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 New Triennial Vaccine - What there is to Know

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
16/07/2024 00:00 AM
As a team at the Maraboon Veterinary Surgery we are extremely proud to introduce to our beloved customers the triennial vaccine program. It is our goal to ensure that your...

Have you heard about our ‘Blood Donation Program’?

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
11/06/2024 00:00 AM
Like in human medicine, there are numerous health conditions affecting pets every day that require a blood transfusion in order for them to recover. Some of the life threatening health conditions...

Pyometra

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
09/04/2024 00:00 AM
What is a Pyometra? Pyometra is a serious bacterial infection of the uterus that can become life threatening to your beloved cat or dog. Pyometra is most common in older females that are not...

3 Stages of Labour

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
19/03/2024 00:00 AM
Stage One ~ Pre Labour What is it?  Stage one also known as pre labour is generally characterised by anxiety, restlessness and nesting behaviours. This stage of labour can last anywhere from 6 ...

Heartworm

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
20/02/2024 00:00 AM
Heartworm is transferred through mosquito bites, and unfortunately the central highlands has no shortage of Mozzies. A mosquito will bite an infected dog and with the blood it takes ‘microfilaria’,...

Oral Health for your Pet

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
09/01/2024 00:00 AM
Did you know that continuous dental care is an important part of your pet's health and wellbeing? 85% of dogs and cats over the age of 6 have Dental Disease. Unfortunately, a pets oral hygiene quiet...

Toxicity of Christmas Foods for your Pets

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
12/12/2023 00:00 AM
Christmas has once again snuck up on all of us! With a much needed break coming we would like to remind everyone about the dangers of sharing our ‘Human’ food with our pets during the Christmas...

Doggy Day Care New Facility

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
14/11/2023 00:00 AM
Doggy Day Care has expanded! Now in a brand new purpose built facility ready for your dogs to enjoy, some of them don’t even want to leave! Doggy Day care is a great way for your dog to socialize...

Grass Seeds in Pets

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
10/10/2023 00:00 AM
In the late spring and summer, the number of cases of grass seeds in dogs rises exponentially. A grass seed itself, which is no longer than a centimetre, is sharp and pointy, and...

Snake Bites

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
12/09/2023 00:00 AM
The Weather has changed and snakes are on the move again!  Bites can happen in the blink of an eye, and the venom acts quickly. All snake bites or suspected snake bites should be treated as life-...