Pet and Vet News
3 Factors to Consider When Choosing a New Pet in Sydney
One of the most important details when choosing a new pet is to understand what age and breed of pet will best suit your household and lifestyle. Variables like the size of your house or apartment can confirm whether it’s more suited to a cat, large dog or small dog.
Why Ticks Are Dangerous and How to Prevent Them on Pets
The paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is a small, eight-legged tick that produces a potent toxin. This toxin causes paralysis in dogs and cats, and is potentially fatal. They are a serious problem for pets in the Sydney area, particularly the northern beaches.
Bayview yachtie a NSW Legend
Bayview yachtsman John Forbes will join fellow Northern Beaches sportspeople, surfer Layne Beachley and cricketer Brett Lee, in being inducted as a Legend of NSW Sport. The trio will be honoured at a NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony on November
20. Forbes made history when he became the first Tornado catamaran sailor to win three World Championships. He went on to better that by completing his career with a total of seven catamaran World Championship wins.
Effective Treatments for Pets with Behavioural Problems in Sydney
By helping you understand what may be contributing to your pet’s behavioural traits and implementing the right treatments, our veterinarians will help your pet to be more relaxed and happier.
How to Recognise and Treat Pets with Atopic Dermatitis in Sydney
If your pet is constantly scratching themselves or licking areas of their body such as their paws, ears, face or legs, they may be suffering from atopic dermatitis. This is a pruritic (itchy) skin disease of dogs and cats caused by an allergen which the pet inhales or ingests.
Ear problems in pets
Itchy, smelly or inflamed ears are a common problem in pets, especially for dog breeds that have large floppy ears. Pets can suffer from ear problems caused by infection, allergies, parasites and foreign bodies.
80% of dogs have dental disease by 3yrs
It is often a surprise to many pet parents that their dog is suffering from dental disease at their veterinary check up. Over 80% of dogs develop dental disease by the age of 3. If we don’t look after our pet’s teeth properly, not only will they have problems with their teeth and gums, they can also suffer from issues elsewhere in their body.
Laser therapy treatment for pets
Therapeutic laser therapy for pets involves the use of red and near-infrared wavelengths of light to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal, through a process called photobiomodulation. The effects of this laser energy include improved healing time after wounds or surgery, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.
Winter Wellness
Winter Wellness – 5 ways to keep your dog comfortable & well over Winter. Winter is upon us and with the change in seasons it’s important to be aware of how this can affect our furry best friends.
