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Meet Dr Xanthea Pierre: A Different Kind of Strength in Vete

Posted by Vets Inc., 19 Dec 2025

Health & wellbeing

With a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Dr Xanthea was drawn to the profession by a lifelong soft spot for animals—and an equally strong compassion for their humans.

What drives her every day is helping patients ...

Keep Pets Safe This Christmas: The Naughty and Nice Snack Li

Posted by Vets Inc., 09 Dec 2025

Health & wellbeing

The festive season brings delicious food, family gatherings, and joyful celebrations — but for our pets, Christmas can also mean hidden dangers on the dining table.read more

Christmas Opening Hours & Holiday Care Update

Posted by Vets Inc., 16 Dec 2025

Health & wellbeing

The holiday season is finally here, and we want to wish all our amazing pet guardians and their furry families a safe and happy holiday!

Don’t Let Severe Allergy Season Ruin Their Summer: Vet-Bac

Posted by Vets Inc., 14 Nov 2025

Health & wellbeing

Spring has sprung—and with it, the allergy season we’ve all been bracing for. Grass. Pollen. Mould. Dust. ...

Heading Away This Summer? Here’s How to Keep Your Pet

Posted by Vets Inc., 14 Nov 2025

Health & wellbeing

Summer holidays are coming—and whilst we’re still here, many of you will be off and away on a sunny adventure! read more

Giving Pets Their Meds Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle: Our Te

Posted by Vets Inc., 24 Oct 2025

Health & wellbeing

Giving medications to pets isn’t always a walk in the park—especially when they seem to have a sixth sense for detecting pills. read more

Don’t Forget About the Lepto: Is Your Dog Vaccinated?

Posted by Vets Inc., 23 Oct 2025

Health & wellbeing

Once thought of as a rare disease, it has settled in and certainly found a home in our community. Leptospirosis is a dangerous disease, with a handful of ...

Introducing the Real Boss of Lilydale Vet Centre: Squishy, P

Posted by Vets Inc., 22 Sep 2025

Health & wellbeing

She doesn’t wear scrubs, but she runs the place. Meet Squishy—our bel...

Got a Social Cat? Don’t Let Feline AIDS Follow Them Home

Posted by Vets Inc., 22 Sep 2025

Cats

Cats often carry a reputation for being solitary creatures—but if you’ve ever watched two cats cuddle, groom one another, or play in sync, you know they can be incredibly social animals. ...

Tired of Flea & Tick Drama? Here’s a Simpler, Safer W

Posted by Vets Inc., 22 Sep 2025

Health & wellbeing

One treatment. Twelve months of peace. If you’ve ever spotted a flea crawling through your dog’s fur or pulled off a tick after a walk, you know how it feels—uneasy, alarming, a...

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