Resources and information for pet care
Diabetes in Dogs: Signs, Treatment and Modern Management
Understanding Diabetes in Dogs Diabetes in dogs is more common than many people realise, and without treatment, it can become life-threatening. But the reality today …
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Tick Paralysis in Dogs: Symptoms, What to Do & Sydney Risk Areas
Tick paralysis is one of the most serious and time-critical conditions we see at The Village Vet in both dogs and cats on Sydney’s North …
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Bloody Diarrhoea in Dogs: When to Worry (AHDS Explained)
Seeing blood in your dog’s diarrhoea can be alarming. Sometimes it can be caused by something mild, but in other cases, it can be a …
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Signs of Stress in Dogs: How to Tell If Your Dog Is Anxious or Afraid
Dogs communicate their emotions through body language, behaviour, and subtle physical cues. Many signs of stress are easy to miss until anxiety becomes more severe. …
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Signs of Stress in Cats: How to Tell If Your Cat Is Anxious or Afraid
Cats Are Experts at Hiding Stress Cats are incredibly good at masking discomfort. Subtle changes in posture, eye shape, tail movement or behaviour can be …
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Corns in Greyhounds
A common cause of lameness in greyhounds: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Corns in greyhounds are a frequent and often painful cause of paw pad lameness, particularly …
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Preparing Your Pet for a Stress-Free Vet Visit
At The Village Vet, we follow Fear Free principles to create a calm, positive experience once your pet arrives. These simple but practical tips will help support your pet before the visit, making the entire journey smoother and less stressful for both of you.
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Pre-Visit Medications for Anxious Pets
Some pets find vet visits overwhelming, even before they reach the clinic. We believe every patient deserves a calm and positive experience. For pets who need extra support, we may recommend pre-visit medications. Safe, targeted medications given at home before the appointment to help reduce fear and anxiety.
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How We Create a Fear Free Experience
Vet visits shouldn’t be scary for pets or their people. Our clinics are designed with your pet’s emotional wellbeing in mind. Modern animal behaviour science tells us how powerfully fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) can influence your pet’s health. Our goal is simple: to create a veterinary experience that feels safe, calm, and comfortable for every patient.
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Raja’s Story: Treating Pleural Effusion in a Cat on Sydney’s North Shore
Written by Dr Elle Burton-Bradley When Raja’s owners noticed he was breathing faster and seemed quieter than usual, they trusted their instincts, and it saved …
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Foreign Body Ingestion in Dogs – Chip the Labrador’s Story
Written by Dr Elle Burton-Bradley, The Village Vet Presenting Complaint: Ingestion of Gravel and a Rock Chip, a beautiful 10-month-old Labrador, was brought to The Village …
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Can Pets Pass Illnesses to People? What North Shore Families Need to Know
Life on Sydney’s North Shore is full of green spaces, leafy bush tracks, and pets making the most of our backyards. It’s one of the …
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