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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...
Your award winning hospital of excellence
Here at Berwick Veterinary Hospital, we're committed to offering premium veterinary care and the very best service experience for pet owners. We've always aimed for excellence in our work and now this is being officially recognised with 'Hospital of Excellence'...
Itchy and scratchy
You don’t need us to tell you that an episode of itchy and scratchy can be extremely frustrating for your pet. If the cycle of itch, scratch, rub and lick it continues, it can leave your pet feeling uncomfortable, frustrated and downright miserable. Not to mention the...
Bravery Award – July 2019 – Buster
Meet Buster – a 5-year-old Domestic Short-hair. He paid Dr. Candace a recent Sunday visit with a limp tail. He was eating and drinking well but appeared to be having difficulty toileting overnight. Upon examination, Dr. Candace noticed an abnormal lump on the base of...
Dental disease really stinks!
There’s no doubt about it when it comes to dental disease it can really stink! But don’t be tempted to simply turn your head away as bad breath can be a sign that your furry friend is suffering from dental disease, a sneaky condition that likes to creep up on them. As...
Here’s to another TEN!
A BIG congratulations to Nurse Casey who is celebrating 10 years at BVH! We are thrilled to have Casey's smiling face back in the clinic, after being on maternity leave in recent months - we hope to hold onto her for another 10 years!
Bravery Award – June 2019 – Shyla
Meet Shyla, our very brave toe amputee. Shyla the 7-year-old rottweiler paid us a visit in early June, after experiencing intermittent lameness and a very swollen toe. After a course of pain relief and anti-biotics, with minimal improvement, Shyla was admitted...
Bravery Award – May 2019 – Roxy
At the ripe old age of 18, Roxy paid us a visit following some concerns about her sore mouth. Examination revealed that she had severe periodontal disease and would require several extractions. Given her age, a comprehensive blood test was run, indicating an...
Senior Pet Health Month
By now, you may know that cats and dogs are considered senior citizens after the age of 7 years. As they reach into these golden years, it’s important to know that their needs will continue to change and develop - often in rapid progression. We always recommend...
Ollie and Irwin – TV superstars
Check out our beautiful clients Ollie and Irwin on Channel 7, House of Wellness - what an incredible story! https://www.facebook.com/ollieandirwin/videos/3147894878561848/?t=1