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24 Villiers St, North Melbourne VIC 3051*
03 9328 3021

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03 9287 6426

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28/10/2026

The joy a furry friend brings is hard to beat. Thank you to our volunteers and to Doutta Galla Aged Services for welcoming them every week.💙

21/10/2026

I love… I love… I love you

Tommy: BR296075

18/10/2026

We’re back discussing cat emergencies, with 3 signs to look out for and behaviours that may mean something more drastic. Emergencies can occur at any point, so save this post to help you if the situation does strike.

In this next part of our series, Dr Leanne shares 3 more examples to take immediate action on:

🐱 Panting
😿 Vomiting or collapse
🐾 Sudden impact

If your pet needs urgent care, contact us on 03 9328 3021

18/10/2026

When a much-loved pet needs urgent care, families who are already in financial hardship need somewhere to turn.

Thank you to The Age for sharing Dobby’s story and bringing attention to the heartbreaking choices people face when they cannot afford the care their pets need. It’s so important that these stories are heard.

We see every day how much pets mean to their families. They’re our companions, our comfort and, during some of life’s toughest moments, our lifeline.

But demand for help is growing, costs are rising, and we’re drawing on our reserves to keep providing care.

Lort Smith receives no ongoing government funding for this work. Donations and philanthropic support, alongside income from our full-fee veterinary services, make this care possible, but it's getting harder every day to keep up with demand.

We’re calling on the Victorian Government to help fund these vital services. Keeping pets and people together matters to the wellbeing of our whole community.

Read Dobby’s story in The Age. https://bit.ly/Vet-care-crisis-Dobby

If you are able to give, a donation to Lort Smith can help provide urgent veterinary care and keep a much-loved, precious pet with a family who are doing it tough. https://donate.lortsmith.com/genstd/donate

Faced with a massive emergency bill after their dog ate a Croc, one Melbourne family was left pleading for help to avoid putting him down. They are not alone.

16/10/2026

Like us, our dog's joints weaken through age. These joints and ligaments then become more susceptible to injury.

One of the more common injuries is tearing the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). This is like picking up an ACL injury for humans.

There are a few signs to spot these injuries in our pets, which when persistent, should be checked. A diagnosis can then be done through examination and x-ray.

Treatment is then usually required by way of surgery. A Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) is a surgery that repairs the ligament and straightens out the shin bone. No running, jumping or off-lead play until your vet says so. Most dogs do very well, and your care at home makes a big difference.

If any of these symptoms look familiar then it's worth getting a check up to explore options: https://lortsmith.com/specialist-services/

13/10/2026

3 dog emergencies every owner should know how to recognise.

In Part 2 of our series, Is this an emergency?, Dr Leanne, Head of ECC, shares 3 signs never to wait on.

🐶 A bloated abdomen with vomiting or retching
🐾 Sudden collapse
⚡ Seizures

Knowing what to look for can help you recognise when your dog needs urgent care. Save this one, you never know when you might need it.

If your dog is showing signs of an emergency, don’t wait to see if they improve. Contact us on 03 9328 3021 or visit lortsmith.com/need-help-now.

08/10/2026

Cats are experts at hiding pain. Knowing when to wait and when to act can make all the difference in an emergency.

In Part 1 of our new series, Is this an emergency?, Dr Leanne, Head of ECC, shares 3 cat emergencies you should never wait on:

🐱 Straining in the litter tray
🌸 Eating lilies
🐾 Sudden hind leg weakness or paralysis

Save this one. You never know when you might need it.

If your pet needs urgent care, contact us on 03 9328 3021.

07/10/2026

If you share your home with a Frenchie, Pug, Persian or another flat-faced pet, noisy breathing or snoring might be familiar.

It can be easy to think it’s simply part of being a flat-faced breed. But noisy breathing can also be a sign of BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome), a condition that can make it harder for affected pets to breathe, particularly during exercise, excitement or warm weather.

Even if your pet has always snored, it’s worth mentioning it to your vet. Changes such as louder breathing, tiring more easily or struggling in warm weather can be signs that their airways need a closer look.

Save this and learn the signs to look out for ☝🏻

05/10/2026

Thank you Melbourne, you absolutely showed up for cats this weekend 🐱🌧️

We were thrilled to see a line out the door to meet the cats at ‘Love at first meow’, the opening of our new Adoption Centre in North Melbourne. Thanks to you, 10 cats found loving new homes, with many more ready to follow.

To everyone who came down to say hello, you made our opening weekend purrfect!

Stay tuned for our next adoption pop-up or head to our website to see more cats looking for their forever homes.

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24 Villiers Street
Melbourne, VIC
3051

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 10pm
Tuesday	8am - 10pm
Wednesday	8am - 10pm
Thursday	8am - 10pm
Friday	8am - 10pm
Saturday	8am - 10pm
Sunday	8am - 10pm

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+61393283021

Website

http://www.lortsmith.com/

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