We all know that cats aren’t the biggest fans of visiting the vet, but seeing us can be a pretty scary prospect for some dogs as well. Dogs can sometimes mask signs of anxiety or stress, or can be showing us behaviours that are easy to misinterpret as being happy or excited. Some common signs of a dog being worried or scared are: Excessive licking of the lips Yawning when not tired Panting when not hot Pacing around the room Avoiding touch/hiding behind objects Drooling Visib

With many of the vets around our area, Melbourne and even Australia now being either fully or partially owned by large corporations, we thought we would take the time to let you know that you are supporting a wholly family owned business. David and Anne Elise made their dreams come true when they leased the clinic in October 1997 and opened the Oakleigh Central Vet. Many of you have been clients since the first days, watching on as renovations took place, staff came and wen

The stress and worry associated with a vet visit for cats can be a big problem when the time for an annual health check rolls around – and if our cats hate going to the vet then it can be daunting for them (and you!). Sadly; it's common for cat owners to put off the annual vet visit because their cat gets stressed, upset or aggressive at the vet clinic. As a result, we tend to see fewer cats than dogs at the hospital, and this really isn’t a great thing. Annual health checks

DID YOU KNOW? That ‘Anaesthesia – free dentistry’ procedures are a risk to your pet? Some people are now advertising what they call ‘anaesthesia-free dentistry’. They offer to do ‘dentals’ or cleaning and scaling of pets’ teeth while the animal is fully conscious. As a pet owner, please be aware that this is a serious risk because: The animal must be physically restrained, which can lead to significant anxiety. As the animal is conscious, it will be fully aware of any pain