It is well and truly springtime, and during this time, people are more likely to find baby and adolescent birds (fledgelings) on the ground. What to do? First of all, finding a baby bird on its own doesn’t necessarily mean that it is orphaned. Other reasons for finding a baby bird on its own: Mum […]
Doggy Baby Teeth
Puppy baby teeth, whatever could go wrong? When our puppies (and kittens) are born, they are toothless, just like human babies. Baby teeth, also known as deciduous teeth or primary teeth, in our puppies erupt from about 3 to 6 weeks of age. The permanent or adult teeth come through from about three months of […]
Leptospirosis alert – a deadly dog disease!
You may be aware of a new disease, potentially lethal for both dogs and humans alike, being diagnosed in areas of Sydney in recent months. The disease is called Leptospirosis, and it is caused by Leptospira bacteria. The bacteria are spiral or corkscrew-shaped and infection can occur through the skin or mucous membranes (including gums […]
Pet Winter Hazards
Winter has finally arrived, and with it, so have the shorter days and colder temperatures. As we feel the cold, so do our pets. What can we do to support our fur babies, so they too are safe and comfy during this time of the year? Keeping our pets warm, both during the day and […]
Tips for bringing your cat to the vet
According to recent surveys, cats are the second most popular pet in Australia, after dogs. However, for a cat owner, a visit to the vet can be far more stressful than taking your pooch for a health check. Add to that the fact that cats are extremely good at hiding illnesses, and most cats end […]
Easter Chocolate Warning
Easter is nearly upon us, and the Easter Bunny is known to visit many of our clients’ homes to hide Easter chocolates, which is very exciting for the humans in the family. However, spare a thought for our pets, especially if they decide to take it upon themselves to partake in the Easter egg hunt, […]
Dental Radiography for Pets in Sutherland Shire
At Cronulla Veterinary Clinic, your pet’s health and comfort is very important to us. In the past, we have written about the importance of properly examining, diagnosing and treating dental disease for our pets, keep them healthy and pain-free. When we get a painful tooth, we go to the dentist straight away and can […]
Staying Safe while Swimming
Spending some quality time by the water with family and friends is the perfect depiction of summer. Whether it is relaxing by the beach or swimming in a pool, most of our favourite pastime activities revolve around water. Our furry friends should not miss out on all the fun. Understandably, we usually bring them along […]
Summer is here, beware of sunburn in our pets
The summer holidays are here, and in the Sutherland Shire, we are blessed with beautiful beaches. There is nothing better than enjoying the outdoors in our free time, whether it is on the beach, in our parks or at the poolside, and of course, we like to share this with our dogs as well! However, […]