Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic

Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic combining Natural Health & Modern Medicine

Welcome to Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic
Mornington – Mt Martha

The Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic is a new vet clinic on the Mornington Peninsula that integrates a natural approach to nutrition and preventative medicine into traditional veterinary medical and surgical care. We provide exceptional veterinary care to local pets in a friendly, family owned and operated Veterinary clinic. We offer

nutritional advice for optimal health and to help treat many health conditions; we offer titer testing before vaccinations; we try to reduce parasite preventative medications being applied to your pet; we treat and manage anxiety and fear in pets and approach our patients in a way to reduce their fear in the clinic. Please "Like" our page to receive our notifications about natural pet health, but if we can be of any further assistance, please phone us, send us an email or even better, drop into the clinic at any time to ask us a question.

Something wasn’t quite adding up.Bont, a 10-year-old Kelpie and very serious scent-work professional, had started losing...
10/06/2026

Something wasn’t quite adding up.

Bont, a 10-year-old Kelpie and very serious scent-work professional, had started losing enthusiasm for work. He seemed flatter, less energetic, and during trials was struggling to locate scents he would normally find easily.

For a dog whose entire personality revolves around “finding the thing”, this was noticeable.

After a thorough consult, we took a close look at Bont’s nutrition.

His owner had always fed a thoughtful whole-foods raw diet with lots of healthy ingredients, but when we assessed it carefully, it wasn’t consistently meeting all of the nutrient requirements recommended by AAFCO.

That’s actually more common than people realise. Even very caring, well-researched homemade diets can develop small nutritional gaps over time.

We adjusted Bont’s program by adding a complete and balanced raw diet alongside targeted supplements for micronutrients, cognition, microbiome support and healthy ageing.

Four weeks later?

Bont’s owner reported he was acting like a 2-year-old again.

Not long after, Bont went on to win a championship scent trial — finding every scent in a fraction of the allowed time.

Nutrition deficiencies are not always dramatic or obvious. Sometimes they show up quietly in energy, focus, resilience or performance.

Bont is now back doing what he does best: making the humans look slow.

There are two types of patients when it's photo time.Bella sits nicely, looks at the camera, and gives us her best model...
08/06/2026

There are two types of patients when it's photo time.

Bella sits nicely, looks at the camera, and gives us her best model pose.

Emma... has other plans. 😆

These gorgeous Border Collie sisters recently spent the day with us for their procedures, and this photo pretty much sums up their personalities.

Emma visits us regularly for dental treatment due to a condition that makes swallowing difficult. Thanks to years of dedicated care from her owner, she's thriving and living a happy, active life.

Bella was in for a lump removal and a dental clean. While her teeth looked quite good on the surface, her dental X-rays revealed significant disease hidden below the gumline, and unfortunately two teeth needed to be extracted.

It's a reminder that dental disease isn't always visible to the naked eye. Sometimes the real story is hiding where only dental X-rays can see it.

Both girls recovered beautifully and headed home together — one probably walking sensibly, and the other already halfway to her next adventure.

A little reminder that we'll be closed on Monday for the King's Birthday public holiday.While our doors will be closed f...
07/06/2026

A little reminder that we'll be closed on Monday for the King's Birthday public holiday.

While our doors will be closed for the day, pets don't always stick to business hours.

If your pet requires urgent veterinary attention while we're closed, please contact:

📍 Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) Dandenong
📞 1300 385 874

📍 Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) Frankston
📞 (03) 9770 5555

📍 Emergency Referral Hospital (ERH) Mornington
📞 5979-9600

We'll be back on Tuesday, ready to see our patients and hear all about their long weekend adventures.

If you're planning a few extra treats, family gatherings or a road trip with your dog, just remember that holiday foods, unfamiliar environments and changes in routine can sometimes catch pets out.

Have a safe and relaxing King's Birthday long weekend with your four-legged family members.

It was “just” a dental day.Ahsoka, Dr Chelsi’s 5-year-old Kelpie X, came in on Monday for a scale and polish, along with...
03/06/2026

It was “just” a dental day.

Ahsoka, Dr Chelsi’s 5-year-old Kelpie X, came in on Monday for a scale and polish, along with some hip X-rays after a few subtle concerns around her movement.

The good news? Her teeth were in great shape. No extractions needed — just a clean and polish to keep everything healthy and comfortable.

Her hip X-rays did show very, very mild hip dysplasia.

Hip dysplasia can sometimes be easy to miss early on. Dogs often keep running, playing, and acting normally while small changes are developing underneath. Catching those changes early gives us the best opportunity to support long-term joint health and comfort.

Luckily for Ahsoka, Dr Chelsi was already doing all the right things before the X-rays even confirmed it.

She’s already on Antinol, stays lean and fit, and exercises in ways that support her joints rather than overload them. That includes avoiding repetitive high-impact activities like ball throwing, which can place a lot of strain on hips over time.

Sometimes joint care isn’t about dramatic changes. It’s the small, consistent things done early that make the biggest difference years down the track.

Ahsoka recovered beautifully from her procedure and was very happy to head home afterwards.

“I thought you were picking up the dog food on your way home.”Not exactly the sentence anyone wants to hear at 6:30pm.Bu...
01/06/2026

“I thought you were picking up the dog food on your way home.”

Not exactly the sentence anyone wants to hear at 6:30pm.

But honestly? It happens.

Life gets busy. Deliveries get forgotten. Bags run empty sooner than expected. And sometimes you suddenly realise there’s not enough dog food left for dinner.

The good news is that one missed shopping trip doesn’t need to turn into toast crusts and random leftovers in the dog bowl.

This is one of our favourite “emergency pantry meal” ideas for dogs using ingredients many people already have at home:

• 185g canned tuna (drained) — protein, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, selenium
• 1 whole egg (raw) plus half the shell (crushed) — choline, calcium, protein, cholesterol, vitamin D, B12, selenium
• 85g smoked oysters (drained) — zinc, iron, B12, protein
• 25g unsalted butter — conjugated linoleic acid, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K
• ¼ cup rolled oats (dry) — carbohydrates, fibre, iron, phosphorus, magnesium
• 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast — vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon — iron, manganese, polyphenols, fibre
• ½ cup leafy greens (chopped) — fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals

This combination provides a surprisingly broad range of nutrients while still being made from very normal pantry and fridge ingredients.

The recipe is balanced for a 20kg dog as a single meal, or two meals for a 10kg dog.
It’s designed for those occasional “we forgot the dog food” moments — not perfection, just practical nutrition using what you already have on hand.

And yes… the smoked oysters are doing a lot of heavy lifting here.

Breathing shouldn’t be hard work.Billie Jean is a Boxer puppy who recently came in for surgery to widen her nares — the ...
31/05/2026

Breathing shouldn’t be hard work.

Billie Jean is a Boxer puppy who recently came in for surgery to widen her nares — the nostrils at the front of the nose — to help her breathe more comfortably.

For some flat-faced breeds, narrowed nostrils can make normal breathing much harder than people realise. Puppies may snore loudly, struggle in the heat, breathe noisily even at rest, or tire more quickly during play. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it’s simply what owners have been told is “normal for the breed.”

But easier breathing can make a real difference to comfort, sleep, exercise tolerance, and overall quality of life.

Billie Jean recovered beautifully after her procedure and is already breathing more freely.

These changes are often most successful when addressed early, before long-term strain develops elsewhere in the airway.

If your flat-faced dog seems noisy, struggles with heat, or just never seems to breathe quietly, it’s worth having a conversation early.

Some vets are heart vets.Some are skin vets.Some are bone vets.And then there’s Dr Kelly.Our Resident “S**t Vet.” 💩(Tech...
27/05/2026

Some vets are heart vets.
Some are skin vets.
Some are bone vets.

And then there’s Dr Kelly.
Our Resident “S**t Vet.” 💩

(Technically: integrative gut health vet. But where’s the fun in that?)

One of the most exciting areas we’re exploring more deeply in veterinary medicine is FMT — Faecal Microbiota Transplantation.

Yes. It is exactly what it sounds like.

FMT involves transferring healthy gut microbes from a carefully screened donor into a patient whose gut microbiome has become disrupted. It’s being used more and more in both human and veterinary medicine for chronic digestive issues, inflammatory bowel disease, recurrent diarrhoea, and some cases where the gut simply hasn’t recovered properly after illness or medications.

Because sometimes the missing piece isn’t another medication.
Sometimes it’s rebuilding the ecosystem itself.

The gut microbiome influences far more than digestion. It plays a role in immune function, inflammation, skin health, behaviour, metabolism, and overall resilience.

Which is why Dr Kelly spends a surprising amount of time talking about poo. Analysing poo. Thinking about poo. And occasionally transferring poo.

Honestly, veterinary medicine is glamorous!

The science around the microbiome is evolving quickly, and while FMT isn’t appropriate for every patient, it’s opening some really interesting doors for pets with chronic gut issues that haven’t fully responded to conventional approaches alone.

And yes — we are aware this may permanently change the way you see Dr Kelly in consult.

She’s accepted her title.

Ollie and Georgie may have come in for surgery… but clearly the real priority afterwards was getting back to each other....
25/05/2026

Ollie and Georgie may have come in for surgery… but clearly the real priority afterwards was getting back to each other. 💛

These sweet Cavie brothers recently visited for their castrations and Vaccicheck titre testing, with both boys showing positive protective titres. Once they were reunited after their procedures, Ollie wasted no time curling himself into the back of Georgie for a post-op snooze. Safe, warm, and exactly where he wanted to be.

It’s always lovely to see bonded pets settle so quickly back into their normal comfort with each other after a big day.

And yes… we all melted a little over this photo. 🥹

A quick Tuesday carpark update 🚧You should still be able to access our clinic carpark as normal tomorrow, however two pa...
25/05/2026

A quick Tuesday carpark update 🚧

You should still be able to access our clinic carpark as normal tomorrow, however two parking spaces will be temporarily blocked off while works continue next door on our new clinic build.

Please allow a little extra time for parking if needed, especially during busier appointment times.

Thank you for bearing with the dust, fencing, machinery, and general construction chaos while we build something really special for our patients, clients, and team.

Content warning: mental health, self-harm, su***deSome conversations matter more than we realise.Last week, Leanne, our ...
24/05/2026

Content warning: mental health, self-harm, su***de

Some conversations matter more than we realise.

Last week, Leanne, our Business Manager, completed the LivingWorks Australia ASIST Program: Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training.

This training helps people recognise when someone may be at risk, have safer conversations, and connect them with support.

Su***de and self-harm are deeply serious topics, and they affect far too many people in the veterinary industry. Behind the clinical skill and compassion, there can also be grief, pressure, fatigue and trauma that others may never see.

We also know that many pet owners meet us during some of the hardest moments of their lives — emergencies, difficult decisions, and the grief of saying goodbye.
We don’t pretend to have all the answers. But we do believe education, early intervention, and safe, stigma-free conversations can make a real difference.

Thank you to Dr Kat Williams and Dr Alena Gadoury of Vetherd , as well as Flynn’s Walk and Lyppard Australia, for supporting this important two-day program.

To our veterinary colleagues, clients, and anyone who may be struggling: your wellbeing matters. Your life matters. You do not have to carry things alone.

If this post has brought anything up for you, please reach out to someone you trust or contact a crisis support service.

In Australia, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14.

Address

136 Bentons Road
Mount Martha, VIC
3934

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61359764629

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