What is Cushing's disease? Hyperadrenocorticism (or Cushing’s disease) is a disorder in which the body produces excessive amounts of cortisol, a steroid hormone. Cushing’s disease is a relatively common endocrine (hormonal) disorder affecting older dogs. Small breeds, such as poodles, Daschunds, Boston terriers and beagles, show a predisposition...
So you’ve decided to buy a new puppy. This may well be the best (worst for your furniture!) decision you’ve made. Bringing up a puppy can be a very challenging, but often rewarding venture. There is a lot to think about before buying a puppy though,...
Fleas and flea allergy dermatitis Fleas are a year round problem in Australia but can be worse during the summer months. Many dogs and cats have an allergy to flea saliva and just one flea bite can cause severe itchiness, hair loss and irritation. Most of...
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...
Marrickville, Arncliffe and other suburbs surrounding Cooks River is a great place to live if you're a pet owner. There are some things to remember when playing in the local area: 1) Identifying signs of aggression. Some breeds of dogs, such as old english sheepdogs, aren't very...
Rain, hail or shine – providing for your dog’s needs regardless of the weather in Marrickville. These frosty, dark mornings and chilly evenings Sydney is experiencing make outdoor activities less comfortable and the wind has a certain ‘bite’ to it (no pun intended). Our canine companions...