A common misconception with pet owners is that cats are low maintenance and anti-social – this could not be further from the truth! They may have a different way of expressing their needs to their canine counterparts but cats thrive on social interaction. These days more and more people are choosing to keep their cats […]
Even the bravest of pooches can experience a little stress when their best friend (you!) has to go away – even if you’re only going out for a short while. It’s no fun if your dog reacts badly to you going away. A stressed dog will be unhappy, may display destructive behaviours, and could even […]
After working-from-home for the past few months it can be a stressful transition for your pets having to deal with you returning to work. We have come up with our very own Anti Anxiety Pet Packages to help your pet through this change. What do these Anti-Anxiety Packages include? For Dogs: An Adaptil Collar suited to your […]
Everyone loves a little alone time but we are social animals at heart and don’t like being on our own for too long – and you may have noticed this is exactly the same with your paw friend. You can tell they aren’t happy when you leave the house and how madly excited they are […]
We have decided to increase our range of services we now offer you Canine Myofunctional Therapy (CMT) also known as dog massage. We want to educate people about the benefits of dog (canine) massage as well as help their furry friends. This is why we sent one of our nurses to Melbourne to study and […]
At Summer Hill Village Vet we are constantly monitoring the Covid-19 situation with respect to our pets and to keep you accurately informed. Our information is primarily sourced from: World Health Organisation, Australian Government Department of Health, NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board and Australian Veterinary Association. To date there have been NO CASES of transmission of […]
Corona FAQs Q: What is SHVV doing to make their hospital as safe as possible for me and my pet? A: We are monitoring AVA, NSW Government & WHO guidelines & updating our practice protocols constantly. We are asking clients who are unwell to stay at home, keeping employees home if they are unwell, cleaning […]
Update on taking care of your pets during the coronavirus epidemic We know this is an anxious time for everyone and you may be concerned how best to look after your pet in this current situation. Until advised otherwise, we are open as normal – here are some guidelines to help both humans and animals […]
It can be very distressing not being able to afford vet treatment for your pet. The last thing we want is for you to compromise your pet’s health and happiness due to financial constraints. As such, we are always looking for reliable financial options for our clients. At the moment we have been using ZipPay/ZipMoney […]
We have received our first pair of BRAND NEW large cat houses for our boarders! We know how worrying it can be to put your furry family members into boarding whilst you go away. To make your cats as comfortable as possible and give you peace of mind, we have ordered fancy new cattery houses. […]