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BRAVERY AWARD DECEMBER 2021
Asha – the not so standard poodle! Asha the 6-year-old Standard Poodle has had a difficult year, presenting to us for the first-time way back in February for vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and inappetence. We saw her repeatedly over the coming months, with...
BRAVERY AWARD NOVEMBER 2021
Fudgie, the Bravest Little Chicken. Fudgie the chicken presented to us recently with a history of being not quite herself for about 3 to 4 months. In the recent days before coming in, she had stopped eating, stopped laying, and had lost a lot of weight. Her comb was...
INDOOR BOREDOM BUSTERS FOR WHEN THE WEATHER ISN’T PLAYING BALL
Sometimes with multiple days of rain in a row, we can notice the change in our pets, especially our canine companions! Pent up energy, restlessness, misbehaviour, and indoor destruction are just a few of the things that can occur without the ability to run free...
HIBERNATION AT HOME WITH OUR PETS – LOCKDOWN LIFE AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE
Now that we can see the light of day (literally!) and get back out there to spend time with our friends and family, there might be a few of us that focused less on keeping fit and healthy during this time, and more on the Netflix and chill. Well, the same...
POST LOCKDOWN BLUES TAKE 2 – HOW TO HELP OUR PETS COPE AS LIFE REALLY RETURNS TO “NORMAL”
We aren’t the only ones that need to adjust to the ever-changing rollercoaster that has been the last 18 months. Our pets are feeling the stress too, now more than ever, as Victoria and its people exit its second longest lockdown. Likely those of us...
BRAVERY AWARD JUNE 2021
Meet the gorgeous Hugo, a 14-month-old Samoyed. He’s had his fair share of veterinary visits in the time that we’ve known him – but his most recent visit definitely takes the cake! Hugo was transferred to BVH after an overnight visit to Casey Pet Emergency (CPE),...
BRAVERY AWARD MAY 2021
Zac has quite the rap sheet when it comes to his medical history – - Mast cell tumour removal and removal of left eye - Right cruciate ligament repair (ACL) Left cruciate ligament repair (ACL) Plate removal from right leg Laryngeal tie backand not surprisingly...
Is your dog up to date with their vaccinations?
Is your pooch up to date with their vaccinations? Just like us, dogs require regular vaccinations to help protect them against contagious and preventable disease. Your pet’s vaccination schedule will depend on their age, lifestyle and previous vaccination history....
Is your cat up to date with their vaccinations?
Just like us, cats require regular vaccinations to help protect them against contagious and preventable disease. Your pet’s vaccination schedule will depend on their age, lifestyle and previous vaccination history. KITTENS – PRIMARY VACCINATION SCHEDULE 6-8 weeks old...
BRAVERY AWARD APRIL 2021
Louie was noticeably sore after jumping out of his owner’s arms and landing awkwardly on his back legs. It was off to the emergency centre for radiographs – revealing he had fractured his left hind leg - ouch! Louie was admitted to hospital here at BVH. Under a...