Sunbury Animal Hospital

Sunbury Animal Hospital Together, making a difference to you and your pet's lives Our Veterinary Hospital provides modern, professional and affordable health care for your pets.

We aim to make your pet feel at ease in our clinic with a caring and gentle approach to treatment and consultations. Our dedicated and experienced vets and vet nurses are passionate about pets and are avid animal lovers. Our Hospital has been supporting the local Sunbury community and its pets since 1978. Our unsurpassed reputation for excellence in veterinary care is not just reflected in our state of the art, purpose-built hospital, but also in the care and passion shown by our staff.

Fun Fact Friday 🐾🦷🐱Kittens have 26🦷 baby teeth that should all be present in their mouth by the age of 6 weeks. 🐱Adult ...
29/08/2025

Fun Fact Friday 🐾🦷
🐱Kittens have 26🦷 baby teeth that should all be present in their mouth by the age of 6 weeks.

🐱Adult cats have 30🦷 permanent teeth which should all be present in their mouth by the age of 5-6 months.

🐱Your kitten will get their teeth checked at their kitten vaccine appointments with us – which is important for identifying any potential problems with their teeth or jaws early. It's a great idea to book them in for another FREE Dental Check up with us at at the age of 6-7months to ensure that all of their baby teeth have fallen out and assess how the permanent teeth are coming in.

Pets with HOLES in their teeth?! Can this happen?! 🤔🦷(Pic: The very handsome Mr. Eddie - Nurse Jacqui's newest fur-famil...
27/08/2025

Pets with HOLES in their teeth?! Can this happen?! 🤔🦷

(Pic: The very handsome Mr. Eddie - Nurse Jacqui's newest fur-family member 😍)

Sticks and stones may break our bones – but they can definitely break your pets' teeth! Please discourage your dogs from...
25/08/2025

Sticks and stones may break our bones – but they can definitely break your pets' teeth!

Please discourage your dogs from chasing/fetching sticks/stones/rocks/hard plastic frisbees etc. as these will cause tooth wear over time or could even completely break one or more of their precious teeth!

We recommend playing fetch with bouncy rubber balls instead (definitely NOT tennis balls as these significantly wear down the teeth with repeated chewing/catching due to their coarse texture).

Sorry we are closed today, we will open as normal on Monday morning at 8am.If you have a veterinary emergency, please ca...
22/08/2025

Sorry we are closed today, we will open as normal on Monday morning at 8am.
If you have a veterinary emergency, please call Animal Referral Hospital in Essendon on 93790700

Fun Fact Friday 🐾🦷🐶Puppies have 28🦷 baby teeth that should all be present in their mouth by the age of 12 weeks. 🐶Adult ...
22/08/2025

Fun Fact Friday 🐾🦷

🐶Puppies have 28🦷 baby teeth that should all be present in their mouth by the age of 12 weeks.

🐶Adult dogs have a total of 42🦷 permanent teeth which should all be present in their mouth by the age of 6-7 months.

🐶Your puppy will get their teeth checked at their puppy vaccine appointments with us – which is important for identifying any potential problems with their teeth or jaws early. It's a great idea to book them in for another FREE Dental Check up with us at the age of 7-8months to ensure that all of their baby teeth have fallen out and assess how the permanent teeth are coming in.

Did you know that certain pet breeds are at risk of having issues with their teeth and oral health due to the size, shap...
20/08/2025

Did you know that certain pet breeds are at risk of having issues with their teeth and oral health due to the size, shape and position of their jaws?

Common breeds that have misaligned jaws are any brachycephalic breeds (e.g. pugs, boxers, bulldogs, himalayans and persians etc.), as well as; poodles, cavaliers, greyhounds, daschunds, jack russell terriers, pomeranians, bichon frises, maltese shih tzus, chihuahuas (and any cross-breeds of the aforementioned breeds).

These breeds can commonly suffer from:
🦷Tooth wear and injury due to the misaligned teeth digging into each other or rubbing against another tooth or teeth.
🦷Soft tissue and gum injury from teeth digging into or impinging the gums.
🦷Accelerated periodontal disease (usually from food becoming trapped and impacted in areas of the mouth, especially where the teeth are crowded)
🦷Teeth becoming infected due to either periodontal disease and/or injuries sustained over time.
🦷Oral pain.
🦷Tooth injuries (e.g. fractures).

Book your pet in for their FREE Dental Check this month so we can check their jaws and teeth for you. Call us on 9744 3611!

Ever wondered if your cat has a sore mouth?Here's some signs to look out for in your cat at home: 😿Increased amount of p...
18/08/2025

Ever wondered if your cat has a sore mouth?
Here's some signs to look out for in your cat at home:
😿Increased amount of plaque and calculus (tartar) covering the teeth (teeth look yellow/brown-ish)
😿Inflamed gums that appear red in colour
😿Drooling or stringy saliva
😿Teeth chattering/grinding
😿Blood spots in mouth or visible oral bleeding
😿Reluctance to eat hard food and/or suddenly prefers to eat soft food
😿Red patches or spots on the gums/tongue/lips/teeth etc.
😿Smelly breath
😿Some teeth appear flat or worn down/broken

If your cat is showing any of these signs or you're concerned about their dental health - please don't hesitate to contact us and book an appointment. We are only too happy to help and if your cat requires dentistry, we will ensure that any hidden problems are identified.

Pic of Nurse Elisa's cat's pearly whites (Zazzy).

Tooth resorption in cats – a common and painful issue for our feline friends! FORL's (Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive L...
04/08/2025

Tooth resorption in cats – a common and painful issue for our feline friends!

FORL's (Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions)
WHAT ARE THEY? FORL's are a common and very painful dental condition in cats where teeth begin to erode, exposing the sensitive inner layers of the tooth, eventually destroying it altogether.

WHERE? The lesions generally appear at the site where the tooth meets the gum and often the lesion extends below the gum line. However, some may look like a hole or concavity in the tooth near the gum line, and some can start below the gum line where we can't even see them without x-rays.

DIAGNOSING? Given the nature of the signs, these lesions can be difficult to see during a vet consultation (they also may be hidden beneath tartar or the gums) and even more tricky to assess their severity properly without the use of x-rays.

HOW ARE THEY CAUSED? This erosion is caused by overactivity of a special type of cell, the ‘odontoclast’, whose normal role is to destroy old or damaged tooth material. FORL's are most common in cats older than 5 years of age but can occur at any age.

SIGNS OF FORL's? FORL's are painful and cats can be very secretive and are brilliant at hiding their pain. They may be suffering silently! For this reason, we’re here to help you and can assess your cat’s mouth for evidence of FORL's, or any other form of dental disease, visible on exam. Book them in for a FREE Dental check today – call us on 9744 3611!

TREATMENT of FORL's
If your cat is diagnosed with having a FORL (or FORL's) – extraction or amputation of the teeth/tooth affected is necessary, after which your kitty will be feeling MUCH better, with a clean, comfortable and healthy mouth. To identify and treat teeth affected by FORL's your kitty will need to undergo a thorough oral examination and full mouth dental x-rays (x-rays ensure that we don't miss anything that could be causing your cat pain) – all of which need to be completed under a general anaesthetic.

FIRST DAY OF AUGUST... which means it's: PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH! FREE DENTAL CHECKS this month! 🦷🐾🦷🐾🦷10% OFF DENTAL PRO...
31/07/2025

FIRST DAY OF AUGUST... which means it's: PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!

FREE DENTAL CHECKS this month! 🦷🐾🦷🐾🦷

10% OFF DENTAL PROCEDURES IN AUGUST!*

FREE DENTAL HOME CARE BROCHURES!

Call us on 9744 3611 to book your pets FREE Dental Check in TODAY!
*Limited time offer and limited spaces available. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers/discounts

Tune in to our posts this month for info on different pet dental topics!

Next Month is Pet Dental Health MonthWe'll be offering:10% OFF your pets dental procedure in AUGUST*FREE Dental Checks w...
28/07/2025

Next Month is Pet Dental Health Month
We'll be offering:
10% OFF your pets dental procedure in AUGUST*
FREE Dental Checks with our Nurses
FREE Home Dental Care Brochures

*Limited spaces available and 10% discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers/discounts.

Give us a call on 9744 3611 to secure your pets' FREE dental check consultation with one of our nurses.

Sorry we are closed today, Saturday 26th July 2025.We will open as normal on Monday 28th July 2025 at 8am.Apologies for...
25/07/2025

Sorry we are closed today, Saturday 26th July 2025.
We will open as normal on Monday 28th July 2025 at 8am.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

❓Q: If my pet is still eating, does it really need a dental procedure?A: YESIf our team have noted any form of problem w...
25/07/2025

❓Q: If my pet is still eating, does it really need a dental procedure?
A: YES
If our team have noted any form of problem with your pets' teeth, from mild tartar build-up to advanced periodontal disease or tooth injuries etc. the pet will be feeling some level of pain and/or discomfort in their mouth. Pets will still eat as they don't have an alternative - if they don't eat, they can't survive. Your pet may suddenly only want to eat soft food - this is a big sign that their mouth hurts! If dental diseases are left to progress the more pain the pet endures. Preventing the advancement of periodontal disease is always the ideal option.

Pics of our Practice Manager, Shae's, fur-babies for attention 😍

Address

63 Macedon Street
Sunbury, VIC
3429

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
3pm - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
3pm - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(03) 9744 3611

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