We are frequently asked for our opinion on the controversial topic of pet insurance. Many pet owners are unsure if they should take out a policy for their new pet and there is a great deal of confusion regarding which policy represents the best value,. The bottom line is that pet insurance IS a good idea, but like many things in life – you get what you pay for and it pays to read the fine print! Health care is expensive regardless of whether it’s for humans or […]
Just like humans, animals need greater care in their senior years. Dogs are considered seniors when they reach their 7th birthday, for cats it is their 10th birthday. Older age presents new health problems for our pets and it is important to be aware of the signs of aging as early detection is vital, say Dr Ben Brown.
It is confirmed, in breaking news, the Agriculture Minister, David Littleproud has advised that Veterinarians are; “Classified as Essential Services and will be able to continue working under shutdowns currently in operation in Australia.” In a submission sent to government on Sunday, the AVA advised that “Shutting down veterinary services would impact not only animal health, welfare, and biosecurity, but also to human health and mental wellbeing, food safety, and food supply chain integrity and continuity”. This is incredibly positive news we can continue to stay open to keep your […]
COVID-19 Sydney Animal Hospitals are here to keep your pet happy and healthy Sydney Animal Hospitals would like to let you know that we are here for you and your pets. We are available as usual to keep your pets happy and healthy. While we always have rigorous hygiene in our hospitals, we have implemented additional, precautionary measures to protect our pet owners and staff from COVID-19, by providing hand sanitizer at the entrance of all our hospitals, frequent disinfecting of all door handles, chairs and bench tops […]
Sydney Animal Hospitals is deploying a veterinary disaster response team today in conjunction with World Vets to assist in animal welfare efforts in bushfire affected areas of the South Coast of NSW at the request of local veterinarians in that area.
Tips For The Festive Season To help you navigate the festive season we have put together a few tips to keep you and your pets happy and healthy.
PennHIP radiographs are used to accurately diagnose hip dysplasia in dogs used for breeding purposes. PennHIP is a multifaceted radiographic technology (X-ray) to assess the quality of the canine hip and quantitatively measures canine hip joint laxity. The PennHIP method of evaluation provides the ability to predict the onset of osteoarthritis, which is the hallmark of canine hip dysplasia. PennHIP X-rays are the most accurate way of assessing this predispotion. Hip Dysplasia Canine Hip Dysphasia (CHD) is the most common inherited (passed on from generation to generation) orthopaedic disease in […]
