Spiny Cat Tongues 01 December 2022 A cat’s tongue is covered in hundreds of sharp, scoop shaped spines made of keratin that spring into action during grooming and they also play a role in helping a cat keep cool. CT scans of cat’s ... Read more
Pet Perception 27 October 2022 Many of us ponder how our pets and other animals experience the world around them. The importance of UV light for navigation in certain animals is fascinating. The sky is UV rich and o... Read more
Wildlife in Spring 01 September 2022 Spring in Australia is about so much more than sunshine and wildflowers in bloom. The months of September, October and November are also some of the most exciting on the wildlife calendar.&nb... Read more
Crooked Tail Carriage In Horses 01 July 2022 Your horse’s tail is controlled by several different muscles. When moving at a walk and trot, the tail swings equally from side to side. Research shows the normal movement of the lower back i... Read more
Stats & Facts 01 June 2022 ⇒ Koalas have fingerprints so similar to those made by humans that they could confuse crime-scene investigators. ⇒ Ants never sleep. ⇒ 61-68% of Veterinarians will suffer an animal-related injury... Read more
Lest We Forget 02 April 2022 The animals who stood by our men and women. While April 25 is a day of national remembrance for Australian and New Zealanders who served and gave their lives in times of conflict, peacekeeping ope... Read more
Electus Parrots 01 September 2019 Our waiting room at Greensborough can be quite entertaining. We always have an array of domestic animals and exotics, that are interacting and normally keen to socialise. Recently we hav... Read more
Alaskan Malamute 11 August 2017 The Alaskan Malamute features a powerful, sturdy body built for stamina and strength. It reigns as one of the oldest dog breeds, whose original looks have not been significantly altered. This int... Read more
Hungarian Vizsla 10 August 2017 The Vizsla (meaning “pointer” in Hungarian) is the national dog of Hungary. Its early origins are hard to trace but its history probably began in the ninth century when the warring Magyar ... Read more
Leonberger 08 August 2017 This is not a commonly seen breed for our area. They are known as a giant breed, with a heavy double coat, normally tan colour with a black mask. Read more
Jonty 01 November 2018 Jonty is a 10-month-old, Miniature Schnauzer, who we originally saw for puppy vaccinations and was a participant of our puppy school. At the time of examination, it was noticed that Jonty had... Read more
Mavis Rudnicki 01 March 2018 Back in August 2015, we wrote about Mavis, an English Bulldog who whelped with 5 pups then followed up with a caesarean for another 2. Mavis had been a nurturing mother so it was an easy decision t... Read more
Marli Corcoran 01 February 2018 Marli Corcoran is a 7-year-old Miniature, black and tan, Dachshund. She belongs to an ex-nurse of ours, Jaimee. Normally she is inquisitive and full of fun but Marli’s family noticed that she... Read more
Milo Amiguet......SSSnakes in SSSummer 01 December 2017 Late November, early on a Friday morning, Milo Amiguet, a beautiful German Short-haired Pointer from Hurstbridge came to our Greensborough clinic with a suspected snake bite. Milo’s family p... Read more
Scrunchy Bulenda 01 December 2017 In October, Scrunchy, the ginger coloured chicken was bought in for treatment. Scrunchy is a 12 month old chicken who belongs to the Bulenda family of Greensborough. Scrunchy was lame in the... Read more
Lili Barbara 08 August 2017 Lili is an 11½ year old, lilac coloured, Oirental. Over the years her mouth had deteriorated and now there was excess salivation and her teel were causing her discomfort. It was time to... Read more
April 2022 01 April 2022 April 2022 It's Easter time!! This months Pet Paws features: Public Holidays: Easter & Anzac Day Holidays. Lucas & Cassie Brass. Lest We Forget. Skin Allergies in Do... Read more
March 2022 02 March 2022 March 2022 This months Pet Paws features: Public Holidays: Labour Day Public Holiday. Aural (Ear) Haematoma. St. Patricks Day. Blood Work & Your Pet. NexGard Spectra &am... Read more
January 2022 03 January 2022 January 2022 This months Pet Paws features: Public Holidays: Australia Day Public Holiday. Turning Vet Visits into a Positive Feline Hydration. Top 10 Poisons for Dogs. Top ... Read more
September 2021 01 September 2021 September 2021 - AFL Grand Final Public Holiday This months Pet Paws features: Public Holidays: AFL Grand Final Public Holiday. Staff Profile: Dr. Courtney Baker Mardi Gras' Epic Ad... Read more
July 2021 01 July 2021 July 2021 - Special Animal Days. This months Pet Paws features: "Vet Practice" Magazine. Rat Sac & Snail Bait Alert July Animal Days Toilet-Training Rabbits On Special:&... Read more
June 2021 01 June 2021 June 2021 - Queens Birthday Long Weekend. This months Pet Paws features: Public Holidays: Queens Birthday Public Holiday. Staff Profile: Dr. Loriana Cassarino Breast Cancer in Anima... Read more
Happy Retirement - Tricia Equid 01 July 2022 After 17 years of delegating from our front desk, our receptionist has decided it is time to retire. Tricia Equid began with us in 2005. At that time, she would drop her children at school o... Read more
Prescription Medications 01 June 2022 Many illnesses in pets can require long term administration of medication, including some very common medical conditions- Seizure disorders (including Epilepsy) Heart Disease Diabetes Thyroid... Read more
Blood Work and Your Pet 02 March 2022 Pets can’t say how they’re feeling, it’s usually how they look or act that tells you something is wrong. Blood testing frequently detects illness in your dog or cat before they show any outward sig... Read more
Mardi Gras' Epic Adventure 01 September 2021 What can we say – Mardi Gras is a real trooper. Mardi is a 19-year-old, well-travelled puss we met at Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) out at Mickleham. Mardi started adding frequent flyer points... Read more
July Animal Days 02 July 2021 There are many different Animal recognition days throughout the year to honour and celebrate all the different animals on earth. These are world-wide dates and weeks for some animals that we other... Read more
"Vet Practice" Magazine 01 July 2021 In the Veterinary industry, there are many professional magazines. After reading a bio on our website the “Vet Practice” magazine contacted our Eythan. Frank Leggett interviewed him to publis... Read more
Love Bites Treat Recipe 27 October 2022 Reward your best friends with some homemade treats in the form of peanut butter bones that are easy to make and store. Ingredients 2 eggs ½ cup smooth peanut butter(no added salt or sugar) ¼ ... Read more
Royal Canin Calm 01 July 2022 Emotional wellbeing is equally as important as physical health in our pets. Did you know up to 80% of cats and dogs experience a behavioural condition in their lifetime due to stress or anxiety. R... Read more
Protecting Those We Love 28 December 2020 We protect our cats in many ways. We feed them, make sure they have a safe home and give them lots of love and affection. But are you protecting your cat from parasites that can ... Read more
