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.
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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.
March 28th, 2019
Two out of every five Australian pets are overweight
As many as 40% of Australian pets are overweight. We all like to treat our special friends to a little something special from time to time, but consider this: a cat eating 25 grams of cheese is equivalent to a human eating three and a half hamburgers!
March 15th, 2019
Lort Smith launches exciting $20 million Capital Campaign
Lort Smith ‘Our Future Is In Your Hands Capital Campaign’ launched last night with a cornerstone philanthropic donation of $2 million and a separate Challenge Grant that matches public donations dollar for dollar up to $1 million until 31 December 2019.
January 21st, 2019
Kittens don’t always land on their feet
Lort Smith veterinarian Dr Leanne Pinfold is urging all cat carers who have balconies to ensure their cats are safe.
January 3rd, 2019
Keep your furry friends safe in the heat
Hot weather conjures up images of fun at the beach, lounging in the shade and iced drinks with umbrellas. However really hot weather can be dangerous for those more vulnerable to heat – including pets.
December 12th, 2018
No more ducky dinners for Beefcake
French bulldog Beefcake is on a strict diet following emergency life-saving surgery at Lort Smith Animal Hospital last week. The four-year-old dog is back at his home in Keilor Downs after vets removed four rubber ducks from his stomach and intestine.
October 9th, 2018
Lort Smith Adoption Centre named a finalist in inaugural nation-wide awards
The Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards 2018 has announced that Lort Smith’s Adoption Centre is a finalist in the category of Outstanding Animal Shelter.
October 4th, 2018
The immeasurable benefits of pets in aged care
Mr Wendell is no ordinary six-year-old Havanese dog. He holds the important title of Community Engagement Coordinator at Broughton Hall, a residential aged care facility in Camberwell, Victoria.
July 20th, 2018
Help us clear the cattery
With the warmer spring weather just around the corner, we need to clear the cattery to make way for the annual “kitten season” influx which is soon to arrive. Until 31 July, adoption fees for adult cats have been reduced to just $50 (from $115).