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The Importance of Dental Care for Pets
The most common question we receive as a veterinary practice is: “Why does my pet have bad breath?” Second only to that question is: “Is it normal for my pet to have bad breath?”
Read on… this is an important topic and we need your help, as a pet owner, to learn how to look after your pet’s teeth.
Coping with Bereavement
Photo Credit: pxhere.com In this article, MSD Animal Health talk us through how to cope with bereavement following the loss of a pet. The Village Vet staff are here, at any time, to help you through this. Call us at the Pymble Clinic on 9499...
Exercise for Senior Dogs
The best rule for exercising your older dog is this: little and often. It’s important to keep those joints mobile, and several short walks throughout the day is much more effective than one long walk.
We have put some tips and fun tricks together here to help you keep your dog active.
Keeping Warm in Winter
Photo Credit: pxhere.com Our ageing pets often find it harder to regulate their temperature. Keeping cool in summer involves a different set of challenges from keeping warm in winter. The Village Vet can help you...
Osteoarthritis (Arthritis) and Joint Health
Osteoarthritis (commonly known as arthritis) is a degenerative, painful and debilitating joint disease that affects dogs and cats. It makes movement difficult and painful and progressively gets worse over time.
Here's what you can do to help your senior through this time of their lives.
Senior Pet Health Care
Photo Credit: pxhere.com As pets move into their geriatric years, you will notice all the common signs of aging that they share with their human companions: Your pet’s hair may turn grey, body and reflexes are dulled, hearing,...
Common Feline Diseases & Vaccinations
Knowledge is key to understanding how best to look after our indoor and outdoor cats. Read on to find out more about the common diseases your cat will be vaccinated against and what we look out for at The Village Vet.
Common Canine Diseases & Vaccinations
Like any treatment, vaccinations cannot be 100% guaranteed. However, used in conjunction with proper nutrition and a clean environment, vaccination is clearly your pet’s best defence against disease. Here's what we look out for at The Village Vet.
Annual Health Checks. Why they are so Important.
Our domestic pets can conceal when they are unwell, so even if they seem healthy an annual vet visit can help to identify health problems before they become a serious issue.
Pet Insurance
Pet insurance can have restrictions but can be vital in some scenarios. It's a complex financial decision and we are here to help.