Pet Care Blog

South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery

Pet Care Blog

South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery

Managing common pet skin issues

Managing common pet skin issues

With allergic skin and ear problems being one of the most common issues we see pets for, our team would love to impart our top tips for home management of allergy symptoms.

Dental care at home and in the clinic

Dental care at home and in the clinic

Do you know why staying on top of your pet’s dental hygiene is so important?


Without regular, effective cleaning measures, your pet’s teeth will naturally accumulate plaque, a sticky bacteria-laden film.

Pet Food in all Forms

Pet Food in all Forms

Some of the most common pet care questions we field are related to diet, and what will be the healthiest, safest, and tastiest diet for a much-beloved pet.

5 pet-care suggestions for a cracking Christmas

5 pet-care suggestions for a cracking Christmas

With the silly season approaching, our team have a few sensible suggestions on how to help keep your pet in top form and (hopefully) avoid any after-hours veterinary visits!

The Do’s and Don’ts of pet unwellness

The Do’s and Don’ts of pet unwellness

With the focus this month being pet emergencies, our team would love to share our top tips on what to do – and what not to do! – when your pet is unwell.

Unexpected allergies

Unexpected allergies

If we surveyed pet owners about potential allergy symptoms in dogs and cats, most would list signs such as recurrent ear infections, generalised itchiness, paw licking, or tummy upset.

Dental health duties

Dental health duties

Whilst most owners understand the impact of their pet’s oral health on their general health and quality of life, many may still need clarification on the practical ways to achieve excellent pet dental hygiene.

A recommendation for regular rechecks

A recommendation for regular rechecks

Whilst annual rechecks are sufficient for monitoring the health of most young to middle-aged pets, our team recommends 6-monthly rechecks for cats and dogs over eight years of age.

Morris’ graze with danger

Morris’ graze with danger

How many amazing medical skills and services do our veterinary hospitals have to offer? To show you, we’d like to tell the story of little Morris, who had an unfortunate run-in with a car.

Joint care through the ages

Joint care through the ages

Our vets are passionate about joint comfort and good mobility for all pets! So, we’ve compiled a list of veterinary recommendations for keeping your pet’s joints in top form throughout their life.

Diet details

Diet details

Ever feel overwhelmed when you start to peruse all the various dietary options on offer for dogs? Which is going to be the healthiest diet for your pet?

Planning properly for your new pup (or rescue pet)

Planning properly for your new pup (or rescue pet)

Whether you’re purchasing a special breed pup or scouting out local rescues to adopt a canine companion, it’s important to research and plan for your future dog’s specific care needs.

Leptospirosis in Dogs

Leptospirosis in Dogs

Leptospirosis in dogs As you may be aware there have been recent reports in the media of cases of leptospirosis identified in dogs in Melbourne. Leptospirosis is not a disease we commonly see in Melbourne and you may have a few questions. We are hoping this blog will...

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