Category Archives: Veterinary hospital

Close encounter with a red-bellied black snake

Close encounter with a red-bellied black snake
Max and Luca were rushed to Uni Vets Camden after a close encounter with a red-bellied black snake. Red-bellied blacks are an Australian elapid snake found in New South Wales that can cause a true medical emergency through their venomous bite. Toxins in the venom are responsible for these common signs: - Shaking and tremors…
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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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Animal Donation Program

Animal Donation Program
The heartbreak we see, when the time comes to say goodbye to furfamily members is genuinely one of the toughest parts of the job. As a part of The University of Sydney School of Veterinary Science ( SSVS), Uni Vets Camden is proud to be engaged with the school’s body donation as an option to…
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When did your cat last visit the vet?

When did your cat last visit the vet?
Did you know that cats are much less likely to be taken to the vet than dogs?   Preventative health care is just as important for your cat as it is for your dog – this includes vaccinations, checking the teeth and a general physical exam!   One reason why many owners are more reluctant…
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