Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalJul 19, 20211 minWelcome to Dr Rebecca HembrowWe would like to introduce to you all and give a great big welcome to our new Vetenarian Dr Rebecca Hembrow. Dr Bec graduated from...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalOct 19, 20202 minJed's Paralysis Tick HitchhikerJed recently came to us at NIVH after his owner found a tick on his shoulder. His owner had noticed that he was wobbly on his hind...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalAug 27, 20201 minIs your pet carrying a few extra COVID pounds?!Has your pet put on a few COVID pounds during the 2020 lockdown?
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalMay 20, 20201 minFred gets his teeth brushed!Watch Fred have his teeth cleaned!
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalMay 20, 20201 minLuna's orthopaedic surgeryJust like the rest of us Luna a 10 month old Cavoodle was trying to escape the boredom of self isolation with a run at the beach when she ha
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalFeb 5, 20202 minExpect the Unexpected!I have been doing this job now for 28 years and I am still regularly surprised by what we find in the patients who presented to us. I...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalOct 30, 20192 minDiscussions Around DietWe get asked a lot of questions about what is the best diet for your dog or cat. It is hard to generalise too much as sometimes one diet...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalAug 6, 20192 minParalysis Tick Season is Back!Paralysis tick season is back! We have noticed a few of our patients coming in with immature ticks attached to them. Fortunately the...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalJul 17, 20191 minLeptospirosis - is my dog at risk?There has been a recent outbreak of leptospirosis in the Inner West suburbs of Sydney namely Glebe and Surry Hills. The 7 confirmed cases...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalJul 10, 20193 minMaverick Gets a Raw Deal!Maverick is an extremely cute little rescue puppy that was lucky to begin a new life with a local family. Five days later, after...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalJul 3, 20191 minDental Disease - Does your Pet have it?Does your pet have dental disease? The answer is more than likely yes! Or at least they will have a some stage in their life! Dental...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalMay 29, 20193 minArthritis In Your Pet!Arthritis or osteoarthritis is one of the most common ailments seen in ageing pets. Up to 30% of adult cats and dogs are affected....
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalApr 17, 20192 minRusty's ChemotherapyRusty’s Rebound Recently we had the pleasure of meeting Rusty a beautiful 8 year old Spoodle (Spaniel cross poodle). Rusty is a fantastic...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalFeb 5, 20192 minSummer FunI hope everyone has had a fun summer holiday break. It was nice enjoying the warm days at the beach and the BBQs. I saw lots of dogs and...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalFeb 5, 20192 minHeat Stress - Causes,Symptoms, Prevention and TreatmentAs temperatures soar in summer heat stress is very real danger for pets. Veterinary hospitals often see a large increase in the number of...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalDec 14, 20182 minGoing On Holidays? Wondering who should look after your pets while you're away?With holidays drawing nearer when planning for your trip away whether it be a week overseas or weekend down the coast the question is...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalDec 5, 20182 minHave fun this Christmas just not too much!!The coming of the festive season prompted me to chat about some common health related issues we encounter this time of year. Many of us...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalNov 7, 20182 minHow much food does my pet actually need?Ever wondered how to know if you are feeding your pet the right amount? Concerned that the recommended amount looks pitifully small?...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalOct 31, 20182 minKeeping Your Pet Safe on HalloweenHalloween can be super fun for us but there a simple steps we can take to ensure our pets are safe and stress free. Lock Up the Treats...
Northern Illawarra Veterinary HospitalOct 17, 20182 minIs Your Dog Unwell or Just Getting Old?We have had quite a few dogs in of late showing a set of symptoms that are at once vague but also distinctive. Most of us might...