Pet and Vet News
Arthritis in cats
As cats age it can be common for cats to develop arthritis – an inflammatory joint disease, which commonly affects the cat’s hips, elbows and spine. Arthritis results from wear and tear to the joints and can be exacerbated by joint instability, injuries, infection, immune disorders, and genetic abnormalities.
Wellness blood tests for our senior pets
Wellness blood tests for our senior pets. Because our pets cannot talk to us and communicate how they’re feeling, it is important as they enter their senior years that they have regular health checks with our veterinarians and wellness blood checks, so that any potential problems can be detected before they progress.
How to make PUP-CAKES
How to make PUP-CAKES. Want to give your pooch something for Easter? Here is a dog friendly recipe to bake cupcakes for your dog.
Easter Hazards For Your Pet
Easter Hazards For Your Pet chocolate and hot cross buns. Chocolate is toxic and potentially fatal to pets due to a chemical called Theobromine.
Caring for Your Older Senior Pet
Caring for Your Older Pet, as our furry friends age, it is so important to make sure that we are providing them with the best care possible. It can be difficult to know how to do this when our beloved pets enter their senior years. Though there are many things that you can do to make sure your pet is living a happy and comfortable life, here are some essential tips on caring for older pets.
Tips to keep your pet safe in hot weather
If left untreated, heat stress leads to multiple organ failure and death. It can be extremely fast. Heatstroke related fatalities are particularly common in pets housed outdoors during summer. Here are some tips to keep your pet safe in hot weather
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.
Exploring Causes and Treatments for Dog Breathing Problems
Exploring Causes and Treatments for Dog Breathing Problems
Starting the year with a new puppy or kitten!
Puppies and kittens are a cute addition to the family and to ensure they grow into happy and healthy dogs and cats, it’s important to follow the health advice of your veterinarian. The team at Sydney Animal Hospitals are here to help keep your new pet happy and healthy, and
Heartworm disease? Is your dog adequately protected?
We all know how important tick prevention is for our dogs but what about heartworm disease? Is your dog adequately protected?
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. These adult worms settle inside the chambers of the heart and interfere with the flow of blood. Adult heartworm infection causes heart failure which can result in serious illness and death. Heartworm disease is very difficult and expensive to treat so prevention is much better than cure!
