Spring has sprung my pet’s allergies!
As all the pollen, seeds, spores, and dust picks up in the spring wind, we advise that you keep a keen eye out for any change in behaviour that might signify that your pet is suffering from allergies. These allergens are picked up from outside, where they can stick to...
Could your cat have arthritis?
Feline osteoarthritis can be difficult to identify in cats as they hide their pain well. Research has revealed that nearly 40% of cats show signs of arthritis pain and can suffer in silence for years. Arthritis is a condition that causes pain and progressive...
The ever popular oodle
Oodle breeds have become increasingly popular as a dog choice for many dog owners, often for their loveable nature and teddy-bear like appearance. Oodle breeds are a mix of both a purebred dog and a poodle but can also be a mixed breed that cross with the oodle such...
You may have heard of ‘bloat’ in dogs. Here’s what you need to know.
Gastric Dilation and Volvulus is the medical name for a condition you may know as “Bloat”. It is a syndrome of dogs in which the stomach dilates and twists around itself. It is mainly seen in large or deep-chested breeds, including some of hunting breeds such...
The “Wee” piece of lab equipment that makes all the difference 
Unusual urination behaviours can be a tricky issue, especially when our pets start bedwetting or peeing on our favourite (and often expensive - as luck would have it) furniture! This means we often need to conduct a bit of an investigation to figure out why it’s...
Feline leukaemia
This month we are going to take a look at the many faces of Feline Leukaemia (FelV), a viral disease amongst cats. And explain a little more about it, how it is contracted, the symptoms, and the treatment options. What is FelV? FeLV is what is known as a retrovirus...
Veterinary Care - Anytime, Anywhere
Medechat is a video consult booking system that means you can have veterinary advice from a highly qualified VetCheck 24/7 Vet, when you need it, without leaving your home.
Veterinary Care - Anytime, Anywhere
Medechat is a video consult booking system that means you can have veterinary advice from a highly qualified VetCheck 24/7 Vet, when you need it, without leaving your home.
Mon - Fri: 8am to 7pm
Sat: 9am to 5pm
Closed Sunday and public holidays
After Hours Emergencies:
Direct Vet Services is proud to support local emergency vet care services in the Point Cook area.
If you are in need of emergency pet care you can contact any of the following emergency veterinary care services:
- Advanced Vet Care - Kensington
- Animal Accident & Emergency - Essendon Fields
- Western Animal Emergency Centre - Werribee
Booking Terms:
Please provide 24 hours notice, should you no longer be available for or require your appointment. No cancellation fees will apply with 24 hours notice. We appreciate emergencies happen and will take that into consideration. However, you will be charged 100% of the consultation fee for missed appointments or those cancelled without 24 hours notice.
Prescriptions/medications:
Please allow 24-48 hours for medication requests to be filled. These must be completed by a vet and require a review of your pets records. If we have not seen you pet within a maximum 6 months for chronic cases or 3-4 months for complex cases, we will require an appointment for “Medication review”. Urgent supply may be able to be available, incurring an additional fee. Please be aware we may sometimes need to supply alternative brands, if you usual one is not available.