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Malvern Veterinary Hospital

Established in 1956, we are a leading Veterinary Hospital in Melbourne. Additional to our hospital, we offer grooming and cat boarding!

Awarded the ASAVA "Hospital of Excellence" accreditation repeatedly, ensuring outstanding standards of veterinary care. Malvern Veterinary Hospital was established in 1956 and today is one of Melbourne's leading Veterinary hospitals. Malvern Vet is one of the few practices in Melbourne to be award "hospital of excellence" status by the ASAVA (Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association). This award is in recognition of very high standards of medicine, surgery, diagnostics, laboratory and nursing facilities in the practice. Malvern Vet is an academic associate practice involved in the training of veterinary students under the directorship of Dr Andrea Tims who is a senior fellow of the University of Melbourne. With AQIS (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service) vet on staff, we are able to examine pets destined for export overseas. Malvern Vet also also offers pet grooming services - with several highly qualified and talented dog groomers on staff. We also offer a cat hotel, whereby your fur babies are looked after and monitored diligently by our staff. Allowing piece of mind for our clients on their holidays. Malvern Vet also has an extensive merchandise range and stocks a full range of premium grade pet foods.

11/02/2026

Some cat breeds are more prone to heart disease, particularly hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). ❤️

Breeds such as Maine C***s, Ragdolls and British Shorthairs may benefit from screening tests like blood pressure checks, proBNP blood tests and, in some cases, heart ultrasounds.

Many cats with heart disease show no early signs, so proactive screening can be important, especially before anaesthesia or travel. 🐈

Speak with our vets about cardiac screening for your cat.

09/02/2026

Routine blood tests can detect early signs of disease before your dog shows obvious symptoms. 🩸

They help assess organ function, screen for infections, monitor chronic conditions and establish a baseline for future comparison.

Early detection often means more effective treatment and better outcomes. Your vet may recommend routine blood tests as part of annual health checks, particularly for senior dogs or those with ongoing medical conditions. 🐾

Chat to our team about whether routine blood testing is right for your dog at their next visit.

04/02/2026

Cats can be finicky drinkers and often don’t consume enough water, which can affect their urinary and kidney health. 🐱

Encouraging hydration may include feeding wet food, providing multiple water bowls, using cat water fountains, or separating food and water locations.

If your cat is drinking very little or suddenly drinking much more than usual, this can indicate underlying disease and should be checked by a vet. 🚰

Book a vet visit if you’re worried about your cat’s water intake.

02/02/2026

It’s normal for dogs to drink varying amounts of water depending on their size, diet, activity level and the weather. 💧

As a general guide, dogs typically drink around 40–60 mL per kilogram of body weight per day.

Drinking significantly more or less than usual can be a sign of illness. If your dog’s water intake changes suddenly or is accompanied by other symptoms, a vet check is recommended. 🐶

Book a check-up with our team if you have any concerns.

28/01/2026

There are few things scarier for a pet owner than seeing their dog or cat collapse. 💔

Pets may collapse or become suddenly unable to walk due to a variety of medical events. However, more common causes include:
• Poisoning events such as a snake bite or tick paralysis
• A flare-up of spinal disc disease (causing compression on the spinal cord)
• A neurological event such as a seizure
• Syncope (fainting due to a lack of blood flow to the brain, often due to heart or respiratory disease)
• Heatstroke
• Severe unwellness causing generalised weakness (e.g. low blood sugar in a sick puppy or kitten, or severe dehydration causing cardiovascular shock)
• Trauma events causing blood loss
If your pet ever shows signs of being unable to walk, please seek emergency veterinary care.

26/01/2026

Many of us are aware that pets can develop abscesses after being injured in a cat fight, but have you heard of cellulitis? 🐱

Cellulitis involves inflammation of skin and the deeper tissues beneath due to bacterial infection, and cat bites or scratches are a common cause. Cellulitis appears as a painful area of soft tissue swelling, and is often accompanied by other signs of unwellness, such as a lethargy and a fever.

Unlike an abscess, we can’t do surgery to clear the infection (as there isn’t a discrete pocket of pus to flush out), so cellulitis requires treatment with antibiotics and pain relief.

If your pet gets wounded in a fight, we’d recommend a prompt assessment by our infection-informed team as the safest option. 💙

21/01/2026

When we advise that a pet is kept rested for 10-14 days post-surgery, please bear in mind that this is an important step to help ensure a smooth, comfortable recovery, rather than an optional suggestion! 🐶💛

If your pet is too active while their wound is healing, it puts them at risk of complications such as:
✔️ Increased pain and swelling
✔️ Seroma formation (a pocket of inflammatory fluid developing beneath the wound)
✔️ Wound infection
✔️ Wound dehiscence (breakdown), sometimes necessitating repeat surgery – ouch!

If you have any questions or concerns about supporting your pet’s recovery after a surgical procedure, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our helpful team. 🙂

19/01/2026

Every dog will have an occasional lick at their paws, particularly after walks or meals. 🐾 However, if your pet licks their paws multiple times per day or seems obsessive about it (i.e. they continue to lick or return to licking even after they’ve been distracted), they may have an underlying issue.

Excessive paw licking in dogs can occur due to:
✔️ Temporary irritations, e.g. an insect bite or a grass seed
✔️ An underlying skin allergy
✔️ Anxiety
✔️ A musculoskeletal problem, e.g. arthritis

If you think that your dog’s paw licking could indicate a paw-roblem, consult our knowledgeable vets. 🙂

14/01/2026

This summer, we’ve got a few ideas for keeping your dog cool and content! ☀️🐶

When leaving your dog at home on a hot day, as well as making sure they always have access to water and a cool, well-ventilated area (such as an air-conditioned room or a large shady area with a fan), you could consider keeping them busy and comfortable with:
✔️ A shallow paddling pool
✔️ A frozen treat (look up dog-safe popsicle recipes online, or just freeze some of their favourite treats in water or meat broth)
✔️ A safe long-lasting chew treat and a pet cooling mat to lie on

For more information on keeping pets safe in hot weather, consult our helpful team.

12/01/2026

Myth: a dog with a wagging tail is friendly and wants to interact. 🐕

While a wagging tail can often mean that a dog is feeling sociable and friendly, this isn’t always the case!

“Tail flagging” is a movement that looks similar to wagging, as it involves an upright tail vibrating back and forth. However, flagging tends to signify that a dog is feeling agitated or overaroused, meaning that any further interaction could provoke an aggressive response. Additionally, dogs may also wag their tails even if they are feeling unsure.

For more information on reading and managing your pet’s behaviour, consult our canine-competent team. 🙂

07/01/2026

For more sensitive cats, any changes in their environment (such as an owner spending more time away, a new pet, a move to a new home, or a neighbourhood cat encroaching upon their territory) can lead to significant stress. 🐱

However, compared to dogs, the feline signs of stress tend to be more subtle and may be easily missed.

Stressed cats may show symptoms such as:
✔️ Hiding more
✔️ A reduced appetite
✔️ Inappropriate toileting (weeing or pooing around the house)
✔️ Overgrooming
✔️ Increased miaowing

If you notice any similar symptoms in your cat, we’d advise an assessment with our feline-friendly vets. 💚

05/01/2026

With separation anxiety affecting around a quarter of dogs, it’s useful to know the signs to watch out for in your pet. 🐶

Dogs can be more prone to developing separation anxiety if their owner has had to return to work after a period of holiday leave, maternity leave, or a job change.

The most problematic symptoms of separation anxiety in dogs tend to be:
✔️ Destructive behaviours (e.g. chewing or clawing at walls or furniture)
✔️ Weeing or pooing in the house
✔️ Excessive barking/howling/whining

If you notice any of these symptoms in your pet, it’s best to seek help from our behaviourally-brainy team ASAP. 💛

Address

547 Dandenong Road
Melbourne, VIC
3143

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 12:30pm

Telephone

(03) 9509 7611

Website

https://malvernvet.com.au/

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