Innovating the pet insurance claims experience, GapOnly™ reviews and calculates your claim while you’re still at the vet. You simply pay the gap (the difference between the vet’s invoice and the pet insurance claim benefit under your policy) and go.
The NSW Government is introducing annual permits for non-desexed cats and restricted and dangerous dogs as part of its commitment to promoting responsible pet ownership and improving animal welfare standards. From 1 July 2020 owners of cats not desexed by four months of age will be required to pay an $80 annual permit in addition to their one-off lifetime pet registration fee. This will create a stronger incentive to desex cats, which in turn will improve their health and wellbeing, including reducing the risk of some cancers. Improving desexing […]
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Dog Days Are Over How to prepare your pet for your transition back to work after COVID-19 There’s absolutely no doubt – our pets have been one of the winners during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many pets have undergone great upheaval to their usual routines over the past few months. The necessity of isolating from friends and family has meant that we are spending more time at home. For many pets this has been their first experience of their owners working from home for a prolonged period of time. […]
Does your pet have smelly breath? Halitosis (bad breath) is common in pets and can occur for several reasons. The most common cause of bad breath in dogs and cats is dental disease. Even a small amount of dental tartar and gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) can lead to a bacterial infection in the mouth which causes bad breath. A staggering 80% of pets have some form of dental disease by 2 years of age. Fortunately, if caught early enough, dental disease can be treated by veterinarians without it […]
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.