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Drowning and Near-Drowning in Pets

Drowning and Near-Drowning in Pets

With summer and swimming pools on most people's holiday itineraries, drowning in pets is a sad but real tragedy. Dr Elle Burton-Bradley, Veterinarian, The Village Vet talks us thought what is necessary to know and signs to be aware of. Please share this with friends...

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Managing Your New Pet’s Behaviour

Managing Your New Pet’s Behaviour

Summer holidays are a great time to bring a new pet into your life.  It’s often a season when the family is at home and everyone has more time to spend with a pet. So far, you’ve nailed toilet training and aced puppy school but now other behaviours are...

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Pool and Swimming Safety for Pets

Pool and Swimming Safety for Pets

Pet swim safety, breeds and their relative swimming abilities, behaviour training help, water intoxication and chemical poisoning and basic CPR for drowning dogs.  

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Pet Injury and Prevention

Pet Injury and Prevention

Photo Credit: pxhere.com Kids will be kids and that applies to our fur-kids too.  So, when it comes to injuries and doing our best to prevent them, is there really anything you can do?  Well, no… and yes.  Read on to find out. Lameness...

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Common Canine Diseases & Vaccinations

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.

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How to Care for Injured Wildlife

How to Care for Injured Wildlife

Living in Kur-ring-gai naturally means that we live amongst birds and animals that are endemic to the area. It is inevitable that at some stage we will come into close contact with each other and it is our duty of care to look out for these creatures and do our...

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