All dogs need exercise! What type, how long and how often depends on your dog. Don't forget to have your dog’s council tags on its collar and to pick up after your dog. Obesity in dogs The obesity epidemic has hit Australian humans. We have the most rapid obesity rates compared to all other developed [...]
Easter is fast approaching, so here's an update of our open hours for during the holiday. Friday 30th: Closed Saturday 31st: Closed Sunday 1st: Closed Monday 2nd: Closed We hope you have a lovely break and a Happy Easter!
We’re talking pet dental health! That's why in April we want to offer our feline and canine friends: FREE dental checks plus 50% off a Royal Canin dental food bag with every scale + polish Pets are the same as us when it comes to dental health! A healthy mouth is so important and linked to overall health and [...]
Don’t brush pet dental health aside! We are talking all things Dental this month at Templestowe Veterinary Clinic Just like in people, pets can also develop dental disease! That’s why for the month of April we are focussing on the importance of taking care of your fur friend’s pearly whites. Over time bacteria containing plaque builds [...]
Many dogs have a reputation for eating just about anything, but sometimes you may notice your dog has a very particular palate and may screw their nose up at most things you put in front of them. If you have a dog who's always been fussy, then there's no "magic cure," but there are things [...]
Whether your kitten is your first or an addition to your current pet family, your kitten will rely on you to ease the transition from their mum and littermates to your household. Keeping your kitten safe and comfortable takes planning and patience from everyone in the family. It is always a good idea to keep [...]
We worry about our pets when we leave them on their own while we’re out, but what about when they’re right there with us: spending time outdoors, playing at the park, on a walk? Invisible, dangerous diseases that can be debilitating, or deadly, if your pet is not vaccinated. Vaccinations can help protect your [...]
Parks Victoria will be conducting a rabbit control program from 12th of February 2018 until 1st June 2018 on land managed by Parks Victoria which forms part of the Lower Yarra Parklands. The affected land includes any properties managed by Parks Victoria on the north or south side of the Yarra River from [...]
It can take as little as six minutes for a dog locked in a hot car to overheat with sometimes fatal results. If you know you are going to be away from your car for even a couple of minutes, it’s better to leave your dog at home where they are comfortable and have [...]
It's amazing how quickly cats will take to certain foods, while they will remain thoroughly uninterested by other foods even though to us they seem virtually identical. To us, cats seem to be some of the pickiest pets when it comes to their food. So knowing how your cat chooses its food is the [...]
