Advanced Vetcare Kensington

31/08/2026

🌸🐱 Marcie vs The Lily: A Very Close Call! 🚨
Meet Marcie, a gorgeous young cat who got herself into a spot of trouble after deciding that a lily looked like a tasty snack!

Unfortunately for Marcie, lilies are highly toxic to cats and even small amounts can cause severe acute kidney failure. This includes eating parts of the plant and, in some cases, exposure to pollen or vase water. ⚠️🐾

Common signs of lily toxicity can include:
🤢 Vomiting and nausea
💧 Increased or decreased drinking and urination
😴 Lethargy and weakness
🍽️ Loss of appetite
🐾 Abdominal discomfort
🚨 In severe cases, kidney failure and neurological signs can develop

Thankfully, Marcie's family acted quickly and she was brought straight to Advanced Vetcare. We thoroughly washed the pollen from her face, induced vomiting to remove as much of the plant as possible and started her on IV fluids to protect her kidneys. 💧🩺

The good news? Marcie's kidney parameters remained normal the following day, and she was able to head home happy and healthy! 🏡💕
A reminder for cat owners: If you have cats at home, it's safest to avoid lilies altogether. They are simply not worth the risk!
We're very happy this little lily-loving troublemaker had a happy ending! 🐱🌿

24/08/2026

A big snuggle, smooch and congrats to these absolute superstars! 😍👏💗🥰
Noodle, Brooklyn and Odinn have all completed their chemotherapy protocols recently and we are beyond proud of each of them!!!
Stay well superstars! 🌟💫✨⭐

12/08/2026

"We're so happy to present some more of our stunning, brave, very good boys and girls, who have finished chemo recently.

Our AVC oncology team has been very lucky to snuggle all of these gorgeous faces throughout their protocols.

We congratulate Poppy, Sabbath, Ravi, Violet and Beatrice (and their fantastic humans) for reaching this milestone with such bravery and beauty!"

04/08/2026

Advanced Vetcare is participating in this clinical trial for dogs diagnosed with splenic haemangiosarcoma. Please feel free to contact us if you have a case or need further information. This can be such a devastating cancer, more research is needed to improve outcomes!


Oncology

04/08/2026

Meet Joey, an 11-year-old Samoyed with quite the appetite... just not for food! 🐾

Joey came to see us after several weeks of ongoing diarrhoea, poor appetite, and a worrying weight loss of nearly 2 kg in just 4 weeks. Abdominal X-rays revealed he'd been snacking on an impressive collection of rocks 🪨. While that certainly wasn't ideal, we weren't convinced it explained everything.

An abdominal ultrasound uncovered another suspiciously shaped foreign body hiding in his intestines. The only way to find out what it was was with exploratory surgery.

The culprit? A doorstop! 🚪😳
During surgery, we removed the doorstop along with the rocks, giving Joey the best chance for a full recovery.

Joey's story is a great reminder that our pets can swallow the most unexpected objects, and sometimes there is more than one problem going on. If your pet has persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, or unexplained weight loss, it's always worth having them checked sooner rather than later.

We're happy to report Joey is on the road to recovery, and home with his family ❤️🐶.

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Chase, Tori, Duncan and Lily have recently passed their Membership Examinations for the Aust & NZ College of Veterinary Scientists. Chase passed in Small Animal Medicine and Tori, Lily and Duncan passed the Small Animal Surgery Exam.

Our profession is in great hands with these excellent young veterinarians committing to constant improvement of their skills and knowledge. Well done to all!

05/06/2026

🎉 Happy World Corgi Day! 🎉

Today we're celebrating the short legs, big personalities, and endless smiles that make Corgis so special. From their signature wiggles and fluffy "loaves" to their boundless enthusiasm for treats, toys, and adventures, Corgis have a unique way of stealing hearts wherever they go.

Whether they're visiting us for a check-up, showing off their latest trick, or charming the entire clinic staff, our Corgi patients always brighten our day.

Share a photo of your Corgi in the comments and help us celebrate these wonderful little dogs! 🐾❤️

09/05/2026

🌽 Corn cobs are one of the most common (and trickiest!) foreign bodies we see in dogs. 🐶

If swallowed whole, they’re the perfect size to get stuck in the stomach or intestines and can quickly become a life-threatening obstruction — often requiring surgery 🏥

At Advanced Vet Care, we have a range of endoscopes, which means if a corn cob is caught early, we can sometimes retrieve it from the stomach without surgery 🙌

But it’s not always that simple… on the way down, strong jaw muscles can crush and compress the cob, helping it slip down the oesophagus. On the way back up? We don’t have those muscles to help — which can make retrieval much more challenging.

If you think your dog may have eaten a corn cob 🌽, early veterinary attention can make all the difference 🐾

27/04/2026

We’re hiring! 🧹

Advanced Vetcare is looking for a part-time employee to work as cleaner to join our team across our Kensington and Kew clinics.

This role is perfect for someone reliable and self-motivated who takes pride in maintaining a clean, professional environment. Hours are flexible, but within the early hours of the mornings.

Important to note: this position is focused purely on cleaning and presentation of the clinic. There is no animal handling or patient care involved.

If you (or someone you know) might be interested, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 [email protected]

02/04/2026