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KEEPING YOUR POOCH SAFE THIS SUMMER
With Australia in the midst of Summer, it's a great time to talk about what we can do to keep our pets cool. Old, young, unwell and brachycephalic (short nosed) animals are particularly heat intolerant - so being proactive pays off. 1. Ensure that your...
HOW TO KEEP YOUR BUNNY COOL THIS SUMMER
Rabbits don’t tolerate heat well and are more susceptible to heat stroke than humans – so if you’re feeling hot this Summer, just imagine how your little bunny must be feeling! Rabbits can’t sweat like humans, instead they rely on a panting action and their ears to...
The Routines: Keeping your pet healthy
Keeping our pets happy and healthy is a top priority, so having a good handle on routine dog or cat preventative health care is a great start! Vaccination It is recommended that all dogs and cats who go for walks outdoors or otherwise contact other animals (e.g. in...
Tips for Medicating Your Pet
Many common veterinary treatments, such as worming products and antibiotics, require owners to regularly administer oral medications to their pet. Whilst some pets will obligingly allow tablets to be popped down their throat, or at least eat them in food, other pets...
ANXIETY IN OUR PETS – LIVING THE ‘COVID NORMAL’
The COVID lifestyle has become the ‘new norm’, spending most of 2020 in lockdown, together with our furry friends – but what happens now, as restrictions begin to ease? We love being with them, and they love being with us – so it’s been a great situation right? As our...
ANNUAL BVH CHRISTMAS PARTY AND AWARDS NIGHT 2020
Despite a somewhat hectic year, we were fortunate enough to get together over the weekend for our annual BVH Christmas party and awards night. As always, we had a ball and took the time to celebrate everyone’s efforts during 2020! A big congratulations to Dr....
Warm weather hazards
We all love spending time outdoors on these long summer days, and our pets are no exception! The increased activity is great for their mental and physical health. To prevent some common warm-weather hazards from raining on your pet’s parade, follow these summer safety...
BRAVERY AWARD NOVEMBER 2020
Our Bravery Award looks a little different this month… but how could we go past our very own Dr. Tracy Wong. Some of you may know that Tracy was set to be married earlier this year, but like so many, her wedding was forced to be postponed. Despite...
It’s business as usual at Berwick Veterinary Hospital
As work on the Clyde Road level crossing continues, we would like to let you know about a recommended alternative route to take when coming from Narre Warren or the Berwick township. If you’re travelling from Narre Warren, instead of turning onto Clyde Road directly...
BRAVERY AWARD OCTOBER 2020
Meet Louis the pug – he paid us a visit last month for a thorough assessment of his respiratory system, during which time he was diagnosed with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome is a condition seen in...