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, […]
Grain-free and other boutique diets, are there risks?
A good diet is a must for the health of our pets, and as pet owners, we want to do the best for our furry family members. There are many choices of pet foods on the market, but not all pet foods are the same. Over the years, a lot of research has been done […]
Tick Season
It’s Springtime, and the tick season is taking off again!! Along the eastern seaboard of Australia, in bushy shrubby areas with native wildlife, the paralysis tick can be found. The paralysis tick is potentially deadly to our pets, and – even though around all year long – is most active in spring and summer. They […]
Heart Disease in Dogs
Is your dog getting older? Do they have a cough? Not able to do their usual walks? Your dog could be showing symptoms of heart disease which affects up to 10% of all dogs. What is heart disease? Heart disease can be congenital or acquired. Apart from more infectious causes such as heartworm, dogs over […]