News - Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital

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 do not respond well to treatment. Without vaccination, these diseases are more likely to occur, the outcome can be an illness that is short and devastating, or long and drawn out. When should you vaccinate your pet? Generally to prevent disease, your young pet will require an initial series of three vaccines followed by an annual booster to ensure ongoing protection. Older pets with a more mature immune system will require fewer boosters. At Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital, with every vaccination a comprehensive physical examination is

July 23, 2014

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 food. This will help your cat feel calm when they are placed into the cage for the ride. Cages which open at the top are recommended for ease of getting your cat out during the exam. The car ride Take your cat in the cage for rides in the car to get them aclimatised to the experience. This way they won’t necessarily associate a cat cage with a vet visit. Because cats may get carsick, do not feed your cat for at least an hour

July 21, 2014

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 app: First Aid for Pets Australia. The app features first aid tips for over 130 conditions that affect cats and dogs, from toxins to trauma and medical emergencies. For each condition, a simple, step-by-step guide to first aid is provided. You can find additional information on causes, clinical signs and treatments. A map to our veterinary hospital and all of our contact details are loaded into the app so you can reach us straight away. The app also contains a list of all 24-hour veterinary

May 28, 2014

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 your dog a chance to use up some energy and be calmer throughout the process. The car ride Get your dog used to the car by taking it slow and walking your dog up to the car first. Get in yourself and encourage your dog to follow when it shows no fear. Once your dog is happy with the car, go for regular rides. Because dogs may get carsick, do not give food for at least an hour prior to travel. The waiting room Keep

May 27, 2014