December 2nd, 2020
Supporting your pets to adjust post-COVID
Lort Smith Dog Behaviourist Mia Shaw shares tips and training techniques to help prepare our pets for a post-COVID world.
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November 13th, 2020
Lort Smith receives support to help more Victorians and their pets with quality care
Lort Smith, an iconic Melbourne institution, has received a grant from the Victorian Government of $150,000 towards the building of Lort Smith Campbellfield, in Melbourne’s north.
November 9th, 2020
Heidi – the amazing tiny survivor of two dog attacks
The iconic Melbourne institution, Lort Smith this week has launched its newest appeal in the lead up to Christmas to raise much-needed funds to save animals such as Heidi.
November 5th, 2020
Lort Smith recognised as finalist in the Melbourne Awards
The Melbourne Awards are the City of Melbourne’s highest accolade, celebrating the inspirational Melburnians who dedicate their time and energy to making this city a world leader. This year the iconic Melbourne institution, Lort Smith is a finalist in the Business category.
October 22nd, 2020
Saving your pet’s life
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 for snakes.
October 1st, 2020
Play it safe with sticks
It seems harmless enough – everyone seems to do it, you say to yourself – so you throw the stick one more time not realising that each throw is like cocking a gun in a game of Russian roulette.
August 27th, 2020
Companion newsletter – Spring 2020
Enjoy reading the latest edition of Lort Smith’s biannual newsletter.
August 13th, 2020
How many animals is too many?
Animals play an important role in our lives, and the current pandemic has made their roles more significant. They have warmed our laps, photobombed video conferences, joined us on endless walks and have simply sat with us.
June 30th, 2020
An Ooshie almost cost Coco her life
Coco was feeling very sorry for herself following emergency life-saving surgery at Lort Smith Animal Hospital. The two-year-old pinscher cross doberman had a lion Ooshie and another plastic object removed from her bowel during emergency surgery.
June 30th, 2020
Dr Shallan aims to use her scholarship to increase non-invasive diagnostics expertise
Dr Alan Lawther was renowned as an excellent surgeon across Melbourne’s veterinary community. Each year, a scholarship is awarded annually to a vet and/or vet nurse to enhance their veterinary skills.