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8 Things to Know Before Adopting a French Bulldog Puppy
French bulldogs are quickly gaining in popularity all over the world. Their quirky and playful personality make them an ideal pet to keep the children entertained, and their comparatively high level of awareness makes them excellent watchdogs as well. These are some of the reasons why French bulldogs have gone from being a hardly recognisable…
How to Select a French Bulldog Breeder
French bulldogs are the best – they are loving, caring and loyal! Their playful nature and quirky disposition make them an ideal companion to our lives. Since they are also comparatively small in size and are generally affectionate towards kids, they make amazing indoor pets as well. No wonder then, that they one of the…
Cruciate Ligament Tear in Dogs: Causes, Costs, and Care
A cruciate ligament tear is one of the most common injuries in dogs, causing significant pain and mobility issues. If your dog has a torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament), they may require surgery to stabilize their knee joint and regain mobility. But how much does dog ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) surgery cost in Australia? And…
Pet Insurance Questions and Help
Considering pet insurance? Here, with Pet Insurance Australia’s help, we take a look at the important aspects to consider before signing up. How does age affect my pet insurance? The age of your pet may determine the type of insurance you are eligible for. Many pet insurance providers will only offer pet insurance from the…
Veterinarian Position
Southern Cross Vet is Dr Sam’s brainchild and was born out of a belief that there was space in the industry for a true family-owned, family-feel clinic that focuses on bringing state of the art technology and thinking to solve the usual medical issues. We are very client focused and know how much people love…
2020 Leptospirosis update
It’s hard to believe that it was a year ago that Sydney’s dog owner population was bracing itself as we worked hard to contain the outbreak of the bacteria – ‘lepto’ that could infect our pets and make us very sick too. Through a concerted, well-organised and rapid vaccination programme, at Southern Cross Vet we…
Desexing Your Puppy: What’s the Best Age?
Desexing is an important milestone in your pet’s life, offering numerous health and behavioural benefits. It helps prevent unwanted pregnancies, reduces aggression and roaming tendencies, and lowers the risk of several cancers, including breast, and testicular cancer. Studies have also shown that desexing increases a dog’s lifespan. However, one of the most common questions pet…
Separation anxiety and returning to work
With Australia having managed the coronavirus pandemic making us the envy of the world, we are being rewarded with our country opening up earlier than a lot of others. Like with all events and current affairs, at Southern Cross Vet, we consider the impact on our companion animal friends that share our lives, when significant…
Important Tips for Walking Your Dog While Social Distancing
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going away anytime soon. This means we’ll all be spending more time at a distance of two metres apart from one another – and it also means changing the way we walk our dogs. Luckily, social distancing and dog walking are compatible activities. By taking a thoughtful approach, you’ll find that…
Costs of running a Vet Clinic
After having a tour and seeing our impressive facilities, our SCV family members really value our care and know their pets are in the safest hands at Southern Cross Vet; but there’s a lot of expense in running a state-of-the art hospital and we wanted to discuss what makes up our competitive fees. Staff We…