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...
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...
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...
These are uncertain times for everyone and not the least for your pets. If you’re a pet owner, then you know the worry of wondering if you can keep yourself, as well as your furry friend, safe and healthy. And it’s best that you get...
As a pet owner, your pet’s health remains a constant priority. This is where a good veterinarian comes into the picture. Veterinarians, or ‘vets’, are trained to treat animals when they are sick or injured. Just like your family doctor, it’s always wise to have...
With Chinese animal shelters overflowing on the mainland as concerned pet owners try to minimise their risk of exposure to the novel Coronavirus (COVID) that has claimed over 3,000 lives globally, the hysteria has started to reach boiling point. We’ve put together an executive summary of...
As pet owners, we strive to ensure our furry friends are happy and healthy, but some emergencies strike without warning. Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), often referred to as bloat, is one such life-threatening condition that demands immediate attention. This dangerous condition can cause a dog’s stomach...
We’ve (just) survived the Bushfire Disaster in Australia, and now it’s happening again – disease outbreaks are a bit like fires – where the virus is the fire, and susceptible people and animals are the fuel. The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak has caused division and controversy in...
With the devastation surrounding the events of the recent bushfires and the social disharmony that has been occurring, most of us want to ‘do the right thing’ in our community even more properly now. Perhaps most importantly, water conservation is on many of our minds right...
What is a Mast Cell Tumour? Mast cell tumours (MCT) are the most common skin tumour found in dogs. They can also affect other areas of the body including the spleen, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and bone marrow. Some breeds are predisposed to MCT – Boxers, Staffordshire...
Are Rabbits Good Pets? Pets can add a lot to your life. No matter which type you get, they offer affection, fun, and companionship. There are many different pets available, but one of the most overlooked is the humble rabbit. Bunnies might just be the cutest...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hcnoDuh700[/embed] We love our pets and do everything to make them comfortable and happy, but heatwaves can really distress pets without them letting us know. Just like their ‘hoomans’ some pets can handle the heat just fine, while others really suffer. Dogs also tend to fare worse...
Chronic kidney disease is a condition commonly seen in older cats and is a long-term degradation of the kidneys’ ability to function properly to filter and regulate electrolytes, toxins, and metabolites from the body. There are many causes of chronic kidney disease which are known,...
As many dog owners will know, dogs don’t just eat dog food. Dogs can eat all kinds of silly things, even things we didn’t think were the least bit appetising. Rubber balls, socks, underwear, sanitary items, corn cobs, plastic bags, string and skewers are just...