http://www.sarc.com.au Melbourne Vet Pet Veterinary Clinic Centre Dog Cat Welcome to our follow up newsletter on chest drain care. In this newsletter we explore some of the nursing considerations in chest drain placement and maintenance. http://www.sarc.com.au/newsletter-chest-drain-placement-nursing-care/1284550/news-item.htm 2012-01-20 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1798_1 After a short break over the holiday period the SARC Insights and Outlooks Newsletters are again rolling off the press. To kick off 2012 we are taking a look at chest drains from an emergency perspective. http://www.sarc.com.au/newsletter-chest-drain-placement-part-1/1283150/news-item.htm 2012-01-13 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1796_1 Before the next heat wave hits, it is important to ensure that you have a plan for your pets to keep them safe. http://www.sarc.com.au/extreme-heat-have-your-pet-plan-ready/1281750/news-item.htm 2012-01-06 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1794_1 Vets and nurses, get your New Year's Emergency door signs here! http://www.sarc.com.au/new-year-vet-door-signs-here/1281050/news-item.htm 2011-12-30 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1793_1 For a pleasant New Year’s Eve, it is essential to consider the four legged members of your family. http://www.sarc.com.au/pet-peace-of-mind-on-new-years-eve/1279650/news-item.htm 2011-12-29 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1791_1 Do you have an anxious pet? Are you worried that your pet will either escape or injure themselves this New Year’s Eve? Why not board them at SARC overnight for peace of mind? http://www.sarc.com.au/new-years-eve-20112012-pet-boarding-for-anxious-/1280350/news-item.htm 2011-12-29 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1792_1 If your pet suffers from epilepsy or some other form of neurological condition, it is important that they are properly supervised and medicated over the holiday period. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-twelve-seizure-wa/1278950/news-item.htm 2011-12-24 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1790_1 Trauma of one type or another is more common than you may think over the holiday period. Trauma may be caused by interactions with motor vehicles if your pets are unrestrained or not confined in the yard, and it may also be caused by simple bumps around the house. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-eleven-trauma-pat/1278250/news-item.htm 2011-12-23 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1789_1 Parvo is a nasty virus that is spread from dog to dog via either direct or indirect contact with another dog or its droppings. It is particularly lethal in young puppies, many of which arrive at family homes as new pets at this time of year. Parvo affects dogs that have not been vaccinated or young dogs that do not still have any maternal antibodies. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-ten-parvo-puppies/1276850/news-item.htm 2011-12-22 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1787_1 We are open 24 hours and fully staffed over the Christmas and New Year period. If you have an emergency and your primary care vet is closed, we are happy to see you. http://www.sarc.com.au/sarc-christmas-and-new-year-opening-hours/1277550/news-item.htm 2011-12-22 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1788_1 Belle - the black Labrador lost for 3 years, made page 3 of the Herald Sun today! http://www.sarc.com.au/belle-lost-for-3-years-now-page-3-of-the-heral/1274750/news-item.htm 2011-12-21 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1784_1 Does your pet have a soft cough for no reason or tire quickly when exercising? Does your pet have a diagnosed heart or respiratory condition? If so, having a checkup now before Christmas or the annual holiday is a wise idea. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-nine-coughing-cav/1276150/news-item.htm 2011-12-21 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1786_1 A big reminder for owners of diabetic pets! Please check you have enough insulin to get your pet through the holidays, especially if they are being minded by a friend or family member. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-eight-diabetics/1274050/news-item.htm 2011-12-20 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1783_1 Your dogs may take advantage of the Christmas season and extra visitors to get a bit silly with their eating choices. Inappropriate eating is perhaps the single-most source of visits to the vet over the holiday season. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-seven-foreign-bod/1272650/news-item.htm 2011-12-19 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1781_1 Imagine if a family member walked out one day and simply vanished. Imagine if years later, after you had given up all hope, someone rang you to tell you your lost family member had just walked through their door. That’s exactly what happened today at SARC. http://www.sarc.com.au/a-true-christmas-microchip-miracle/1273350/news-item.htm 2011-12-19 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1782_1 Many owners are putting their pets into kennels or catteries at this time of year. Some do not realise that their pet’s vaccinations need to be fully up to date. This week is the time to cross the annual booster off your list at your regular vet before the opportunity is lost. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-six-inoculations/1271950/news-item.htm 2011-12-18 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1780_1 Over the Christmas period many pets will develop gastrointestinal problems. Some are from eating inappropriately and others will be for no particular reason at all (idiopathic). One particularly nasty form of gastro is Haemhorragic Gastroenteritis, or HGE for short. Over the Christmas period, it is one to watch out for. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-five-hges/1271250/news-item.htm 2011-12-17 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1779_1 Over the holiday season dogs and cats alike seem to get themselves into all sorts of scrapes. Increased time in the park while the family is on holiday or just bumping around the backyard barbeque can lead to both minor and major injuries for pets. Here’s some helpful tips on how to avoid this situation over the holiday period. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-four-stitch-ups/1270550/news-item.htm 2011-12-16 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1778_1 Fireworks over the Christmas and New Year season often cause stress for pets and many have been known to run away to escape the noise. Changes in social routine, including visitors coming and going from your property can also provide extra opportunities for your pets to escape. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-three-lost-dogs/1269850/news-item.htm 2011-12-15 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1777_1 Over the summer months many dogs can become stressed on warmer days. Pets which overheat are can suffer serious or even life threatening complications. http://www.sarc.com.au/12-days-of-emergency-christmas-two-heat-strokes/1269150/news-item.htm 2011-12-14 News /assets/61/newsimages/ 1776_1