High Street Road Animal Hospital

High Street Road Animal Hospital Dr Rachel Dalsanto
Dr Simmone Major High Street Road Animal Hospital is a modern, busy, small animal practice in Melbourne’s south east in Mount Waverley.

Mount Waverley is close to the South Eastern Freeway and is around 20-25 minutes from the city. We are closely situated to many of Melbourne’s small animal specialists and we have a visiting specialist who can perform ultrasounds here at the Hospital. Our facilities include The Cat Hotel, radiology, laboratory, dentistry, medicine, surgery and hydrobaths. We also offer puppy preschool classes, a weight loss program and a senior pets program.

In a calm moment, gently lift your cat's lip and look for red or bleeding gums, yellow-brown tartar, broken teeth, or sw...
12/08/2026

In a calm moment, gently lift your cat's lip and look for red or bleeding gums, yellow-brown tartar, broken teeth, or swelling. 🔍

Also watch for drooling, dropping food, chewing on one side, pawing at the mouth, or going off dry food. Cats rarely show obvious pain, so subtle changes matter. 🐾

Home checks are useful, but they can't detect disease below the gumline, where most problems hide. Regular veterinary dental checks are still essential. 🩺

Book a dental check with our team.

A healthy cat's breath shouldn't clear the room. 😮‍💨 Persistent bad breath is most often caused by dental disease, inclu...
10/08/2026

A healthy cat's breath shouldn't clear the room. 😮‍💨 Persistent bad breath is most often caused by dental disease, including gingivitis, periodontal disease, and painful tooth resorption, which affects many cats. 🦷 It can also signal problems elsewhere in the body, such as kidney disease or diabetes.

Because cats are experts at hiding pain, smelly breath may be the only clue. 🐱 If your cat's breath has turned foul, book a check-up so we can find the cause.

Paws up, tails high! It’s a purrrrfect day in The Cattery 🐈⭐️🤎🐱🧡🐾
07/08/2026

Paws up, tails high! It’s a purrrrfect day in The Cattery 🐈⭐️🤎🐱🧡🐾

Water additives can be a helpful addition to your dog's dental care routine, with some products shown to reduce plaque a...
05/08/2026

Water additives can be a helpful addition to your dog's dental care routine, with some products shown to reduce plaque and freshen breath. 💧 However, they're a supporting act, not the star. Nothing replaces daily tooth brushing and professional dental care. 🪥

Look for products carrying the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) seal, which means they've been independently tested for effectiveness. 🔎 Unsure which products are worthwhile? Ask us for a recommendation.

Dogs who love chewing balls, sticks, or bones often wear their teeth down over time. Slow, gradual wear may be harmless,...
03/08/2026

Dogs who love chewing balls, sticks, or bones often wear their teeth down over time. Slow, gradual wear may be harmless, as the tooth can protect itself by laying down extra dentine. 🦷

Rapid wear, however, can expose the sensitive pulp, causing pain and infection, often with no obvious signs. ⚠️ If your dog's teeth look flattened, have dark centres, or are chipped, book a dental check.

Swapping abrasive toys like tennis balls for softer chews helps prevent further damage. 🎾

Our very special guest enjoying his warm and cozy accommodation with complimentary soothing chin scratches 🧡🤎🐈‍⬛🐾
31/07/2026

Our very special guest enjoying his warm and cozy accommodation with complimentary soothing chin scratches 🧡🤎🐈‍⬛🐾

Have you heard of ovary-sparing desexing surgery in female dogs? 💡This surgical procedure (involving removal of the uter...
27/07/2026

Have you heard of ovary-sparing desexing surgery in female dogs? 💡

This surgical procedure (involving removal of the uterus, but leaving one or both ovaries in place) has become more prevalent as a potential alternative or stop-gap to traditional desexing (which involves removal of the uterus and both ovaries).

The ovary-sparing procedure prevents pregnancy but means that the female will continue to have hormone cycles or “heats”. 🐶

If you are obtaining a pup from a breeder who performs ovary-sparing desexing, it’s best to have a chat with our vets about the potential benefits and risks of this procedure for your pet. 🐾

Look at these gorgeous cats!!! Happy cattery friday 🎉
24/07/2026

Look at these gorgeous cats!!!
Happy cattery friday 🎉

Unfortunately, large and giant-breed, deep-chested dogs can be at particular risk of developing a life-threatening condi...
22/07/2026

Unfortunately, large and giant-breed, deep-chested dogs can be at particular risk of developing a life-threatening condition known as GDV. ⚠️

GDV (gastric dilatation-volvulus), or bloat, occurs when the pet’s stomach twists and then swells with gas. As well as being highly painful, affected dogs can become suddenly and severely unwell with symptoms of shock (poor blood flow), breathing difficulties and organ damage, and usually require emergency surgery.

If your dog is of a predisposed breed, we’d recommend having a chat with our vets regarding symptoms to watch for and measures for GDV prevention, including the option of gastropexy surgery to prevent stomach twisting. 🐾

Address

527 High Street Road
Mount Waverley, VIC
3149

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm
Friday 7:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+61398028392

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