Pet Advice
Pet Advice
Practical advice and tips how to look after your pet. Read through our advice, guides and articles to find tips how best to care for your pets.
When to desex your family pet?
At the Australian Veterinary Association Conference in Perth (2015) evidence was presented linking early prepubertal ...
Senior Pets
Aging is an unavoidable part of life, and when it comes to our pets, ...
Water Safety
Some pets love to get involved in fun water activities when the weather heats up. ...
Does Your Dog Have Difficulty Breathing?
Have you ever wondered what can be done to help those squishy face dogs like ...
“Ullr” the Cat Burglar Swallows a Ring
Introducing “Ullr” the cat burglar! Ullr presented to Dr Laura Piddington after Ullr’s mum suspected ...
How old is my pet in human years?
Our Pet Age Calculator will tell you. Turns out it's not as simple as just ...
Barbecue & Picnic Hazards
With the sun shining and beautiful warm weather upon us – who can resist a ...
Royal Canin Prescription Diets
EHVH stocks a full range of Royal Canin dry food for dogs & cats to ...
Dettol Causes Blistered Tongue
Picasso is a three years old cat presented to us a day after being seen ...
Happy Tail Visits
Happy Tail Visits are brief visits to our vet hospital with the goal of teaching ...
Toxic Plant Identified by Erina Heights Vets
‘World first recorded’ – Erina Heights Vet Hospital identified the toxicity of this plant in ...
Cycad or Sago ‘Palm’ Toxicity
Three cycad species are popular ornamental plants and grow well in this area, with the ...
Itchy skin and ear infections
Around springtime, we often see an increase in itchy skin (dermatitis) and ear infections in
What’s with “Grain Free” Diets?
Various human food trends have found their way into the pet food market, especially those ...
New Danger to Pet Rabbits
A new rabbit calicivirus strain (Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus RHDV-K5) is set to be released ...
Turtle Surgery…@ EHVH
We see many local fauna cases with vehicle injuries including turtles with shell cracks, essentially ...
Separation Anxiety
You've likely been spending lots of time at home during the pandemic, and no ...
Glaucoma
Does your family pet suffer from Glaucoma? Glaucoma may lead to blindness if left untreated. ...
Chocolate Toxicity
Yes, Easter is long gone, but chocolate toxicity is still a common enough occurrence in ...
How to lose 15kg in 2 hours!
“Rex”, a 52kg Labrador presented with a large weighty fatty growth (lipoma) over the ...
Are You A Pet Owner Concerned About Over/Under Vaccination?
Antibody titre (blood) testing is now available for major viral diseases in dogs. We recognise ...
Welcome back to Puppy Preschool!
Exciting news! Puppy preschool is back! We will be starting new classes on Tuesday afternoons ...
Tick Season Is Here
We strongly urge ALL dog owning clients to preference one of the three oral brands ...
Cockatoo Shot with Slug Gun
One of the treasured Wildlife ARC carers recently presented an adult cockatoo unable to fly ...
Parasites
As the weather warms up, we start to see more parasite problems for all sorts
Senior Pets – Good Health
EARLY SENIOR SIGNS … Have you noticed any lumps or bumps; changes in appetite or ...
Christmas & New Year’s Hazards
The silly season is an exciting time of year, with Christmas and New Year’s Eve ...
Dental Hygiene
If your family pets teeth look like this photo – congratulations! Keep doing what you ...
Vaccination Guidelines for Cats & Dogs
All kittens should receive Feline Enteritis and ‘Flu’ (Herpes & Calicivirus) termed Feline 3 at ...
“Ned” Finally Gets a Clear View Of The World!
18 month old “Ned” presented with a squinty and weepy right eye. Examination revealed a ...
Your guide to senior check-ups
Hi paw parent, just like you, pets want to live a long and happy life. ...
Myths Surrounding Ear Disease!
TRUE or FALSE? Plucking a hair from “hairy eared dogs” is beneficial!… FALSE Why? This ...
The Importance of Dental Care for Your Pet
Did you know that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over three years ...
Arthritis
Your Best Friend Could Be in Pain but Can’t Tell You. In many ways, ...
Looking after your senior pet
When is a pet classified as being senior or mature? Dogs and cats are considered ...
Internal Fixation of the Radius
“Mithras” is a large 8 years old crossbreed rescue dog, who recently fractured his left ...
Bee stings
With springtime upon us, we can expect to see more blossoming trees and flowers popping
Welcome Back Dr Amy Hill
We are thrilled to have Dr. Amy Hill return from maternity leave.Now she is not ...
Simon The Brave
Exhausted to the point of collapse and coated in oil, the suffering pelican climbed the ...
Unlucky Gall Bladder Problem
“Lucky” an 11 year old Maltese terrier was referred from another clinic for abdominal ultrasound ...
Obesity & Weight loss
The internet is full of cute, funny photos and videos of ‘chonky’ pets – ...
Local hardware store aids Taizo’s jaw surgery!
“Taizo” is a 4 yr old male shihtzu who was rushed to us for attention ...
Easter Hazards
Easter can be an exciting time for both adults and children. While we prepare for ...
Desexing
Desexing your pet is a vitally important part of being a responsible pet parent. It's ...