What could that be?? Unlike us humans, our pets don’t aim to drink eight glasses of water a day. They drink because they are thirsty. Fluids are lost from the body through urine, faeces, panting and sweating. The more fluids are lost, the more is needed to be replenished by drinking. However, excessive intake of […]
Christmas & Holiday Tips
Once again we have reached the time of year when lots is happening! Christmas is almost upon us, and with it comes good food and get-togethers, followed by summer holidays. However, over these festive days, it is important not to forget about some of the challenges our furry family members face. Christmas Hazards Around Christmas […]
The Coughing Pet
What is a cough A cough is a natural sudden protective reflex, where air rapidly gets expelled from the lungs, with the aim of clearing the airways of particles, irritants, fluids, mucus, and organisms. Everyone can have an occasional cough, but if your pet has a significant or prolonged cough, this could be a symptom […]
When Your Cat is in Labour
When your cat is having kittens, it is an exciting time, but can also be somewhat unnerving for us owners. In some cases, we may not even be aware our cat was having kittens until the impending birth! It is important to be prepared for the birth and know what a normal birth should be […]
When Your Dog is in Labour
Birth is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful and scary for the owners. It is essential to be prepared for the delivery and have all your supplies ready. Typically pregnancy in the dog lasts for 63 days, with some slight variation. However, a dog that is pregnant for over 66 days is […]
Important Considerations When Adopting a Puppy or Dog
There are many things to consider when thinking about adopting a dog: Do you want an adult dog or a puppy? Do you want a male or female dog? Do you want a purebred, or a crossbred? And with the crossbred, do you want a known combination (such as Cavoodles or Moodles) or just a […]
Euthanasia Of Your Pet
Unfortunately, for all our pets, there will come a time when they pass away. It would be lovely if they would just fall asleep one day and peacefully pass away, but sadly, most of the time this doesn’t happen. When quality of life has deteriorated too much, we may decide it is kindest to choose […]
Ear Infections in Dogs
What is Otitis Externa? Otitis externa is an inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal. The outer ear canal is an L-shaped tube, opening out to the ear flap on the outside, and on the inside, it ends in the eardrum. Causes We see a lot of dogs with ear infections in the Sutherland […]
Pet Owner Alerts: New Parvovirus & Best Feline Friend Recall
Cronulla Vet Clinic would like to make their clients aware of two pet related issues that have arisen in May 2017. Issue #1: a new canine Parvovirus has emerged in Australia. While this virus is new to Australia, it has been found overseas since 2000 and is closely related to the parvovirus that has been […]