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South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery
82 Earlston Cct (Cnr South Gippsland Hwy)
Cranbourne
Victoria 3977

Phone:
03 5995 1451
Fax:
03 5995 1447

South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery Newsletter

  • A healthy heart for Valentine's day
    05/02/2019 11:00am
    1. February 2019 Newsletter
    2. Surgical repair of torn Cruciate Ligament
    3. Back to School
    4. Why heartworm prevention is so important
    5. Recognising a broken heart
    6. This study was EPIC!
    7. A healthy mouth equals a healthy heart
    8. If cats sent Valentine's Day cards
  • Beat the heat this summer
    15/01/2019 11:00am
    1. Happy New Year
    2. Labrador puppy's broken leg
    3. Flat-faced dogs can't stand the heat
    4. Top tips to prevent heatstroke
    5. Four hidden summer dangers
    6. Happy and healthy ears
    7. Spare a thought for our wildlife
  • Did someone say Santapaws?
    04/12/2018 11:00am
    1. Merry Christmas!
    2. Holiday opening hours.
    3. The case of the mystery hair loss
    4. The twelve pet hazards of Christmas
    5. Pets are for life - a good reminder at Christmas
    6. Travelling with your pet this summer?
    7. Does my pet need sunscreen?
    8. Don't fear the fireworks
  • Vital vaccinations
    08/11/2018 11:00am
    1. November News
    2. Springtime snake awareness
    3. Dr Jacinta attends an ultrasound workshop
    4. Does your pet need a vaccination?
    5. Myth busters: kennel cough
    6. Is your cat a bit wormy?
    7. Tick tock
    8. Man's best friend
  • Happy halloween pets
    02/10/2018 11:00am
    1. The big reveal!
    2. Protect your dog against deadly Parvovirus
    3. A little bit thirsty?
    4. Why urination habits matter
    5. Rocky can't go
    6. Keep your pets safe this halloween
    7. Tennis heroes
  • Itchy and scratchy
    04/09/2018 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Spring is in the air and so is itchy skin
    3. Our top skin care tips for your pet
    4. Rocky's secret
    5. Anal glands issues
    6. Keep your pet safe this spring
  • Why dental disease stinks
    02/08/2018 11:00am
    1. Free dental checks in August
    2. Anaesthesia is essential for clean teeth
    3. How do I know if my pet needs to see the dentist?
    4. Rocky's tooth problem
    5. Protect your pet against the flu
    6. Have you tried this trick on your dog?
  • Don't try this at home
    03/07/2018 11:00am
    1. Renovations are underway
    2. Welcome to the team Simone!
    3. Top tips for nail trimming at home
    4. Is your pet is overweight?
    5. I'm so confused, what should I feed my pet?
    6. Grain-free diets - are they better?
    7. A new way to trim your dog's nails?
  • Ease the ache of arthritis
    05/06/2018 11:00am
    1. Exciting news - Renovations are underway
    2. Case Study: A chest full of pus!
    3. Lenno's arthritis
    4. The subtle signs of arthritis
    5. The many ways we can treat arthritis
    6. How to make your home arthritis friendly
    7. Cat hits dog's turbo button
  • Caring for a senior pet
    03/05/2018 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Introducing our new nurse Ash
    3. The best ways to care for a senior pet
    4. Can my dog get dementia?
    5. Lenno's dry eyes
    6. Children and dogs - keeping everyone safe
    7. "The Family Dog" video
  • Understanding blood tests
    03/04/2018 11:00am
    1. Thank you and goodbye Rhonda
    2. The magic of a blood test
    3. The power of a wee sample
    4. Unhappy hormones
    5. Jackson is thirsty
    6. A car made for dog lovers!
  • Easter Delivery
    19/03/2018 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Risks in feeding raw chicken – a study by the University of Melbourne Veterinary Specialists
    3. What's off limits for your pet this Easter?
    4. Help! My dog just ate my Lindt bunny!
    5. Why socialisation sets up your dog for life
    6. An easy way to reduce your cat's stress
  • Keep your pet safe this Easter
    17/02/2018 11:00am
    1. welcome
    2. Cuddly Boris and his broken leg
    3. Risks in feeding raw chicken – a study by the University of Melbourne Veterinary Specialists
    4. Chocolate toxicity - what to do
    5. Easter health hazards you might not know about
    6. Is your dog suffering from separation anxiety?
    7. Why is my cat doing that?
  • Healthy hearts
    01/02/2018 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Is your pup ready for school too?
    3. Heart health 101
    4. A healthy mouth for a happy heart
    5. What's your pet's SRR?
    6. High blood pressure
    7. Six signs your cat loves you
  • Happy ears
    04/01/2018 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Checklist - Camping with your Dog
    3. We 'ear you've got a problem!
    4. Jake's odd looking ear
    5. Summer hazards
    6. Keeping cool
    7. Snake bite - what to watch out for
  • Christmas cracker
    05/12/2017 11:00am
    1. Merry Christmas
    2. Stress Free Clinic
    3. Managing your pets in the heat
    4. Leo and the Christmas ham
    5. Traveling with your pet
    6. When to take your pet to the vet ASAP
    7. Why does my pet lick his feet?
    8. Top tips for preventing an itchy pet
  • Vaccinations save lives
    02/11/2017 11:00am
    1. Melbourne Cup Pubilc Holiday Closure
    2. Lilly the lucky snake bite survivor
    3. Vaccinations - ask us for the right advice
    4. Correct use of antibiotics
    5. Don't let your pet get stressed in the heat
    6. Paralysis tick alert
    7. Crazy cat markings
  • Feed me!
    03/10/2017 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Does my dog have a skin condition?
    3. Introducing a new diet to relieve itchy dogs
    4. Food for thought
    5. Can my cat be a vegan?
    6. Is my pet overweight?
    7. Smelly pets
    8. Sneaky dog's pawful behaviour
  • Keeping a keen eye on the kidneys
    05/09/2017 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Case Study - snail bait toxicity
    3. Garden hazards
    4. Kids and dogs - keeping everyone safe
    5. We love a bit of wee!
    6. Being kind to the kidneys
    7. Animal brothers from another mother
  • Healthy mouth, happy pet
    01/08/2017 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Free Dental Checks in August
    3. WIN - Dental Month Giveaway
    4. A healthy mouth equals a healthy pet
    5. Can you clean my pet's teeth without an anaesthetic?
    6. It's never too late for dental care
    7. Flea prevention reminder
    8. Mastiff takes a mud bath
  • Tummy troubles
    04/07/2017 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Introducing Trish
    3. New Pathology testing available at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery
    4. Vomiting and diarrhoea and when to see us
    5. What you need to know about pancreatitis
    6. Can my dog eat that?
    7. Things your cat shouldn't eat
    8. Cones of fame
  • Happy and healthy senior pets
    01/06/2017 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Introducing puppies to horses
    3. Help your senior pet stay happy and healthy
    4. Is your pet a senior citizen?
    5. My dog's done his knee!
    6. Flu season is here
    7. Chicken therapy
  • Fancy felines
    02/05/2017 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Getting to know Gemma!
    3. Arthritis - what to watch out for
    4. How to help an arthritic pet at home
    5. Why microchipping is essential
    6. Mum's the word
    7. "Please sir, can I have some more?"
  • Why chocolate isn't good for dogs
    04/04/2017 11:00am
    1. Happy Easter
    2. Introducing Simone Schaefer
    3. Tyrice's Snake Bite Battle
    4. Annual Easter Bunny alert
    5. Cushing's disease case study
    6. Rat bait ingestion - what you need to know
    7. Top three tips for preventing rat bait toxicity
    8. Inspiration: an indoor cat fantasyland
  • Do you have a polite pet?
    02/03/2017 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Protect your pet rabbit against Calicivirus now!
    3. Is your pet in their senior years?
    4. When good behaviour goes bad
    5. Common behavioural questions
    6. Urine spraying in cats
    7. Anxiety - the leading behaviour problem in dogs
    8. Feisty cat does all he can to avoid trip to the vet
  • Ear trouble
    02/02/2017 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. New surgical technique offered at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery
    3. The most dangerous worm of all
    4. Puppy Pre-School
    5. There's something wrong in ear!
    6. Recognising heart disease in your pet
    7. Preventing fly bites
    8. Who stole the cookie?
  • Keep your cool
    05/01/2017 11:00am
    1. Happy New Year
    2. Case Study - Bladder Stones
    3. Staff Profile: Nadine - Veterinary Nurse
    4. Avoiding heatstroke
    5. How you can help our Australian wildlife this summer
    6. Watch out for grass seeds!
    7. Attention all dog owners
    8. Dog's reaction to a new kitten
  • Merry Christmas furry friends
    06/12/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Christmas Hamper Giveaway
    3. Holiday Opening Hours
    4. Christmas present inspiration
    5. Watch out, snakes about
    6. Keep your pet safe this Christmas
    7. Itchy and scratchy
    8. Feline AIDS - can we prevent it?
  • Hilarious slow motion photos
    03/11/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. The things that dogs will eat!
    3. Facebook preventative treatment reminders
    4. Check out these brilliant photos
    5. Vaccination reminder
    6. Beware of hitchhikers
    7. The silent disease
    8. Reconsider your retractable leash
  • Weighty issues
    04/10/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. What to consider when getting a new pet
    3. Puppy enjoys a snack
    4. Pet calorie counter
    5. Am I exercising my dog enough?
    6. How to get your cat to lose weight
    7. Is my pet overweight?
  • The world's ugliest dog
    01/09/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Does your cat venture outside?
    3. Can cats get asthma?
    4. Why fleas love spring
    5. Bee and wasp stings: what to do
    6. Snail bait - what you need to know
  • The tooth about dental disease
    04/08/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. First Aid for Pets
    3. The ins and outs of dental disease
    4. Dental procedure FAQs
    5. How do you care for your pet's teeth at home?
    6. It's flu season - can my pet get the flu?
    7. Piano performing pooch
  • Ageing gracefully
    05/07/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Discount Offer to Celebrate our Seniors
    3. Relief for Itchy Dogs
    4. Caring for a senior pet - our top tips
    5. Dementia can affect our pets too
    6. Reasons to adopt a senior cat
    7. Euthanasia - deciding when it's time
    8. The oldest living cat
  • Combating arthritis
    03/06/2016 8:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Celebrating Alfalfa’s weight loss achievement!
    3. Does your dog have arthritis?
    4. Cats are the best at hiding arthritis
    5. Top tips for managing arthritis
    6. Cruciate ligament disease
    7. The dog who mastered interior painting
  • The missing sock
    03/05/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Heartworm Prevention - FREE Heartworm tests
    3. Why we recommend desexing
    4. Pyometra (Pus Filled Uterus)- easy to prevent
    5. Where's my sock?
    6. My pet is vomiting - should I be worried?
    7. The cat burglar
  • One very helpful dog
    05/04/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Heartworm – Free blood test during April and May 2016
    3. How blood testing works
    4. What's an endocrine disease?
    5. The super helpful pooch!
    6. Diabetes case study
    7. A bit about Addison's disease
  • Easter delivery
    01/03/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome and public holiday closure
    2. Looking after your pet Bunny
    3. What's off limits for your pet this Easter?
    4. Help! My dog just ate my Lindt bunny!
    5. The cat who thinks he's a chimp
    6. Why socialisation sets up your dog for life
    7. An easy way to reduce your cat's stress
  • Take care of your pet's heart
    02/02/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Prepare yourself for the Oscars!
    3. Bush Fire Preparation
    4. Is heartworm prevention important?
    5. What is SRR?
    6. The link between smelly breath and heart disease
    7. Does your pet really love you?
    8. Recognising a broken heart
  • Keeping cool
    05/01/2016 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Australia Day
    3. Keeping our wildlife cool
    4. The wombat who swam too far
    5. What to do if your pet starts to feel the heat
    6. Snakes about!
    7. How to prevent flies annoying your pet
  • An itch free Christmas
    02/12/2015 8:00am
    1. Merry Christmas
    2. Holiday Period Opening Hours
    3. Case Study - snail bait ingestion
    4. Ditch the itch this Christmas
    5. Charlie's itchy ears
    6. Scratchy bottom
    7. Prevent a crisis this Christmas
    8. AIDS - is your cat protected?
  • Preparing for summer
    05/11/2015 4:00pm
    1. Welcome
    2. Snake season is upon us!
    3. Is your pet prepared for summer?
    4. Make your backyard BBQ safe
    5. Microchipping rules!
    6. Why vaccination is vital
    7. An incredible reunion
  • Time to take a bath
    06/10/2015 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Notice About Reminder Service
    3. Case of the Month: the things animals eat!
    4. How to take a spa bath
    5. Top tips on bathing your dog
    6. Can I bathe my cat?
    7. Kidney disease is thirsty work
    8. Creating the best cat toilet
  • Portly pets
    02/09/2015 3:00pm
    1. Welcome
    2. NEW flea and tick preventative!
    3. More Puppies!!!!
    4. Guilty dog
    5. Is your pet a bit portly?
    6. Don't be tempted
    7. Recognise heart disease
    8. Snail bait is serious
  • Dental disease stinks
    04/08/2015 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. PennHip Hip Dysplasia Screening
    3. FREE Dental Health Checks
    4. Offer for online shoppers
    5. Don't turn away from bad breath
    6. The ins and outs of a dental procedure
    7. Dental care at home
    8. OMG! My dog has warts
    9. Are Kangaroos really left handed?
  • Caring for our seniors
    09/07/2015 11:00am
    1. Introduction
    2. Case of the Month: Bella is a Mum
    3. Safety with Children and Pets
    4. Is your pet over the hill?
    5. Three common senior pet questions
    6. Top reasons to adopt a senior pet over a puppy or kitten
    7. Heating up the fleas
    8. Look into my eyes
  • Jolly good joints
    02/06/2015 11:00am
    1. Introduction
    2. Launch of our new Website
    3. Recent Dog Attacks
    4. Keeping an eye out for arthritis
    5. Treatment options for arthritis
    6. An arthritis-friendly home
    7. Alert for all cat owners
    8. One very helpful dog
  • Mother's love
    05/05/2015 11:00am
    1. Welcome
    2. Warning - Lilies are TOXIC to Cats
    3. RSPCA Million Paws Walk
    4. A special mum
    5. Mothers of the animal kingdom
    6. What is an endocrine disease?
    7. Maddie’s insatiable appetite
    8. Cushing's disease – one to watch out for