Cronulla Veterinary Clinic services pet owners in Cronulla, Caringbah, Kurnell, Woolooware, Taren Point and throughout Sutherland Shire. What is Obesity? Obesity is the excessive accumulation of fat tissue, and can lead to serious health problems for your pet.It is the most common nutritional problem seen in dogs and cats in Australia. In a 2005 […]
Pet Care
Pet Insurance
Pet insurance in Australia is relatively new and a growing industry in this country. Pet insurance can give pet owners peace of mind and financial protection in case of sudden accidents or serious illnesses, where medical costs can be a sudden burden and can add up to a great deal of money. Statistics show that […]
Atopy Pollen Allergies in Pets
Allergies are one of the most common conditions to affect our pets. An allergic reaction occurs when the animal’s immune system “overreacts” to foreign substances (known as allergens or antigens) to which it is exposed. This “overreaction” can be expressed in different ways. The most common reaction is skin-related, with itching and irritation. The […]
November is Pet Diabetes Month
Diabetes is not only a common disease in people: our pets can suffer it too. To raise awareness of the disease during the month of November, Cronulla Veterinary Clinic invites all our clients to submit a urine sample from their pet for free assessment. If you worry that the amount of water your pet is […]
Greyhounds – They Make Lovely Pets!
When people think of greyhounds, they tend to think of extremely fast racing dogs chasing artificial rabbits around a track. Few people think of greyhounds as pets, and that is too bad, because they make excellent companions. Most greyhounds are either not fast enough for a career at the races, or reach retirement at around […]
Keeping our pets safe in winter
Even though winter in Sydney doesn’t get quite as cold as in some other parts of Australia, or the world, for that matter, it is still important to look after our pets a little bit extra in the colder months to keep them safe and warm. Pets rely on their fur to stay warm. However, […]
Rabbit Care Part 2
In the wild, rabbits spend a lot of time eating. Their diet consists mainly of grasses and a little bit of bark and roots. They need to eat large volumes of this high fibre diet. They have specialised teeth and a specialised gastrointestinal tract to get the most nutrition out of this food. Therefore, pet […]
Rabbit Care (Part 1)
Rabbits are very social animals and can make great pets. They need companionship and attention. There are many breeds and sizes of rabbits. Their sizes can range from under 1 kg to 5-6 kg adult size. In general, the smaller breeds can be a bit more flighty and therefore less suitable for younger children. Lifespan: […]
Pancreatitis in Pets
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a small organ in the front part of the abdomen, near the stomach, duodenum and liver, which produces enzymes needed to digest food as well as hormones, including insulin (the hormone that is lacking in diabetic patients). Both dogs and cats can get pancreatitis. Pancreatitis can be acute (sudden) […]