03/06/2024
Banksy's tail is currently under construction & on the road to recovery from a fracture. 🛠️
Rest assured he is still a very waggy & happy boy 🐾🖤
Vets in Endeavour Hills is a full service veterinary hospital providing the best care available to your pet, within a professional & friendly environment.
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Endeavour Hills Vets is a full service veterinary hospital servicing Endeavour Hills and the greater community. All of our staff are highly trained and aim to provide the best care available to your pet, within a professional and friendly environment.
Banksy's tail is currently under construction & on the road to recovery from a fracture. 🛠️
Rest assured he is still a very waggy & happy boy 🐾🖤
🥊Rambo🥊
This sweet boy already weighs 8kgs at only 2 months old and he has a lot more growing to do
🐾 We had a pleasure of meeting these cuties Tiger, Mochi & Dr Grey 🐾
These siblings came in for their first kitten vaccinations & health check this morning 🩵
We definitely agree when Oscar's mum calls him a saber-tooth cat 😺
Some of our beautiful patients throughout the week 🐈🐕
Have you heard of GapOnly Insurance? Now available at Vets in Endeavour Hills.
Happy Easter 🐣
We hope everyone has a lovely and safe break.
Just a reminder we will be closed from Friday 29/3/24 to Monday 1/4/24 for the Easter Holiday.
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We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday 2/4/24 at 8:30am.
Please contact Casey Pet Emergency - 03 8790 1625 or Dandenong Veterinary Referral Hospital - 1300 385 874 if you have an emergency. 📞
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We're already halfway through the week Maverick says. 🌟 Happy Wednesday 🌟
This handsome boy spent the day with us for his desexing procedure 💙
This stunning blue eyed boy, Kit Kat, came in to get desexed today 💙
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Please call the clinic on ☎️ 9700 2264 to organise your pet's desexing procedure.
We're more than happy to answer any questions you may have as well ⭐️
🎉 Jack turned 18 last Wednesday 🎉
How amazing is that 👏
We have the pleasure of seeing Jack every month for his arthritis injections.
We hope you enjoy these birthday treats Jack ❤️
The kind of deliveries we love - Daisy 🌼
Unfortunately our phone system is down. We are here until 1pm as usual. If you need to contact us please email [email protected] or come down to the clinic 🙂
Our phone system is currently down. If you need to contact us, please email [email protected]. If you have an emergency or an urgent issue, please head straight down to the clinic.
Thanks for your understanding!
Did you know that, just like humans, dogs can experience cognitive decline as they get older? ‘Doggy dementia’ can result in worrying behaviour such as night pacing and howling, increased anxiety, incontinence and other unwanted symptoms. Fortunately, some things can be done to slow the progress of this disease. Medications are available to lessen symptoms and improve cognition. Environmental changes can help your dog adapt to their new normal.
Talk to our veterinary team about supportive changes you can make to accommodate for canine dementia.
Taking your cat to the vet doesn’t have to be stressful. While cats generally feel most comfortable at home, you can take steps to lessen their anxiety during a vet visit. Get them used to their cat carrier by leaving it out for them to sleep in if they want. Handle your cat regularly, including running your hands over their body and picking up their feet. If you have a particularly anxious cat, chat with one of our vets about medications that might help.
As a general rule, most dogs don’t require regular ear cleaning. However, some dogs have ears that need a little extra attention. Dogs prone to ear infections, or those with floppy ears or hairy ear ca**ls, may require additional cleaning. It’s important to only clean your dog’s ears if needed. Otherwise, you could increase the chance of ear infections. If you aren’t sure what’s suitable for your dog, contact our friendly team.
Did you know that more than a third of all cats in Australia are overweight? Indoor, desexed cats are at the highest risk due to increased sedentary behaviour. Next time you pat your cat, run your hands along its chest. If you can’t feel their ribs without applying firm pressure, and they have a pronounced, low and wobbly abdominal flap, they might be overweight. Chat with our team today about ways to get your cat back to a healthy weight.
Cats should be on regular flea and tick prevention to help keep them healthy. We recommend giving flea and tick prevention to pets year-round. Cats, even those that don’t go outside often, should be protected with a monthly or three-monthly treatment, depending on the product. Any cats living or visiting a paralysis tick zone must be on tick prevention year-round to help prevent tick paralysis from developing. However, even with tick prevention, we still recommend daily body checks for ticks to reduce risk.
Ready to make tick prevention a priority? Contact us now to discuss the best options for your feline friend.
Did you know that more than 40% of Australian dogs are overweight? A quick way to tell if your dog is in an ideal body condition (or not) is to run your hands along their chest and waist. They are likely in good body condition if you can feel their ribs (but not too prominently) without pressing firmly and have a defined tucked-in waist. If you aren’t sure, our team is always happy to assess your pet’s condition and develop a plan to get them to an ideal shape.
When was the last time your cat was wormed? Was it more than 3 months ago? If so, they are probably overdue! Regular worming of your cat helps keep them healthy. However, we understand how hard it can be to tablet some cats, so we're here to make it easy. Either make an appointment with one of our nurses who can help give the tablet to your cat, or ask about alternative treatments you can administer at home, such as spot-on anti-parasitic products, but don't miss your cat's regular worming treatment!
Vaccinations aren’t just for young puppies. It’s essential to keep your dog’s vaccinations updated throughout their life. Deadly diseases like Canine Parvovirus continue to lurk in our neighbourhoods, and respiratory illnesses that make up the disease Kennel Cough are continuously circulating amongst the general dog population.
If you aren’t sure whether your dog’s vaccinations are up to date, call us to check.
Pets affected by allergies commonly show symptoms such as face rubbing, paw licking and bottom scooting. They may also develop frequent bacterial or yeast infections, resulting in inflamed, sore skin patches (known as hot spots), recurrent ear infections, or darker skin areas with a ye**ty smell. If your pet experiences repetitive skin troubles, it’s best to organise an assessment from our dermatologically diligent team so that we can pause that paw-licking!
If your dog seems to overindulge in bottom-dragging behaviour, it’s probably best to hurry up to the clinic and have them examined by our veterinary team! Dogs most commonly develop itchy bottoms due to intestinal worms, blocked a**l glands or allergies. During your pet’s consultation, our vets can check and express your pet’s a**l glands, confirm the effectiveness of their parasite control program, and assess them for the likelihood of any underlying allergies. With the proper treatment, your dog will be comfortably back up on all four paws in no time!
Whilst all dogs carry Demodex mites in low numbers, some pets may develop demodectic mange due to genetic- or health-related differences in immunity allowing the excessive proliferation of mites within their skin. Pets affected with demodectic mange will have bald, scaly areas of skin, either in small patches or more extensively over their body. Luckily, many veterinary flea and tick prevention products also effectively treat Demodex mites! For more information on preventing parasitic diseases in your pet, consult our parasite-proficient team.
Flea allergy dermatitis involves a hypersensitivity (allergy) to the saliva of flea bites, meaning one little flea bite can trigger significant skin inflammation! Pets with unmanaged flea allergy dermatitis tend to develop itchy, red skin patches (particularly around the rump, tail base, hindlegs and tummy), which may become infected. For personalised advice on the easiest and most effective parasite prevention options for your pet, consult our team – we're clued up on critters!
Feline acne usually occurs on the chin and manifests as thickened red, oozy or scabby skin, sometimes with visible blackheads (clogged skin follicles). This skin condition is best assessed and treated by our skin-savvy veterinarians, as affected cats may require prescription antibacterial or anti-inflammatory treatments to settle the condition and then long-term management. If your cat shows any symptoms of skin irritation, book a prompt check-up with our veterinary team – we’ll soon have your cat’s skin feline fine again!
Food-related allergies in cats can lead to recurrent symptoms of skin itchiness or gut upset. If you suspect your cat has food allergies, we may recommend a hypoallergenic dietary trial consisting of a novel or hydrolysed protein diet. A novel protein diet contains a single type of protein your cat has never eaten, while a hydrolysed protein diet contains modified protein that is unlikely to trigger an allergic response. For further food recommendations for your cat, consult our veterinary team!
If your pet suffers from recurrent skin or ear issues, it can be tempting to try to control their symptoms using antihistamines. Unfortunately, antihistamines are not reliably effective in allergic pets and don’t appear to provide sufficient short-term or long-term relief of symptoms. For the best control of allergy symptoms in your pet, we’d recommend consulting our skin-savvy team for personalised recommendations on the safest and most effective management options. We can offer lots to help give your pet’s allergies a chill pill!
The great news is there are currently lots of new and more effective treatments available for managing ongoing allergies and the symptoms they cause. So, if your pet is showing signs of allergies to pollens, dust or moulds, consult our knowledgeable team. We can offer practical options to control their symptoms for managing your pet’s recurrent skin or ear issues!
Do you have a cat with FORLs? Also known as feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions, FORLs is the second most common feline disease that affects up to a third of all cats. This condition results in tooth destruction and can simultaneously affect one or more teeth. We are still determining why FORLs happen, but common symptoms include eating with only one side of the mouth, dropping food and swallowing kibble without chewing. Remember: six-monthly check-ups can help detect FORLs early and early treatment is key.
63 Monkhouse Drive
Melbourne, VIC
3802
Monday | 8:30am - 7pm |
Tuesday | 8:30am - 7pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am - 7pm |
Thursday | 8:30am - 7pm |
Friday | 8:30am - 7pm |
Saturday | 8:30am - 1pm |
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