Category Archives: Veterinary hospital

Anaesthesia and older pets

Anaesthesia and older pets
Many owners worry about their older pets having to undergo general anaesthesia. Meet Sophie and her son, Cuddles. Sophie is nearly 16 years old and Cuddles is 13! Both mother and son needed some dental work but obviously their owner was worried about how they would cope with a general anaesthetic. There was a further…
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Arthritis in your pets

Arthritis in your pets
Winter is here! For many Australians living with arthritis this brings with it the aches and pains associated with the colder weather.  What many people are not aware of is that pets can suffer from arthritis too. Arthritis is a joint disease that can affect any age, breed, sex, or size of dog and cat.…
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Prevention, always better than cure

Prevention, always better than cure
An annual health check is the best way to stay on top of your animal’s health and wellbeing.  A check-up goes far beyond their “annual needles” – a thorough examination by a veterinarian may be able to detect emerging problems early, or assess ongoing health concerns to ensure your pet receives the best possible care.…
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New canine parvovirus in Australia. But don’t panic!

New canine parvovirus in Australia. But don’t panic!
Researchers in Adelaide have recently reported the detection of a new type of canine parvovirus. Although this virus is new to Australia, it has been present in many overseas countries since 2000, and is very closely related to parvoviruses that have been present in Australia for the past 40 years. Experience from other countries that have…
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