Currently Australia is facing a nationwide shortage of cat vaccines due to complicated supply problems post-COVID. All brands are affected, and the shortage is expected to continue until early 2024. For this reason, vaccination of the most vulnerable and youngest cats must be prioritised. For those kittens who have not yet completed their primary course of vaccinations or had their first adult booster, they are considered to have the lowest immunity, and therefore will receive priority access when stock is available. Cats in shelter environments are also considered at high risk. During this t ..read more

WE LOVE CATS AT MONA VALE VETS We are having a CATSCULSIVE day on Tuesday 8th August 2023 to celebrate International Cat Day! There will be: show bags hamper giveaways free nail clips free dental checks free doses of flea & tick products PLUS our friends from SAFE Animal Rehoming will be joining us with some of their gorgeous cats who are needing their fur-ever homes! This day is dedicated to our feline friends so come on down to join in the fun! For helpful hints on bringing your cat to the vet click here. To be part of this special day bookings can be made either online a ..read more

The team celebrates 3 years of being Feline Friendly Accredited with the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) This is an internationally recognised award meaning we have met strict criteria to help make your cat feel safe & welcome. The MVVH team understands it is stressful to bring your cat to us, so this is why we are proud to have been accredited as an ISFM cat friendly vet practice! Our cat patients are hospitalised in a separate, calm, quiet ward away from dogs. designated area’s in our reception dogs to the left & cats to the right Blankets sprayed with Feliway a ..read more

What a fabulous turn out for the Street Paws Festival today!! Thanks to The Dog Ranch, located in Taronga Place Mona Vale, for hosting everyone today! It was so lovey meeting everyone and being a part of this community event! It was a great day for so many pooches and their families with over 20 vendors such as: Greyhounds as Pets Mila Meets Koda The Treat Jar Monika’s Doggie Rescue Delivery Hound Bestie Kitchen Velvet Paws MewMew Brand and more!!! The MVVH team offered FREE dental checks with lots of advice on preventative pet care, plus bandana’s and lots of yummy treats ..read more

The pet food industry is one of the largest industries in the country, producing millions of products packaged in what has been traditionally hard-to-recycle packaging. Some of this packaging ends up in landfill or our oceans, causing significant impact on our environment……That is until now!! Royal Canin have a recycling program with TerraCycle Australia to recycle their dry food bags & wet pouches to create reusable equipment (such as park benches, frisbees & agility training equipment) & reduce the amount of pet food waste going into landfill. Royal Canin will also be donating ..read more

New Years Eve fireworks are coming! And around 45% of animals show signs of fear when they hear fireworks. Do you have a pet that is scared of fireworks? By preparing in advance before fireworks start this New Years Eve, your pet will be better able to cope with the noises. ~ Exercise earlier in the day ~ Keep them inside, preferably close to you for comfort ~ Provide a safe place – often they prefer a small enclosed area, perfect if they are crate trained ~ Keep windows & blinds closed as removing visual stimulation can help to calm them ~ Ensure they are microchipped along with an ID t ..read more

Heartworm is a serious disease that is transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitos. Heartworm is a slow progressive disease that affects the lungs & heart, which can often lead to sudden death. Heartworm is mainly found in warm costal areas with high mosquito populations. However there have been recent positive cases confirmed in the Central West of NSW indicating it is moving inland too. Prevention is always better than a cure so we are running a Puppy Proheart campaign this spring thanks to Zoetis. For the months of September October & November we will be offering a FREE Proheart ..read more

Halloween can be a fun time for children & families, but for some pets, it’s can be a nightmare. Skip the stress & keep your pets safe this year. Ensure your pets don’t have access to Halloween lollies, especially those containing chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free lollies and gum) Pets can easily become anxious & frightened with the doorbell constantly ringing seeing children in strange clothes & masks. Confining them to their own safe haven for the evening can help calm nerves & prevent them from running out of the constantly opening fr ..read more

Up until August 2022 the only vaccination available in Australia covered against 1 strain of calicivirus (RHDV1) ; however, it only had weak cross protection against the 2nd strain (RHDV2). This vaccination also required boosters every 6 months. With the recent introduction of a new and improved vaccine (Filavac®) in Australia, we can now protect rabbits from both the RHDV1 strain and the RHDV2 strain of calicivirus. In addition, this vaccine will also provide protection for a 12 month period. Available for any rabbit over 10 weeks of age, this vaccine is a game changer in terms of protecting ..read more

 Today is a celebration of the vital role Vet Nurses play within a veterinary practice.  Each one of our Vet Nurses at MVVH bring their own special touch & uniqueness to their role. Collectively, they are a group of passionate, dedicated, empathetic animal lovers!  The MVVH nursing team loves their role as animal carers & it takes a special person to do what they do on a daily basis.  They are the backbone of our vet hospital; from those meeting & greeting patients & clients, to the ones behind the scenes doing all the hard work, generally getting little re ..read more