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For any health related enquiries please phone our clinic on 5443 3322.

☁️ Yumi the Japanese Spitz knew exactly where the treats where at her recent visit! 😂Eyes on the prize Yumi! 😍
07/09/2026

☁️ Yumi the Japanese Spitz knew exactly where the treats where at her recent visit! 😂

Eyes on the prize Yumi! 😍

😻 Meet Buzz! 😻Buzz recently came in as his owners noticed he had significant dental problems! His teeth had been falling...
06/09/2026

😻 Meet Buzz! 😻

Buzz recently came in as his owners noticed he had significant dental problems!
His teeth had been falling out, his gums appeared inflamed and he had some difficulty eating 😔

After a consultation with Dr Chris, it was decided further investigation was required.

His blood test was unremarkable and a snap FIV test was negative so the next step was a general anaesthetic!

Under anaesthetic his teeth were assessed and xrayed, this showed unfortunately the rest of his teeth were unable to be saved and he required a full mouth extraction (all of his teeth being removed) to help resolve the issue.

Buzz was diagnosed with Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS). This is an autoimmune condition which can be found in felines where the immune system is over-active and reacts to dental plaque. This is a painful condition which may result in inflammation and ulcers on the cats gums, cheeks and the back of the throat. These cats often require dental extractions, in some cases, full mouth extractions (all of the cats teeth being removed) and ongoing medical management.

Signs and Symptoms of FCGS:
- Bad breath
- Drooling or blood-tinged saliva
- Trouble eating or swallowing
- Pawing at the mouth
- Weight loss and messy coat from not grooming

Causes and Triggers can include:
- Overactive immune response to plaque bacteria
- Viral infections like Feline Calicivirus (FCV) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
- Genetic susceptibility or stress in multi-cat settings

Treatment Options can include:
- Surgical removal of most or all teeth to eliminate the plaque trigger
- Pain relief medications and anti-inflammatory drugs
- Secondary medical therapies like steroids or specialized immune support if surgery does not bring full relief

Buzz had all his teeth removed due to this condition and his owners reported he was doing very well post procedure!
Eating very well..so well he was back to stealing his brothers food again 😂

Buzz was previously a stray cat so his owners are unaware of his history!
He is truly living his best life now! 😍

🦆 You may have noticed our staff sometimes wear different scrubs! This is usually what we refer to as our fun scrubs day...
04/09/2026

🦆 You may have noticed our staff sometimes wear different scrubs! This is usually what we refer to as our fun scrubs day! 🥳

Here is Nurse Madi and Vet Elle showing off their fun matching scrubs! 👏

And of course adorable Brioche! 😍

01/09/2026

Is your pets flea and worm prevention up to date? 🤔

Did you know that when you find a flea on your pet, there is never just one 😔
Female fleas lay on average 20-30 eggs per day!! That is roughly one every hour, and as those eggs hatch and those fleas also become mature, the population increases significantly at a very fast rate!

Prevention is the key! 🙂

Preventatives can be as easy as a tasty chew every month or a topical treatment, which is simply placed on the back of your pets neck!

So, is your pet's prevention up to date?

Call the friendly BAH team on 03 5443 3322 to discuss the best preventative for your pet today!

🥰 Adorable Wesley the schnauzer pup prancing into the new week 😍 🐾 Too cute! 💕
30/08/2026

🥰 Adorable Wesley the schnauzer pup prancing into the new week 😍

🐾 Too cute! 💕

🥰 Then and now! 🥰Dr Max with Max the golden retriever as a pup and again as an 11 month old doggo! 😍We think they will b...
30/08/2026

🥰 Then and now! 🥰

Dr Max with Max the golden retriever as a pup and again as an 11 month old doggo! 😍

We think they will be best friends for life! 💕

Post a picture of your best friend below! 😍

🌈 Today is rainbow Bridge remembrance day 🌈Today is a day created to honour all the cherished pets who have passed away ...
28/08/2026

🌈 Today is rainbow Bridge remembrance day 🌈

Today is a day created to honour all the cherished pets who have passed away 🐾

💕 No longer by our side, forever in our hearts 💔

"I thought of you today
But that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday
And will tomorrow too

I think of you in silence
And make no outward show
For what it meant to lose you
Only those who love you know

Remembering you is easy
I do it everyday
It's just the heartache of losing you
That will never go away"

🐾 Post a memory or photo of the pets who live on in your heart below 💕

🐶🐾 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY!!!! 🐾🐕 Today (and every day) we celebrate dogs! 🥳 International dog day was created to ce...
25/08/2026

🐶🐾 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY!!!! 🐾🐕

Today (and every day) we celebrate dogs! 🥳

International dog day was created to celebrate dogs of all breeds and backgrounds, to promote dog adoption and to raise awareness for dog welfare 🙂
Today we celebrate all dogs! From the hardworking farm dogs, police dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs or service dogs to the couch potato doggo - they are all amazing in their own way 💕

Owning a dog brings many health benefits! From improvements to your physical and mental health by encouraging daily exercise, lowering stress hormones like cortisol, and reducing blood pressure, to helping you connect with other people, reduce feelings of loneliness, and support overall heart health!

They make us laugh, they make us cry and they offer an ear to listen when we need!
🥰 How great are dogs!! 👏💕

Post a picture of your doggo below! 😍

🦜 🚨 STOP! 🚨 🐦‍⬛ Have you found an injured or deceased bird? STOP, don't touch it and call a wildlife carer for advice o...
23/08/2026

🦜 🚨 STOP! 🚨 🐦‍⬛

Have you found an injured or deceased bird?

STOP, don't touch it and call a wildlife carer for advice of the next steps to take! 🙂

BAH is continuing to see wildlife, including birds who require veterinary attention, however to keep our wildlife safe we ask for everyone to take some extra steps!

Wild birds with bird flu (avian influenza) can show the following symptoms:
- Trouble standing, walking or flying
- A droopy or puffed-up look
- Breathing issues like panting or sneezing
- Twisted necks or odd postures
- Tremors or lack of co-ordination
- Sudden death or mass die-offs
- Dull appearance or ruffled feathers
- Swimming in circles
- Swelling around the head, neck and eyes
Some infected wild birds may carry the virus without showing any signs so it is very important to handle wildlife with care.

🐦 Important steps to take! 🐦‍⬛

- Call wildlife as soon as possible to ask for advice on what next to do with the injured animal. This way the case can also be recorded for accurate government documentation

- If possible place the animal or bird in an appropriate container while wearing gloves or using a blanket.

- Please stay in your car with the contained bird and call the clinic to be advised of the next steps. A staff member will come collect the bird from your vehicle. DO NOT ENTER THE CLINIC

- Note information such as where the animal was found or collected and why it is being brought into the clinic

It is important for everyone to play a part in protecting our birds and wildlife!

If you find a deceased bird, call Emergency Animal Disease Hotline at 1800 675 888 (open 24hrs) or Agriculture Victoria during business hours at 136 186

If you have any questions you can also call the clinic on 03 5443 3322

*WARNING - GRAPHIC PHOTO*🐕 Meet Mia! 🐕 Poor Mia came into BAH with a sore leg and a lumpy spleen! 😞 Xray imaging had bee...
23/08/2026

*WARNING - GRAPHIC PHOTO*

🐕 Meet Mia! 🐕

Poor Mia came into BAH with a sore leg and a lumpy spleen! 😞

Xray imaging had been done by her primary care vet on her leg to investigate why she was lame. At the same time, her vets had also x-rayed her abdomen and discovered that her spleen appeared very abnormal 😳

An ultrasound at BAH confirmed multiple large growths throughout the spleen. As the spleen has a large blood supply, there is a high chance of any growth rupturing, causing internal bleeding, which is a life threatening emergency!

These growths can be non-cancerous or cancerous. The most aggressive forms tend to be very fast growing and in some cases, patients only live days to weeks after diagnosis. When we see multiple masses, like in Mia's case, the chance of the growths being aggressive is much higher 😞

As splenic masses are such a serious concern, surgery was discussed and Mia's owners decided to go ahead. By doing a procedure known as an exploratory laparotomy, we were able to investigate what was going on inside Mia Her spleen was removed which is known as a splenectomy.

When a spleen is removed it is usually sent away to a laboratory for testing.
This helps identify what the best treatment plan is for the patient post surgery!

We are thrilled to report that despite our worst fears, Mia's results came back as multiple benign "myelolipomas". These are a rare growth and surgery is expected to be completely curative! 😲👏

Mia's owners were very rightly thrilled with this outcome and so was the entire BAH team! 💕

After all of this, Mia potentially still requires an orthopaedic surgery to repair her leg, and once she is fully recovered she will be healthy enough to have her orthopaedic surgery done at BAH. It's a long road but she's taken the whole process in her stride!

🙂 Fantastic outcome for Mia and her family! 💕

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294 Napier Street
Bendigo, VIC
3550

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61354433322

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