Prahran Veterinary Hospital

4.9
based on 25 reviews

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25 reviews about Prahran Veterinary Hospital

verified email - 20 Feb 2014

Our dog collapsed, had surgery for spinal disc problems, and was unable to walk... (this op was not done at Prahran Vet Hospital). Post Op he was still unable to walk and surgeon suggested we have him put to sleep. However, one nurse there referred us to Prahran Vets for Nicole to assess to see if acupuncture would assist in any recovery. After one treatment Nicole called from the Vets, saying she felt Jet had a more serious & rare condition and on-referred us to Professor Sam Long at Melbourne University. Indeed Nicole was correct.
She had ordered in and fitted Jet with a Help-em-up brace, as he was a 38kg 8year old lab & Heavy work. Jet was diagnosed with Polyradiculopathy, rare in Australia and goes under the name of Coon Hound disease in America. As Jet was of a happy disposition, and lazy being a labrador, he was happy in himself. We were advised the path to recovery was going to be lengthy, strenuous and take commitment from us, the family and Jet himself. Each day was a challenge but Jet remained happy. It is now 4 months later, and Jet is now walking unaided - his gait is floppy, and he still wears his brace - it has been a highly emotional and rewarding journey and we are not there yet. But without the commitment and deep concern from Nicole at Prahran Toorak Veterinary hospital we would not have had our beautiful boy making these amazing leaps and bounds. We cannot thank her enough for her advice, and discovery as this disease is so rare. And Jet is still working hard - swimming, exercising, and eating of course. He did loose 5kgs which helped us all. thank you so so much for the wonderful attention and knowledge. Jet started life as a Guide Dog and deserves every good thing that came his way. We were blessed with the team.

Approximate cost: $200

verified email - 13 Jul 2013

My puppy broke his leg at four months old and after a series of infections and complications I brought him to Prahran Veterinary Hospital. The service was exceptional and I felt confident my puppy was in great hands at all times - and a few months down the track you would never know that he had had such a complicated injury. He is also always happy and excited to come to Prahran Veterinary Hospital - he is generally not a good patient so this has been a great relief.

22 Mar 2012

My dog became ill late year very suddenly so I went to Lort Smith and got several tests done. I was brushed off and told to just leave it, take her home and do NOTHING, despite her very enlarged abdomen. They refused to let me pay them off as I claimed from my Pet Insurer.

Naturally I couldn't do nothing as her liver was enlarged, and eventually found Prahran Vet Clinic on Google.

Nicole Hoskin has been absolutely fantastic to my dog and I. She listens to your concerns about small changes in behaviour, etc. My dog had many tests, which Nicole let me pay off! PHEW.

Finally we found out that my dog has Cushings Syndrome, and is now successfully on medication, and doing well.

To my surprise Prahran Vet actually aren't more expensive than vets in other suburbs. For many of the tests they were far cheaper.

verified email - 14 Oct 2009

I've been bringing my 2 cats to this Vet for over 3 years now. They are fantastic, affordable, and really do care about your little babies. When our cat Kody swallowed a meter of string, they got him right in as it was an emergency and everything was perfect within a few hours. They even let us see photos they took from inside his belly, and explained everything about procedures and what we should expect in his recovery. Fantastic people, and I always feel comfortable just giving them a call to ask for advice if our cats are sick. Can not recommend them enough.

Approximate cost: $varies

verified email - 01 Oct 2008

I brought my puppy in very early one morning with very bad diarrhea and even though we didn't have an appointment, Dr. Peter saw us almost immediately. He and the hospital staff obviously loves animals and he showed genuine concern for our puppy's progress, asking to hear from us regularly. We didn't start out having this clinic as our puppy's regular vet but I think I'm about to switch seeing as the quality of service and the vet's love for animals is really great here.

Approximate cost: $60-90

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