Pet Care Blog

South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery

Pet Care Blog

South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery

Environmental Enrichment for Dogs

Environmental Enrichment for Dogs

Environmental enrichment for dogs involves providing mental stimulation through physical and social activities. Anything that breaks up their boredom will have a positive impact on your dog and his or her behaviour and mental wellbeing. Environmental...

Give your puppy a flying start on life!

Give your puppy a flying start on life!

Bringing home, a new puppy is a very exciting time for all the family. Giving your pup their first walk, first bath and all those cuddles! While many pups adjust well to these changes, it can also be a time of stress for a young pup. Everything that was familiar to...

Dental Disease in Pets – how to keep their breath fresh!

Dental Disease in Pets – how to keep their breath fresh!

Periodontal disease (dental disease) is the most commonly diagnosed disease in both dogs and cats. This condition is so common that by the time they are two years old 70% of cats and 80% of dogs will show signs of dental disease.   What causes dental disease?  Dental...

Lillies putting your cat at risk

Lillies putting your cat at risk

Lilies are some of the most vibrant and beautiful flowers available to decorate your home and gardens with, however for those who have feline members of the family, you may want to reconsider. There are many different species of lilies such as the Easter lily, day...

Chemotherapy treatment for one beloved dog

Chemotherapy treatment for one beloved dog

In October 2019 Jack and Jacinta discovered that their beloved dog Bowie, who some of you may have seen in a print that takes pride of place in one of the clinics consult rooms, had a bleeding tumour on his spleen. It was determined that to give Bowie the best chance...

Specialist Veterinary Surgeon for a special patient

Specialist Veterinary Surgeon for a special patient

Ava is 10 week old Chihuahua puppy. Ava presented to us soon after she stopped using one of her front legs. She had been happy and healthy at home up until a play session that afternoon resulted in her injuring her leg. Brave little Ava was examined by Dr Jacinta and...

Tips to keep your pets warm

Tips to keep your pets warm

Bedding: As the weather gets cooler some pets start to spend more time snuggled up in their beds and who can blame them! You can make a few simple adjustments to their bedding to make sure that they are protected from the cold:  Elevate the bedding off a cold floor...

First aid tips for your pets

First aid tips for your pets

Our pets form an important part of our family and we often include them in family holidays, day trips and weekend adventures. Most of us will have a human first aid kit at the ready for us on these adventures but what about our pets?  

Case Study – Uroliths

Case Study – Uroliths

Koukla is a sweet little 11-year-old female Moodle who presented to us for investigation of a bleeding mass on her lip. Her owner also commented at the time of consultation that she was having difficulties urinating and was urinating inappropriately at home. Koukla...

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Canine Hip Dysplasia is one of, if not the most common, heritable orthopaedic condition in seen in dogs. It most commonly occurs in large and giant breed dogs, however it can still affect small and medium breeds of dog. Hip dysplasia refers to the abnormal joint...

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