Cruciate ligament disease is one of the most common causes of hind leg lameness in dogs. At Yarra Ranges Animal Hospital, we regularly see dogs with cruciate ligament injuries ranging from partial ligament damage and intermittent lameness through to complete tears where dogs may suddenly struggle to put weight on the affected leg. For many
Saying Goodbye: Understanding Pet Euthanasia and Our Home Euthanasia for Pets Service. One of the hardest parts of being a pet owner is facing the time when you may need to say goodbye. Our pets are beloved family members and making the decision to let them go is never easy. At Yarra Ranges Animal Hospital,
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions we see in older dogs and cats at Yarra Ranges Animal Hospital. While it can’t be cured, arthritis can be effectively managed—helping your pet live a happy, pain-free life for years to come. In this blog post, we’ll explain what arthritis is, how to recognise the
All wired up! Bonnie came to Yarra Ranges Animal Hospital after visiting her regular vet and being diagnosed with a foreign body in her oesophagus. Bonnie was admitted to hospital where we took a radiograph to confirm the object was still stuck in her oesophagus. Oesophageal foreign bodies can be quite tricky to remove. Bonnie
