Blakes Crossing Veterinary Surgery

17/09/2026

We are half way through September and have desexed 101 cats so far! Can we get to 200 by the end of September??

HELP US REDUCE THE IMPACT OF KITTEN SEASON!

Kitten season can bring a huge increase in unwanted litters, putting extra pressure on rescues, shelters and loving homes.

One of the most important things we can do as responsible pet owners is desex our cats. 🐱❤️

📣 September Desexing Special at Blakes Veterinary Surgeries!

-Female cats — $160 (+$20 pregnancy surcharge if applicable)
-Male cats — $120
-Cone — approx. $10
-Recovery suit — approx. $30–$33

Minimum age: 5 months
Male cats must have two testicles
Mention this post when booking to receive the discounted price.
All cats must be brought in a carrier (or a trap if feral).

Desexing helps prevent unwanted litters and gives our cats the chance to live healthier, happier lives.

Please share this post — you never know who might need the reminder! 💙

13/09/2026

Let’s try to prevent unwanted litters this season!
Discounted desexing available for the month of September.

HELP US REDUCE THE IMPACT OF KITTEN SEASON!

Kitten season can bring a huge increase in unwanted litters, putting extra pressure on rescues, shelters and loving homes.

One of the most important things we can do as responsible pet owners is desex our cats. 🐱❤️

📣 September Desexing Special at Blakes Veterinary Surgeries!

-Female cats — $160 (+$20 pregnancy surcharge if applicable)
-Male cats — $120
-Cone — approx. $10
-Recovery suit — approx. $30–$33

Minimum age: 5 months
Male cats must have two testicles
Mention this post when booking to receive the discounted price.
All cats must be brought in a carrier (or a trap if feral).

Desexing helps prevent unwanted litters and gives our cats the chance to live healthier, happier lives.

Please share this post — you never know who might need the reminder! 💙

07/09/2026

HELP US REDUCE THE IMPACT OF KITTEN SEASON!

Kitten season can bring a huge increase in unwanted litters, putting extra pressure on rescues, shelters and loving homes.

One of the most important things we can do as responsible pet owners is desex our cats. 🐱❤️

📣 September Desexing Special at Blakes Veterinary Surgeries!

-Female cats — $160 (+$20 pregnancy surcharge if applicable)
-Male cats — $120
-Cone — approx. $10
-Recovery suit — approx. $30–$33

Minimum age: 5 months
Male cats must have two testicles
Mention this post when booking to receive the discounted price.
All cats must be brought in a carrier (or a trap if feral).

Desexing helps prevent unwanted litters and gives our cats the chance to live healthier, happier lives.

Please share this post — you never know who might need the reminder! 💙

18/08/2026

🐾 NEW PUPPY? JOIN OUR PUPPY SCHOOL! 🐾

Bringing home a puppy is exciting… but it can also come with a LOT of questions! 🐶💕

Our Puppy School at Blakes Tiver Road Veterinary Centre is designed to help you and your new puppy get off to the best possible start.

Over 4 weekly classes, we cover the important things every new puppy owner needs to know, including:

🐾 Basic puppy care and what to expect as your puppy grows
🐾 Tips and information to help you raise a happy, healthy puppy
🐾 Basic training and practical skills
🐾 Puppy socialisation and appropriate play
🐾 Opportunities for your puppy to meet and interact with other puppies

Our classes are mainly information-based, with a mix of basic skills and supervised puppy play — making them ideal for first-time pet owners or anyone wanting a little extra guidance with their new family member.

📅 4 classes — 1 class per week
🗓️ Monday evenings OR Saturday mornings
📍 Blakes Tiver Road Veterinary Centre

💉 To participate in Puppy School, puppies must have received their first vaccination prior to attending.

The early weeks are such an important time in your puppy’s development. Puppy School is a great way to learn, ask questions, build confidence and help your puppy develop positive social experiences. ❤️

🐶 Give your puppy the best start — come along to Puppy School!

Contact Blakes Tiver Road Veterinary Centre to find out more or book your puppy’s place.

17/08/2026

🐾 THE STORY OF PADDINGTON 🐾

Meet Paddington, a special 7-year-old Pug.

When Paddington was just 10 months old, his owners noticed that he was progressively losing the use of his hind legs. CT revealed that he had a kyphosis (abnormal curvature of upper spine) causing compression of his spinal cord.

Paddington underwent spinal surgery with Dr Fui (specialist surgeon), where pins and wire were placed to successfully stabilise his spine.

Fast-forward to last month, and Paddington’s owners noticed that he had started limping on his right front leg. His condition progressed very quickly, and he soon lost the ability to bend his neck and use his right front and right hind legs.

His owners acted quickly and brought him to our clinic for X-rays. It was discovered that the right side pin had broken and migrated towards his neck.

We contacted Dr Fui (specialist surgeon) at The Austin Vet specialist, who discussed the possibility that the migrated pin was contributing to Paddington’s neurological signs. With careful instruction from Dr Fui, Dr Julia and Nurse Courtney successfully removed the displaced pin the following day.

Within just a few weeks, Paddington was walking again on four legs. 💕

Paddington’s case is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when dedicated owners, general practice veterinarians and specialists work together to provide the best possible care for a patient.

03/07/2026

Naughty Moose! 🫎🐾

Moose wasn’t feeling quite like himself, so his family brought him in for a check-up. Knowing he has a history of snacking on things that definitely aren’t food, we took an X-ray… and sure enough, there was a foreign object sitting in his stomach!

The good news? We were able to safely retrieve it using an endoscope, avoiding the need for surgery.

The culprit? A scrunchie! 🤦‍♀️💜

Moose is now on the road to recovery and feeling much better.

Pets can be surprisingly creative when it comes to finding things to eat! If your pet has swallowed something they shouldn’t, don’t wait for symptoms to become severe—contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Early treatment can often make all the difference.

Let’s all wish Moose a speedy recovery!

30/06/2026

Tomorrow (July 1st) kicks off desexing month in correlation with National Desexing Network.

July is the perfect time to book your pet’s desexing procedure and take advantage of our National Desexing Month discounted pricing – no voucher required!

Desexing has many benefits, including helping to prevent unwanted litters, reducing the risk of certain health conditions, and contributing to a healthier, happier life for your pet.

📅 Surgery spots for the discounted price are limited each day.

💲 Please note that cat desexing prices have increased with the new financial year, while dog desexing prices remain unchanged.

We look forward to helping keep your furry family members happy and healthy this July! 💙🐾

29/06/2026

28/06/2026

🐾 National Desexing Month is here! 🐾

July is the perfect time to book your pet’s desexing procedure and take advantage of our National Desexing Month discounted pricing – no voucher required!

📞 Bookings and enquiries for National Desexing Month will be taken from tomorrow (Monday 29th).

Desexing has many benefits, including helping to prevent unwanted litters, reducing the risk of certain health conditions, and contributing to a healthier, happier life for your pet.

📅 Surgery spots for the discounted price are limited each day.

Please note:
🐶 Male pets must have both testicles descended.
🐕 Female dogs cannot be in season or have had a season within the past 6 weeks - please be truthful as it can increase surgical risk if too soon.
🐱 Female cats can be in season; pregnancy surcharges will apply.
🩺 Pets aged 5 years and over require a consultation with a vet before admission to determine that they are fit for desexing.
🩸Pets aged 7 years and over require pre-anaesthetic blood tests and an IV fluids package.
❗ Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice and missed appointments will incur a fee.

For pricing, visit: https://ndn.org.au/desexing-directory/listing/blakes-veterinary-surgeries

💲 Please note that cat desexing prices have increased with the new financial year, while dog desexing prices remain unchanged.

Extras at owner request:
- microchip
- ecollar or recovery suit
- vaccination
- flea/worm treatment
- iv fluids
- blood work
- anti emetic injection for brachycephalic breeds
- sedation tablets to take home
Etc

We look forward to helping keep your furry family members happy and healthy this July! 💙🐾