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Are you a pet parent in Greater Sydney, looking for a hassle-free way to ensure your beloved pet receives top-quality veterinary care? Say hello to Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic's Pet Concierge Service - it's like having a personal Uber for your pets! Here’s everything you...

Enhance Your Pet's Breathing: Learn About BOAS and Recovery. If you have a brachycephalic breed, read on for insights into corrective surgery and post-operative care.  If you own a French Bulldog, Pug, Boston Terrier, Cavoodle, Boxer, British Bulldog, Shih Tzu or any one of the other...

Each and every human that has ever taken care of a cat knows that cat oral hygiene is as important as human oral hygiene. Whether it is cat gum disease, tooth decay, plaque or tartar formation, most cats develop some form of dental disease or...

The adrenal gland sits above both kidneys and is responsible for making many vital hormones essential for life. One of those is cortisol. Cortisol is the body’s natural version of the chemical many of us are familiar with – cortisone or steroids.  When the adrenal glands...

Friendly, loving, and outgoing, Cavoodles are one of the most sought-after breeds in Australia. Being originally a cross between Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Poodles, most cavoodles these days are mae from a cavoodle mother and cavoodle father. This breed is a popular choice for...

Humans have always been social beings. We crave companionship, love, and affection, not just of other humans, but of animals as well. We have domesticated animals and have depended upon them for various purposes over thousands of years. While initially, humans depended upon their domesticated...

Dogs are loyal and social creatures that love to please their masters. In addition to providing companionship, dogs also actively help in reducing stress and anxiety and give us a reason to be physically active. However, owning a dog is not just fun and play....

If your pet is itchy, and they are up to date with their good quality flea control and don't have gastrointestinal symptoms regularly, it is safe to say that their immune systems are being triggered by something in the environment - or that they are...

Characterised by their lean frames, narrow muzzles, elegant shoulders and tall, long legs, Italian Greyhounds are known for their athletic prowess. While they do appear small and delicate, as compared to regular greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds are generally regarded as quite a healthy dog breed. This...