Bird flu signs to watch for in pet birds and poultry
The signs of H5 bird flu to watch for in aviary birds and backyard chickens, and our new rule for avian consults: call (03) 5955 2440 before you come in with a bird.
Help spot H5 bird flu: what to do if you see a sick or dead bird
H5 bird flu has been found in wild birds in Victoria. If you see sick or dead wild birds, keep people and pets away, note what you saw and call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Welcome to our new website
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Tips For Keeping Your Cat Calm For Vet Visits – The Dreaded Cat Carrier
Five steps to get your cat comfortable with the carrier and the car before a vet visit, so the trip is calmer for both of you.
NEW ARTHRITIS DRUG FOR DOGS AND CATS
Beransa for dogs and Solensia for cats are monthly injections for arthritis pain, now available in Australia and in use at our clinic.
Fleas - Getting the jump on an itchy issue
The flea lifecycle explained, the flea products we stock, and four top tips for controlling fleas on your pet and around the house.
Dog fights - prevention is key!
Most dog fights happen at home. Simple routines around feeding, greetings and beds can prevent them, and why you should never try to break up a fight yourself.
Does My Pet Need That Vaccine?
An in-house blood test can tell you whether your dog's core C3 vaccine is due, and there is a test for cats too. Here is what to weigh up.
Improving the lives of itchy pets - Part Two: Itch Reduction Strategies
Allergen avoidance, the four things your vet is targeting in an itchy pet, a comparison of the main anti-itch drugs, and how to improve your pet's skin barrier.
Improving the lives of itchy pets - Part One
Understanding allergies and itching in dogs and cats: what an allergic pet is, what an allergen is, and why flea, grass and food allergies are so frustrating to manage.
How to land your dream Veterinary Nursing Job
What we look for when aspiring veterinary nurses apply for a trainee position or work experience at our clinic.
Keeping it in the tray - Feline toilet tips
Why cats toilet outside the tray, and simple changes to litter, tray size, tray numbers and placement that you can try at home.
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