Australia Day is nearly upon us, and the day is celebrated all over Australia, finishing up with spectacular firework displays in many parts of Sydney, including in our own Sutherland Shire. But spare a thought for our four-legged friends. Many dogs (and other pets as well, such as cats, horses and rabbits) can find the […]
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8 Hidden Dangers for Pets at Christmas
It is that time of the year again when we dig out the Christmas decorations, decorate the Christmas tree and brighten up our homes with lights, ornaments and presents. Sadly, though, we see many beloved family pets in our practice with preventable health issues. Therefore we have put together a list of 8 hidden Christmas […]
Help, my dog is scooting his bottom on my carpet!
Often we get phone calls from people whose dogs are scooting their butts across the carpet. This problem behavior is often caused by anal gland problems, in particular impacted anal glands and anal gland infections or even abscesses. Other signs of irritations around the anal area are chewing or licking under the tail, and sometimes […]
What is Parvo Virus?
Cronulla Veterinary Clinic can diagnose illness in your dog. Servicing Sutherland Shire, Sydney. Parvo in dogs is a viral disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It can occur in both puppies and adult dogs, and can be severe in young puppies (it attacks their heart muscle). In the Sutherland Shire we are very fortunate that […]
Protecting Your Pet During Natural Disasters
Cronulla Veterinary Clinic provides medical care for pets in Sutherland Shire. In Australia we have our fair share of natural disasters, ranging from storms, cyclones and tornados, to floods, heatwaves and bushfires. These implacable forces affect us as well as our pets, livestock, and wildlife. In the Sutherland Shire, we are not immune to these […]
Kitten Care & Development
Most people who adopt or purchase a kitten get them from breeders or rescue centres at the age of 8-12 weeks. But occasionally, people find themselves needing to look after much younger kittens, either because they are orphaned after mum dies, or because a litter of kittens is found on the streets. If you ever […]
Help, my pet has a red eye!
Cronulla Veterinary Clinic treats eye problems in pets. Servicing Cronulla, Caringbah and Sutherland Shire. Eye problems in pets are a common reason to visit the vet. Our pets can suffer from the same eye problems as people, including cataracts, glaucoma and corneal injuries. Before you can figure out which problem your pet may have, you […]
Easter Chocolate Warning for Pets
Easter is just around the corner, and in many homes the Easter Bunny is busy hiding chocolate Easter eggs. However, if our pets find the Easter chocolates first, and eat them, they can get very sick. It happens to thousands of pets every year. Chocolate is dangerous to our pets, and in sufficient amounts can […]
Toxicity Dangers for Our Pets
Cronulla Veterinary Clinic provides support for pet owners in Cronulla, Caringbah, Woolooware, Kurnell and the Sutherland Shire. From time to time pets are presented to the Cronulla Vet Clinic with poisonings. Many different products can pose a danger to our pets, which can make it hard to know when something has gone wrong.There are many […]