‘General’ The very handsome General the Great Dane presented to the clinic recently with a history of vomiting and lethargy. On examination his abdomen was very distended and uncomfortable. X-rays confirmed a condition called Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV). This is a rapidly progressive life-threatening condition in which the stomach bloats and rotates in the abdomen. General […]

Gulliver Gulliver is an adorable greyhound cross that was rushed in to the clinic after being struck by a car. Our initial concerns of him being severely injured were eased when he walked in wagging his tail! However, we were still worried he might have internal injuries, and he had some large wounds to his […]

Alfie is a lovable Border Collie who presented unwell to the clinic late last year. His blood and urine tests confirmed a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. This is a disease resulting in the failure of the pancreas to regulate blood sugars. It causes symptoms such as increased thirst and appetite, excessive urination and weight loss. […]

Please see below our trading hours throughout the holiday period.   Easter Friday – Closed Saturday 20th of April – Open Trading Hours, 9am to 2pm Easter Sunday – Closed Easter Monday – Closed   **Please note that MHVC will return to normal operation on Tuesday 23rd of April. Our referral services will be available […]

Please see below our trading hours throughout the holiday period.   Easter Friday – Closed Saturday 20th of April – Open Trading Hours, 9am to 2pm Easter Sunday – Closed Easter Monday – Closed   **Please note that MHVC will return to normal operation on Tuesday 23rd of April. Our referral services will be available […]

Dodo is a very lovable 4 year old terrier that presented to our clinic in a lot of pain. On examination we found Dodo had a high fever and a “shifting” lameness (this means the pain in the leg changes from one limb to another). After a workup with Dr Tanya and Dr Jaime, which […]

Cheeky old Oskar who is 13 human years old was frolicking around on the grass and snagged his nail – ouch!! He presented to see Dr Tanya as he was so painful he wouldn’t walk on that paw. The nail was torn badly and had to be removed under a quick anaesthetic. A bandage was […]

Piggy is a gorgeous Staffy Cross, who presented to our clinic as she was lethargic and drinking and urinating excessively. On her physical examination Dr Tanya was suspicious that Piggy had a condition named pyometra which she confirmed on ultrasound. Pyometra is a life threatening condition where the uterus becomes infected resulting in accumulation of pus […]

Zeus is a very sweet 9 year old Rottweiler. He presented to us with a large mass in his right stifle (knee) that was causing him pain and discomfort. He was diagnosed with a bone cancer, (called an osteosarcoma) Dr Jaime performed surgery on Zeus and his right hindlimb was amputated to remove the cancer. […]

Most pets have periodontal disease by the time they are 3 years of age, (this equates to approximately 21 human years). Dental disease can result in bad breath, painful chewing and even the loss of teeth. Bacteria that is harbored in the plaque and infected gums can also spread to the heart, kidneys and liver […]