October 7th, 2019
Snake antivenom saves lives
Lort Smith Animal Hospital is urging pet carers to be on alert when walking their dogs in parks; and to keep an eye out in their backyards.
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August 16th, 2019
Lort Smith acknowledged for Innovation in Rescue award
Lort Smith is thrilled to be named as a finalist in the Innovation in Rescue category of Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards 2019!
July 19th, 2019
For pet’s sake, desex your furry friends!
Lort Smith is pleading pet owners to desex their furry friends to prevent unwanted litters, and to ensure optimal health and wellbeing for animals in the community.
July 9th, 2019
Keep your eye on the balls
Over the last month Lort Smith Animal Hospital has seen a sharp rise in cats requiring life-saving surgery to remove small balls from their intestine.
May 16th, 2019
Winners of 2020 Backyard Hero Calendar Competition announced
More than 4,500 people cast a vote to determine our top placegetters.
May 9th, 2019
Pet first aid
Every pet carer will be faced with their pet being injured at some point. Know when it’s time to bring your pet to Lort Smith’s Accident and Emergency.
April 23rd, 2019
Feather transplant helps owl regain its wings
Lort Smith exotic vet Dr Tristan has helped a Southern Boobook back into the wild in just two days with an imping procedure.
April 16th, 2019
Healthy Easter alternatives toxic to pets
Think your Easter egg-hunt treat is a healthy alternative? It could be toxic if Fido finds it first!
April 9th, 2019
Vet warning: Blue-green algae fatal for pets and livestock
What looks like pea soup, can be seen from space and is deadly to pets? Poisonous blue-green algae.
April 2nd, 2019
Managing pet arthritis
At least 65 per cent of dogs and cats will develop osteoarthritis. Lort Smith can provide you with treatment options to ensure your pet can continue to live a full life.