Tips For Keeping Your Cat Calm For Vet Visits – The Dreaded Cat Carrier

Vet visits can sure be stressful for our feline friends! Although we love cats and want them to feel happy and comfortable in our clinic, it’s easy for them to feel overwhelmed by all that’s going on ...
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A day in the Life of Dr. James

I’m due to do surgery today so I set the alarm for 7am; out the door by 7:30am and opening up the clinic a bit before 8am. First thing to do is to get a cup of coffee! Now I can think. The dog tha...
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NEW ARTHRITIS DRUG FOR DOGS AND CATS

Earlier this year a new monthly injection for arthritis in dogs and cats was introduced to the Australian market. We have already had amazing feedback from the clients that have started it, including ...
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Fleas - Getting the jump on an itchy issue

Fleas: Getting the jump on an itchy issue Fleas are an itchy, annoying nuisance for many pet owners. They’re a very common parasite whose bites can trigger inflammation and itching – it’s enough to d...
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Dog fights - prevention is key!

Dog fights – prevention is key! As vets one of the most traumatic and upsetting cases we see are dog attacks. The worst cases are of course random attacks on more vulnerable smaller dogs wh...
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Does My Pet Need That Vaccine?

DOES MY PET NEED THAT VACCINE? Times are changing and we are so impressed to see how pet owners are really taking a vested interest in their pet’s health. Being aware about what medicines and t...
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Improving the lives of itchy pets - Part Two: Itch Reduction Strategies

The Itchy pet Part 2 Itch Reduction Strategies I hope you have all payed close attention to the title of this blog. Itch REDUCTION strategies. Note that terms such as “magic never itch ag...
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Improving the lives of itchy pets - Part One

“If you are looking for a quick itch fix, this blog is NOT for you – that’s because, there isn’t one!” A very large percentage of pet owners will have had a problem with...
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How to land your dream Veterinary Nursing Job

At Mt Eliza Village Vet we receive around two to three enquiries per week from aspiring Veterinary Nurses. It is wonderful to see this enthusiasm for our industry and we have delighted in taking on a...
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Keeping it in the tray - Feline toilet tips

A lot of pet owners who come to us at Mt Eliza Village Vet with their feline friends can feel embarrassed to talk about toileting accidents. This is because a lot of people assume their cat is the onl...
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