Lynbrook Vet

26/06/2024

🚨 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 🚨 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐷𝑜𝑔 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝐵𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑡!

Bloat (Gastric Dilatation Volvulus or GDV) is a life-threatening emergency in dogs, especially large, deep-chested breeds. It can happen suddenly and requires immediate vet care.

The good news? There's a preventive surgery called a gastropexy that can protect your dog from this deadly condition! 🙌

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐱𝐲?
A simple procedure that attaches the stomach to the body wall, preventing it from twisting. This surgery provides lifetime protection in 95% of cases!

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐱𝐲?
🐾 Saves lives and prevents suffering
🐾 Offers peace of mind for pet owners
🐾 Avoids emergency situations and the associated stress and costs
🐾 Quick recovery, often done with routine desexing

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤?
Large and deep-chested breeds are most susceptible, but any dog can develop bloat. Talk to your vet to assess your dog's individual risk factors.

𝐷𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑖𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦! Learn more about this life-saving surgery on our website and schedule a consultation today. Your dog will thank you! 🐾

https://lynbrookvet.com.au/avoiding-bloat-a-preventative-approach-with-gastropexy-in-dogs/

25/06/2024

24/06/2024

The Dogtor will see you now 🩺
Baby River melted our hearts at her first visit yesterday! Isn't she adorable!? 😍

23/06/2024

🐱 𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞? 🐱

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a common problem, but blockages can be life-threatening!

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐔𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞:
🐈 Straining to urinate
🐈 Frequent licking of ge***al area
🐈 Little/no urine
🐈 Painful crying
🐈 Lethargy
🐈 Blood in urine (emergency!)

𝐖𝐡𝐨'𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤? Young to middle-aged cats, certain breeds, males, overweight cats, and stressed cats.

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 (𝐏𝐔): For severe or recurring cases, this surgery can prevent future blockages.

Concerned? Cal us on (𝟎𝟑) 𝟖𝟑𝟕𝟑 𝟎𝟑𝟎𝟏 ASAP! Early intervention is key!
https://lynbrookvet.com.au/perineal-urethrostomy/

20/06/2024

🐶 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐩, 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩 & 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐩? Luxating Patella Explained 🐶

If your dog is limping or skipping, they might have a luxating patella (dislocated kneecap). This is common in small breeds, especially Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Yorkies, and Toy Poodles.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚?

🐾The kneecap slips out of its groove, causing pain and mobility issues.
🐾Can be present at birth or develop due to injury.
🐾Often caused by misalignment of the ligament that connects the kneecap to the shinbone.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚:

🧐 Limping or lameness (sometimes on and off)
🧐 Skipping or hopping
🧐 Lifting a hind leg
🧐 Discomfort when the knee is touched
🧐 In severe cases, inability to put weight on the affected leg

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝?
Your vet will examine your dog and may take X-rays to assess the severity. Luxating patellas are graded on a scale of I (mild) to IV (severe).

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
🩺 Mild cases (Grades I-II): Rest, anti-inflammatories, joint supplements, and physical therapy may be enough.
🩺 Severe cases (Grades III-IV): Surgery is often needed to realign the kneecap and prevent further damage.

𝐸𝘢𝑟𝘭𝑦 𝑑𝘪𝑎𝘨𝑛𝘰𝑠𝘪𝑠 𝑎𝘯𝑑 𝑡𝘳𝑒𝘢𝑡𝘮𝑒𝘯𝑡 𝑎𝘳𝑒 𝑘𝘦𝑦! Regular vet check-ups are important for catching potential issues early on.

𝙒𝒐𝙧𝒓𝙞𝒆𝙙 𝙖𝒃𝙤𝒖𝙩 𝙮𝒐𝙪𝒓 𝒅𝙤𝒈'𝒔 𝒉𝙤𝒑𝙥𝒊𝙣𝒈? Schedule a check-up today by calling (03) 8373 0301 or book online at our website! https://lynbrookvet.com.au/luxating-patella-in-dogs-2/

19/06/2024

🐦 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐲𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤! 🐦

Lynbrook is home to so many amazing bird species. But sometimes, our feathered friends need a helping hand.

𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸?

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐲𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐕𝐞𝐭! We're happy to help and can advise you on what to do. If we're closed, contact Wildlife Victoria at 03 8400 7300. They can direct you to the nearest open vet or wildlife shelter.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Bringing wildlife to the vet is FREE! We care for all kinds of injured or orphaned animals.

𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆!

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥. Mention if other animals were around or if you saw how the bird was injured. This helps us provide the best care.
Please don't feed wild animals. Offer a shallow dish of water, but don't force them to drink.
𝐂𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬? Call anyway! We may be able to arrange transport, or Wildlife Victoria can help. Some kind folks have even Ubered animals to us!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜? We assess the animal's injuries and start treatment. If needed, we partner with wildlife carers or specialized facilities like Healesville Sanctuary to ensure the best possible outcome.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞? Visit our website! https://lynbrookvet.com.au/what-to-do-with-an-injured-bird-or-wildlife/



Let's work together to keep our local bird population healthy and thriving!

18/06/2024

Dusty the French Bulldog, visited tonight in an emergency after his Dad saw his face swell up after a playing outside with what we think was a bee 🐝 😳

Dusty was given 2 injections to reduce the swelling and irritation and is thankfully now back to normal 😊

Seeing Dusty's face so puffy got us thinking about how much this beautiful boy has changed over the last 9 months! So considering it is "Throw back Tuesday," here are some photos of Dusty as a teeny puppy (stolen by our Practice Manager Bec of course!) and of him today as his poor puffy face 🥰

He has almost grown into those ears! 😉

16/06/2024

Meet Bob and Gus, two adorable British Bulldogs who recently wiggled their way into our hearts – and our operating room! These two cuties were suffering from recurring tail infections due to their breed's unique anatomy.

But no more! Thanks to a new surgical procedure called a "caudectomy" offered right here at Lynbrook Vet, Bob and Gus are now living their best lives, free from itchy, uncomfortable infections and showing off their new booties!

Read more about this special procedure on our website: https://lynbrookvet.com.au/bulldog-screw-tail-the-hidden-trouble-behind-the-bum-wiggles/

14/06/2024

Lexi, an adorable 4-month-old Cavoodle, was caught in a classic puppy predicament – playing with something she shouldn't have! While having a blast with a ball of thread, she accidentally swallowed part of it... along with the attached needle!

Luckily, Lexi's quick-thinking parents brought her to our Lynbrook Vet practice. X-rays confirmed the sewing needle was in her tummy. Our skilled team swiftly performed surgery to remove the needle and thread, and Lexi is now back home, recovering like a champ.

Lexi's adventure is a reminder that puppies can get into all sorts of mischief! If you're curious about other curious things our furry friends have swallowed, check out Dr. Kunal's blog on our website for more stories just like Lexi's.

https://lynbrookvet.com.au/cheeky-puppies/

12/06/2024

4CYTE is a joint supplement for dogs which contains ingredients that help to reduce arthritic symptoms. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘵 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘰! 🐱

4CYTE is not just for arthritic patients, it's also great for large breed dogs or active dogs that are more prone to joint and cartilage issues. 🐶

Speak to the team today on (03) 8373 0301 for more information 🐾

09/06/2024

07/06/2024

Kaos was an absolute gentleman today 🥰
We love this big, beautiful boy! 😍

04/06/2024

This little man doesn't need a filter! Leo is simply cute as a button! 😍

03/06/2024

Lynbrook Vet & Manners bring you Puppy Preschool! 🐶
Join us this Thursday the 6th at 6:30pm for our newest class! 🐾🎓

24/05/2024

How adorable are our little graduates with their certificates and bandanas 🥰🥰🥰

24/05/2024

Congratulations to these adorable puppy preschool graduates! 🎓
Your pawrents must be so proud of how hard you've worked and how much you have grown and learnt over these past 4 weeks! 🥳🐾

We hope to see you at Manners Primary School and Academy soon!

22/05/2024

Cooper was the bravest patient today for his desexing surgery! We are so proud of this adorable little man 👏🏼 🥰

20/05/2024

🐕Mayleigh Academy🐕

Weekly Obedience classes are now available at Lynbrook Vet!

Improve your current dog training skills, learn new ones, and continue on the road to having an easy to live with, well-behaved dog.

🐾Cost🐾

Primary Graduates: $25 a class
New clients: $30 a class (unless a bundle is purchased)

Bundles:

5 classes for $100 ($20 a class)
10 classes for $170 ($17 a class)

*bookings essential*

🐶When/Where🐶
Tuesday nights 7:30pm (45 mins)
Held here at Lynbrook Vet
14A, 10-30 Northey Road,
Lynbrook Victoria 3975

Book online with Mayleigh Manners at www.mayleighmanners.com or direct through our incredible trainer Caity on 0413 998 334

10/05/2024

Earlier this week we met the handsome Sparky! 🌟
His pawrents told us that Sparky's best friend is actually a cat! They sent us this adorable photo, and we absolutely love this duo! 😍

Does your pet have an unlikely friend? Share their pictures with us today! 🥰

07/05/2024

Arnie came dressed to impress! 😎

06/05/2024

We were visited by the team from Paw Patrol Cambodia today, and it was such an eye-opening experience to hear how far our donations go in helping pets overseas.

We feel grateful to be a small part of their journey and will wear our awesome new caps with pride! Keep up the incredible work!

Does your pet have medications they no longer need or nearing it's expriy date? Drop it into either of our clinics and help support this incredible charity! 💊

04/05/2024

Keen to form an unbreakable bond with your dog? To really understand their needs and what makes them tick? 🐶
Primary is just for you! 😃
For dogs aged 4 months and older, Primary is a course that helps you and your dog learn skills that will set you up for life! It is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! Sign up today! ✍️
Contact for details ✨️

03/05/2024

Ever had that moment when your dog thinks your wallet is a snack, or your cat throws a party and the neighborhood felines show up? 🐶😹 We get it, pet shenanigans happen at the weirdest times!

That's why we've teamed up with After Pay - to make those unexpected vet bills a little easier to 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑤. Now you can worry less about the bill and more about keeping your pets from raiding the fridge! 🐾💸

02/05/2024

And another big congratulations to group 2 on graduating Puppy Preschool tonight too! 🎓

Class 2:
𝐊𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐚 (Doberman)
𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭 (Red Heeler X)
𝐍𝐚𝐥𝐚 (American Staffy)
𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐲 (Bull Mastiff)

02/05/2024

Congratulations to these adorable kids on graduating Puppy Preschool!

Class 1:
𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐲 (German Shorthair Pointer)
𝐖𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 (Miniature Schnauzer)
𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚 (Toy Poodle X)
𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨 (Cavoodle)
𝐎𝐭𝐢𝐬 (Staffy)
𝐇𝐮𝐱𝐥𝐞𝐲 (Staffy X)
𝐋𝐞𝐱𝐢 (Cavoodle)

02/05/2024

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈!!! 🐶 𝑨 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅!!

Call (03) 8373 0301 to enroll your puppy for tomorrow night's 7:30pm class hosted by the incredible team at Mayleigh Manners

29/04/2024

Last month we received a phone call from a girl who had seen a Raven walking into walls at the Lynbrook Shopping Centre car park. Dazed and confused with its eyes glued shut, the Raven was in grave danger and needed help. With assistance from a local shop who loaned her a box, Eboni caught the injured Raven and as she was unable to drive, she called an Uber and got the bird to our Lynbrook Vet practice. What an incredible thing to do! I mean wow!

Upon assessment the Raven was found to have its eyes, nostrils and some of its feathers completely covered in a sticky chemical. We dare say this cheeky bird had gotten into some rubbish, coating itself in the gluey residue. Using a gentle saline gauze to wipe the bird, the residue began to come off and the Raven's eyes opened wide. It was like a switch was flicked as it's behaviour completely changed and it was rearing to go!!

Before leaving, our team offered Eboni a ride back, but she insisted on arranging another Uber so we could continue caring for animals in need. When we thanked her for her efforts, her response left us humbled and inspired: "𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍. 𝑰 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒅𝒐."

Eboni's humility and kindness resonated deeply with our team. We are immensely grateful to her for her selfless efforts in rescuing this bird. Her quick thinking and compassionate actions undoubtedly saved the Raven's life. Despite the feather damage caused by the chemical, the Raven is currently recuperating at Wild Days Wildlife Shelter , where it is thriving and nearing release.

At Lynbrook Vet & Berwick Clyde Vet, we hold firm to the belief that every patient, regardless of size or species, deserves unwavering and professional veterinary care. Wildlife is no exception. Our team is dedicated to aiding animals in need and welcomes wildlife cases at no cost to you. We encourage everyone to follow Eboni's example and take action when encountering an animal in distress. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our furry and feathered friends.

29/04/2024

Our team has been sending medications and preventive treatments abroad for the past 5 years to help dogs and cats suffering from treatable conditions like mange.

Meet Sherlock, one of our "overseas patients"! He is looking fantastic after receiving Simparica treatments to clear him of mange and fleas. Big thanks to Paw Patrol Cambodia for their incredible work and for all the love they show to animals in need.

24/04/2024

Friendly reminder that we are closed today in honour of ANZAC Day 🌹

17/04/2024

Look at the beautiful eyes Major has! 😍🐾