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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Theo presented to us last month after several episodes of vomiting, inappetence and withdrawn behaviour.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...
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...