Blood and urine tests are an essential part of good veterinary medicine and can be critical when diagnosing and managing diseases. Blood tests  Blood tests can give us a wealth of information about the health of your pet. They provide an insight into the health of...

Did you know that dogs and cats are considered senior when they reach 8 years of age? Most importantly, senior pets require some extra special attention to help keep them happy and healthy. Here are some of the best ways you can care for your senior pet: 1. Regular...

A visit from the Easter Bunny is just around the corner, and with it an increase in potential health risks for pets. Here’s some of the holiday hazards you should be aware of this Easter. Chocolate Most dogs love chocolate and with their strong sense of smell they are...

Heart disease sneaks up on our pets and most of the time it isn't until your cat or dog is in heart failure that physical changes are visible. Signs of heart disease are generally related to a reduced function of the heart. The heart has to work harder and harder over...

Ear problems are common at this time of the year so if you've noticed anything out of the ordinary with your pet's ears, it's important we take a look. The ear canal is its own mini environment and this can be disturbed by heat, moisture, allergies and foreign bodies...

Licking and chewing of the paws is a common problem for our pets but it definitely shouldn't be considered normal! Cats tend to pull at their toes nails and dogs like to lick in between their toes. There can be many causes: Allergies: This is a common cause of foot...

Vaccination is a hot topic in the media at the moment. There's plenty of information and scare tactics floating around on social media and so when it comes to vaccinating your pet, we want you to get the right advice. The take home message is that vaccination is one...

If your dog has not become familiar and relaxed as a puppy to frequent trips in the car it is likely that they may be nervous car travellers. Dogs, like us, can get motion sickness and can then associate the car with a feeling unwell. The forwards movement of the car...

You might think we're crazy here at Caroline Springs Vet Hospital but we love ALL aspects of veterinary practice - this includes thinking about your pet’s wee! A small amount of wee (technically referred to as urine) can give us heaps of information about your pet's...

Did you know that dental disease is linked to other problems such as heart disease? So there's no getting around this one. If you want your pet to live a healthy life, they need to have a healthy mouth! As many as 8 in 10 pets in Deer Park, Taylors Hill and surrounds...

Vomiting and diarrhoea are two words most people don't want to talk about, let alone have to deal with when it comes to their pet. Thankfully, we have a summary of what you need to know so you don't have to dwell on these words for too long! Most dogs and cats in our...

With flu season in full swing, now's a good time for us to answer the common question: can dogs and cats get the flu? The answer is yes - but unlike in humans, there isn't really a flu season for dogs and cats and infection can occur at any time of the year. Dogs in...

Arthritis is a nasty disease. It sneaks up on our pets and always seems to rear its ugly head as the weather starts to cool down. But don’t worry - if our expert vets diagnose your pet with arthritis, there are plenty of things you can do at home to help them feel...