Unfortunately, for all our pets, there will come a time when they pass away. It would be lovely if they would just fall asleep one day and peacefully pass away, but sadly, most of the time this doesn’t happen. When quality of life has deteriorated too much, we may decide it is kindest to choose […]
Ear Infections in Dogs
What is Otitis Externa? Otitis externa is an inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal. The outer ear canal is an L-shaped tube, opening out to the ear flap on the outside, and on the inside, it ends in the eardrum. Causes We see a lot of dogs with ear infections in the Sutherland […]
Pet Owner Alerts: New Parvovirus & Best Feline Friend Recall
Cronulla Vet Clinic would like to make their clients aware of two pet related issues that have arisen in May 2017. Issue #1: a new canine Parvovirus has emerged in Australia. While this virus is new to Australia, it has been found overseas since 2000 and is closely related to the parvovirus that has been […]
Blood testing in our pets, why is it important?
At Cronulla Veterinary Clinic we pride ourselves on performing thorough physical examinations to assess the health of your pet. But there are times when a physical examination is not enough. For example, when our pets are unwell, and we need to check the function of their organs in more detail, or in some cases, screening […]
Tips for keeping your cat happy and healthy
When bringing your new kitten or cat home, there is a lot to consider. Some of your thoughts may include: how to best care for him or her or how to provide safety and stimulation in their lives. One of the things to decide is whether or not you would like to keep your cat […]
Feline Parvo Virus- What do YOU need to know?
Here at Cronulla Vet Clinic we need to make our clients aware of a recent Feline Infectious Enteritis (FIE, also known as feline parvo or Feline Panleukopenia) outbreak in Sydney. FIE has been dormant for nearly 40 years following eradication of the virus with vaccinations. However, in the last two years the virus has reared […]
Rabbit Calicivirus Warnings!
Rabbit Calicivirus Warnings! Recently, the Local Land Services Office of the NSW Government has issued a warning to pet rabbit owners, urging them to vaccinate their pet rabbits as soon as possible, before the planned release of a new strain of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV-K5), the rabbit calicivirus K5 strain. The baiting program is […]
Fear of noises and noise phobias
Australia Day is nearly upon us, and the day is celebrated all over Australia, finishing up with spectacular firework displays in many parts of Sydney, including in our own Sutherland Shire. But spare a thought for our four-legged friends. Many dogs (and other pets as well, such as cats, horses and rabbits) can find the […]
8 Hidden Dangers for Pets at Christmas
It is that time of the year again when we dig out the Christmas decorations, decorate the Christmas tree and brighten up our homes with lights, ornaments and presents. Sadly, though, we see many beloved family pets in our practice with preventable health issues. Therefore we have put together a list of 8 hidden Christmas […]