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Elizabethan Collar

Elizabethan Collar
If there is one image that is synonymous with the vet, it's of a dog (or cat) leaving the clinic wearing an Elizabethan collar. Elizabethan collars - also known colloquially as the e-collar, 'cone of shame', lampshade and radar dish - are primarily used to prevent animals from traumatising themselves, and to protect surgical wounds.…
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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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Dogs, thunderstorms and fireworks: the fear is real

Dogs, thunderstorms and fireworks: the fear is real
Dogs with noise phobias show symptoms including panting, pacing and hiding. They are often so frightened they try and escape and can sustain injuries in the process. Because of this, fearful dogs can be a danger to themselves. Vets can help, read more https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/06/30/dogs-thunderstorms-and-fireworks-the-fear-is-real.html?fbclid=IwAR2R9n_nhEwLAmDgGyjVPCZYxvKhSkpYW3NpAY1S_7MzGuPiS1vTTZCNX0A
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Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (EGC)

Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (EGC)
Aslan recently visited Uni Vets Camden as his owners were concerned when blood and black spots appeared around his mouth. The spots and blood appeared about three weeks ago, and before this, Aslan had never had any health concerns. On examination, his lip edge was inflamed, moist and thickened. There were scabs and black marks…
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