Oakleigh Central Veterinary Clinic

25/06/2026

🌟 International Take Your Dog to Work Day 🌟

International Take Your Dog To Work Day is a powerful way to boost your mental health. Studies show that pets in the workplace reduce stress and anxiety quite dramatically and that this has an effect on productivity.

Things to remember:
🍵 A water bowl
🐕 A leash (for a lunchtime walk)
🚮 Take your pooch outside for regular toilet breaks and have plenty of poo bags on board
🐶 Ensure that all dogs are well socialised and that they are leashed when introducing them to each other in the office

Have a safe and happy day! 🐶🐾

25/06/2026

🌟 Not So Pet-Friendly Snail Pellets 🌟

Even in small quantities snail pellets are highly toxic and can be fatal if left untreated. 🐌
Furthermore, snail pellets marked 'pet safe' can still cause severe gastrointestinal signs and red blood cell damage.

Symptoms of snail pellet poisoning include:
🔹 Panting
🔹 Drooling
🔹 Wobbly gait
🔹 Vomiting, Diarrhoea
🔹 Seizures
🔹 Muscles twitches & tremors

‼️If you suspect that your pet has ingested snail pellets please seek veterinary attention IMMEDIATELY.

When it comes to snail pellets the best prevention is NOT to use them.

25/06/2026

🌟 A very special update on Soren 🌟

We are thrilled to hear that Soren, one of Out Of The Woods Melbourne’s much-loved cats, has now found his forever home after a remarkable journey. 🐱💞

This outcome would not have been possible without the incredible care and expertise of Dr David and our team, who stepped in during a life-threatening emergency and gave Soren a second chance at life.

We are so grateful to be part of a network that makes stories like this possible. Wishing Soren all the love and comfort in his new home 🏡✨

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible veterinary partners at Oakleigh Central Veterinary Clinic.

The team has supported so many of our rescue animals over the past year, and once again they went above and beyond for one of our special boys, Soren.

Soren was recently diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening condition that left him unable to urinate. What initially seemed like a very grim situation quickly became an emergency, requiring highly specialised surgery to give him a chance to survive.

Thanks to the skill, dedication and persistence of Dr David and the entire team, Soren came through surgery successfully and is now back home recovering with his wonderful foster family.

We're also incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by Oakleigh Central Veterinary Clinic in heavily discounting the cost of his treatment. Rescue is only possible because of the support of compassionate people and businesses who believe every animal deserves a chance.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership, your expertise, and the genuine care you show every animal that comes through your doors. We are so lucky to have you in our corner, and so are the animals whose lives you help save every single day.

24/06/2026

🌟 Classy Fella! 🐶🎀🌟

23/06/2026

🌟 Senior Pets and Cold Weather 🌟

When the temperature drops, our senior pets often feel it first. Even without snow, chilly mornings and cool nights can make arthritis stiffer, joints achier and cosy spots feel even more important.

If your older dog or cat is moving a little slower this winter, you are not imagining it. Cold weather can make everyday activities feel tougher for ageing bodies.

A few simple ways to help:
🧣 Provide warm, draft-free bedding
🏡 Keep them indoors during cold snaps where possible
🐶 Shorter, gentle walks for dogs
🐱 Easy access to favourite resting spots for cats
🔥 Extra comfort after baths or grooming
💛 Keep an eye on stiffness, limping or reluctance to move

Senior pets still love their routines, their people and their little joys. They just may need a bit more support to stay comfortable through winter.

📍 If you’ve noticed changes in your senior pet this winter, don’t wait it out. A check-up with our vets can help assess pain, mobility and comfort, and we can tailor a plan to keep them feeling their best year-round. 💞🐾

22/06/2026

🌟 Quote 🌟

A dog is not just a part of your life,
they become the soft place your hardest days land,
the quiet presence that understands without words
and the love that never asks you to be anything other than home. 💞🐾

22/06/2026

🌟 June Promotion! 🌟

Arthritis is a cruel disease, causing awful pain to joints - joints that our pets need for their daily activities!
For many of our patients who are receiving regular arthritis injections we also couple that with an additional injection that helps greatly reduce the pain of arthritis. This helps our patients not just physically, but also emotionally.

🔵 For the month of June we are pleased to offer 50% off this injection for pain. This injection is for both dogs and cats. 🐶😺

Please contact us on (03) 9568 2211 to enquire if it is applicable for your pet. 📞

21/06/2026

🌟 Share with us: When you're away from your pet, who misses who more... you or them? ✈️🌟

Are you counting down the days until you're reunited, scrolling through photos and requesting daily updates? 📸📱
Or is your pet the one waiting by the door, giving you the ultimate guilt trip when you finally walk back in? 🐶🐱

Tell us in the comments:
A = I miss them more!
B = They definitely miss me more!
C = It's a tie!

19/06/2026

🌟 My cat's love language? Heavy purrsuasion 😺🌟

19/06/2026

🌟 Fun Fact Friday - How Do Cats See the World? Not Quite in Full Colour! 🌟

Ever wondered what the world looks like through your cat’s eyes?😺
While we humans enjoy a full rainbow of colours thanks to our trichromatic vision (red, blue, yellow) 🌈, cats have dichromatic vision - meaning they see only two primary colours: blue and yellow. 💙💛
Red just doesn’t register.

Their eyes are built more for night-hunting than colour appreciation. With way fewer colour-detecting cone cells and 16x fewer colour-comparing nerves than us primates, cats see a muted, greenish-blue world.

Fun fact: researchers have found it’s very hard to train cats using colour alone, they respond better to patterns, brightness and movement - the stuff that matters when you’re a purrfect pouncer.
So, while your feline friend may not admire your bright red couch, they're a pro at spotting that bug crawling across the wall! 🪳

(Source: iCatCare)