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Vetcare Hawthorn offer the complete range of professional veterinary services for your loved pet. Ou
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14/12/2023

Jack! We got a call to attend to Jack at his home ,as his owner is unable to get to the clinic ,thus we have always dine housecalls to see to Jack's veterinary care over the years. We have done cranial cruciate ligament rupture surgery on both his stifles over the years. This time round ,his owners reported that Jack is losing weight and bumping into inanimate objects in addition to drinking loads of water and passing huge amounts of urine a syndrome we call polyruria/ polydipsia (PU/PD). Physical examination revealed cataracts in both eyes. Further blood tests coupled with physical examination findings concluded a definitive diagnosis of diabetic cataracts. He was put on insulin immediately and an appointment was made at the Animal Eye Specialists in Malvern. We had to take him there for his appointments and surgery to remove the cataracts as his owner doesn't drive. Jack has been very stable on his insulin treatment and his eyesight fully restored. If your animalbin drinking or eating more than normal book them for examination and blood tests at Vetcare Hawthorn on (03) 9813 4977.

12/12/2023

Ollie We played 'peek a boo' with Ollie the other day and loved his 'Jack in the box' antics. Ollie was in for a prophylactic dental scale and polish. Not only does this freshen the breathe , it is also very important for general oral hygiene and comfort. There is correaltion between bad teeth and gum disease with kidney and heart disease in cats and dogs. Regular scale and polish helps to reduce the chances of this happening significantly. Burt is doing well and he has his 'Col-cat' smile back, what a cool cat! Book your cat or dog in for dental scale and polish at Vetcare Hawthorn on (03) 9813 4977.

10/12/2023

What a sight it was to see these 3 beauties yesterday! Hazel came in for a sudden onset right hindlimb lameness most likely associated with a bee sting. All is well that ends well, she did not require any further treatment. Its the supporting act of the other 2 Cavies , that melted our hearts. As a breed Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to having serious degenerative heart disease. It is important to know if that is the case early, so as to make appropriate treatment/management plans so that the progression of disease is slowed down. Book your little ones in for a heart check and possible echocardiogram if required at Vetcare Hawthorn on (03) 9813 4977. Go Cavies!

02/12/2023

Coco! Coco was here for a limp in her left leg. We can safely say ,Coco has got the swing in his step and is doing well at home with his family. Looking after birds as pets can be very rewarding and challenging at the same time. They require loads of little maintenance tasks like nail clips, wing clips, feather checks for mites and general well being. Feel free to book an appointment with us at Vetcare Hawthorn on (03) 9813 4977.

16/09/2023

Meet Kieran! He is a the ultimate showman! He was shown today and won first prize in his category. His proud human brought him into the clinic for a final victory lap. He comes from a long history of showdogs that have won great things on the world stage. We are defintely going to drop your name in many idle conversations to come. He is still entire and as a large breed puppy, at VetCare Hawthorn we advocate desexing as late as one and half years of age. The evidence out there against early is compelling. Joint issues later in life have been found ,among other factors to be attributed to early desexing , particularly in large breed. Thankfully, Kieran, does not have to worry about that. His long silky locks of hair do need tending. Get in touch with us a Vetcare Hawthorn at 03 9813 4977 to discuss vasectomy as a middle ground procedure to get the benefit of hormones in bone and joint development without the ability of having puppies.

12/09/2023

Aria was in for surgery for a pyometra. This little dog represents a special bond we have with our beloved clients. Aria is doing well after her surgery. This is a gratitude post. This is a big shout out to all the Vetcare Hawthorn faithfuls ,who have stuck with us during a period where we had our backs against the wall ,with personal tragedy ,staffing challenges, COVID, you name it. This post serves to highlight that there are people behind the logo. Our loyal clients have stuck with us through out these challenges. Constant personalised feedback has been given to make us better and better. It was like an acknowledgement, that ' we have faith in the practice, you are not the hottest show in town, but we love you!' All the incoveniences of having random opening hours and still sticking with us ,is not taken for granted. Delays in sending notes and reciepts for insurance claims were taken with deep,deep patience. We seem to have ridden the tide and are starting to see some semblance of order.We would like to relaunch and invite you all to come in and reinvigorate this little village vet (date to be announcedin due course) This is a big thank you from the people behind the logo.

11/09/2023

Jackson was in yesterday for a general health check. Jackson was such a lady and allowed us to perform a thorough physical examination. There is a 'chonk' chart on the wall in our consult room ,that got us and Jackson's lovely owners talking.....we always worry about weight gain in our furry friends. Like us, they also get type 2 diabetes mellitus. We are really lucky that diabetic cats can live a normal healthy life with appropriate management that includes dietary management and insulin therapy. Dietary managment alone has been reported bring remission in 80% of cases. We are running weight watchers group ,whereby we map up a dietary plan and regular weigh ins at clinic, until the appropriate weight goal is reached. Please bring your cats,dogs, bunnies and ferrets for weigh ins and we will sign them up onto the Vetcare Hawthorn weight watchers.
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20/12/2022

Toby enjoying his sedation before his desexing surgery 😎

17/12/2022

Gilly was a little bit nervous coming in for her dental today but after some cuddles from the nurses she was an absolute angel 😇

30/11/2022

Some animals come into our lives for a day, some for two ,some for a season; however all the encounters we have with these beautiful animals and their owners, it never ceases to remind us how such an honour and a privilege it is to be given this opportunities to be touched by these beautiful creatures. It is with a heavy heart that we pay our last respect to Bonnie. She was was a 'bonnie lass' wasn't she! She reminds us why we do this. She has left a big gapping hole in the lives of many. Its amazing how we are all connected somehow. One Bonnie, one life well lived!

26/11/2022

Josh and Viva when they realised they were going on a trip to see Dr. Phan at the vet!

26/11/2022

I have my eye on you! 👀

Jet here came in for a removal of a mass on his lower eyelid and is now recovering very well!!

26/11/2022

Pedro came in for a desexing and removal of 4 deciduous teeth and is doing great now!
And of course received lots of love and cuddles during his stay.

05/11/2022

Look at that sweet smile Muffin was showing off all day today!

03/09/2022

Missing cat!
Please keep an eye out for Missy who’s gone missing from her home in Kew.
If you have any information please contact her owners or the clinic! Thank you!

03/09/2022

Finny boy getting into far too much mischief before a trip to the vet!!

28/08/2022

Sweet Taco came in when her owner noticed she had broken one of her teeth. Lucky for Taco it was just a baby tooth so will soon fall out and a healthy adult tooth will take its place!

27/08/2022

Kimi was in for her third puppy vaccination yesterday. She was such a good girl, go Kimi!

07/08/2022

A cold melbourne winter morning didn’t stop Aiden from coming in to get treated for a sore tummy today. All rugged up in his favourite jumper!

06/08/2022

Georgie was in for his annual vaccinations. What a handsome boy!

22/03/2022

Hi all,
Our phones are down. Please contact us on the practice mobile phone number 0493 235 323.

14/02/2022

Hi,

My name is Henry Duong

I live on Kinkora Road Hawthorn Vic 3122

My contract infor: 0412494609

I lost 2 lovebirds on Thursday 10 February 2022 around 11am. I attached pictures of the two birds. The light green/yellow and white face is Mango. The other dark green/red face is Loki.

Can you please keep an eye out if any one hand them in.

Thank You

Best Regards

06/02/2022

Cecil was in to see us for going off his food.Pet bunny numbers are fast growing and they live as long as your average dog or cat. It is important to recognise however, that gut health in bunnies is extremely important. If they do not produce any droppings and get of their food for as little as 6 to 12 hours, dire consequences can befall these little guys. It is usually a sign that the guts have gone quiet(ileus) and the situation can lead to loss of life. Urgent vet attention should he sought. Thankfully, Cecil's owners wasted no time in bringing him. He 8s doing well at home. If you are considering a bunny as a vet, make a free information appointment and we are happy to share all the information you need to safely adopt a bunny as a companion.

04/02/2022

Josh and Viva came in to see us the other day for general health checks. The parents also dropped off this thoughtful Christmas gift for us. We always seem to forget that over the years we build lasting relationships with pet owners and their pets. This is something that has never ceased to amaze us here at Vetcare Hawthorn is some folks make appointments for their animals and yet we end up spending 50 % of the time talking about the animal and the other 50% catching up on life in general , them sharing theirs and us sharing ours. We want to remain true to our village vet character for as long as we discharge our duties and always endeavour to know you by name and vice versa. Happy New year everyone!

02/02/2022

Mother and son! Lottie and Alfie came in the other day for their annual health check and vaccination. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to having heart conditions which usually can be suspected on physical examination and confirmed on chest X rays and echocardiogram. Keeping them lean , as these two are, helps in maintaining comfort levels well being. Bring your lovlies for a health check as we go into the warmer months. Early detection of heart disease may significantly slow down the progression and maintain comfort and good health for longer.

01/02/2022

Oreo was in for the second lot of puppy vaccinations. These guys usually grow long tufts of hair in ear canals ,which can predispose them to a life of stubborn ear infections. Thankfully, Oreo's ears were clean as whistle. Puppy vaccinations help to keep some of the deadly diseases like Parvo Viral diarrhoea ,which can be fatal and highly contagious to young animals. Thinking of getting a puppy or kitten? Book a free information appointment on 03 9813 4977.

24/01/2022

Willow and Mellow were in for their dental scale and polish the other day! Dental health is an important part of keeping cats ,dogs and bunnies free of discomfort and there is a correlation between bad teeth and gums and heart and kidney disease among other things. Please make a booking for free dental assessment or dental scale and polish.

23/01/2022

Winks was here the other day for her desexing! Bunnies are growing pet numbers in Australia. They are full of character and unique in their own ways, that's why we give them names! They can live up to 10 years just like your average dog or cat. They are also afflicted by uterine ,ovarian and testicular cancers therefore it is important to ensure that none breeding bunnies are desexed. If you are considering having a bunny as a new addition to your family, let us know and we are happy to advise you on all the care required from vaccinatioms,desexing, dental care and more. You can book a free information session to help you make sure that having a bunny is the best thing to do in your individual circumstance.

21/01/2022

Leo was here last week for his desexing! You will notice that Leo only has one descended testicle. This is a genetic condition we encounter commonly in some dogs ,called cryptorchidism. The testicles migrate from the abdomen during foetal development to end up in the sc***um at birth or least 2 months after birth. Soemtimes during the migration one of both testicles do not descend into the sc***um. This leads leads to condition that Leo had. The core temperature of the abdomen is higher than in the sc***um ,which makes the undescended testicles prone to become cancerous. These animals should be desexed to prevent the potential cancerous outcome as well as reduce the transfer of this condition in the offspring. We have partnered with the National Desexing Network to do our bit to help with animal reproductive health.

21/01/2022

Hi there! We are awefully sorry our phone lines are down! We are open to see your fur babies as normal throughout Saturday and Sunday. Please use this alternative number to contact us for whatever issue we can assist you with, 0493 235 323. Thanks you!

Address

18 Camberwell Road
Boroondara, VIC
3123

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61398134977

Website

http://www.vetcarehawthorn.com.au/

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