormal discharge present around her back end. On examination, Dr. Isabelle determined Pippa was pale and painful in her belly. This called...
***ATTENTION*** confirmed cases of Leptospirosis
The Australian Veterinary Association has had 2 confirmed cases of a disease called Leptospirosis in dogs within the Ringwood / Bayswater areas. Can spread via infected water, mud, soil, plants, ingestion of raw meat and can also exist in the urine and faeces of...
Vital vaccinations
When it comes to keeping your pet healthy, vaccination is one of the most powerful tools we have. Vaccinations are safe. They have minimal (if any) side effects and we recommend you vaccinate your pet because, above all, they work. Quick Vaccination Facts:...
Bravery Award – October 2019
Meet Rudy – the three-year-old German Shepherd – a regular visitor of the Berwick Veterinary Hospital. Perhaps he was after a change of scenery, or merely wanted to keep his dedicated owners on their toes – either way, he managed to land himself a visit to the...
It’s all in the eyes
Pardon the pun, but you don’t have to be blind to see that your pet’s eyes are very important! Eye issues can be serious. That's why, if you notice anything unusual about your pet's eyes, it’s best to have them checked out ASAP. Conditions like conjunctivitis, corneal...
Bravery Award – September 2019 – Zak
Our bravery award this month goes to our very own nurse Mandy's labrador, Zak. Zak presented to the clinic for excessive panting, an inability to settle and in-coordination (ataxia) of the left hind leg. After careful examination, Zak was diagnosed with...
Kidney disease can be thirsty work
If your pet is thirstier than usual it could be a sign of kidney disease. The increase in thirst may only be subtle but if you find yourself filling up the water bowl more regularly or even notice your pet drinking from the shower recess, you should arrange a check-up...
Bravery Award – August 2019 – Tummy
Our Bravery Award this month goes to the well-deserved Tummy. When Tummy’s owners noticed he was having trouble urinating, they promptly scheduled a visit to see the BVH team. A thorough examination by Dr. Isabelle revealed an abnormally large bladder and...