Category Archives: Dogs

Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus
Meet Boris, a 10-year-old Pomeranian Cross, suffering from Diabetes mellitus. Diabetes in dogs is like in humans, meaning that Boris cannot control his blood glucose. Long term diabetes can lead to blindness and kidney failure, but it is not all grim, when detected early and managed properly dogs can live a happy and healthy life.…
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Flea treatment advice

Flea treatment advice
There are so many flea products to choose from… how do I pick the right one? It’s that time of year again! Sydney Summer is the equivalent of Mardi Gras for fleas, when whole generations of baby fleas can be produced in as little as 12 days, and a female flea can lay up to…
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Meet the Vet – Dr Tina Baxter

Meet the Vet – Dr Tina Baxter
Meet the Vet! Dr Tina Baxter graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney in 1999, and then worked in a busy mixed clinic in Sydney. She returned to the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden (UVTHC) in 2004 to undertake five years of additional training in dermatology under the supervision of Linda Vogelnest.…
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Deter snakes

Deter snakes
It’s summer time which means snakes are active! It’s important to be aware of snakes and how to deter them to ensure your furry friends are kept safe. Meet Voodoo, she was brought to Uni Vets Camden after she was found drooling excessively with a deceased snake in her backyard. She was rushed to Uni…
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