After surgery you may notice your pet licking at its wound. Although this may appear harmless, this should not be allowed as very quickly the wound can become red and moist, potentially leading to an …

The first step is to contact your local council. For Marrickville council phone: 02  9335 2222 and provide a description, including breed, gender, colour and whether he/she is wearing a collar. It will help at …

For information regarding baby birds, please see the ‘baby bird’ article for more specific instructions, as most baby birds have simply fallen from a tree and the parents are nearby and capable of looking after …

Lifetime registration is required for all pets, and is separate from microchipping, which is also compulsory.  The council will ask you to fill out a form, which is also available on the website. It is …

Most of the elephants have been given as treasured gifts to Dr. Janet Cridland.

Diarrhoea can be caused my many things. Mild diarrhoea may respond to ‘gut rest’, in holding your pet off food for 24 hours. If there is blood, the diarrhea is complete liquid or your pet …

Quite often vomiting is secondary to something your pet has eaten. Sometimes its actually more severe and due to metabolic disease, pancreatitis, foreign bodies or the like. One or two vomits in an otherwise well …

Both cats and dogs need intestinal worming, heartworm prevention, flea treatments, good quality food, yearly vaccination and exercise. Please see the additional FAQ’s for further details.

Yes, we do run by appointments. If you have an emergency, your pet will be stabilised as a priority, however for all other problems please ring in advance to make an appointment. All our appointments …

For a more comprehensive review, please see our handout entitled ‘lumps on furry persons’.  In short, any lump should be checked by a vet and a sample taken. It is not acceptable to just ‘wait …