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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tips on taking your cat to the vet
Get a cat cage Always bring your cat in a cage or other safe carrier. Having your cat run away during your trip can be an extremely stressful experience. Get your cat used to the cage at home, keep the cage on the floor and open. Let your cat go into the cage to nibble […]
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 […]