When pets need advanced diagnostic imaging, travelling to a specialist referral centre can add stress for both animals and their owners. Thanks to mobile veterinary CT technology, advanced imaging is now more accessible than ever—and it's a service we can offer right here at Vets in Fawkner. We work with Insight Mobile Veterinary Diagnostics, [...]
Recently, practice manager Lucy had the joy of visiting her son’s childcare centre to give a short talk about what it’s like to work at a vet clinic. Walking into the room, she was met with a mix of curious faces, wiggly excitement, and at least three enthusiastic questions before she even sat down. She [...]
At Vets in Fawkner, we recently welcomed a new veterinarian, Dr Natasha. With her wealth of knowledge and skills, she has already become a valuable member of our team. One of her key interests is orthopedic surgery, and in recent weeks we completed a tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO). We’re excited to continue expanding our [...]
The most common ticks infesting dogs in Australia are the paralysis tick, the brown dog tick, and the bush tick. Paralysis ticks The paralysis tick lxodes holocyclus is one of the most dangerous parasites that can affect your pet. Tick paralysis is estimated to affect tens of thousands of dogs and cats per year in [...]
Pet insurance is becoming more and more popular in Australia. It offers you peace of mind as it covers some or all of the treatment costs if your pet gets involved in an accident or suffers a sudden illness. There is no equivalent of Medicare for pets, so treatment costs can exceed out-of-pocket expenses for [...]
Fleas can be distressing for your pet, however they are more than just a nuisance. Fleas can cause skin disease and transmit infectious or parasitic diseases, some of which can be transmitted to humans too. In some dogs, fleas can also trigger an allergic condition called flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), a skin disease that is [...]
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