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Mammary Tumours in Dogs
As our canine friends are mammals, they are also predisposed to developing mammary tumours or breast cancer. Unfortunately, mammary tumors in dogs is a common occurrence in older un-desexed female dogs, with approximately 50% of these tumours being malignant. Cats also develop mammary tumours, and although less common compared with dogs, they are around 90%…
Puppy Vaccinations in Sydney and Tips for Bringing Home a New Puppy
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is exciting and life-changing. Alongside cuddles, toilet training and chewing mishaps, one of the most important responsibilities is protecting your puppy’s health through timely puppy vaccinations and preventative veterinary care. Across Sydney, our Southern Cross Vet team supports families through every stage of puppyhood, from building a tailored…
Is your dog breathing heavy?
We all know that short nosed breeds ( or brachycephalic breeds, if you want to be technical; squishy faces if you don’t) like Pugs and French Bulldogs are cute. Their cuteness, however, comes at a cost. Most brachycephalic breeds are born into this world with a somewhat sub-optimal breathing system. A lot of them have…
Senior Pet Awareness Month and caring for your senior dog or cat
At Southern Cross, we love all pets, young and old! We are aware that as your pets get older, their health needs may become more prevalent. We’re celebrating all things about our senior pets as they head into the ‘golden years’. Some things to watch out for: 1. Limping – as pets age they often…
Excessive barking – what to do with over-barkers
Barking is a normal (and important) part of a dog’s communication repertoire, and many dog owners see barking to be a positive thing when alerting the house owner to a potential threat. Excessive barking or barking with no apparent function can impinge on neighbourly relations and puts pressure on the human-pet bond. The key to…
Why Animals play and why it’s important
There is no better joy than watching animals play without a care in the world. But why are they doing this? Is it complex instinctual survival behavior or are they simply just ‘having fun’? And, is it important? A Vaucluse Vet will answer these questions and more. Extensive animal play and behaviour research across all…
A Bondi Vet gives advice on adopting a rescue pet
Adopting a rescue pet Over 10,000 dogs and 20,000 cats were euthanased at animal shelters in 2012-2013, representing 20% and 40% of all animals that are abandoned to pounds. This is a frightening statistic and is gut-wrenching. The top 3 reasons for euthanasia in the shelter environment is behavioural issues, infectious diseases, followed by complex…
Why we love surgery – from a Double Bay Vet
We love our surgery here at Southern Cross Vet. As a premier Double Bay Vet, with our state of the art equipment, it’s easy to see why. Here are just a few of the reasons why we love veterinary surgery here. The team can perform a large range of surgeries in our theatre in our…
Allergies in dogs and cats
Just like humans, dogs and cats are prone to allergic skin disorders. There are three main causes of allergic skin disorders in dogs and cats: flea allergy dermatitis, food allergy dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. Flea Allergy Dermatitis Fleas are a year round problem, but seem to be worse during the summer months. Animals with flea…
A feeding guide for your Pet Rabbit
DIET – THE most IMPORTANT PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE! Rabbit’s teeth grow continuously throughout life. They depend on their diet to help wear down their teeth. Without healthy teeth, a rabbit won’t lead a healthy and happy life. HAY: 80% of diet MOST IMPORTANT – feed in unlimited amounts, Timothy, Oaten, Wheaten, Pasture, Paddock, Meadow or Ryegrass…