Pet and Vet News
Kennel Cough
Kennel cough describes a respiratory infection in dogs that can be caused by a variable collection of viruses and bacteria.
Heart Disease in Pets Blog
Heart disease is common in pets with some breeds of dogs and cats being more susceptible than others. Often the first sign of heart disease in pets may be a ‘murmur’ detected by a veterinarian during a routine health check-up. A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound caused by a leaking heart valve. The most common form of heart murmur in dogs is due to a leaking mitral valve which is on the left side of the heart, this is especially common in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. In dogs the severity of the heart murmur often correlates with the severity of heart disease.
Pets and the Pandemic AMA Report
Pets and the Pandemic: a social research snapshot of pets and people in the COVID-19 era
Kidney disease in pets
The kidneys play an important role filtering the blood to remove waste products, they also help to maintain the balance of electrolytes in the blood, to keep the body hydrated and healthy.
Kidney disease or renal disease, occurs when there is a change in the functioning of the kidneys. Animals in kidney failure are unable to adequately remove waste products from their blood, which leads to toxicity and illness, and can be potentially fatal.
Brown Ticks transmitting Ehrlichiosis in Dogs
Brown ticks transmitting Ehrlichiosis in Dogs
You might have heard about a tick-borne disease in dogs called Ehrlichiosis, and apart from being a difficult word to pronounce – we wanted to explain a bit more about this disease and how you can best protect your pet.
Ehrlichiosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Ehrlichia canis, which is transmitted by the brown dog tick – Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Dogs can potentially become infected with the disease when they are bitten by one of these brown dog ticks that is carrying Ehrlichia canis.
NEW ONLINE BOOKINGS & CLIENT PORTAL
New Online Bookings & Client Portal
Step 1 – Simply go to our website www.sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au
Step 2 – Click ‘Book Appointment Online’
Step 3 – Click ‘Log In’ OR if this is your 1st time click ‘Sign Up’
Once logged in you can;
* Make an appointment
* View & edit your contact details, pet’s details, add pet photos etc
* View vaccination history, microchip details, insurance details
* Order pet food/medication/parasite prevention
Jeans for Genes Day
Jeans for Genes Day is August 6th this year and it’s a cause that’s very close to our hearts.
1 in 20 kids in Australia are born with a congenital disorder or genetic disease. This presents huge challenges not only for them but also for their families. Jeans for Genes Australia Day raises money for the Children’s Medical Research Institute to help discover treatments and cures for these kids.
One of our practice owners, Dr Ben, is fundraising for this important cause and to help open the wallets he’s promised to shave off his head and beard to raise money! (he’s had a beard for about 15 years!).
Link below! Thanks for your support, please like and share!!
https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/…/jeans-for-gene
LIVE WEBCHAT SERVICE
Do you have a question about your pet or our services? LiveWebChat Service
Our new free Live Webchat service is with a REAL PERSON, not just a chatbot🤖 you will be web-chatting with a veterinary nurse👩💻
Available Monday to Friday 4pm-7.30am
Simply go to our website home page sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au to chat
What is Scrotal Ablation Surgery?
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.
