What foods NOT to share this Christmas with your dog
While Christmas is a time when many of us enjoy eating too much, there are a number of festive foods that you shouldn’t let your dog indulge in. Certain food items can be toxic for dogs, so it’s important not to leave certain leftovers lying around or give them to your pets as a special […]
Preparing your pet for a stress-free visit to the vet
A visit to the vet can be a pretty stressful experience for many pets. We poke and prod, and sometimes take blood or give injections – all in an environment surrounded by unfamiliar people and other animals. It’s no wonder that some cats and dogs aren’t too keen to come to the vet. But it […]
What does an annual health check for your pet include?
Even if your pet seems perfectly healthy, it is still important to book in that annual health check with your vet. Dogs and cats are living longer than ever before, so it’s crucial that the beginnings of any health issues are detected before they become serious. What happens during an annual health check for your […]
Snakes and Your Pet
We recently treated Coco, a young German Shepherd, for a suspected snake bite after she presented to us with hind limb weakness, dilated pupils and bloody urine. Her owner searched his property after Coco got sick and found a dead Tiger snake, that appeared to have been bitten, a likely culprit! We are happy to report […]
Happy Easter! – Dogs and chocolate
All of us at the Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital hope you have enjoyed the long weekend! One of the best parts of Easter is all the chocolate, but it’s important to remember that chocolate is NOT good for your dog! As tempting as it is to share your eggs with your little friends, it is best to stick to […]
Why Vaccinate?
Vaccinations for pets are extremely important to ensure your pet will live a fulfilling life without preventable disease or illness. New vaccinations and techniques are released every year and at Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital we pride ourselves in being up to date. Vaccinating is using a medicine to build immunity to viral and bacterial diseases that […]
First Aid for Pets Australia – the free app
Would you know what to do if your pet stopped breathing or suffered a fracture? In an emergency situation, effective first aid can minimise injury and even save lives. Knowing what to do makes all the difference. Clients of Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital can now get the first aid information they need from a free mobile […]
Tips on taking your dog to the vet
A trip to see the vet can be a stressful experience for your dog. There are lots of sights, smells, sounds, people and animals that may be new and unfamiliar. There are a number of things you can do to keep the visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible: A pre-visit walk This will give […]