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It’s a new world and the veterinary clinic has responded With the changing world, the family veterinary clinic has also changed, almost in every way for the better At Southern Cross, we think it’s important, however, for your pet’s doctor to be familiar with their history and...

Pets 'bloodied' and abused as calls increase for more DV crisis centres to accept pets A Vet has revealed he's seen pets 'bloodied' in a concerning holiday trend. read more SCV Cairns Beaches saves Mango Mango the bush dog saved by the Booth family and Southern Cross Vet...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...