Rabies Vaccination for the Anti-Vaxxer
Thinking you don’t want to vaccinate your pets for anything out of concern for your pet’s health? You have your pet’s absolute best interest in mind. We are right there with you in wanting to ensure your pet is as healthy as possible for their entire life....
I’m a Client Today
I’m a client today. My baby girl (dog) is having cruciate surgery today and I’m an anxious pet owner. I was up most of the night with anxiety even though she’s having surgery done by a highly recommended veterinarian, one I recommend to my clients to do an amazing job...
Our Response to FDA Warnings on Grain-Free Diets
The Veterinary Hospital of Melbourne report on FDA warnings on Grain-Free Diets We have received many calls and emails about the recent FDA report on grain-free diets in dogs and cats. It is important to understand that the FDA called this is a “complex scientific...
Take a Hike!
There’s a saying that if there is a dog walking with you, you can get through anything. And I get it. We are busy. We work a lot, have to take care of the kids, clean the house, and walking the dog can become just another chore in your day that takes up more of your...
Vasectomies and Ovary-Sparing Spays in Dogs
I am getting increasing numbers of people finding me and inquiring about vasectomies and ovary-sparing spays. There are pros and cons to these procedures in place of traditional neuters and spays, and like most things, I think there should be different considerations...
Your Dog’s Old, She’s Got Issues, and That’s Okay
Maybe you noticed your 16-year-old dog can’t see very well, if at all. She seems less eager to go on her walk, and now her appetite isn’t great. She lost her hearing a year or two ago and stares into space more and more often. You still think of her as the 5-year-old...
Please Microchip Your Pet
There are few things in veterinary medicine I can think of that I honestly believe is 100% good for EVERY patient I see. A microchip is at the top of that list. If I have a reliable way for someone to help my lost pet, I want to use it! I occasionally get surprised by...
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” – Mother Teresa
I’ve been taking care of a dog who has severe allergies for the past couple of years. I mean, severe. He is miserably itchy and develops intense infections that cover his entire body and face. When I walked into the exam room to meet him for the first time years ago,...
Anesthesia and Surgery at The Veterinary Hospital of Melbourne
We are known here for our holistic medicine, but sometimes people forget we are a full-service veterinary hospital offering full medicine and surgery. When we recommend surgery, especially “elective” or non-life saving surgeries, like dental cleanings, the most...
FDA Update on “Grain-free” Diets and Once Proposed Link to Heart Disease in Dogs
Diet-related heart problem reported in 325 dogs FDA Update Summarizes Investigative Findings to Date February 19, 2019 (published) Written by Edie Lau for the Veterinary Information Network While there is yet no conclusive evidence that dog foods high in legumes or...
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