Emergencies can arise when we least expect them, sometimes starting with subtle signs that don’t seem alarming at first. That’s why being vigilant and recognising potential dangers early is so important. At Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services (CVES), we rely on proactive pet owners to help us save lives – and that’s exactly what happened with […]

When the unexpected strikes and the need for emergency care hits home, we are just like any other pet parent – worried, emotional, and doing everything we can to help our beloved animals. At Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services (CVES), we see emergencies every day. But no amount of experience or training can prevent them from […]

Emergencies don’t discriminate. They can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. That’s the nature of our work as an after-hours vet clinic – we never know who will come through our doors needing help. And that’s how we met Dexter the wombat. Late one evening, one of the wonderful volunteers from Wildcare arrived at […]

We all have an incredible bond with our pets. The unique and strong connection we make with them from the moment they come into our life to the very last breath. They are our family. That’s why when something happens to our pets, remaining calm and acting composed can be extremely challenging. Today we will […]

This is Honey. She is an absolutely adorable goldie who visited CVES the other day after developing a lot of swelling in her face. She was obviously in discomfort and was troubled by the itchiness and pain caused. After some communication with Honey’s mum, it was determined little girl was most likely stung by a […]

Giving your puppy treats is generally harmless fun that helps to bond with your new furry child. Sometimes though, things can go in a very different direction. This is Mika, an absolutely adorable 3 months old West Highland Terrier puppy. He got himself into a lot of trouble when he ingested a whole big, dehydrated […]

One of the most amazing things about vet emergency is that we get to see little miracles happening almost on a daily basis. One of these is a story about Darcy the super dog, who presented to us after consuming a rather large fish hook. The situation was very time sensitive due to the hook […]

This adorable girl presented to us after eating toxic mushrooms she found in the park. Roughly two hours after ingestion, Freyja began to seizure, and her owners brought her straight to CVES. Upon arrival, it was clear that the little one was in a not very good state. She couldn’t stand properly on her own […]