Holiday Season Pet Care Tips 22 December 2024 It has never been easier to incorporate furry friends into Christmas plans with so many great dog-friendly campsites and pet-friendly accommodation around Australia. If you are holidaying with… Read more
Types of Dog Kennels 01 December 2022 Each type of dog kennel will have its own unique benefits – you may find that one kennel will be suitable for warmer months and another for cooler months or that one is best for indoors or outdoors… Read more
Skin Crawling 27 October 2022 Not only do fleas and ticks make your pet’s life a misery, ignoring the problem can have a tragic outcome. If you are a dog or cat owner, it’s almost guaranteed that you’re going to have to deal wit… Read more
Pet Emergencies 01 September 2022 Bee Stings & Insect Bites Any insect or spider bite can cause problems if they bite or sting your pet. A bite or sting can cause swelling, redness and itching. Some animals can have… Read more
Cystotomy 01 July 2022 In Veterinary clinics we see a massive assortment of cases diagnosed. Many times, these cases seem to appear in multiples. Recently, here at the Greensborough Veterinary Hospital we have… Read more
Roundworm in Humans 01 June 2022 We don’t normally think of human roundworm infection as a problem in the modern world, but it is. Studies have found that in soil samples from playgrounds approximately 20% of samples were cont… Read more
Skin Allergies in Dogs & Cats 01 April 2022 The most common skin allergies in dogs and cats are to things in their environment such as dust mites, pollens and grasses. These skin allergies manifest as itching and scratching, causing red… Read more
Turning Vet Visits into a Positive 01 January 2022 We all know that for some dogs, coming to the vet is not their favourite activity. There are ways to try and reduce the anxiety level and negative associations with the clinic. For many dogs t… Read more
Top 10 Poisonous Plants for Pets 01 January 2022 AUTUMN CROCUS: Highly Toxic and can cause severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver & kidney damage and respiratory failure. AZALEAS: Even eating a few leaves can result in vomiting, dia… Read more
Avoid the Bulge 01 December 2020 Too many treats, especially at this time of year, can add lots of unnecessary calories to our pet’s diets. It is these treats, not over-feeding, that is the largest contributor to the bulging b… Read more
Dental Product Support 29 July 2020 Until we experience an issue with our pet’s teeth, owners would not be aware that 80% of dogs and 70% of cat’s overs 3 years of age have some form of dental or oral disease. There are many way… Read more
Food Toxicity 01 December 2019 With the festive season almost upon us there tends to be a lot more table leftovers and scraps. As family, we like to share this Christmas cheer with our four-legged family-members so they are… Read more
Heatstroke - Hyperthermia 16 January 2019 Heatstroke (hyperthermia) is the elevation of the body’s temperature and is a life threatening condition requiring immediate treatment. Dogs left in hot cars, pets exposed to extreme heat when left o… Read more
Caring for your Guinea Pig 26 July 2017 Guinea pigs come in all shapes and styles from short to long coated, with spots, stripes and solid colors. Their life span is approximately 6 years. They make a great pet for children if handled freq… Read more
Caring For Your Pet Rabbit 26 July 2017 Rabbits are a very popular pet and are easy to look after. There are many different breeds of rabbits available. Small breeds such as the Dwarf or Dutch may look the right size for children to handle… Read more
Snake Season 25 July 2017 With curiosity and natural hunting instincts it is not uncommon for our pets to cross paths with a snake. Here in the northern suburbs we have the Plenty and Yarra Rivers and access to many dams and… Read more
