Mcdowall Veterinary Practice

26/06/2026

Tired of bad breath? Yellow teeth and bad breath are not normal for your pet, and can be signs of dental disease.
Due to increased demand, Dental Month has come early this year!
For a limited time, we're offering:
• 20% off all dental procedures
• Complimentary dental X-rays
• Free dental checks to assess your pet's teeth and gums, discuss any concerns, and determine the degree of dental treatment needed.

Dental disease can cause pain, tooth loss, and may even impact your pet's overall health. Early intervention can make a significant difference to their comfort and wellbeing.

Call us on 3353 6999 to book your pet's free dental check today.
Limited spots available.

26/06/2026

Our Pet of the Day is Zahli 💜

Zahli is a 9yo Cavoodle who visited us for an abdominal ultrasound with Dr Nicole after she developed pancreatitis.

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, which can be very painful and often causes reduced appetite, vomiting, nausea and tummy pain. Many pets need supportive care, including pain relief and intravenous fluids, while they recover.

Zahli spent the day with us receiving fluids, lots of TLC, and plenty of comfy blankets. Even though she wasn't feeling her best, she remained such a brave little girl and kept rewarding us with gentle tail wags throughout the day 🥹🐾

We hope you're back to feeling like yourself soon, sweet Zahli! 💜

25/06/2026

😀Pet of The Day😀

Cooper the cutie tootie came in today for his castration. Couldn't you just reach out and touch that little nose!!
As soon as he woke his little tail started wagging. He had a great day here with us😅

23/06/2026

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❄️ Winter Warmers Competition! ❄️

We are starting to feel the chill – and our pets are no exception! 🥶🐾

It's time for our annual Winter Warmers Competition, and the adorable Slim and Ollie are proudly showing off their turtle neck jumpers to kick things off! 🧣🧤

We'd love to see how your furry friends are staying warm this winter. Simply post a photo of your pet rugged up in their favourite winter outfit, snuggled in a blanket, or enjoying their favourite cozy spot in the comments below.

🎁 There is a dog and cat prize pack up for grabs!

We'll choose our winners on Friday 3rd of July.

Please note: your pet must be a current client of our clinic to be eligible to win.
Happy snapping, and stay warm! ✨🐶🐱

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23/06/2026

Our Pet of the Day is the darling little Gypsy, who visited us today for an echocardiogram (echo) of her heart. She was such a sweetie pie and enjoyed plenty of cuddles and attention from our team! 🩷

An echocardiogram (echo) is an ultrasound of your pet's heart. It allows us to see the heart in motion and assess its structure and function in a non-invasive, painless way. It provides valuable information that cannot be obtained from a physical examination alone, helping us diagnose and monitor heart conditions and create the best treatment plan for your pet's heart health.

We're incredibly lucky to have the amazing Dr Victoria and Dr Charlotte on our team, allowing us to offer these advanced diagnostic services right here in the clinic!

22/06/2026

Meet our lovely patient, Chumlin, a gorgeous 13-year-old Domestic Short Hair who visited us today for a dental procedure and lump removal.
Chumlin was an absolute sweetheart throughout her stay and quickly won over our team with her gentle nature. Her favourite part of the day? The food, of course! 🍽️🩷

19/06/2026

Pet of the Day: Merida 🩷

Meet beautiful Merida, a 5-month-old Pomeranian cross, who visited us today for her desexing procedure.

This sweet girl was an absolute delight to have in the clinic - happy, gentle, and full of personality. We also couldn't get over those gorgeous long legs!

We're curious... can you guess what Merida might be crossed with? Let us know your guesses in the comments! 👇🐾

18/06/2026

How cute is little Willow!
Willow visited us today for a dental procedure and spent the day enjoying plenty of cuddles, and kept our team company during lunch breaks.
We love making our patients feel safe, comfortable, and right at home while they're with us!

18/06/2026

This is Charlie, a 1y2m DSH and one of the sweetest cats you'll ever meet ❤️

At Charlie's annual health check his vet noticed very inflamed areas of gum tissue and overgrowth of the oral mucosa. His dedicated owner booked him in for a dental procedure straight away.

What did we find? 🦷
Dental X-rays revealed around 25% bone loss around the lower teeth and loss of the periodontal ligament around many teeth, particularly the upper back teeth.

These findings are highly suspicious for:
• Feline gingivostomatitis - a painful inflammatory condition causing severe inflammation of the gums and tissues in the mouth.
• Tooth resorption (ORLs) - where the body's own cells begin breaking down the tooth structure, a common and painful condition in cats.

Unfortunately, many of Charlie's teeth are beyond saving and will need to be extracted. While losing teeth may seem concerning, cats generally cope very well after extractions and are often much more comfortable once painful teeth are removed.

Because Charlie requires extensive dental work, he had a staged dental procedure. One side of his mouth was treated today, with the other side booked in a few weeks. This helps reduce anaesthetic time, allows for a smoother recovery and lets us monitor healing between procedures.

Everything went very well today, with Charlie's pre-anaesthetic blood tests coming back all clear. He had a very smooth anaesthetic, and he was the bravest boy throughout the whole process 🌟

His owner was happy for us to share his story as a reminder that cats are experts at hiding dental discomfort. Regular health checks and dental examinations can make a huge difference to their comfort and wellbeing.

We can definitely see why Charlie is so loved. Such a lovely boy, and we're looking forward to seeing him back soon for the next stage of his treatment. ❤️🐱

17/06/2026

Pet of the day: Dora and Esme! 💕

These adorable Pug sisters, Dora and Esme, are both 8 years young and full of personality! These sweet girls have been part of our clinic family for many years; it's always a joy to see these two walk through our doors. They enjoyed plenty of treats, cuddles, and attention during their visit today, and were more than happy to soak up all the love from Nurse Meg and Megan on reception.

It's always a pleasure to see these gorgeous girls brighten our day with their sweet faces and wagging tails! It's patients like Dora and Esme that make our days so special. 💕