Caring For Your Pets In Summer

Caring For Your Pets In Summer

While most cats and dogs are quite efficient at cooling themselves down, when the summer weather warms up, they can become vulnerable to overheating.

What To Do When You Find Lumps And Bumps On Your Pet

What To Do When You Find Lumps And Bumps On Your Pet

Finding lumps and bumps on your cat or dog can be very worrying as a pet owner. While they are more common in older pets, younger animals can also develop different growths on their skin. Most lumps we see in the clinic are harmless, however, they can also be an indication of an infection or […]

Pet Diagnostic Testing Explained

Pet Diagnostic Testing Explained

Sometimes we need to undertake diagnostic testing of your pet dog or cat to gain a more complete understanding of their health.

Wildlife & H5 Bird Flu – Important Information

We continue to provide care for injured wildlife, including wild birds. However, due to the detection of H5 bird flu in Victoria, please call us before bringing any wild bird to the clinic. Our team will assess the situation and advise you on the safest next steps.

If you find multiple sick or dead birds, or a bird showing unusual neurological or respiratory signs, please avoid contact with the bird and contact the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Please report even a single sick or dead seabird, waterbird, shorebird or bird of prey.
Do not handle dead birds.

Thank you for helping us protect wildlife, our patients, staff and the wider community.