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 […]
Leptospirosis Outbreak
There has been some concern over recent outbreaks of the disease Leptospirosis. At least two confirmed cases have been diagnosed in eastern Melbourne. Leptospirosis can be life threatening in dogs, and has the potential to be passed on to humans and cause serious illness.The disease can be transmitted directly, or from infected mice and rats, […]
Potential Calicivirus Outbreak
Due to the large volume of rain Melbourne has had this Winter and Spring, there is a lot more water about. When water is combined with warmer weather, this unfortunately makes perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed.Therefore, with all of this combined, it can mean the potential for a severe outbreak in highly contagious and […]
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 […]
Bayside Pet Expo 2015
We will be heading down to the Bayside Pet Expo 2015 on Sunday, November 8, and we’d love to see you there! It’s a free event with a whole bunch of vets, behaviouralists and other experts there to answer your questions. There is even discount pet registration for dogs and cats aged 6 months or […]
Fight Animal Cruelty with Cupcakes!
This year our very own Nurse Michelle is participating in the RSPCA’s annual Cupcake Day. If you are anywhere near Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital on Monday August 17, be sure to drop in to buy one of Michelle’s scrumptious cupcakes for a very good cause. There will be some dog friendly treats available too! If you […]
Happy retirement Brian!
After 38 years working and growing with Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital, Dr Brian Goy is set to retire at the end of June. Brian has been part of the furniture at MVH since 1977 and we are all going to miss him! “Brian made my first experience of veterinary nursing very welcoming.” – Rickie “Brian made […]
Feline Infectious Enteritis & Feline Parvovirus
Feline infectious enteritis (FIE) is a potentially fatal disease caused by infection from feline parvovirus (FPV), also known as feline panleukopenia virus. The virus is highly contagious and is spread by direct or indirect contact with faeces, urine or blood of infected cats. While vaccination has dramatically reduced the amount of deaths associated with FPV over the past 20 years, there has […]
Mia for Cat of the Year!
We are super happy to announce that Mia, our resident cat and clinic supervisor, has been nominated for the Felimazole Clinic Cat of the Year! But she needs your help to win… There are hundreds of veterinary clinic cats from around the country that have been nominated, finally getting the recognition they deserve as an essential […]
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 […]