Quicklinks - Index

	WHY CHOOSE US
	PET INSURANCE Undoubtedly the best investment you can make in your pet
	RISK VERSES REWARD Considerations in preventative medicines
	"THE BEST" LIST To ensure a long and healthy life. You will be surprised at the order!
	ANNUAL HEALTH CHECKS Peace of mind for less than a consult fee
	BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS Affordable veterinary behaviouralist (Includes Case Studies)
	INTERESTING CASES Interesting cases from previous patients.
	Anaesthetics
	Feeding our pets
	Vaccinations
	Heartworm
	Intestinal worms
	Fleas

EXTENDED WEEKEND CONSULTATIONS:

- Saturday 9 - 5PM

- Sunday 10 - 5 PM (10% discount on normal consultation and vaccination fees on Sunday!)

- Monday to Friday 8.30 - 7PM

ROUTINE SURGERY ON WEEKENDS:

For your convenience all routine surgeries can be booked in for Saturday or Sunday.

HOW TO USE THIS WEBSITE:

For all surgical and medical conditions use the links above to educate yourself as to the various conditions your pets may have. Included are detailed information on the causes, the various options available for treatment and the long term options for prevention of recurrence.

In addition to the available information feel free to call our clinic where you can speak to one of our veterinarians at any time (yes, you will get past the nurse!).

Welcome to Southern Vets

We welcome pet owners to explore our website and consider using less vaccinations and preventative medicines than has become traditional.

Over recent years there has been an increasing tendency to give our pets more and more vaccinations, medications and commercial pet foods. Our belief is that this has been over done and is not in the interest of our pets "best health". We recommend pet owners give consideration to a more moderate and balanced approach. With regard to this we recommend the following:

	Vaccinating adult dogs for Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvovirus only every 3 years (see links)
	Making a balanced and informed decision regarding heartworm prevention, a rare disease in Melbourne.
	Not routinely treating for fleas unless there is a specific flea problem.
	Only using intestinal wormers every 6 mths in adult pets.
	Placing less emphasis on commercial foods and greater emphasis on raw bones, home cooking and table scraps.
	GET YOUR PETS INSURED! For as little as $20 per month, in adult pets this is far more important than vaccinations, heartworm prevention and flea treatments. Please read our comment at the end of this home page then link to Pet Insurance on this page to find out why this should be the first priority of pet health.

Welcome to "Best Pet Health"

At Southernvets we offer clients all routine and advanced medical and surgical procedures. We pride ourselves in maintaining the highest standards. Our aim is to educate clients in “Best Pet Health” and to offer the most advanced and modern medical and surgical services at affordable prices.

For any surgical or medical considerations your pets may have, please explore our relevent website links to help educate youself. Feel free to call one of our experienced veterinarians at any time to discuss any problems your pets may have. We are here to help.

Our Veterinary Team:

Dr. Marcus Hayes:	Medicine and Surgery
Dr. Karin Davids:	Advanced Surgery
Dr. Tim Bowden:	Medicine and Surgery
Dr, Annie Round	Medicine and Surgery
Dr. Emma Hughes	Medicine and Surgery

Welcome to Southern Vets

PET INSURANCE: "If I only had a budget of around $150 to spend on the health of my pets every year, I would definitely not vaccinate them, prevent heartworm or worry about routine flea treatments. I would insure them. Why? Because serious accidents and illness occur far, far more commonly than the diseases we vaccinate against and heartworm (in Melbourne). Every week, every veterinary clinic in Melbourne has many clients compromise on the best diagnostics and treatments available, or even consider euthenasia, due to the costs involved. This severely compromises a pets chance of recovery. With quality insurance costing as little as $13 per month,

all pet owners should insure their pets first. If the budget allows, then by all means consider vaccinations, and maybe heartworm prevention depending on your unique situation."

Dr Marcus Hayes, Senior Veterinarian Southernvets.

Please further educate yourself with our link to pet insurance above. We have no association with any insurance company, we urge pet owners to do their homework and at the very least insure your pets with any of the large number of insurance companies out there. Once insured, then consider routine health.

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