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Like us, our dog's joints weaken through age. These joints and ligaments then become more susceptible to injury.One of t...
16/10/2026

Like us, our dog's joints weaken through age. These joints and ligaments then become more susceptible to injury.

One of the more common injuries is tearing the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). This is like picking up an ACL injury for humans.

There are a few signs to spot these injuries in our pets, which when persistent, should be checked. A diagnosis can then be done through examination and x-ray.

Treatment is then usually required by way of surgery. A Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) is a surgery that repairs the ligament and straightens out the shin bone. No running, jumping or off-lead play until your vet says so. Most dogs do very well, and your care at home makes a big difference.

If any of these symptoms look familiar then it's worth getting a check up to explore options: https://lortsmith.com/specialist-services/

13/10/2026

3 dog emergencies every owner should know how to recognise.

In Part 2 of our series, Is this an emergency?, Dr Leanne, Head of ECC, shares 3 signs never to wait on.

🐶 A bloated abdomen with vomiting or retching
🐾 Sudden collapse
⚡ Seizures

Knowing what to look for can help you recognise when your dog needs urgent care. Save this one, you never know when you might need it.

If your dog is showing signs of an emergency, don’t wait to see if they improve. Contact us on 03 9328 3021 or visit lortsmith.com/need-help-now.

If you share your home with a Frenchie, Pug, Persian or another flat-faced pet, noisy breathing or snoring might be fami...
07/10/2026

If you share your home with a Frenchie, Pug, Persian or another flat-faced pet, noisy breathing or snoring might be familiar.

It can be easy to think it’s simply part of being a flat-faced breed. But noisy breathing can also be a sign of BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome), a condition that can make it harder for affected pets to breathe, particularly during exercise, excitement or warm weather.

Even if your pet has always snored, it’s worth mentioning it to your vet. Changes such as louder breathing, tiring more easily or struggling in warm weather can be signs that their airways need a closer look.

Save this and learn the signs to look out for ☝🏻

Thank you Melbourne, you absolutely showed up for cats this weekend 🐱🌧️We were thrilled to see a line out the door to me...
05/10/2026

Thank you Melbourne, you absolutely showed up for cats this weekend 🐱🌧️

We were thrilled to see a line out the door to meet the cats at ‘Love at first meow’, the opening of our new Adoption Centre in North Melbourne. Thanks to you, 10 cats found loving new homes, with many more ready to follow.

To everyone who came down to say hello, you made our opening weekend purrfect!

Stay tuned for our next adoption pop-up or head to our website to see more cats looking for their forever homes.

Oreo may be named after a chocolate biscuit - but no one expected him to eat almost an entire brownie cake. The six-year...
01/10/2026

Oreo may be named after a chocolate biscuit - but no one expected him to eat almost an entire brownie cake.

The six-year-old Beagle cross broke into a rubbish bag and ate around 80% of cake containing 500g of dark chocolate and 200g of milk chocolate chips.

Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which dogs cannot process properly. It can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, agitation, tremors and abnormal heart rhythms, and in severe cases can be life-threatening.

When Oreo stopped eating and began making moaning noises, his mum Daniella didn’t waste time and rushed him to Lort Smith’s Emergency Department.

Our team immediately gave Oreo medication to help him get rid of as much chocolate as possible. He was then closely monitored for several hours before heading home with anti-nausea medication and activated charcoal to help prevent any remaining toxins being absorbed.

Thankfully, because Daniella acted quickly, Oreo made a full recovery. After a few quiet days on the couch, his cheeky personality returned. “He’s a cheeky boy, but I love him so much,” Daniella says.

Oreo’s story is a reminder that accidents can happen, even when we’re doing our best to keep our pets safe. Rubbish containing food scraps and chocolate can be incredibly tempting to curious dogs, so make sure it’s safely out of reach.

And if your pet does manage to eat chocolate, don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Contact your vet as soon as possible.

29/09/2026

Meet Pabalina, a three-year-old Cattle Dog who has been waiting for someone to see just how special she is.

Sadly, no one has come to meet this sweet girl yet.

After her previous owner moved overseas, Pabalina found herself looking for a new home, and she’s still waiting for her person to walk through the doors and fall in love with her.

Pabalina is the sweetest, smoochiest girl who absolutely adores her people. Belly rubs are high on her list of priorities, and if you stop, she’ll happily roll over and remind you that she’s not finished yet!

She also loves playing with her favourite soft toy, especially when she can proudly bring it over and present it to you. It’s her way of saying, “Look what I’ve got!”

Pabalina is happiest when she’s spending time with her people, whether that’s playing with her toys, chasing a ball or getting out for a walk. Her ideal home will be active and ready to keep her body and brain busy with daily walks, games of fetch and plenty of enrichment.

She’s currently working towards losing a little weight, so her new family will need to help her stay active and support her on her journey towards a healthy weight. And after a day of walks, games and adventures, she’ll be more than happy to curl up on the couch for some well-earned snuggles.

Come and visit her at our Campbellfield Adoption Centre or fill out an expression of interest today.

Microchip no: 956000016259671
Source code: BR296075
https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/pabalina/

Meet Pabalina, a three-year-old Cattle Dog who has been waiting for someone to see just how special she is.Sadly, no one...
29/09/2026

Meet Pabalina, a three-year-old Cattle Dog who has been waiting for someone to see just how special she is.

Sadly, no one has come to meet this sweet girl yet.

After her previous owner moved overseas, Pabalina found herself looking for a new home, and she’s still waiting for her person to walk through the doors and fall in love with her.

Pabalina is the sweetest, smoochiest girl who absolutely adores her people. Belly rubs are high on her list of priorities, and if you stop, she’ll happily roll over and remind you that she’s not finished yet!

She also loves playing with her favourite soft toy, especially when she can proudly bring it over and present it to you. It’s her way of saying, “Look what I’ve got!”

Pabalina is happiest when she’s spending time with her people, whether that’s playing with her toys, chasing a ball or getting out for a walk. Her ideal home will be active and ready to keep her body and brain busy with daily walks, games of fetch and plenty of enrichment.

She’s currently working towards losing a little weight, so her new family will need to help her stay active and support her on her journey towards a healthy weight. And after a day of walks, games and adventures, she’ll be more than happy to curl up on the couch for some well-earned snuggles.

Come and visit her at our Campbellfield Adoption Centre or fill out an expression of interest today.

Microchip no: 956000016259671
Source code: BR296075
https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/pabalina/

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