When your dog develops diarrhoea, it’s natural to want to get to the bottom of what’s causing it and help them feel better as quickly as possible. While digestive upsets can have many causes, one possible culprit is Salmonella, a type of bacteria that can affect both animals and people. At Summer Hill Village Vets, […]
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 […]
Short answer? Absolutely. And it’s more common than you think. Dog dental care in Summer Hill is something we talk about a lot at our clinic – and for good reason. Most dogs with dental disease keep eating like nothing’s wrong. They still wag their tails, chew bones, and seem perfectly happy. But beneath the […]
Downloadable/printable fact sheet Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial disease that affects dogs – and can even infect humans. Caused by Leptospira bacteria, the illness is spread through the urine of infected animals, particularly rats and dogs. Once it enters the environment, it can contaminate soil, puddles, and bedding – posing a risk for dogs that […]
We love watching our dogs gracefully age. Those silver hairs around the muzzle are a badge of honour. But sometimes, what we attribute to simply “getting on in years” could be a sign of something else. Have you noticed senior dog excessive thirst lately? Perhaps their belly seems a bit rounder. Maybe their appetite has […]
Just like in humans, kidney disease in senior pets can often develop silently. Subtle signs are easily dismissed as natural ageing. You might notice your furry friend making more frequent trips to their water bowl. Consequently, they may need to urinate more often. Perhaps they’ve had a bit of unexplained weight loss in older pet, […]
As our beloved dogs and cats enter their golden years, we notice many changes. We lovingly observe the silvering around their muzzles. They prefer cozy naps. Perhaps their pace is slightly gentler during walks. However, bad breath that clears a room, visibly painful teeth, or inflamed, bleeding gums are never normal. These are not just […]
As our beloved companions enter their golden years, we expect some changes. However, wet spots where they sleep, more accidents inside, or, alarmingly, blood in their urine are never normal. These signs can indicate underlying urinary problems in senior pets needing our attention. Urinary problems in senior pets are surprisingly common. Their potential causes vary […]
As our beloved cats and dogs enter their senior years, we might occasionally brush off a bout of vomiting or a change in bowel habits as a minor digestive hiccup. However, if you’ve noticed your older cat vomiting more frequently than usual, or your dog is experiencing persistent loose stools, unexplained weight loss in older […]
