What Does it Cost to Own a Pet ?
Most of us wouldn’t baulk at spending money on our much loved furry companions; here at The Friendly Vet we appreciate that the cost of pet care may not be a concern for everyone. How many of us understand the…
Dental Health Myths Debunked
Our resident pet dental expert Dr Nicole Hoskin addresses some of the common misconceptions about pets and their oral health this month. Every cat and dog has teeth right? You see them every day, but how much do you really…
Ageing with dignity
Is your dog or cat aged eight or over? Did you know that South Yarra Veterinary Centre offers a comprehensive health care program for our more senior patients? Dr Diana Barker gives us an overview of the many benefits for…
Poisonous Pet Food!?
Around Easter you may have noticed the minor media storm surrounding an article recently published in the Australian Veterinary Journal (AVJ). A team of nutritionists at the University of Sydney have performed an analysis of twenty commercial cat foods and…
Come join our Free Four-legged Family Fun Day this Sunday 21st February! 2pm-5pm
Come and spend an afternoon of fun and information that is sure to wag some tails! Say “cheese…!” with a FREE professional pet photo shoot on us! Professional Pet photographers ‘Purple Soup’’ will capture your pet’s true personality and turn…
Don’t Get Ticked Off this Summer
We’re often told that deadly paralysis ticks don’t trouble pets in Melbourne, and by and large this is true. However we’ve seen a couple of atypical cases at Prahran already this summer, one a puppy recently arrived from a breeder…