Hello

On behalf of the entire team at Malvern Veterinary Hospital we would like to extend a very warm welcome to you and thank you for choosing our hospital for your pets care.

Malvern Vet has been re-awarded ASAVA (Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association) “Hospital of Excellence” Accreditation repeatedly since 1981. Hospital of Excellence status is continuously re-assessed and is presented in recognition of very high standards of diagnostic, surgical, laboratory, and nursing facilities in the practice. There are currently only 14 practices in Victoria that have been awarded this honour so you can rest easy knowing your cat is in good hands.

We’d like to gift you a free toy mouse which can be picked up next time you’re in, just mention it to one of the team and we can get that for you. We also invite you to follow us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts as a fun way to stay in the loop, with helpful information and to see the wonderful pets we have the pleasure of looking after.

Services We Provide:

Malvern Vet Hospital offers a comprehensive range of veterinary and animal health related services to ensure your animal is in a healthy and peak condition. As an ASAVA accredited veterinary clinic, we aim to provide the largest range of pet services to our clients. Be it Vaccinations, De-sexing procedures, Ultrasounds, Radiography, Cat boarding, dog and cat grooming, veterinary consultation, microchipping, or managing and diagnosing complicated medical conditions, our highly qualified staff have the expertise to deliver.

Cat Boarding:

Malvern Vet Hospital built a new cattery in 2019. It is a favourite with many of our clients and its success is due to the safe environment provided for feline visitors and the peace of mind we offer to cat owners when they are away from home. Our cat boarding facility includes: Cat condos featuring separate litter tray ensuites, 1-2 mezzanine levels, Inter-connecting cages for multiple cats/ longer stays, Air conditioning, Full ventilation extraction system for disease and odour control, Large premium cat run suite available featuring multi-level climbing shelving. Houses up to 2 cats (housemates) at a time. They are fed Premium quality Science Diet Indoor food.

To make a booking call through to reception on (03) 9509 7611.

Flea and Worming Mail Out Services:

The hospital also has an automatic mail out system for your dog’s flea and worming treatments every 3 months for a small additional fee. It’s super easy and fast to set up. Just a form to fill out and we do the rest. For more information call us on (03) 9509 7611.

Pet Insurance:

Although we do not specifically recommend a particular Pet Insurance Company it is a strong recommendation to have pet insurance. It is peace of mind knowing that if something does happen to your beloved pet that you have the ability to do all you can without the financial stress. We recommend doing your research with different companies to find a cover that you are happy with the excess, premiums and type of cover. Here are a few commonly used companies, but there are plenty more to research:

Recommendations for the care of your cat:

Feeding:

Malvern Vet Hospital stocks a comprehensive range of quality pet products and supplies for dogs and cats of differing breeds. Our products and supplies include the premium quality Science Diet range as well as Hills Prescription foods. We recommend feeding your cat a premium diet such as Science Diet because although your cat could survive on non premium diets they won’t live their healthiest longest life. Premium diets are nutritionally dense using only high-quality ingredients, which often means you feed them less resulting in less number 2’s to pick up (winning!).

For more information: www.hillspet.com.au/science-diet

Vaccinations:

Cats need annual booster injections to remain healthy. For indoor cats we recommend an F5 (Feline Enteritis, Herpes, Calicivirus, Chlamydia, and Feline Leukaemia) and an F6 (includes Feline AIDS) for cats that spend some of their time outside. Recent studies show that between 14% and 29% of cats in the community are positive for the feline AIDS virus (FIV). FIV is spread through cat bite and scratch wounds and causes a condition similar to human AIDS. If a cat has never been vaccinated for FIV before, it will need a series of three vaccinations to give them adequate immunity. A blood test prior to vaccinating is recommended for high risk adult cats to make sure they don’t already have the disease.

Intestinal Parasite Control:

If your pet has a large number of worms it may find it difficult to maintain body condition and it can lose weight. In some cases it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and even anaemia (a low red blood cell level). Occasionally, heavy intestinal worm burdens can cause death.

Malvern Vet Hospital recommends using a wormer such as Milbemax. Milbemax delivers broad-spectrum protection for cats and dogs against common intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm, in a small three-monthly tablet. If tablets are difficult to give your cat or you have a cat that consumes their prey we recommend using Profender. Profender in a 3 monthly topical treatment at the back of the neck that also treats for lungworm.

Flea Prevention:

It’s no secret fleas can be a major discomfort for your pet and cause severe irritation. We recommend using Bravecto three-monthly spot-on. Bravecto also protects against paralysis ticks which can be especially important if you travel into NSW.

You’ll never be able to make your home a fortress against fleas, for this reason, we recommend using flea prevention for indoor cats also.

Dental Health:

• Hills Prescription T/D is a Complete & balanced nutritional diet that is clinically proven to reduce plaque, stain, & tartar build-up. It has a unique kibble size and shape made up of a special fibre matrix that helps to mechanically clean the teeth as the kibble is eaten.

• Greenies Dental Chew a day helps clean your cat’s teeth by using its natural chewing action to wipe away plaque and tartar build-up from the surface of the teeth. The chewy and flexible texture allows teeth to sink in with every bite all the way to the gums for more effective cleaning.

• Manually Brushing if you have time is also a great way to maintain a healthy mouth. Starting young and making it a reward-based activity can help in introducing this. A finger toothbrush or a soft-bristled child’s toothbrush with pet toothpaste as often as possible can help to reduce the bacteria in the mouth reducing plaque buildup and dental disease.

  Joint Health:

Arthritis, osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, is a common problem. It is the result of wear and tear of cartilage in the joints. We have a range of suggestions and medications available that are designed to preserve cartilage, decrease inflammation and provide pain relief:

• Solensia Injection: A monthly injection that inhibits NGF (nerve growth factor) thus targeting the root cause of osteoarthritic pain directly.

For more information: zoetispetcare.com/products/solensia

• Pentosan polysulfate injections (“zydax”): Degrades the bony spicules that form in arthritis and boosts cartilage production.
  

For more information: parnell.com/products/companion/companion-animal-products/zydax-canine/

• Joint Supplements: Your vet can recommend feline specific supplements that provide additional support to the cartilage. Depending on other treatments used they may recommend “4 cyte”.

For more information: au.4cyte.global/cats/

• Weight management: Maintaining a lean body weight is important as a drug-free way to manage arthritis. If you’d like advice on your cat’s body condition and weight loss please discuss this with our team.
• Kidney Mobility: This diet contains a very high level of nutritional supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils). These omega 3s are anti-inflammatory at high levels and are helpful for cats with arthritis. This food down-regulates gene expression to reduce cartilage destruction.

For more information: www.hillspet.com.au/cat-food/pd-kd-plus-mobility-feline-dry

Separation Anxiety:

As a pet owner, you want the best for your fur baby. You want them to be healthy- physically and emotionally. Like humans, dogs and cats can experience anxiety for many reasons such as when left at home alone, in a new environment or when meeting another animal. It is important to recognise that separation anxiety can develop at any age- not just in puppies and kittens. Not uncommonly it can manifest in senior pets experiencing cognitive decline and dementia.

• FELIWAY: When a cat feels safe, it rubs its head against objects in its environment, leaving behind substances called facial pheromones. Feliway is a synthetic copy of this facial pheromone. Using Feliway around the home can help reassure and comfort your cat especially during times of change. Just plug in and leave or spray where you want it.

For more information www.feliway.com/au

We thank you again for joining the Malvern Vet Hospital Family and look forward to seeing you and your furry friend next time.

Malvern Vet Hospital

Pet Insurance:

We offer GapOnly ® as a payment service! If your pet has a policy with a GapOnly ® pet insurance partner, for eligible expenses you can access your pet insurance benefit on the spot, and you’ll only pay us the gap (which is the difference between the invoice and the eligible claim benefit under your policy).