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Autumn 2024 Team Updates!
It has been a busy few months in the clinic and as a result of this we’ve got some exciting staff updates to share with you too: Dr Nicole has just returned from spending 2 weeks with a specialist dentist in Adelaide upskilling and has brought back with her a wealth...
Darcy’s Dermal Lump and Dental Treatment
Meet Dapper Darcy! This handsome gentleman is a regular at Rouse Hill Family Vets. Darcy is 9.5 years old and a gorgeous Miniature Schnauzer. He recently visited us for his regular comprehensive oral dental health assessment procedure and just before his appointment...
Lani’s altercation with a chicken foot!
Lani presented to us with a sore throat, coughing and just not being quite herself. She had a few days prior eaten a raw, frozen chicken foot. She thought this treat was delicious and ate it very quickly! Lani was admitted for further diagnostics as there was concerns...
Heatstroke in our furry friends!
Summer is coming and that means so is the heat! There are quite a few things that we need to take into consideration with our pets when it comes to hot weather. For example, burnt paw pads and heatstroke. Heatstroke is when your pet overheats and cannot appropriately...
What to do if your pet’s baby teeth do not fall out
Did you know? Just like children, kittens and puppies have baby teeth that fall out around 6 months of age. Baby teeth are called deciduous teeth and usually fall out by 6-7 months of age (you may find some teeth in interesting and random places during this time)....
Small Cat’s Urinary Obstruction
Small cat presented to Rouse Hill Family Vets with having trouble passing urine. Unfortunately, this can be a recurring problem in male cats. Male cats who become extremely stressed, suffer from a urinary tract infection, or suffer from bladder stones/crystals can...
So, you’re thinking about pet insurance?
Pet insurance is a form of insurance taken out that can help with the expense of vet bills if your pet becomes sick or injured. Vet visits, whether for injury or illness, can become expensive very quickly depending on the condition. Insurance can help give you peace...
Is your pet trying to tell you something? How do we know if they are in pain?
For years, I have had clients tell me that their pet is slowing down and it’s just old. Our pets don’t have the verbal vocabulary to tell us they are feeling stiff and sore. This doesn’t mean they aren’t trying to tell us - we just need to learn how to listen to them....
I Think My Pet May Have An Ear Infection, What Should I Expect At The Vet?
Ear infections can be very uncomfortable for your pet and if left untreated can cause ongoing complications and pain. This is why we recommend you book a visit with the vet as soon as you notice your pets ears are infected. Common signs your pet may have a ear...
Why Is Having My Pets On Preventative Parastics So Important?
Did you know that Spring and Summer are the most common months for parasites such as fleas and ticks to come out. They can appear all year round but we see higher numbers during this time. So why do we recommend your pet being on parasitic prevention all year round?...