by Stephanie Smith | Sep 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Imagine the challenge of keeping your energetic Kelpie or curious Terrier confined to a crate for fourteen long days while they recover from a traditional spay. It’s a stressful time for everyone in the house, especially when you can see the discomfort in your...
by Stephanie Smith | Aug 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’re standing in the backyard, watching your Kelpie bounce at the back door only 48 hours after her surgery, and you’re wondering if the rest rules still apply when she looks this good. It is one of the most common questions we hear at West Gippsland Vet Care: when...
by Stephanie Smith | Aug 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
It often starts with a sudden yelp during a game of fetch or a subtle limp that just won’t clear up after a morning walk through the Drouin trails. Watching your best mate struggle with a leg injury is heartbreaking, and the weight of making the right decision...
by Stephanie Smith | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’ve already been through the long nights of crate rest and the careful walks, hoping your mate’s initial operation would be the final fix for their cruciate injury. Seeing them limp again or struggle to get up is heartbreaking, especially when you...
by Stephanie Smith | Jul 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Your dog is home from surgery, tail wagging despite it all, and you’re terrified to let them take a single wrong step. That fear is completely understandable, and you’re not alone in feeling it. Finding safe exercise for your dog after TPLO surgery is one...
