Is heartworm still a risk for dogs in Sydney? Recent clinical cases at Summer Hill Village Vet confirm that heartworm disease is returning to the Inner West. While annual injections previously made cases rare, changing weather patterns and mosquito activity mean heartworm prevention is now more critical than ever for Sydney pet owners. A Message […]
At Summer Hill Village Vet, we recognise that a pet isn’t “just a dog” or “just a cat”—they are family. When the time comes to say goodbye, the void they leave behind can be overwhelming. While our team is here to provide the most compassionate end-of-life care and palliative services, we also want to ensure […]
Choosing when to desex your pet is a critical health decision. At Summer Hill Village Vet in Sydney’s Inner West, we provide evidence-based desexing tailored to your pet’s breed, age, and local NSW legal requirements. When should I desex my cat in NSW? In New South Wales, the legal requirement is to desex cats by […]
It’s not always easy to know what to do when lost cats and kittens turn up in your street or garden. Some cats are much-loved pets that roam freely, while others may be genuinely lost or unowned. How to Help a Found Cat Before acting, observe quietly — healthy, confident cats are often owned and […]