We all know that short nosed breeds ( or brachycephalic breeds, if you want to be technical; squishy faces if you don’t) like Pugs and French Bulldogs are cute. Their cuteness, however, comes at a cost. Most brachycephalic breeds are born into this world with a...
At Southern Cross, we love all pets, young and old! We are aware that as your pets get older, their health needs may become more prevalent. We're celebrating all things about our senior pets as they head into the 'golden years'. Some things to watch out...
Barking is a normal (and important) part of a dog’s communication repertoire, and many dog owners see barking to be a positive thing when alerting the house owner to a potential threat. Excessive barking or barking with no apparent function can impinge on neighbourly relations...
Adopting a rescue pet Over 10,000 dogs and 20,000 cats were euthanased at animal shelters in 2012-2013, representing 20% and 40% of all animals that are abandoned to pounds. This is a frightening statistic and is gut-wrenching. The top 3 reasons for euthanasia in the shelter...
We love our surgery here at Southern Cross Vet. As a premier Double Bay Vet, with our state of the art equipment, it's easy to see why. Here are just a few of the reasons why we love veterinary surgery here. The team can perform a large...
Just like humans, dogs and cats are prone to allergic skin disorders. There are three main causes of allergic skin disorders in dogs and cats: flea allergy dermatitis, food allergy dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. Flea Allergy Dermatitis Fleas are a year round problem, but seem to be...
DIET – THE most IMPORTANT PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE! Rabbit’s teeth grow continuously throughout life. They depend on their diet to help wear down their teeth. Without healthy teeth, a rabbit won’t lead a healthy and happy life. HAY: 80% of diet MOST IMPORTANT – feed in unlimited amounts, ...
The Inner West has many Catteries and vets who offer advice on cat accommodation. Vertical territory is important for many reasons. Cats have a strict hierarchy when put together in a group and their height correlates with their perceived spot in the 'pecking order' This pecking order isn't...
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...