Morley Vetcentre

04/09/2024

Have you heard of grass awns? These sharp little grass seeds can become stuck in your pet’s soft tissues, creating inflammation and infection. 🌾

Whilst we most commonly find grass awns embedded into paws, they can also become lodged in your pet’s conjunctiva (the pink tissue surrounding the eyeball) or ear canals! This leads to significant pain and can result in damage to your pet’s eyes or ear drums.

If your pet develops sudden skin, eye or ear irritation during spring or summer, it’s best to have them checked prompt by our awn-aware team! 👂

02/09/2024

To help manicures progress more calmly with less cooperative cats, our team would love to share our top nail clip tips:

✅ Utilise your pet’s favourite lickable treat (e.g. liquid treat sachets or cream cheese on a lick-mat) for distraction
✅ Consider gently towel wrapping your cat to calm them and reduce their capacity for swatting or wriggling
✅ Keep things short and sweet with a few nails per session
✅ Ask our team about the option of pre-clip calming medications

If you’re still feeling unsure on how to gently tame your little tiger, please consult our feline-friendly team for more assistance! 🐾✂️

28/08/2024

It’s winter, but feline fleas can still be lying in wait to enjoy a winter wonderland of fun on your pet! 🐾

Whilst the outdoor conditions are often too cold for fleas to successfully complete their life cycle, warm indoor environments like your home or catteries can still be perfect parasite breeding grounds, supporting a thriving population of adult fleas ready to jump onto your pet. 🏠

We’d recommend continuing flea prevention for pets year-round. For recommendations on the safest and most effective parasite prevention products for your pet, consult our parasite-proficient team. 🐱

26/08/2024

Did you know that just like human children, puppies will shed their baby teeth and grow a whole new set of adult chompers? 🦷

Puppies normally shed their baby teeth between 4-6 months old, and by 7 months of age, all their adult teeth should have erupted. If your pup still has any baby teeth remaining at this time, these teeth could be abnormally “retained” (stuck), which can lead to painful crowding issues. 🐕

If you’re unsure about your pup’s dental health, we’d recommend booking a check-up with one of our dentally-diligent vets! 🩺

21/08/2024

Did you know that “cat flu” is not one specific infection, but instead refers to the upper respiratory symptoms caused by a few common feline viruses and bacteria? 🦠

As well as cold-like symptoms (such as red, runny eyes and nasal discharge), affected cats may also develop a fever, breathing troubles, or ulcers in the mouth or eyes. 🐾

The good news? Cats can be vaccinated against some of the most common causes of cat flu, thereby lessening their unwellness should they be exposed! 😺

Phone our team for personalised recommendations on the safest disease protection options for your pet. 📞

19/08/2024

Whilst an energetic game of laser light chasing can be entertaining for both you and your cat, these toys should be used judiciously to avoid causing harm. 🔦

Ensure that you never shine the light directly into your pet’s eyes, and try to avoid using it in a way that pushes your cat beyond their fitness level. 🐈

It’s also a good idea to use pointers in moderation, and ensure you finish games by offering your pet something to finally “catch” (such as a favourite toy or treat) to avoid frustration or the development of obsessive behaviours. 🎾

For more information on safe feline environmental enrichment options, consult our feline-friendly team.

17/08/2024

Are you cleaning out your Linen cupboard by any chance?
The recent weather 🌧 means some of our bedding is taking longer to dry.
Our stocks are running low of towels, blankets and warm bedding.
If you could spare some, we would be very appreciative 🧺
Thankyou 🤍💙

15/08/2024

⚠️ Scam alert 🚨
It seems we have fallen victim to a scam email doing the rounds. 📧

If you receive an email to do with DHL but has our email newsletter attached, please do not click on the link.
So sorry for anyone affected. Thankyou for your understanding

14/08/2024

Deer antlers have become a popular long-lasting chew treat, but we usually caution owners against offering them to their pets. 🦌

Because deer antlers are particularly hard and unyielding, it’s not uncommon for dogs (especially young puppies with thin-walled baby teeth) to break their teeth when trying to chew on them. 🦷

Broken teeth are painful and can also develop tooth root infections (requiring surgical treatment) or even act as an entry point for dangerous tetanus bacteria. 🩹

For recommendations on the best chew treat options for your pet, consult our safety-savvy team!

12/08/2024

Whilst dental disease is one of the most common causes of pongy breath in pets, our team also considers other potential issues when faced with a particularly smelly canine or feline oral cavity. 🐶🐱

These include:
🦷 Pieces of bone or clumps of fur stuck in between the teeth
🦷 Lumps in the mouth
🦷 Mouth injuries caused by licking a caustic substance or chewing an electrical cord
🦷 Internal health issues such as kidney disease

So, if you notice that your pet’s breath is getting a bit whiffy, it’s best to book them in for a prompt veterinary check-up! 🏥

07/08/2024

With daily brushing being the gold standard in canine oral health care, our team would love to pass on a few tips to help make brushing your pet’s teeth more approachable:
1️⃣ Ensure that your pet’s mouth isn’t sore before starting to brush, or else they’ll naturally resist the process – book them in for a dental check-up with our vets if you’re unsure.
2️⃣ Ease your pet into brush-training by starting with some dry medical gauze wrapped over your finger. 🦷🪥
3️⃣ Don’t forget to offer your pet regular tasty bribes throughout! 🍖

For more advice on keeping your pet’s teeth in tip-top shape, chat to our helpful team. And if you have a great photo of your dog flashing their pearly whites, please post it below!

05/08/2024

The first question many owners ask us about dental extractions in their pet is, “Will they still be able to eat properly?”

Firstly, remember that adult dogs have 42 permanent teeth whilst cats have 30, so your pet definitely has a few back-up chompers! 🐾

Secondly, extraction is only recommended for very abnormal or irreparably damaged teeth, which your pet is likely avoiding chewing with anyway. It’s very common for owners to notice their pet actually eating more comfortably after the removal of such teeth! 🦷

For more bites of information about pet dentistry, contact our knowledgeable team. 📞

29/07/2024

One of the ✨Best✨ things you can do as a Veterinary Nurse, is have the opportunity to scrub in and help the vet in Surgery. Most operations are performed solo by the vet with the nurses monitoring the patient’s anaesthetic.

Dr Rod asked our newest nurse graduate, Anika to assist with a difficult procedure. She rose to the challenge and we are so proud of her. 🥹

The patient is recovering wonderfully thanks to the care team. 👨‍⚕️ 🩺 ✂️

28/07/2024

The Morley Vet Centre Dog-Olympics was a huge amount of fun today. Thanks teams for getting into the spirit of all our training games including carrying the Olympic torch.
Every pup had a Gold Medal performance and received a medal. 🥇 🏅🏆✨🌟

24/07/2024

Old dogs require old-dog nutrition. 🐶🍽️ Nutritional requirements change as our dogs age. A puppy’s diet should be quite different from an old dog’s, as they have different energy, fibre and nutrient needs.

We strongly recommend feeding older dogs a specifically formulated food that addresses the unique nutritional needs of an older animal. This includes increased fibre, decreased calories, and increased supplementation of fatty acids. If you’re unsure what to feed your dog, contact us for advice. 📞🐾

22/07/2024

Blood pressure checks are important for old cats. 🐱💉 Just like humans, cats can experience blood pressure issues as they age. While the causes for these issues are often different from humans', the effects can be just as dangerous. Uncontrolled hypertension (or high blood pressure) can wreak havoc on the body and increase the risk of death.

We recommend six monthly blood pressure checks for older cats as part of their physical check-up. This way, we can pick up issues early and initiate treatment if required. 🩺🐾

20/07/2024

Keep your cats safe with their very own Catio!

😻 City of Bayswater are offering up to $500 towards building a catio on your property, as part of our new Catio Rebate Program. 🎉

Catios are fully enclosed structures that allow cats to roam in a safe outdoor environment. They're the purrfect solution to letting your feline friend enjoy the stimulation of the outdoors in a safe environment 🐈🏡

Not only do catios keep your pets safe, they also help protect our local wildlife🦜

📅 Expressions of interest close 4pm, Friday 13 September.

To read more, visit https://ow.ly/9Eur50SFLzQ

Baysie cat owners, listen up 😻

We're offering up to $500 towards building a catio on your property, as part of our new Catio Rebate Program.

Catios are fully enclosed structures that allow cats to roam in a safe outdoor environment. They're the purrfect solution to letting your feline friend enjoy the stimulation of the outdoors in a safe environment 🐈🏡

Not only do catios keep your pets safe, they also help protect our local wildlife🦜

📅 Expressions of interest close 4pm, Friday 13 September.

To read more, visit https://ow.ly/9Eur50SFLzQ

Pictured: Deputy Mayor Elli Petersen-Pik, City of Bayswater - Independent with Dianella resident Sandy Newby and her cat Neva.

17/07/2024

As winter’s chill truly bites, we often find creative ways to stay warm. ❄️ Our pets are no different and love to stay cosy over winter.

Post a picture below of your pets keeping toasty this cold season. Bonus points if they love to snuggle together! 🐾📸🐱

15/07/2024

If your cat suddenly starts limping one day, you’ll probably want to know why. 🐱❓

Cats can limp for a variety of reasons, including acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) conditions. For acute reasons, limping could be caused by an abscess, other infection, trauma, cancer, or inflammation. Sometimes, limping is caused by an acute flare-up of a chronic condition (e.g. arthritis).

Ultimately, the only way to know for sure and treat the limping is to see the veterinarian. 🩺 So don’t ignore your cat’s limp; see your vet if you spot any symptoms. 🐾

13/07/2024

Big shout out ✨ to Dr Rob and his team at for helping us out many a time this week.

Some of your pet’s medications 💊 need to be compounded and we are so grateful that the team at Pharmacy 777 Morley are able to make them up quickly and efficiently.

If you have a written prescription and want to reduce the wait time getting them posted from an eastern states pet chemist, then please consider contacting Dr Rob and his team.

10/07/2024

Don’t take the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” too literally. All dogs should engage in training, exercise, and other environmental enrichment activities throughout their lives to keep their brains healthy and strong. 🐾 Just like humans are told to “use or lose” their brain power, the same concept applies to dogs. Daily walks where dogs can sniff, explore, and socialise, as well as puzzle toys and training, can help keep a dog’s mind sharp as they age and stave off doggy dementia. 🐕‍🦺🧩

08/07/2024

Any eye changes in pets should be checked by the vet, as they can be a sign of serious disease.

However, some eye changes are considered normal, so knowing what is a normal eye change and what is not is essential. For example, as dogs get older, they often acquire a blueish, transparent haze to their eyes. 🐕👀 This is called nuclear sclerosis. It affects the lens of the eye and is often associated with reduced vision. As a rule, we always recommend older dogs get checked every six months to ensure changes are age-related and not disease-related. 🩺🐶

03/07/2024

Don’t let cats fool you – they can suffer the effects of arthritis, too. 🐱

Cats are masters of hiding disease. When we recognise something isn’t right in our cats, a disease is often quite advanced. So, it pays to look for the subtle signs.

For arthritis, symptoms in cats include decreased movement, such as sleeping more, reluctance to jump up or jump down, and increased grumpiness. 😾 Remember, aging is not a disease, so if your cat’s behaviour has changed recently, make an appointment with one of our vets. 🐾

01/07/2024

Do you have a dog with arthritis? Over the winter months, arthritis can often flare up causing increased pain, reduced mobility, and an all-around sad dog. 🐶

The good news is, there are plenty of things we can do to help arthritis. One of those is a course of under-the-skin injections that help improve diseased joints without putting stress on your dog’s other organs. 🐾

If you would like to learn more about how we can help your dog’s arthritis, contact us today. Let’s improve your dog’s arthritis symptoms together! 🌟

28/06/2024

15 year old Wicket visited the clinic for an ultrasound after his senior pet check blood work showed some liver function changes. Great news from Dr Rodney after the ultrasound - all is looking good for Wicket.

Our vets, nurses and trainers love the opportunity to work collaboratively, giving our patients the very best of care. Plus, cream cheese for the win!

26/06/2024

Did you know that monitoring an older cat’s weight is one simple way of keeping an eye on their general health?

Unexpected weight loss can happen secondary to some health conditions that are more common in older cats, such as chronic kidney disease, an overactive thyroid, or gut disease, and may be one of the first symptoms noted.

We recommend that cats eight years of age and older undergo a full health assessment (including a weigh-in and body condition check) every 6-12 months. Depending on your pet’s recent history, we may also recommend blood and urine tests too.

Do you have an older cat? Post a picture of your distinguished feline below 📸🐱!

25/06/2024

Thankyou Steph and The Doggy Lady for sharing this important safety message. So glad the driver of the car and the dog are safe, because of your quick thinking 💚

Whilst it’s not pleasant to think about, have you ever considered what would happen if you were involved in an accident and your dog was in the car? What if you needed to go to hospital? Whilst not fun to think about, it is always best to be prepared.

Trainer Stephanie was first on scene at a motor vehicle accident yesterday (all okay, everyone is well now). After caring for the human and the poor, scared dog in one vehicle, it had Stephanie considering her own vehicle set up and procedures.

After doing her own safety audit, she put together this helpful graphic.

Some things to consider-

1. Is your dog contained? If they are loose in the car, they could be injured in the accident or be ejected and lost in the environment. Ideally, a crash-tested crate or harness is best, but something is better than nothing!

2. Who should first responders contact? Hopefully, you are lucid and able to direct for help, but what if you're not? Having emergency contact numbers easily accessible helps the responders!

3. If your dog needs to be removed from the car, is there gear to help keep them and the humans safe? Frightened dogs will run or bite to protect themselves - having an extra lead and muzzle handy can help!

4. Is there more than one exit point for your dog? If you're rear ended, you may not be able to access the boot - how else can you get the dog out?

How do you keep your dog safe?

24/06/2024

Colitis refers to inflammation of the large bowel, which can lead to symptoms such as increased defecation frequency and urgency, straining, and loose stools (which may contain blood or mucus).

If your pet suffers from a sudden bout of colitis, you can try temporarily offering them an easily digestible diet (e.g. cooked skinless chicken breast or springwater tuna, plus cooked pumpkin).

However, if their symptoms persist for more than 48 hours, or they show other signs of unwellness such as lethargy or vomiting, we’d recommend a prompt check-up with our tummy-taming vets🚨🐶!

19/06/2024

Have you heard of splenic tumours? These are tumours that can grow on the spleen of dogs, and may or may not spread to other organs.

Splenic tumours can sometimes be found incidentally on physical examination (if they are large enough in size) but affected pets may also present as a sudden emergency case if a previously undetected tumour ruptures and begins bleeding into their belly.

As older pets are more prone to this issue, we recommend a full physical check-up every 6-12 months for all dogs eight years of age and older.

For more information on older pet health checks, consult our elderly-pet educated team🐕👴!

18/06/2024

What a great result for Moolah today!