Feeding cats Years ago, the family cat had her bowl of kibble and milk in the corner of the kitchen, to be topped up as it was emptied. Nowadays, with our feline friends becoming a greater part of the family, we commit more time to thinking...
With the holidays approaching rapidly, many families in the inner city area are looking for places to board their furry family members while they are away for the holiday season. There are a variety of options out there, and so it is important to choose...
The weather in Sydney is starting to heat up and the sand and waves are becoming more alluring. Taking your dog (or cat) down to the beach in Mascot or by Tempe can be a fun activity for all, but there are some potential vet...
Keeping up ‘HoPe’ We launched Project HoPe (Homeless Pets) in 2014 with a vision to vaccinate every homeless pet and provide access to essential veterinary services for this often-overlooked part of our community. Since then, Project HoPe has grown to offer free medical care in the...
With the school holidays on currently, it's a great time for Inner West families to take both our four and two legged members out for a long drive, a day trip or even a couple of days in regional NSW. While it can be fun...
The change of seasons and stress factors can cause some urinary symptoms in cats and we cat owners often see a diversion away from our feline friends using their litter box. This can be frustrating, but understanding the reasons why this occurs, can help us...
Increasing Feline AIDS Prevalence in Inner West. A New Cat AIDS Vaccination is Available! The risks are real and increasing As a local veterinarian responsible for the wellbeing of companion animals, the issue of FIV – closely related to HIV in people has been too quiet for...
So we all know about the benefits to ourselves and our four legged friends a park outing brings - stimulating scents, maintaing social skills and physical exercise.Unsuitable visitors Dogs who do not have a current and up to date C5 vaccination pose a potential risk to...
Dog Park Etiquette With spring just around the corner, we’ll be seeing a flurry of activity in our local dog parks. Off leash dog parks represent a highly stimulating place for dogs where they are free to roam, there are interesting and novel scents in plentiful...
As a veterinarian seeing dog and cat patients from Marrickville, Arncliffe and Mascot, I see a lot of stressed animals from these built-up environments. Stress is part and parcel of modern life and may be more common in urban environments. We often look at our pets with...