UPDATE – We’re Upgrading Our Practice Management Software & Online Booking Has Been Temporarily Disabled

21 Jun, 2021 AM

Over the past 3 months we have been preparing for both Hall Veterinary Surgery & Vets at Amaroo to make to switch to a brand new software system. This change will give us access to more advanced, robust and future focused technology and ensure that we can spend more time doing what we do best … Continue reading UPDATE – We’re Upgrading Our Practice Management Software & Online Booking Has Been Temporarily Disabled →

Staff, Today's News

We’re Hiring – Cert IV Qualified Veterinary Nurse Wanted!

14 Apr, 2021 AM

Hall Vet Surgery and Vets at Amaroo are looking for a Certificate IV qualified veterinary nurse with minimum 2 years of nursing experience to join our team. We are well-equipped small animal practices located in Canberra, who deliver the best care to each and every patient and have lots of fun along the way. Hall … Continue reading We’re Hiring – Cert IV Qualified Veterinary Nurse Wanted! →

Behaviour, Dogs, Training tips

Storm Phobia – How You Can Help Your Frightened Friend

5 Nov, 2020 AM

It’s that time of year again when we hear many reports of pets suffering from storm phobia. This very real condition is caused by a highly distressing irrational fear beyond any logical self-preservation instinct. It is deserving of our attention and there are effective treatments available. So why are some dogs utterly terrified by your … Continue reading Storm Phobia – How You Can Help Your Frightened Friend →

Behaviour, Dogs

How Will Our Pets Cope as COVID-19 Quarantining Ends?

22 May, 2020 AM

While some isolated humans may be looking forward to the time when they are leaving the home to work and socialise, there are concerns that this could see a rise in separation anxiety amongst the millions of dogs who’ve grown accustomed to their owners’ constant companionship during lockdown. Whist our feline friends may also suffer … Continue reading How Will Our Pets Cope as COVID-19 Quarantining Ends? →

Caring for your Dog, Dogs

A Guide to Dog Friendly Canberra

28 Aug, 2018 AM

The days are getting longer and the temperature is getting higher here in the Nation’s Capital. What a perfect time to get out and about with your dog. Now more than ever our dogs are truly a part of our families, from tagging along with us to our favourite local cafés to enjoy a puppachino … Continue reading A Guide to Dog Friendly Canberra →

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‘Dementia’ and Age Related Changes

26 Jul, 2018 AM

Behavioural problems in senior pets can result from medical issues like arthritic pain, loss of sight/hearing or diseases that affect the nervous system. They can also be attributed to age related deterioration of the brain known as Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. In mild cases the pet may sleep more, become less responsive or show less … Continue reading ‘Dementia’ and Age Related Changes →

Behaviour, Dogs, Training tips

Taming the Party Dog

15 May, 2018 AM

Excitable dog behaviour such as jumping on people and mouthiness are very common behaviours, especially amongst young dogs. While a Chihuahua pup might not cause much damage when it jumps at your visitor, the hurtling missile of fun in the shape of the adolescent Labrador can cause injury. Jumping up, attention barking and even mouthiness … Continue reading Taming the Party Dog →

Behaviour, Training tips

Helping Dogs with Separation Distress

3 Apr, 2018 AM

‘Velcro’ dogs as they can be known, always want to be super close, even touching their owner in case you go away. This is a joy when you are with them, however some dogs can’t be left without getting upset and will bark continuously or destroy property (or themselves) in an effort to find you. … Continue reading Helping Dogs with Separation Distress →

Behaviour, Caring for your Dog, Dogs, Training tips, Uncategorised

Dog Safety Tips for All of the Family

20 Feb, 2018 AM

Well-adjusted dogs add so much to our lives and to our families. They provide companionship, fun times and exercise, and help us teach our children about responsibility and caring for others. However even the nicest, well socialised dog can use aggression to distance themselves from a threat and keep themselves safe. There are also dogs … Continue reading Dog Safety Tips for All of the Family →

Brain and nerve disease, Cancer in Cats, Cancer in Dogs, Caring for your Cat, Caring for your Dog, Cats, Diseases of cats, Diseases of dogs, Dogs, Internal Diseases of Cats, Internal diseases of Dogs, Musculoskeletal - cat, Musculoskeletal - dogs

Aches and Pains – How Can We Tell?

13 Feb, 2018 AM

Our pets can’t tell us what they are feeling in words, however through observing their body language, we can notice changes in their behaviour that may indicate pain. Pain can occur with a vast array of chronic diseases, some not so obvious, for example dental disease, arthritis, back pain, ear infections, pancreatitis and cancer. Top … Continue reading Aches and Pains – How Can We Tell? →