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Osteoarthritis In Our Pets – Online Seminar Series
Thank you for taking part in the first of our online seminar series - Osteoarthritis in our pets. Enjoy!
Bravery Award March 2020
Meet the gorgeous Bella! ?Unfortunately this little cutie recently found out the hard way that eating chocolate Easter eggs can be dangerous ?? Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which can be fatal if consumed in high enough quantities ? Signs of chocolate...
Social isolation – a dream come true for our pets!
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised several challenges for our community, particularly when it comes to social isolation. However, our pets are likely to be enjoying the perks that arise from all this extra time at home! Here are a few ideas to help both you and your pet...
YES WE ARE OPEN!
sAs an essential service, Berwick Veterinary Hospital remains OPEN. Several policies are now in place to minimise the risk of COVID-19 exposure: All surfaces within our consultation rooms are thoroughly disinfected between appointments All common surfaces including...
When Good Behavior Goes Bad
When it comes to pets and their behaviour, we like to refer to the saying, "there's no such thing as bad behaviour, only normal behaviour in an inappropriate setting". Put simply, what you may perceive as your pet’s "bad behaviour" is, in most cases, a normal...
Bravery Award – February 2020
It seems Yuki had her dates in a muddle – Take Your Pet to Work Day isn’t for another few months. Yuki, the 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair was willing to do anything to hitch a ride to work with her Mum, Nurse Casey. She decided to take a bath in engine oil, landing...
A Hearty Topic
As February features its heart-focussed Valentine’s Day, we thought that this month would be the perfect time to talk about the heart that matters most: your pet’s. When it comes to diseases of the heart, knowing what to watch out for really makes a difference. Early...
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Theo presented to us last month after several episodes of vomiting, inappetence and withdrawn behaviour.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...