Category Archives: Veterinary hospital

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 can progress to kidney and liver disease and sadly sometimes…
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Reducing stress in cats when visiting the vet

Reducing stress in cats when visiting the vet
Meet “Mia” one of our lovely patients who recently visited Uni Vets Camden. Taking your cat for veterinary checks is an essential part of maintaining their health and wellbeing. The different smells, noises and other animals out and about in a veterinary hospital can be a stressful experience for cats and owners. Cats are susceptible…
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Noise phobia in dogs

Noise phobia in dogs
Does your dog pant, hide, bark, try to escape, or get destructive during thunderstorms or fireworks? Well they are not alone – these behaviours are relatively common in dogs experiencing anxiety or noise phobias. This level of stress can have a major impact on your dog’s overall health, comfort and safety.   Fortunately, there are…
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Sun damage in dogs

Sun damage in dogs
Meet Snow, a 10-year-old Greyhound who was named after his beautiful snow-coloured fur. Unfortunately for Snow, his lovely colour also increases his risk of skin damage caused by the sun. Snow has been diagnosed with “solar-induced cutaneous haemangiosarcomas”, which are tumours of the blood vessels in the skin, most often caused by sun damage. This…
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