Dental Health

Personalised Weight Management Programs

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important factors in helping dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives. Carrying excess weight can increase the risk of arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and reduced mobility.

Liz can provide personalised weight management advice for dogs and cats, including body condition assessments, healthy target weight recommendations, feeding guidance, treat selection and ongoing progress monitoring. Every program is tailored to your pet’s age, breed, lifestyle and individual needs, helping you achieve realistic, long-term results.

Whether your pet needs to lose weight, maintain a healthy condition or safely gain weight after illness, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Flea, Tick & Worming Advice

Choosing the right parasite prevention can be confusing with so many products available.

Liz can help you understand the differences between flea treatments, tick prevention, intestinal worming, heartworm prevention and combination parasite products, and then establish your pet’s risk profile and what schedule will work the best for them.  Taking into account things like their age, lifestyle and health requirements.

If you’re unsure when your pet is due for treatment or which product may suit them best, we’re happy to provide guidance and answer your questions.

Ear Cleaning & Ongoing Ear Care

Healthy ears are an important part of your pet’s overall wellbeing. Some breeds are more prone to wax build-up, moisture retention and recurring ear problems than others.

Liz can provide professional ear cleaning, demonstrate correct home ear care techniques and offer advice on recognising early signs of irritation that may require veterinary attention.

Medication Administration Support

Many pet owners feel nervous when giving medication at home.

Liz can assist with the safe administration of prescribed medications where appropriate and provide practical tips and demonstrations to help owners confidently continue treatment at home. Whether your pet requires tablets, injections, topical medications or routine care, our goal is to make the process as stress-free as possible for both you and your pet.

Anal Gland Expression & Basic Nursing Care

As part of her veterinary nursing experience, Liz also provides internal anal gland expression when appropriate, helping relieve discomfort for dogs that experience recurring gland issues.

Her extensive nursing background also allows her to assist with basic wound care advice, post-operative support, hygiene recommendations and general preventative healthcare education. While serious injuries and illnesses should always be assessed by your veterinarian, having access to experienced veterinary nursing knowledge can provide valuable reassurance and practical support for everyday pet care.

A Holistic Approach to Your Pet’s Wellbeing

At Carlisle Street Grooming Studio, we believe grooming is about much more than appearance. It provides an opportunity to monitor your pet’s skin, coat, ears, nails, body condition and overall health.

By combining professional dog grooming with veterinary nursing knowledge, we can often identify changes that owners may not notice at home and encourage prompt veterinary assessment where needed.

Conveniently located in Balaclava, we proudly care for pets from St Kilda, Elwood, Elsternwick, Ripponlea, Caulfield, Brighton, Prahran, Windsor, South Yarra, Albert Park, Middle Park, Toorak, Armadale, Malvern, Bentleigh, Hampton and surrounding Melbourne suburbs.

If you’re looking for a qualified Veterinary Nurse in Melbourne, dog weight management advice, cat weight management support, professional ear cleaning, anal gland expression, parasite prevention advice or knowledgeable pet care guidance, visit Carlisle Street Grooming Studio. Liz’s experience, compassion and commitment to animal health provide an added level of care that helps your pets look, feel and live their very best.