Christmas is the season for giving, celebrating and eating! But for our pets this can be particularly dangerous. Decorations, presents and common Christmas foods such as chocolate should be avoided …
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MVG Holiday Trading Hours
Below are our trading hours for each clinic during the Christmas and New Year period. If there is an emergency outside of our opening hours, please call the Animal Referral Hospital on 02 9758 8666 …
Chisel’s 3rd & Final Puppy Vaccination
Today was Chisel’s final puppy vaccination. As usual, Chisel was a brave boy! This sweet little pup (who is not so little anymore!) is still not allowed to go out for another 2 weeks, but his owners …
Chisel’s Puppy Preschool Graduation
This was the last night of Chisel’s puppy preschool. This past month has flown by, but Chisel has developed so many new skills that his owners will take home and continue to practice with …
Rabbit Vaccine – Worldwide Shortage
There is a worldwide shortage of the current vaccine for rabbits against the Calicivirus disease. More vaccine will arrive to us by early 2021. In the meantime, we have some information about …
Chisel receives his heartworm injection
At 12 weeks old now, Chisel received his first heartworm injection, which is the best way to prevent heartworm infection. Heartworm is carried by mosquitoes, so all dogs are at risk. Unlike other …
Chisel’s 3rd Puppy Preschool
Puppy preschool has not only been beneficial for Chisel, but great for his owners too. Even though they are experienced dog owners, every dog is different! Puppy preschool is a great way to teach …
Crate Training
For those unfamiliar with the term, crate training is a method of training, where a dog has a large crate or dog bed that is used as a safe and happy place. Crate training is a choice, and not all …
Toilet Training
Toilet training your puppy can take a long time, so perseverance and patience is the key! Chisel’s owners were lucky that he had already learnt to go to the toilet outside but there were some …
Chisel’s 2nd Puppy Preschool
This is Chisel’s second evening of puppy preschool. It was a busy but fun night for all the puppies! Chisel went home with some new skills, that his owners will continue to practice at home. …