Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital

Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital A state-of-the-art
multidisciplinary Specialist Veterinary Hospital

Welcome to Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital, a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital opening its doors in winter 2023. Our mission is to provide the highest quality and most advanced veterinary care to pets in need. As a multidisciplinary specialist hospital, we aim to offer a range of specialties, including internal medicine, orthopaedic-, soft tissue- and neuro-surgery, as well as specialist

diagnostic imaging. Our advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities allow us to offer the most up-to-date and effective care to our patients. Together with our planned 24-hour emergency and critical care centre, we are dedicated to providing the most comprehensive care for pets with complex medical conditions.

Phoebe and Piper, the sweetest mini Fox Terrier sisters, cuddling it up in hospital and keeping each other toasty warm! ...
24/06/2025

Phoebe and Piper, the sweetest mini Fox Terrier sisters, cuddling it up in hospital and keeping each other toasty warm! 🐶💞 Just like these two, don’t forget to rug up and stay cozy — we’re officially halfway through the week! ❄️🛏️

Meet Pistachio, our incredible 3-year-old Domestic Short Hair who stepped up as a blood donor for a patient in need in o...
20/06/2025

Meet Pistachio, our incredible 3-year-old Domestic Short Hair who stepped up as a blood donor for a patient in need in our ICU ward🩸💖

With calm courage and a gentle purr, Pistachio became a true hero to aid another fellow feline in critical care. Blood donors like her play a vital role in emergency care, and we’re beyond grateful for her bravery and kindness.
Thank you, Pistachio, for being a lifesaver 🐾 Swipe to see her being her goofy self back at home.

✨🐱 Cat Blood Donor Criteria

To be eligible as a feline blood donor, cats must:

• Have a calm, tolerant temperament (comfortable with light sedation, restraint, and needles)
• Weigh at least 4 kg lean body weight (not significantly overweight)
• Be desexed (males neutered; females spayed with no history of pregnancy)
• Be between 1–8 years old
• Have no prior blood transfusions
• Be up to date on annual vaccinations (minimum F3)
• Be indoor-only (no unsupervised outdoor access)
• Receive routine flea and parasite prevention
• Not be on any medications (other than flea/tick preventatives)
• Pass a normal physical exam at initial evaluation

🐾 Meet Ziggy! 🐾This sweet 3-year-old Golden Retriever recently came to MASH for right hindlimb lameness. After a thoroug...
16/06/2025

🐾 Meet Ziggy! 🐾
This sweet 3-year-old Golden Retriever recently came to MASH for right hindlimb lameness. After a thorough orthopedic exam, we found:

🔎 Effusion in his right stifle
🧪 A positive cranial drawer test – confirming a complete cranial cruciate ligament rupture

To help Ziggy get back to running, jumping, and chasing tennis balls, our surgical team performed a TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) to stabilize his right knee. 🛠️

Ziggy is now on the road to recovery with lots of tail wags and TLC. We’re so proud of his progress already! 💛🐶

Meet Zippy! The 8-year-old Whippet who came in for some very important diagnostics 💙 Our team guided him through a CT sc...
11/06/2025

Meet Zippy! The 8-year-old Whippet who came in for some very important diagnostics 💙 Our team guided him through a CT scan and a myelogram to get a closer look at his spine. ✨

Watch as Dr. Ralph expertly retrieves cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) using fluoroscopy—a technique that provides real-time imaging to ensure precision and safety during the procedure. This CSF sample will help us assess for inflammation, infection, or other underlying neurological conditions.

We’re so proud of our gentle boy for being so brave through it all! 🐾💪

👑 24/7 Emergency services this King's Birthday long weekend 👑During this long weekend, our hospital will remain open 24/...
05/06/2025

👑 24/7 Emergency services this King's Birthday long weekend 👑

During this long weekend, our hospital will remain open 24/7 for emergency consultations only.

Your pets health and safety are our top priority 🐾💙

*Please be advised there will be a 30% surcharge on Monday the 9th of June (King's Birthday) ONLY.

📞 We are always here 24/7 at Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital. We are easily reached by phone on 1800 838 787 or conveniently located on 8 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, 3134.

🐾 Pet Owners, Be Aware!🐶Rat bait poisoning is one of the most common household hazards for dogs—and the symptoms aren't ...
05/06/2025

🐾 Pet Owners, Be Aware!🐶

Rat bait poisoning is one of the most common household hazards for dogs—and the symptoms aren't always obvious at first. If you use rodent control products at home or in the yard, this post could save your pet’s life. ⚠️

🚨 What To Do If You Suspect Poisoning:

• Act fast – symptoms can be delayed but damage may already be occurring.
• Call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline immediately.
• Bring the bait packaging (if available) for quicker diagnosis and treatment.

🏠 How to Keep Your Dog Safe:

• Avoid using rat poison if you have pets—consider sealed traps instead.
• Store all baits securely, far from where pets can reach.
• Monitor your dog closely if pest control was recently done in or around your home.

🎵Hey there Delilah, what's it like in New York City? I'm a thousand miles away, but girl, tonight you look so pretty. De...
28/05/2025

🎵Hey there Delilah, what's it like in New York City? I'm a thousand miles away, but girl, tonight you look so pretty. Delilah here, just popping in with some midweek love and soft purrs. 😽✨ Happy Hump Day, friends— we’re halfway to the weekend! Take a deep breath, stay cozy, and don’t forget to give yourselves a little extra love today, just like Delilah is. 💕

Loki the 8 year old DSH is here to remind you to take a moment to relax, soak up some sunshine, and embrace your inner c...
23/05/2025

Loki the 8 year old DSH is here to remind you to take a moment to relax, soak up some sunshine, and embrace your inner cat-nap energy 😴☀️

He’s looking as handsome as ever and totally owning the “weekend chill” vibe. Just look at that face — cute, confident, and clearly living his best life! 💅🐾

Loki (and all of us here at MASH) are wishing you a weekend full of comfort, cuddles, and maybe a snack or two 😸💛

We love welcoming passionate nursing students like Sophia from the Australian College of Applied Animal Studies to our t...
19/05/2025

We love welcoming passionate nursing students like Sophia from the Australian College of Applied Animal Studies to our team here at Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital.

Our clinic is proud to support the next generation of veterinary nurses by offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and a whole lot of encouragment 🐶✨

Sophia has been an absolute star during her placement, and we can’t wait to see where her nursing journey takes her! 🌟💉

At just 4 months old, Kato the Golden Retriever is already testing the limits of what counts as “edible.”After eating so...
15/05/2025

At just 4 months old, Kato the Golden Retriever is already testing the limits of what counts as “edible.”

After eating something he really shouldn’t have, his pawrents rushed him to our Emergency Department at Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital.

Our team acted fast, inducing vomiting right away and giving Kato some activated charcoal to help bind any nasty toxins in his tummy before they could do harm.

💪Kato handled it like a champ and was back to wagging his tail in no time – probably wondering what the fuss was all about and already planning his next gourmet adventure. 🙈🐾

🐾 Easter may be over, but some holiday hazards can still be lingering. Don’t be like Pippa and Otis, the curious cocker ...
07/05/2025

🐾 Easter may be over, but some holiday hazards can still be lingering. Don’t be like Pippa and Otis, the curious cocker spaniel siblings… Can you guess who helped themselves to the leftover hot cross buns? Raisins and dogs are a dangerous mix 😟

Thankfully, their owners acted quickly after noticing the buns had been tampered with—Pippa and Otis were rushed to our emergency department, where vomiting was induced immediately to reduce the risk of raisin toxicity.

This is a gentle reminder to keep chocolate, hot cross buns, and other festive treats safely out of reach—our pets’ noses are clever, and even small amounts can be harmful.

🎂🐶 Theo vs. The Fruit CakeMeet Theo, a 2-year-old Boxer who helped himself to almost an entire fruit cake (which contain...
29/04/2025

🎂🐶 Theo vs. The Fruit Cake
Meet Theo, a 2-year-old Boxer who helped himself to almost an entire fruit cake (which contained raisins). Once his pawrents realized what had happened, they rushed him straight to our Emergency Department at Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital.

Our team acted quickly and induced vomiting to get all that cake back up—because while it might seem harmless, raisins are toxic to dogs and can cause serious kidney damage if left untreated.

Thanks to fast action and quick care, Theo is doing great and hopefully sticking to dog-friendly snacks from now on! 💛🐾

🛑 If your dog ever eats something they shouldn’t, don’t wait—call your vet ASAP!

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8 Maroondah Highway
Melbourne, VIC
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