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Find out about the latest news, updates, and pet care advice from Terrey Hills Animal Hospital.
“Age is just a number, baby”
Is your senior dog or cat moving more slowly? Taking the stairs a bit more hesitantly? Or perhaps having trouble keeping themselves looking clean and neat? While advancing age will lead to some inevitable changes in your pet’s physical capabilities and condition,...
Doggy boot camp 101
It’s important that you exercise your dog appropriately for their condition, as overweight pets are at higher risk of becoming puffed and dangerously overheated or sustaining joint injuries.
Taking caution at off-leash dog parks
Aggression is a normal doggy behaviour that helps them to express discomfort in a variety of situations. That’s why, when you’re at the dog park, you cannot always predict what your dog will do or trust how they will react when put in a situation they aren’t comfortable with.
Uh oh, I found a lump on my pet!
At your pet’s appointment, we will perform a general check of your pet and examine the lump itself. In some cases, we will discuss further testing of the lump to confirm a diagnosis.
Vaccination and parasite control routines for ‘less than cooperative’ cats
We recommend regular flea control for most cats, even if they live indoors, as fleas can be brought in by other household pets or on human shoes.
Is it an emergency?
Seeing your pet afflicted with any unwellness or injury can be very worrying and may leave you feeling helpless or uncertain, especially if you’re unsure whether their condition warrants an emergency or after-hours veterinary assessment.
“A Christmas case of tummy upset”
Pepper is a seven-year-old female Schnauzer, who is very tolerant when her family decides to dress her up for Christmas (with her little white beard, she makes a delightful doggy Santa). A couple of days after Christmas two years ago, Pepper seemed quieter than...
Cat anxiety: Not feline very good!
If your cat is showing any behavioural changes suggestive of anxiety, it’s best to book an appointment with our vets for further assessment, so we can confirm the problem and look for any potential associated medical issues.
Atopy management
If we suspect underlying allergies as the trigger for your pet’s skin or ear disease, we will perform some treatment trials to help determine the cause. This will include a thorough flea control program, a hypoallergenic dietary trial and a check of your pet’s environment for any common irritating plants.
Dental Duties
Each dental procedure involves a thorough assessment and treatment of any dental issues. This helps to ensure that your pet’s mouth remains comfortable and healthy, helping to maintain their overall wellbeing and quality of life!