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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
Happy and healthy senior pets
Senior pets are special. They are loyal and loving and in most cases, will have been through a number of major life events with you. The senior years can creep up on our furry friends and most people aren’t even aware that dogs and cats are classified as senior when...
Bravery Award – April 2019 – Scout
This is Scout – he paid us a visit late last year with complaints of a very sore front leg. Scout was admitted for a thorough physical examination and full set of X-rays, which unfortunately revealed the presence of Osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer. Scout...
Are you arthritis aware?
Our pets are more likely to feel the effects of arthritis during the colder weather so as winter approaches, now is a good time for an arthritis check with us. Most of the signs of arthritis are subtle and you may not even realise your pet is in pain. Arthritis is...
Bravery Award – March 2019 – Charlie
Charlie paid a visit to Berwick Vets following an overnight visit to emergency. When Charlie presented to us he was very unwell and had been bleeding internally. We performed some tests and discovered that Charlie had a mass on his spleen. After discussion with...
Bravery Award – February 2019 – Lilly
Lilly came to visit us at Berwick Vets a few weeks ago following multiple episodes of vomiting. After a close look, we found that Lilly had a piece of red sewing thread wrapped around her tongue! Unfortunately, this was only the tip of the iceberg and the rest of the...