January 24th, 2020
Watch out for BBQ snatchers
Sunny weekends are a great chance to get family and friends together for a BBQ. However the combination of BBQ meals and pets can result in injury – both directly and indirectly.
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January 24th, 2020
Unscheduled fireworks: vigilance keeps your pet safe
This Australia Day the State Government of Victoria has cancelled the 2020 Fireworks display, and many councils have followed suit. While this is a welcome sigh of relief for pet owners, it doesn’t prevent unscheduled fireworks which cause pets distress.
January 6th, 2020
Providing support to animals affected by Australian bushfires
The Lort Smith team and community are incredibly saddened by the level of devastation caused by the bushfires across our beloved country. Our hearts break as the loss of life, both human and animal, continues to increase.
November 26th, 2019
Updating pet microchip details can be tricky, but worth it
Lort Smith CEO, Fiona Webster, shares her thoughts on the importance of microchipping your pet.
November 8th, 2019
Lort Smith shortlisted in 2019 VicHealth Awards
Lort Smith is thrilled to be named as a finalist in the category Improving the health and wellbeing of young Victorians for its work with disadvantaged youth for the 2019 VicHealth Awards.
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.
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.