Pet Care Blog
South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery
Pet Care Blog
South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery
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
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
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)
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 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...
Allergies in pets
Allergies in pets An allergy, by definition, is an abnormal immune system reaction by the body in response to exposure to a substance. Allergies are multifactorial and triggers can include: contact allergens such as carpets, wool, parasites and grass airborne...
What lurks in the scrub
While we may be enjoying some warmer weather it does also bring out some wildlife that can cause your pets some harm. The worst of them being snakes. A snake bite can kill a pet in less than 15-20minutes. The signs of a snake bite include: Stumbling (drunk-like)...
What to expect when your pet has a ‘Dental’
We understand that leaving your pet at the vet for any procedure can be a worrying time. We aim to alleviate this stress by explaining what happens when your pet is left here for a dental procedure, where the teeth and gums are checked and treated. On arrival at the...
Update to Covid-19 safety measures at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery
We firstly like to thank all our clients for their cooperation and understanding during this really challenging period for us all. The way that you have adapted to our new protocols and safety measures have helped make the changes easier on us all. Our continued focus...
Arthritis management in pets
Arthritis can develop at any age due to a number of different causes. Causes include poorly developed joints (hip and elbow dysplasia), traumatic injuries to joints with fractures or damage to ligaments that destabilise it, infections of the joint and old age wear...
Opening Hours
Monday: 8am–7pm
Tues-Thurs: 8am–6pm
Friday: 8am–7pm
Saturday: 8am–12pm
Sunday: Closed
Address
82 Earlston Circuit, Cranbourne VIC 3977