Pet Care

12 October 2023
There are three reasons why we recommend a full consultation and health check for every pet at the time of vaccination:
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14 September 2023
If we surveyed pet owners about potential allergy symptoms in dogs and cats, most would list signs such as recurrent ear infections, generalised itchiness, paw licking, or tummy upset.
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14 August 2023
Whilst most owners understand the impact of their pet's oral health on their general health and quality of life, many may still need clarification on the practical ways to achieve excellent pet dental hygiene.
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9 March 2023
Whether you’re purchasing a special breed pup or scouting out local rescues to adopt a canine companion, it’s important to research and plan for your future dog’s specific care needs.
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8 February 2023
Trigger warning: this blog post discusses terminal illness in a pet. Frankie was a beautiful 11-year-old greyhound, who loved nothing …
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14 November 2022
Imagine that you’re a dog. Your owner clips on your lead (exciting!), pops you into the car (woo hoo!), and …
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13 July 2022
Is your senior dog or cat moving more slowly? Taking the stairs a bit more hesitantly? Or perhaps having trouble …
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23 May 2022
It’s quite common for owners to find new lumps on their pets during routine grooming or cuddle-time and start feeling …
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4 November 2021
Did you know that many cases of feline anxiety may sadly go unrecognised?  This is because cats, not being pack …
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23 March 2021
Vaccinations are vital Regularly vaccinating your pet is important to protect them against various potentially fatal or debilitating infectious diseases. …
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12 November 2020
We are very pleased to announce our sponsorship of Templestowe Valley Preschool’s aquarium. Staff at Templestowe Valley have found that …
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12 October 2020
20% off Hill’s skin and food sensitive diets! For the months of October and November 2020, we are offering 20% …
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6 August 2020
Following yesterday’s announcement by the Victorian Government, we can now say with certainty that we will remain open during the …
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30 July 2020
Thanks to better nutrition, disease prevention and proper home care, cats are now living longer than ever before. Senior cats …
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3 March 2020
As February features its heart-focussed Valentine’s Day, we thought that this month would be the perfect time to talk about …
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2 March 2020
In recent weeks we’ve noticed an increase in the number of Giardia cases in dogs and cats in our community, …
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Christmas dog hiding under blanket
16 December 2019
We’d like to help make sure your pet stays happy and healthy this silly season so here’s a list we’ve …
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20 November 2019
Vaccination is one of the most powerful tools we utilise to help keep your pet healthy. Vaccinations are safe. They …
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28 October 2019
It’s Spring, the season of adorable baby animals, and that means kittens are going to be out in abundance! Already, …
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23 January 2019
Registering your cat or dog helps in ensuring they can be located quickly if they ever go missing. When your …
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19 December 2018
What is your New Year’s resolution? For many of us, it’s weight loss. While our personal health is incredibly important, …
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13 December 2018
During summer, most of our pet patients visit our Templestowe veterinary clinic because they have been overexposed to the harsh …
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30 October 2018
Spring season is allergy season for pets so keep an eye out for skin irritations and inflammation, excessive scratching and …
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12 October 2018
Good dental health is important for dogs at every age. Unfortunately, around 80% of dogs over the age of three …
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24 September 2018
Pet surgery can understandably be a stressful time for owners. If your pet is due for surgery, you might be …
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19 September 2018
By now, most dog owners are aware that their pet can’t eat chocolate or drink alcohol or caffeine. However, there …
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9 August 2018
When it comes to deciding between wet or canned food for your pet, there are a number of pros and …
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29 June 2018
Taking your dog to the dog park can be rewarding for both of you. Interaction with other dogs is necessary …
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26 June 2018
Winter is here! Here are some handy tips on preparing your pets for another chilly Melbourne winter: • Remember that …
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26 June 2018
With all the recent rain, we have seen an increase in the number of dogs coming into the clinic suffering …
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28 February 2018
What’s good for humans is not always good for pets. This is particularly true when it comes to essential oils. …
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30 January 2018
During the summer months, snakes are far more active than they are at other times of the year. Whilst you …
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30 January 2018
Although human road safety is something we are taught about from an early age, pet road safety is an important …
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29 January 2018
Snakes! As we are heading out to enjoy the warmer weather, so are the snakes that we share our parks …
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12 January 2018
As pet owners, we know how difficult it can be to resist the puppy dog eyes pet gives you when …
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24 November 2017
Everyone loves going away on a holiday. But as a pet owner, there are some extra arrangements you need to …
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8 December 2016
October to March is snake season in Melbourne – our pets are most at risk from tiger and brown snakes. …
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8 December 2016
Along with all the benefits of living in the most liveable city in the world, not having to worry about …
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19 July 2016
We love to see senior pets! Dogs and cats age seven times faster than humans, so it is vitally important …
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13 July 2016
Kids love pets, and studies show that owning a pet creates plenty of benefits, such as encouraging respect for living …
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8 January 2016
Cooling off at the beach is a great way to turn your hot dog into a cool dog. As long …
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31 March 2015
Protect the health of your cat or dog with expert dental care from Vets on Balwyn pet dentist services More than …
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