Sydney Animal Hospitals Northern Beaches

01/01/2025

🐾 New year, new furry family member? Start 2025 off right! 🐾

Throughout January and February, we're offering:
✅ FREE Health Check with one of our expert vets
✅ FREE Sample Bag of Hill’s Food to give them the best start
✅ FREE Tick & Flea Protection for worry-free adventures
🐶 For puppies: FREE First Dose of Heartworm Prevention

Give your new puppy or kitten the healthiest start to life!
👉 https://sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au/new-puppy-kitten-check/

Want the best start for your new fur baby? For new puppies & kittens, we offer a FREE Health Check by a Vet and a FREE Bag of Hill’s Food, contact your local Sydney Animal Hospitals to make an appointment.

31/12/2024

🎉 What a Year It’s Been! Goodbye 2024! 🎉

As we count down to the new year, we’re taking a moment to look back on an incredible 2024 at Sydney Animal Hospitals. From life-changing surgeries and adorable new puppy visits to partnering with amazing charities like Assistance Dogs Australia, this year has been full of love, care, and community.

💙 Thank you to our amazing clients for trusting us with your furry family members—we couldn’t do what we do without you.

🐾 Here’s to the pets who brought us joy, the stories that warmed our hearts, and the moments that remind us why we love what we do.

Wishing you all a safe and happy New Year. We’re looking forward to an even bigger and better 2025 with you and your pets!

Assistance Dogs Australia
Greyhounds As Pets
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31/12/2024

One last job for 2024, which was the same job as the last patient for 2023… an emergency surgery to treat an intestinal obstruction!

This time poor Maui had a linear foreign body obstruction. This is a particularly serious intestinal obstruction as it can quickly cause intestinal perforation and catastrophic peritonitis. Fortunately Dr Jamie was able to quickly diagnose the problem via an abdominal ultrasound without delay and Dr Ben was on duty and able to perform emergency surgery straight away.

Fingers crossed Maui makes a full recovery 🤞🏻

31/12/2024

🎆 New Year’s Eve Pet Safety Tips! 🎆

As we get ready to welcome the New Year, don’t forget our furry friends may not find the celebrations as fun as we do. Loud fireworks and parties can be stressful for pets, but there are ways to help them feel safe and calm:

🐾 Keep them indoors: Create a quiet, comfortable space where they feel safe.
🐾 Drown out the noise: Play soothing music or keep the TV on to mask the sound of fireworks.
🐾 Secure your yard: If they need to go outside, ensure gates are closed to prevent escapes.
🐾 Comfort them: Stay close, or provide their favorite toy or blanket to help them feel secure.
🐾 Consider calming options: If your pet struggles with anxiety, there are treatments available to help.

💡 We’re here to help! Our clinic is open today, so if you’re concerned about your pet’s comfort or need advice, give us a call or book online. Let’s make this New Year’s Eve a safe and happy one for everyone—including your pets!

www.sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au

30/12/2024

Dr. Sam and Team Celestial Have Done It Again! 🏆

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Celestial V70, skippered by our very own Dr. Sam Haynes, have won the Tattersal Cup in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race! Backed by Sydney Bulldog Clinic, part of the Sydney Animal Hospitals family, the team tackled the 625-mile course with skill, determination, and a whole lot of heart.

This year wasn’t just about the race—it was about raising awareness for Assistance Dogs Australia, a charity that does life-changing work. We’re so proud to support them and help spread the word about their amazing efforts.

A massive congratulations to Dr. Sam and the Celestial V70 crew—your hard work and passion inspire us every day. Just like on the water, at Sydney Animal Hospitals, we’re all about teamwork, dedication, and going the extra mile.



Assistance Dogs Australia

28/12/2024

DR BEN IS BACK

Practice owner Dr. Ben Brown will be back on deck from Monday. Ben has spent the last 6 weeks caring for his daughter Emily who had open heart surgery in November at

Thanks to everyone that reached out to support Dr Ben and his family. Welcome home Emily ❤️‍🩹

27/12/2024

🌞 HEAT WARNING: Protect Your Pets! 🐾
As Sydney sizzles, especially in the west, it’s vital to keep our furry friends safe in the heat. 🚨

Brachycephalic breeds (like bulldogs, pugs, and Frenchies) are particularly at risk. Their short noses make it harder for them to cool down, so they need extra care in hot weather.

Watch for these warning signs of heat stress:
👉 Panting excessively
👉 Moving sluggishly
👉 Excess salivation or drooling
👉 Reluctance to move
👉 Acting woozy
👉 Vomiting
👉 Losing consciousness

If you notice any of these symptoms, contact us immediately.

Keep your pets cool, hydrated, and indoors as much as possible. Let’s keep them safe this summer! 🐕❤️

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Sydney Animal Hospitals! ✨🎄

To all our incredible customers, dedicated staff, and your furry family members, we want to wish you a joyful and paw-some Christmas! 🐾🎅

This year has been filled with wagging tails, purring cuddles, and countless moments of love and care. We’re so grateful to be a part of your pets’ lives and to have such a passionate team making it all possible.

Here’s a special video compilation celebrating the moments that made 2024 so special—from our amazing team to the adorable pets who brighten our days! 💕

🐾 From all of us at Sydney Animal Hospitals, Merry Christmas and thank you for being part of our family! 🎄🎁

24/12/2024

We hope everyone has a merry Christmas.
A reminder to keep your pets healthy and happy over the holiday.

🎄❌ Foods NOT to Feed Your Pets This Christmas ❌🎄

List of Foods:

Chocolate 🍫 (contains theobromine, toxic to dogs)
Cooked Bones 🍖 (can splinter and cause internal injuries)
Onions & Garlic 🧅🧄 (toxic and can damage red blood cells)
Grapes & Raisins 🍇 (can cause kidney failure)
Alcohol 🍷 (extremely toxic to dogs, even in small amounts)
Fatty Foods 🍗 (can lead to pancreatitis)
Christmas Pudding & Mince Pies 🥧 (contain raisins, currants, or alcohol)
Nuts (especially Macadamia) 🌰 (toxic and can cause weakness and tremors)
Candy & Sweets 🍭 (xylitol in sugar-free items is highly toxic)
Blue Cheese 🧀 (contains roquefortine C, harmful to dogs).

👉 Keep your furry friends safe! Stick to pet-friendly treats this Christmas.

We are open most day these holidays. Call us if you have any concerns.

23/12/2024

🐾🛹 Look who rolled into the Sydney Bulldog Clinic today! 🛹🐾

giotto_skateboarding_bulldog came in for his vaccination and health check, and he was such a good boy! 💉🐶 It's always a treat to have this talented boy visit us.

As the holiday season kicks into full swing, don’t forget to keep your pets up to date with their vaccinations and preventatives. Staying on top of their health means more time for fun and fewer worries during the festive period. 🎄✨

Need to book your pet’s check-up? Give us a call or book online today—we’re here to help! 🐾

22/12/2024

✨🎄 The holiday season is here, and it’s been a paw-some year at Sydney Animal Hospitals! 🐾 From adorable pets dressed in their Christmas best to wag-tastic end-of-year celebrations, we’re feeling the festive cheer. ❤️

Here are some of our favorite moments from the season—your furry family members never fail to bring joy to our hearts! 🐶🐱

As we reflect on 2024, we want to thank you for trusting us with your beloved pets’ care. 🏥 We’ve loved every tail wag, purr, and cuddle along the way.

And don’t forget to share your own holiday pet photos in the comments—we’d love to see them! 📸

From all of us at Sydney Animal Hospitals, have a safe and happy holiday season! 🌟

Check out our holiday ours here https://sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au/news/holiday-hours-for-sydney-animal-hospitals-plan-ahead-this-festive-season/

19/12/2024

Important Health Alert: Tick Paralysis and Heartworm on the Rise

This year has seen a significant increase in tick paralysis cases and reports of heartworm infections. These threats are serious and can be life-threatening for your beloved pets.

To help us keep your pets protected and ensure our records are up to date, we kindly ask you to take a moment to follow the link and complete the questionnaire https://ow.ly/Vl0650UtUtY.

This will help us check if your pets are fully up to date with vaccinations, tick, flea, heartworm, and worming preventatives - and allow us to remind you or discuss during your next visit if any gaps are identified.

17/12/2024

Beware of Grass Seeds – A Hidden Danger for Dogs!

This is Polare. She came in to Newport today for the removal of multiple grass seeds. 🌱🐾

Grass seeds might seem harmless, but they can cause big problems for your furry friend. These tiny seeds can embed themselves in your dog's paws, ears, eyes, or skin, leading to pain, infections, and even abscesses.

Signs to watch for:
- Limping or licking paws excessively.
- Head shaking or ear scratching.
- Red, swollen areas, or discharge around the eyes, nose, or skin.

How to prevent grass seed injuries:
- Check your dog’s paws, ears, and fur after walks, especially in grassy areas.
- Keep long fur around the paws, ears, and belly trimmed.
- Avoid areas with long grass when possible.

If your pet shows any of these signs, don't delay – grass seeds can burrow deeper and cause serious complications.

📍 Polare is feeling better now after her visit to our Newport clinic – if you’re worried about grass seeds, call us straight away!

www.sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au

12/12/2024

🐾 Meet Cookie – A Brave Bichon Frise 🐾

Cookie, a dearly loved bichon frise dog which recently presented to our practice with a swollen abdomen and panting. We conducted blood tests which identified increased liver enzymes and subsequently Cookie underwent a contrast CT scan.

📋 The CT scan revealed a very large inoperable liver tumour .Until very recently traditional surgery would have been unable to help her. However a new advanced treatment had become available for pets with inoperable liver tumours involving a procedure called chemo-embolisation.

This procedure involves passing a guided catheter into the blood vessel in the leg, ascending the aorta and identifying the blood supply to the tumour using fluoroscopy. Once identified, the tumour is then destroyed by targeted intra arterial injection of chemotherapy and embolic agents. The scan here demonstrates the spectacular effect with the large tumour being directly targeted by the chemotherapy.

💖 Cookie is making a great recovery from the procedure and we are all very happy to have been able to help her without resorting to risky surgery.

10/12/2024

🐶 Did You Know? We’ve Launched the Sydney Bulldog Clinic! 🎉

At Sydney Bulldog Clinic, we understand that our flat-faced friends have unique health needs. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated space to care for their squishy little faces and ensure they’re living their best lives! 💖

joined us for our exciting launch, proving that Bulldogs really can do it all! 🛹

With the weather heating up, it’s especially important to ensure your furry friend is comfortable and breathing easily. If you’re concerned about your Bulldog’s health or breathing, book a consultation today.

🌟 We also offer fixed-price BOAS surgery to improve breathing and enhance your Bulldog’s quality of life.

📅 Book Now or find out more: https://www.sydneybulldogclinics.com.au/

Because squishy faces deserve the best care! 💕🐾

07/12/2024

📢 Important Update 📢

We will be closing at 5:00 PM today 8th December.

Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll be back to our normal opening hours tomorrow. If you have any urgent inquiries, please contact us before 5:00 PM.

We appreciate your support!

06/12/2024

🎉 Lump Amnesty Success! 🎉

Our Lump Amnesty Campaign has come to an end, and we’re thrilled to announce we raised an incredible $20,388 for Assistance Dogs Australia! This campaign not only supported a life-changing cause but also saved countless pets by detecting and removing cancerous lumps early. We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved together!

To celebrate this success, we were joined by Assistance Dogs Australia today at the CYCA for the official launch of the Celestial V70. Skippered by Dr. Sam Haynes, the Celestial V70 will be competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race this year.

We’re honored to partner with assistancedogsaustralia and use the Celestial V70 campaign to raise awareness for the incredible work they do—providing highly trained assistance dogs to Australians living with disabilities.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the campaign. Together, we’re making a difference for people, pets, and communities!

05/12/2024

🚨 PARALYSIS TICK WARNING🚨

This tick season is the worst we’ve seen in many years, with cases skyrocketing over the last few weeks.

✅ Tick Prevention is Vital:
Make sure your pets are up to date with their tick prevention. For dogs, there is now a yearly injection that provides the best protection available! There are also oral and spot-on options for dogs and cats.

🧐 Daily Tick Checks:
Inspect your pets daily, especially if they’ve been near the coast or bushland.

🚨 Signs of Tick Paralysis to Watch For:
- Weakness
- Collapse
- Vomiting or retching
- Change in bark or meow
- Difficulty breathing

Tick paralysis can be life-threatening, so don’t delay—protect your pets and contact us immediately if you are concerned.

📞 Call us or visit www.sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au to learn more about the yearly injection and other tick prevention options.