339 High St,
Northcote, VIC 3070
So, you’ve got a new furry little companion in your life and you wondering how to give them the best start at puppy training? We’ll take you through some handy hints and tricks to ensure you and your four-legged friend get off to flying start. And remember, no matter what you’re training your puppy through,
As the COVID-19 – or novel coronavirus – continues to develop and evolve, the team at Northcote Animal Hospital would like to reassure all pet owners that we are doing everything we can to protect our customers, staff and the wider community. This has meant the introduction of certain procedures and protocols to limit the
Dogs aren’t called man’s best friend for no reason. Pets of all kinds become an important part of our lives. So, when something happens to them, it is just the same as when something happens to a human family member! To be best equipped for dealing with any health concerns or medical emergencies that may
Looking for tips and tricks for safe car travel with cats and dogs? Everyone who has a pet will know how difficult it can be to take a spontaneous weekend away, or a trip down to the beach for the summer. How will you keep your cat or dog secure in the car? Will they
Nutrition is the foundation of health for animals—the dictum ‘you are what you eat’ applies just as much to animals as it does to humans. If you’ve made the decision to welcome a pet into your life, then you need to ensure that you know exactly what they need to eat in order to enjoy
Whether you have a cat, dog, horse, rabbit, guinea pig or even a rescued wallaby, you need to keep on top of their dental health to ensure they have a long, happy and healthy life. Unfortunately, pets don’t display the same signs and symptoms that humans commonly deal with when suffering from a toothache or
Rabbits are common family pets due to their cute appearance, inquisitive nature and individual personalities. Unfortunately a new strain of Calicivirus has been recently identified in metropolitan Melbourne, which is threatening the health and wellbeing of these cute pets. Calicivirus is highly contagious and quite deadly for rabbits, both wild and domestic. As such, if
Going on a holiday is something everyone looks forward to, but you’ll be able to enjoy your holiday a lot more if you know that all your loved ones are safe and sound – and that includes your feline friends. Anyone that loves their cat understands that it’s pretty difficult to allow someone else to
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an incredibly exciting time—the whole family will light up the sight of your newest family member bounding around your home. However, it’s vitally important to remember that this excitement needs to be tempered with an understanding of the responsibility that you have assumed. You are now in
Our pets come in all shapes and sizes and go much further than cats and dogs. Frequently children are introduced to caring for animals, when parents introduce a rabbit into the family. Sometimes our older clients opt for birds as a companion animal, or those without outdoor spaces find birds the most appropriate pet for