Central Veterinary Emergency

06/08/2025

🤍 Meet Jax 🤍

Jax the handsome young German Shepherd came into our clinic recently after he ingested six Ibuprofen (Neurofen) tablets.

Luckily, Jax's owners were quick to act and brought him into our clinic in a timely manner so we were able to quickly induce vomiting and get them out of his system.

Although Ibuprofen (Neurofen) is relatively safe for humans, consumption can be extremely dangerous in our pets!

In severe cases, Ibuprofen can cause stomach ulcers and major damage to your pet's kidneys.

If you suspect that your pet may have ingested Ibeprofen, please call us immediately on 0413 898 331 for veterinary assistance.

29/07/2025

"Maybe it's nothing..."
"She seems better now..."
"I'll just wait and see..."

We hear these often, - and we understand. No one wants to panic unnecessarily.
But in emergency Veterinary medicine, time is of the essence!

Delaying medical attention and treatment can have deadly consequences!

⚠️ Why You Shouldn't Delay: ⚠️
Pets hide their pain - pets can be masters at masking symptoms until they're in serious distress.
Some conditions escalate fast.
Delaying care can limit treatment options - Early intervention often means less invasive care.

If you're unsure, you can call us for advice over the telephone ☎️. (0413 898 331)
It's always better to be safe than sorry.

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

🍪 Meet Cookie 🍪

19/07/2025

🐌 Snail & Slug Bait Toxicity in Dogs & Cats - Metaldehyde Toxicity 🐌

As we get closer to Spring, many people turn to snail and slug bait to protect their gardens. But did you know that it's highly toxic to pets?

15/07/2025

Are your pet's microchip details up to date?
🐶🐱

If your pet escapes and is picked up by a member of the public or by a ranger and brought into a Veterinary clinic, their microchip will be scanned in an attempt to contact you.

Check that your pet’s microchip details are up to date by contacting their associated microchip registry.

The following registries are used in Victoria:
• Central Animal Records
• Australasian Animal Registry
• Global Micro Animal Registry
• Petsafe Register

If your pet requires a microchip to be implanted contact your regular GP Veterinary clinic, or McIvor Road Veterinary Centre on (03)5443 7749 to arrange a booking.

11/07/2025

🐾 Luna's Cholecystectomy 🐾

02/07/2025

Having an animal emergency can be a very stressful time and we understand the importance of rushing your pet into our clinic for emergency veterinary attention.

We would like to remind all clients that CVE operates on a 'Triage & Appointment' basis and that you are able to use VetPay & AfterPay at our clinic.

Patients will be seen by one of our Veterinarians in order of priority (similar to a human hospital emergency department), and clients are required to call ahead and book appointments where possible.

28/06/2025

🐾 Gastric Dilatation & Volvulus 🐾

24/06/2025

🐶🐾 Meet Evie 🐾🐶

This little sweetheart was in our clinic recently experiencing Pancreatitis and Haemorrhagic Gastroenteritis.

Evie's owners took her into their regular GP clinic after she became lethargic, painful in her abdomen and started vomiting.
She was then transferred from her regular GP clinic to our emergency centre to continue treatment.

Pancreatitis refers to when the pancreas becomes inflamed, this can be acute or chronic. This is a common condition in dogs and can be fatal if left untreated.

Gastroenteritis refers to a condition where a pet's gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed.
This could be caused by infection, viruses, parasites, medications, or even some food allergies.
If your pet has blood in their faeces or vomit they may be experiencing Haemorrhagic Gastroenteritis ('HGE').

Further diagnostic imaging revealed an obstructive pattern in Evie's intestines.

Evie had to undergo an Exploratory Laparotomy surgery to have a foreign object removed from her intestine, which ended up being a piece of a rope toy!!

Evie spent 4 days in hospital with us before returning home to her family to continue her recovery. 💕

22/06/2025

😺🐈 Meet AJ 🐈😺

AJ the handsome boy was brought into our clinic recently after he became lethargic, started vomiting and began straining to urinate.

AJ was experiencing a urethral obstruction / blockage.

Urethral blockage is not a common condition, but when it does occur, it is considered an emergency situation!
When this condition occurs, it is difficult, or impossible, for a cat to urinate / empty their bladder, making it a life-threatening emergency.

Signs / Symptoms may include:
- Dysuria (painful or difficulty urinating) & Straining to urinate
- Frequent trips to the litter box
- Periuria (inappropriate urination - unusual locations / outside of litter box)
- Vocalisation
- Abdominal pain
- Blood in urine
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite

This is an emergency and if left untreated can lead to:
• Bladder rupture or trauma
• Kidney damage
• Permanent urethra damage
• Dangerous electrolyte abnormalities
• Death

Brave AJ was put under general anaesthetic to be unblocked and to have a urinary catheter placed before then spending 6 days in hospital receiving supportive treatment and a range of medications for his condition.
He has since returned home to his family to continue his recovery💕.

Although recovered, This is an on-going condition that can resurface at anytime.
Monitoring of behavior, stress levels and toileting habits is vital in cats experiencing urinary conditions.

20/06/2025

🐶🐾 Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs 🐾🐶

Xylitol may be safe for consumption in people, however it is extremely toxic to dogs and can cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), seizures, liver failure or even death.

🐾 What is Xylitol?
Xylitol refers to a naturally occurring substance that is commonly used as a sugar substitute / sweetener.
Chemically, it is a sugar alcohol, and is found naturally in berries, fruits, plums, mushrooms etc.

🐾 Why is Xylitol toxic to dogs?
When dogs consume xylitol the xylitol is quickly absorbed into their bloodstream, this results in a release of insulin from the pancreas. This rapid release of insulin causes a drop in blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) and if untreated can be life threatening.

🐾 What foods contain Xylitol?
The following may contain xylitol:
• Baked goods
• Peanut butters
• Toothpastes & mouthwashes
• Protein supplements
• Mints & chewing gums

Some organisations may also list Xylitol as another name, such as wood sugar, birch sugar and birch bark extract.

🐾 Signs / Symptoms of Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs may include:
• Vomiting
• Lethargy
• Weakness
• Lack of coordination or staggering
• Collapse
• Seizures

In some cases, if caught early enough, we can induce vomiting in patients that have ingested Xylitol.

If you suspect your dog may have ingested a product or food containing xylitol, please call us on 0413 898 331 for veterinary assistance.