Category Archives: Vaccinations

No dog is safe from heartworm

No dog is safe from heartworm
No owner ever expects their dog to catch deadly heartworm, but did you know this disease occurs throughout Australia and is a problem year-round? Uni Vets Camden is offering FREE witness heartworm testing to dogs that commence year-round heartworm prevention. This offer is available to dogs who are currently not on heartworm protection, wish to…
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Desexing: Can it wait?

Desexing: Can it wait?
  Surgical desexing is a responsible way you can help reduce pet overpopulation and unwanted pregnancies. Traditionally, desexing is undertaken from about 6 months of age. During these COVID-19 times, it is important that we reduce our interpersonal contact as much as possible, and avoid all unnecessary errands outside of our homes. In addition, as…
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Vaccinations: Is it okay to delay?

Vaccinations: Is it okay to delay?
In these COVID-19 times, we are mindful that it’s important we reduce our interpersonal contact as much as possible, and avoid all unnecessary errands outside of our homes. Vaccination of our pets is necessary - it is the best and cheapest protection we can provide against fatal diseases like parvovirus, distemper and viral hepatitis. However,…
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Is your furry friend protected against Leptospirosis?

Is your furry friend protected against Leptospirosis?
The recent outbreak of the traditionally “rare” infection in the inner west of Sydney has left many owners concerned for their dog’s safety. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection which can result in vague signs of fever, vomiting, dehydration, loss of appetite and bloody stool or progress to kidney and liver disease and sadly sometimes death!…
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