Having your pet male dog sterilised or de-sexed is a common surgical procedure which is also referred to as castration. For more information about scrotal ablation and castration in dogs, speak to one of our friendly team at Sydney Animal Hospitals.
Hip dysplasia is the most common inherited orthopaedic disease in dogs. Hip radiographs or x-rays, especially the PennHip x-ray series - is the most reliable means of diagnosing and predicting which dogs will develop hip dysplasia. Read more.
Purdy our clinic cat who was treated by our vets after being attacked by a dog. Whilst initial x-rays showed Purdy had a fractured skull, a CT scan at our Kellyville clinic was recommended to further assess his jaw.
Many feline veterinary specialists recommend a minimum of one annual wellness examination for cats, with more frequent examinations for senior and geriatric patients, or those cats with medical or behavioural conditions. Cats are masters at hiding illness and injury and their more sedentary nature, compared to dogs, means that signs of disease may be harder to detect.
Are you looking to get a new puppy or dog? There are a few things to consider in terms of choosing the right pet for you and your lifestyle. To learn more, speak to one of our friendly team at Sydney Animal Hospitals today.
Cat & Dog Desexing, Sydney. In male dogs and cats, the health benefits of desexing include a reduced risk of prostatic disease and perianal tumours, and it eliminates the risk of testicular cancer. Read more.
For dogs, barking is their key way to communicate. Dogs may bark to attract attention, or sometimes also if they are injured, feel unwell, or have canine senility. But sometimes barking can become a compulsive behaviour and be excessive – and this can be a nuisance. If your dog is barking and you are concerned that it may be anxious, injured or unwell, then seeking veterinary attention at the vet hospital is recommended. One of our veterinarians will examine your pet to investigate the issue further, to identify whether […]
Easter is known as a time for feasting and celebration, and many of us will be indulging over the long weekend with a tasty Easter egg or two. But if you have a pet pooch in your home, it’s important to be extra vigilant, because while Easter eggs are a tasty treat for humans, if your dog comes into contact with any leftovers, it can be a recipe for disaster. Why is chocolate bad for your dog? Ingredients found in chocolate – like caffeine and theobromine – are very […]
Heartworm in dogs is a potentially fatal disease that is transmitted from infected to uninfected dogs by mosquitoes. These mosquitoes inject a number of tiny worms (microfilaria) into the dog’s body which then mature into adult heartworm over about 6 months.
You may love your feline friend like they’re a member of the family, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get bitten from time to time – and often for no fault of your own. Never a pleasant experience – however small your cat is – a bite can be painful, and the first step to prevent unprovoked biting from your cat is to first understand why they do it. Biting from kittens There are several reasons why kittens tend to bite. The first reason is because of their innate nature. […]