May 2017 | Sydney Animal Hospitals

Pet Diabetes by Dr Sam Haynes

May 31, 2017Kylie Uncategorized

Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus or pet diabetes is a condition that affects both dogs and cats and is caused by one of two things; A lack of production of insulin Insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that allows the body to absorb sugar into the cells for energy production. It is also involved in protein and fat regulation as well as that of potassium and magnesium. How is pet diabetes diagnosed? Diagnosing diabetes can be a little tricky – patients can be presented as either normal […]

Stem Cell Therapy by Dr Sam Haynes

May 30, 2017Kylie Uncategorized

Heat stroke, aka heat stress in rabbits and guinea pigs

Kylie

Summer is our favourite time of the year, but for our pocket pets it can be a dangerous period. Heat stroke, aka heat stress, in rabbits and guinea pigs, occurs when heat production exceeds heat loss, leading to a high body temperature (hyperthermia) and in some cases thermal injury to tissues. If left untreated, heat stress leads to multiple organ failure and death. It can be extremely fast. Heatstroke related fatalities are particularly common in pocket pets housed in outdoor enclosures during summer. Pregnant animals are at an increased risk.

Dog Skin Condition by Dr Anne Fawcett

May 25, 2017Kylie Uncategorized

Dog Clothing – More that just stylish by Dr Anne Fawcett

May 23, 2017Kylie Uncategorized

Some people love dressing up their dog, others think its a ridiculous notion, but it can be very practical. For dogs with skin disease, clothing can be helpful protection against topical allergens and reduce self trauma due to licking or biting. It can also keep dogs comfortable and warm in winter – especially after a groom. Clothing can be practical, such as rain coats and parkers, or just plain decorative (we have a few clients who have bought doggy tuxedos so their dogs can be included in their wedding […]

Pets get the chills too by Dr Anne Fawcett

May 20, 2017Kylie Uncategorized

Now that the cold weather is well and truly upon us, we need to take a moment to consider our pets and what we can do to make their lives a little more comfortable. Our pets can’t throw on a jumper when they get cold and many species originated in warmer climates possessing shorter hair, meaning they are less equipped to deal with cold weather. Some things to think about are: Ensure your pet has somewhere warm to sleep. Make sure your pet has decent bedding to help retain […]

Goliath the Oversized Puppy by Dr Anne Fawcett

May 19, 2017Kylie Uncategorized

Holle was a 2.5 kg dog that was brought into Sydney Animal Hospitals experiencing trouble giving birth. She was taken in for x-rays and the it turned out that the reason she was having such trouble was that her puppy weighed 110g, far too large for her to deliver naturally. Dr Sam Haynes successfully performed a ceasarian on Holle, and her new baby puppy was born. Holle has since recovered and her little puppy, appropriately named Goliath, is perfectly happy and healthy.

Cleo the chihuahua by Dr Anne Fawcett

May 16, 2017Kylie Uncategorized

A couple of years ago we operated on Cleo, a tiny nine-week-old chihuahua, who was brought into our Inner West vet hospital in Sydney with a severe limp in her right foreleg. Upon a closer examination we discovered that Cleo had swelling from the carpus (wrist) down and we suspected she had injured her paw by jumping off a bed. We advised X-rays to be taken. It turns out that Cleo had fractured all her metacarpal (front paw) bones – the long bones in the X-ray. We applied a cast […]

Guinea pigs visit to the Vet by Dr Anne Fawcett

May 15, 2017Kylie Uncategorized

The guinea pig boar above, Willis, bought his friend Julio along for company. When you bring “pocket pets” into the vet, it’s always a good idea to bring along a friend to help keep them company. Pocket pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits are typically herd animals, and benefit from being surrounded by friends and family, especially if they are in a new environment like a veterinary practice. This can help keep them calm and aid recovery.

Keeping your cat out of fights by Dr Anne Fawcett

May 14, 2017Kylie Uncategorized

While cat fights are fairly common, its a good idea to try and keep your cat out of trouble, as even a relatively mild injury can become infected and form an abscess. If your cat has been in a fight and has clear marks of animal bites, ensure you make an appointment with your local vet to get them looked at. If you see your cat in a fight with another strange cat, it’s important to be very careful in breaking it up, as you can quite easily get […]

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