Just 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

Tis summer season we have been presented with an unusually large number of Grey Headed Flying Foxes by our dedicated local WIRES carers. They are a fascinati...

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 guess that is why I sti...

Paralysis tick season is back! We have noticed a few of our patients coming in with immature ticks attached to them. Fortunately the immature stages are not ...

There has been a recent outbreak of leptospirosis in the Inner West suburbs of Sydney namely Glebe and Surry Hills. The 7 confirmed cases of the disease all ...

Maverick is an extremely cute little rescue puppy that was lucky to begin a new life with a local family. Five days later, after implanting himself into the ...

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 disease in our pets is s...

This month we will talk about another Daisy, this time a dear 18 year old cat who has lead a long and adventurous life until her owners noticed she was actin...

Arthritis or osteoarthritis is one of the most common ailments seen in ageing pets. Up to 30% of adult cats and dogs are affected. However even younger cats ...

Daisy is a beautiful mature golden retriever who was managing quite well with her arthritis through injections and anti-inflammatory tablets. However recentl...

Rusty’s Rebound Recently we had the pleasure of meeting Rusty a beautiful 8 year old Spoodle (Spaniel cross poodle). Rusty is a fantastic dog with a gorgeous...

So your pet needs some dental work! The good news is we here at Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital we have the necessary equipment to ensure it is the le...

I 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 their companions on ...

As temperatures soar in summer heat stress is very real danger for pets. Veterinary hospitals often see a large increase in the number of cats and dogs requi...

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 love to give gifts to...

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 recognise our dogs slowing d...

As with all anaesthetics there is risk involved, however there are measures that can be taken to minimise risk especially in older patients. Blood testing p...

Tick paralysis is a potentially deadly condition caused by the bite of a parasite the paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus). It can affect both cats and dogs. P...

There are numerous plants that have the potential to be poisonous to your cat however very few are as toxic as Lilies (Lilium spp and Hemerocallis spp) Lilie...