Keeping our customers informed with tips, ideas and resources for healthy pets.
In the Beginning Mona Vale Veterinary Hospital was first established in the late 60’s, with the practice originally being located in nearby Darley Street. For a short time the practice was located at 1620 Pittwater Road, before settling at its current location in Park...
Congratulations to Dr Jenny and her Labrador, PopCorn, on recently completing the Canine Assisted Learning Program! This program is run by The Business Education Network Inc (BEN or “THE BEN”) , which is a non-profit organisation based in the Northern Beaches of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On Wednesday 24th August our team was announced as WINNERS of the Northern Beaches Local Business Awards in the Pet Care category!! From all the team at MVVH we want to pass on a HUGE THANK YOU to our local pet community for all their support! One of our core