Blackburn Animal Hospital in Blackburn South, Victoria, Australia | Veterinary surgeon

Blackburn Animal Hospital

Locality: Blackburn South, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9877 3277

Address: 80 Canterbury Rd. Blackburn South 3130 Blackburn South, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.blackburnanimalhospital.com.au

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24.01.2022 One of the most common conditions we see in the clinic is dental disease, with up to 70% of cats and 80% of dogs having signs of dental disease by the time they are two years of age. Unfortunately many dental foods and treats are quite high in fat contributing to weight management issues especially as pets get older. Some great weight friendly options we have to combat dental disease are: -Giving them some carrot to munch on which helps to clean their teeth -Oravet chews whi...ch are lower in fat than many other dental treats -Brushing their teeth daily with pet friendly toothpaste For other great ways to combat dental disease chat to our nurses.

23.01.2022 Keeping active isn’t just good for humans but is a great way to keep our pets healthy too! Nurse Alex and 18mth old groodle Bailey keep active by going for hikes together on their days off, which are usually followed closely by a bath for Bailey. How do you all keep active with your pets?

22.01.2022 I keep trying to loose weight but it keeps finding me! Something new we want to introduce is weight management consults with our nurses. If you are worried your pet is putting on some extra kilos and it feels like you have tried everything but it is not working, our amazing nurses can assess your pet and take a full history of their diet and any health problems, figure out their ideal weight and send you home with a tailored weight management plan including: -A personalised f...eeding plan -Ideal body weight and how long it should take to achieve this -Information on weight friendly treats -Regular weight check ups and support Speak to our nurses to book in a consult or any questions regarding weight management

22.01.2022 Looks like Dr Alyssa and Poppy are having competitions on whose pregnant belly is bigger. Given that one of them is having one baby and the other is having multiples we think it's a pretty close draw.

21.01.2022 Loki and Chewie are best friends. This made our hearts smile Isolation is tough for all of us but our animal friends continue to make us smile. We'd love to see some pictures of your animal friends sharing the love and making you smile

20.01.2022 Baby birds everywhere When to help and when not to. It's spring time and we're seeing lots of baby birds . Often well-meaning people will pick up fledglings and bring them to us for help when they're actually just going through their natural progression of leaving the nest. Once separated from their parents their chance of survival is very low. ... What should you do if you see a baby bird on the ground ? DO NOT TOUCH the bird. Look around for any immediate danger and for the parents. Sometimes parents may be out collecting food and it is normal for them to be away from their babies for several hours at a time. If there is no obvious danger please leave the baby bird where it is. Mum and dad are teaching baby how to take care of itself and this is an important lesson that can only be taught by them. Below is a flow chart that will help you d code what to do. If you have any questions please call our friendly nurses on 9877 3277 anytime See more

15.01.2022 We recently updated our website with some new staff photos in the sunshine We thought we would share them with you. Nobody likes photos of themselves but we think we scrub up ok

14.01.2022 Meet the gorgeous Winnie Winnie came in to see us for his vaccinations and stole our hearts. Vaccinations (Immunisations) are an important means of protecting your puppy against some potentially fatal diseases. For the first few weeks of a puppy’s life, their mother provides them with antibodies through her milk. These antibodies fight disease and give puppies immunity. The maternal antibodies do not last however, so puppies need to be vaccinated to produce their own anti...bodies. This builds up their own immunity so they can be protected from disease into adulthood. Puppies usually have a course of three vaccinations, normally given 4 weeks apart. Yearly booster vaccinations are given throughout adult life Here is Winnie having cuddles with nurse Emily

11.01.2022 Meet Coco. Coco came in yesterday for a health check so we can start life on the right paw. We passed with flying colours and something tells us Coco is going to have a lot of fun in life.

10.01.2022 We'd like to wish Maddie a happy birthday. This special girl came in to see Dr Seung today and got spoilt for her birthday when she was here. Maddie is turning 10 years old and we think she's just beautiful. She was last seen heading out the door with her free bag of liver treats, a wagging tail and heading for a walk. Enjoy your birthday Maddie

10.01.2022 Time to hear from one of our amazing vets! Arthritis and Obesity: One of the most common ailments we see older pets for is joint pain and arthritis. Often times these pets are also overweight. Joint pain and obesity go hand-in-hand as part of a vicious cycle since pets with arthritis are often not able to exercise as much or as vigorously to help burn calories to lose weight. ... When a pet is overweight, the force and compression of the joints and joint cartilage is greatly increased. This creates extra wear-and-tear on the joints, leading to early on-set arthritis in younger pets, faster progression of arthritis, and poorer responses to treatment. Body fat also produces it's own hormones and pro-inflammatory mediators. This inflammation impacts the joints, which are often already inflamed due to the cartilage damage associated with arthritis. We cannot stop or reverse arthritis, so the goal of treatment is to slow down the progression of the arthritis by reducing inflammation and promoting new joint cartilage growth, and keeping the pet as comfortable and mobile as possible. Arthritis management always involves a multi-modal approach. This involves assessing and adjusting the pet's environment, exercise and diet, in addition to medical treatment and pain management to get the best possible treatment outcome.

09.01.2022 Cuddles dont always go to plan here! Nurse susie was FLOORED by Chip’s enthusiasm for cuddles. We love having our puppies in for social time on a monday night as part of our puppy school program If you have a new puppy joining your family and are interested in puppy school give us a call at the clinic on 9877 3277 and our lovely nurses can answer all your questions.

09.01.2022 The beautiful Louis took some time to supervise puppy social time New puppy joining your family soon? Give our nurses a call at the clinic with any questions or to discuss what we are doing differently for puppies during lockdown!

07.01.2022 Beautiful Becky came in to see us for her dental treatment last week. Becky is a true lady and is super polite and sweet. Or nurses loved having Becky here and could not resist her charms and good looks. Dental care is an important part of our pets health and well being. Plaque and tartar can cause the same problems in our pets as it does for us. Book a dental check with us at any time if you think your dog or cat is in need of dental treatment. Call our friendly nurses on 9877 3277

06.01.2022 The importance of microchips !!! Feel good story 12 months ago Jazz got lost and was separated from his loving family. They searched for him everywhere and he was never found. Grieving they had no choice but to accept the fact that Jazz had gone. Today he was reunited with his humans. When our nurse contacted them to inform them that Jazz was alive and well they could hardly believe it. We just love a happy ending ... It is so important that your pets microchip details are up to date. If you have moved or.chamged your contact details recently and have not updated your pets microchip details please do so. Microchips only work if they lead to you. Not sure how to do this or not sure about the details on your microchip? No problem Call our friendly nurses for help. In the meantime, cuddle your pets a little tighter than normal

04.01.2022 The very handsome Boonam has lost over 4kg to reach his ideal weight and his human Dr Seung is very proud! His top tip is to cut out the treats! We all love giving our pets treats but when we give treats without factoring this into their diet they pack on the kilos fast! Giving a dog just 28g of cheese is the equivalent of us eating a hamburger and a dog treat from the supermarket can be the same as us eating a mars bar. When giving treats it is important to do so in moderation and give some healthy treat options like carrot, which is great for their teeth as well, and also metabolic treats which can also be factored in to weight loss diets.

03.01.2022 Like people, dogs will often find it harder to get around as they age due to deteriorating muscle mass, arthritis, and sometimes simply normal wear and tear, but that doesn’t mean that they should stop exercising! To keep an older dog fit and healthy (and it's human) you can simply adjust their fitness routine and diet to accommodate age and injury related conditions. Make sure that you get a check-up if you are contemplating any change in your dog’s exercise or feeding ro...utines. We recommend senior dogs should see a vet every 6 months for regular check-ups. Exercise improves and maintains muscle tone and provides important calorie burning to keep the weight off, both of which can help your older dog’s quality of life. Here are some things you can do with your older dog and human :) Walk-Your dog can’t run? Walk instead. This is very likely the most popular form of canine exercise and for good reason. It is low impact, and ‘easy’ to perform. Use Gravity- Hills can be a great way to keep a dog in shape. Swim-Swimming is a great, low impact exercise for dogs. It can be used for both cardiovascular benefits as well as muscular development/maintenance. Balance Exercises-Senior dogs need to exercise their proprioception skills or like us human seniors, our balance can deteriorate. Get inventive here but stay safe. Walking on blankets and cushions and side stepping are great.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to nurse Simone Simone has just achieved the Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technician (AVNAT) Registration. This scheme has been established and launched by the Veterinary Nurse Council of Australia (VNCA) following extensive research, benchmarking and legal reviews. Great you say..... but what does this mean? ... AVNAT registration ensures that Simone is not only an amazing, qualified and competent nurse now but will continue to bring the best care to your pets through ongoing education, development and team mentorship. Registration in this scheme also ensures that nurses are adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice. The AVNAT scheme will ~Raise minimum standards ~Facilitate consistency in education ~Provide better protection in relation to animal welfare and health ~Align with international standards ~Make nurses accountable for professional practice and conduct ~Safeguard the public interest and protect public health So congratulations Simone on becoming one of the first Registered Vet Nurses in Australia