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Princes Highway Veterinary Hospital

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Princes Highway Veterinary Hospital

We have been providing friendly, compassionate care for pets in the St George area for more than 20
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24/08/2024

What will we do without them..
happy with theycantalkcomics

21/08/2024

Brothers - P**i and Sesame, proudly showing off their floral accessories after their desexing procedures 🌼🌸

18/08/2024

Finnley may have been watching too many Olympic gymnastics and decided to try it out himself. Unfortunately it was a very tricky landing that resulted in multiple fractures in his toes!

After having x-rays done and detailed a discussion with a team of vets, Finnley is on his road to recovery with a splint and bandages for the next 6 weeks before he will be re-x-rayed to see how much his toes have healed. No more advanced tricks for Finnley now!

15/08/2024

How long does it take for my pet to recover from an anaesthetic?

Unlike us, pets cannot foresee their upcoming surgeries and often wake up confused and can look worried or lost over the next 24-hour period whilst their bodies metabolise the general anaesthetics and drugs. Be sure to offer them some extra TLCs during this time so they feel more at ease. However, paediatric or young patients after a quick procedure e.g. desexing or quick dental scale and polish can appear to be back on their feet in no time like nothing has happened!

Some symptoms you can look out for during the recovery phase are:
🩺Panting/restlessness
It is common for pets to be experiencing various levels of discomfort, physically or mentally, after an operation. They may find it difficult to get comfortable or can feel anxious after having a long day. Most pets go home with pain relief medications but if your pet seems extra painfu/unsettled, please let us know and we will look in to a stronger pain relieves or a recheck.

🩺Inappetence/nausea
Many pets feel nauseous and don't want to eat after an anaesthetic, especially during the first 12 hours, and some may vomit after eating. If that's the case, it’s okay to give them some extra time to develop their appetite, and we strongly recommend your pets to be monitored whilst eating for the first day. Appetite should improve by the following day.

🩺Less or abnormal bowel movements
Prolonged fasting period and reduced metabolic rates can cause your pets to not defecate for longer than usual, whereas some have more frequent bowel movements including loose stools or even diarrhoea. If your pet is having loose stools, please let us know. Urination should not be reduced and may even increase in the first 24 hours due to IV fluids they've received.

Even if your pets look very active and energetic right after their procedures, we ask that you still try to keep them as rested as possible to minimise risks of trauma to the surgical sites, infections and formation of hernias.

Please also let us know of any abnormal behaviours that last more than 48 hours.

12/08/2024

The cutest Banana showed off her fancy rainbow PJs at her vaccination appointment with Dr. Jesse. Her sibling however was a little camera shy and didn't wish to appear on camera that day 🌈

10/08/2024

Archie came in for a dental procedure and unfortunately, two teeth needed to be extracted after analysing his dental x-rays. Thankfully his plushie friend was there to keep Archie company and made sure his recovery was nice and smooth

06/08/2024

Bob was proud to show off his perfect “sit” and “paw” while casually shopping for some food after receiving his annual vaccinations and check up with Dr. Shelton

03/08/2024

Could your pets be dehydrated during winter?

Wintertime can be just as dehydrating as summer, as the cold air holds significantly less moisture than warm air. Added heat sources such as ovens, ACs and fireplaces also increase the risk of dehydration, especially for our feline friends as they can easily nap for hours in the warm cosiness.

You could be noticing signs such as increased thirst, itchy/flaky skin, tenting skin and dry/cracked nose as they rapidly lose moisture to the dry winter air if not keeping up with their water intake.

You can help to increase your pets’ water intake by making sure they have access to plenty of fresh water at all times, increase the amount of wet food given or even adding some water to their wet food, using a humidifier and turning down the temperature of heaters, or investing in a water fountain for your feline friends!

30/07/2024

Even though Sushi Roll was confused about why he didn't receive breakfast this morning and is now at the vet, being the goodest boy, he still shook hands with all the nurses as they stopped to said hello

27/07/2024

🐱 Happy with "off the mark" comic by Mark Parisi

25/07/2024

Tiggy is back after one year for her annual check up and vaccination again, this time with her new butterfly headpiece and we are absolutely obsessed!!

22/07/2024

My name is Bear 🐻, a 6-months-old Tibtian cutie and I came to SGV for my desexing procedure. I also had an umbilical hernia repaired and retained canines removed at the same time and I was so brave 🥰

19/07/2024

Did somebody say it’s sunny this weekend?

15/07/2024

Has your pet been trying to tell you something lately as we move further into the cold temperature?

Arthritis is a painful joint disease that approximately 40% of cats and dogs will silently suffer with, that's 2 in 5 ratio!. This can affect their everyday movements, such as going up stairs, jumping up onto the bed or playing with their favourite toys.

Fortunately, here at SGV, we’re dedicated to improving the quality of life of you and your pets. We offer a variety of options such as oral supplements or long-acting pain relief injections and we're more than happy to help you find a solution to ease their pain.

Complete the online screener provided in the links below and visit us in clinic to find out if arthritis is the cause of your pets' pain.

https://www.zoetispets.com/au-en/dog/arthritis/
https://www.zoetispets.com/au-en/cat/arthritis/

09/07/2024

Brothers Elvis and Dylan came in this week for their routine dental scale and polish while Dylan also underwent lumpectomy surgery to remove a couple of suspicious looking lumps their owner has found.

We encourage all owners to preform regular searches on your pets, and talk to your pets' groomers/walkers to maximise the chance of catching anything suspicious in the earliest stage possible! If you notice any new lumps or growths on your pet, make sure you get them checked out right away, especially if they are increasing in size over a short period of time. Lumps and bumps could be of benign or malignant nature and may arise as a result of infections, foreign bodies or cancers.

01/07/2024

Once a puppy, always a puppy ❤️

Off the Leash

28/06/2024

Is your pet protected against ticks even in the colder months?

Even if your pet has not been to any high-risk regions such as the coastal or bush/scrub areas and with the cool temperatures, ticks may still find their ways onto your furriends and pose serious threats if they are not on any preventions.

There are many effective products on the market such as Bravecto, NexGard Spectra and Simparica Trio that will protect your pets against ticks. They either come in the form of an oral tablet/chew, or a topical liquid to apply on the skin. Correct usage of tick preventatives and regular checks/searches through your pets' coats can effectively reduce the risk of tick paralysis, in any season!

Watch out for symptoms of tick paralysis:
🐾weakness/lethargy
🐾wobbly gait/collapse
🐾vomiting
🐾coughing or gagging
🐾changes in vocalisation
🐾difficulty breathing

We urge every pet parent to ensure their pet is up to date with tick prevention. If you need help with any preventative products, please feel free to give us a call on (02) 9588 2088.

25/06/2024

How often do you see a dressed-up bunny! SGV was in love when Ger Ger arrived in her tutu dress for an eye examination, she even stayed perfectly still for her photo shoot

22/06/2024

Leo didn't have much plaque and tartar on his teeth, but his owner did the exact right thing by bringing him in for a dental scale and polish to prevent painful extractions down the track 🦷

Did you know?
More than 70% of cats and dogs show various degree of periodontal disease by the age of 3, and the key to management is PREVENTION. Regular dental checkups and a tailored dental disease prevention program will not only save you and your pet from expensive and painful dental work, e.g. extractions, they will also improve your pet’s quality of life as you take care of those pearly whites!

Talk to one of our friendly staff to book in a dental check up for your pet today!

19/06/2024

🌸On Wednesdays we wear pink!!

17/06/2024

Paws up those who have matching PJ sets with their Mom and Dad - Cooper does! 🐾

14/06/2024

Webbie was rescued by due to ectrodactyly affecting her right front paw. This is a congenital bone abnormality characterised by a soft tissue and boney split between metacarpal bones, and in Webbie's case, means she has a webbed foot! She was quickly adopted by an extremely loving family and visited SGV for her check up. She is definitely very well loved and thriving!

12/06/2024

Puppy or Baby Yoda?

09/06/2024

Meet Uggy - the fluffy French Bulldog!
Did you know that the gene responsible for determining hair length in French Bulldogs is called Fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5)? Its two recessive variants, L1 and L4, reduce the ability of the gene FGF5 from signalling hair follicles to stop hair growth, which means puppies must carry two copies of either variant, one copy from each parent, to have the "fluffy" appearance!

07/06/2024

Dear clients, we are open this weekend with normal hours (9am - 4pm) and will be CLOSED for the King's Birthday public holiday on Monday. We wish you all a safe and happy long weekend!

For out of hours emergencies, please contact VSOS (closest emergency hospital to our clinic) or any of the following 24hr hospitals;

VSOS - Veterinary Specialists of Sydney
(02) 8376 8767
106 Parraweena Rd, Miranda NSW 2228

SASH - Small Animal Specialist Hospital
(02) 8913 4000
5/476 Gardeners Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015

SVES - Sydney Veterinary Emergency and Specialists
(02) 9197 5800
675 Botany Rd, Rosebery NSW 2018

SASH - Small Animal Specialist Hospital
(02) 9889 0289
1 Riverside Corporate Park, 1 Richardson Pl, North Ryde NSW 2113

ARH - Animal Referral Hospital
(02) 9758 8666
250 Parramatta Road, Homebush West NSW

05/06/2024

We are loving the winter fashion that's coming through the door lately 💖 Keep warm everybody!

03/06/2024

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We are launching our WeChat platform to assist our Chinese client group with bookings and general inquiries without the language barrier! Platform hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. In case of emergencies, please call our clinic directly on (02) 9588 2088

31/05/2024

Are you just as in love as Dr. Louise (and the rest of us)? Arlo the Tibby Pug came in for his first check up with his new family and now knows all about the importance of vaccinations and parasite prevention!

19/05/2024

Today's educational session brought to you by PANTS!

What should I expect after my pet undergoes general anaesthesia?

Unlike us, pets cannot foresee their upcoming surgeries and often wake up confused and can look worried or lost over the next 24-hour period whilst their bodies metabolise the general anaesthetics and drugs. Be sure to offer them some extra TLCs during this time so they feel more at ease. However, paediatric or young patients after a quick procedure e.g. desexing or quick dental scale and polish can appear to be back on their feet in no time like nothing has happened!

Some symptoms you can look out for during the recovery phase are:
🩺Panting/restlessness
It is common for pets to be experiencing various levels of discomfort, physically or mentally, after an operation. They may find it difficult to get comfortable or can feel anxious after having a long day. Most pets go home with pain relief medications but if your pet seems extra painfu/unsettled, please let us know and we will look in to a stronger pain relieves or a recheck.

🩺Inappetence/nausea
Many pets feel nauseous and don't want to eat after an anaesthetic, especially during the first 12 hours, and some may vomit after eating. If that's the case, it’s okay to give them some extra time to develop their appetite, and we strongly recommend your pets to be monitored whilst eating for the first day. Appetite should improve by the following day.

🩺Less or abnormal bowel movements
Prolonged fasting period and reduced metabolic rates can cause your pets to not defecate for longer than usual, whereas some have more frequent bowel movements including loose stools or even diarrhoea. If your pet is having loose stools, please let us know. Urination should not be reduced and may even increase in the first 24 hours due to IV fluids they've received.

Even if your pets look very active and energetic right after their procedures, we ask that you still try to keep them as rested as possible to minimise risks of trauma to the surgical sites, infections and formation of hernias.

Please also let us know of any abnormal behaviours that last more than 48 hours.

16/05/2024

The most precious Louie made sure every staff at SGV received plenty of love and support from him as he stayed the day for his desexing procedure. He had a smooth anaesthetic and recovery, and when we came back for a recheck 3 days later, he was back to his bouncy self and showered us again with his kisses 💖

Address

30 Princes Highway
Sydney, NSW
2217

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+61295882088

Website

http://www.stgeorgevets.com.au/

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This poor little brushtail was dropped off to us by a kind member of public and upon initial examination, he was hypothermic, hypoglycaemic and not moving. After some intensive care involving subcutaneous fluids, heat source and calorie-rich supplements via syringe feeding, the little guy was back on his feet very quickly and self-feeding within 2 hours! He has been taken on by a wildlife carer from WIRES who will continue to nurse him back to health before his release 💖

Happy Sunday from Axel!!

It's FRIYAY, and Roxy agrees!! 👏🎉🎊

🚨EXTRA PUPPY CLASS ADDED! Due to high demand another puppy session has been opened: Wednesday 15th of December Week 1 and 2 | 4:30-5:30pm Week 3 and 4 | 5:30-6:30pm Book online at www.puppyschool.dog 🐾🎓 Peanut’s exceptional “lie down” (working hard in his overalls)

Recalls with Archie!

Puppy's getting a vaccination 🐾

Four cheeky kitties for adoption. Our reformed fel-ons are ready to give up their life of crime and settle down to a life sentence in their fur-ever home. These little fur-babies are hand reared and love playing with their brothers and sisters, and they enjoy their cuddles. They are 11 weeks old and have all been microchipped: 900164001314064 -ginger and white male 900164001314060 -ginger and white female 900164001314056-white and ginger female 900164001314072-tortie tabby female Their adoption fee of $250 includes: • 1st and 2nd vaccination • Desexing • Microchipping • Lifetime council registration • They have been vet checked and are up to date with their Flea and worming For more information, or to meet our little munchkins please give us a call on 95882088.

Little Alvin packing a big punch! If you are looking for a little kitty with a big personality then Alvin could be your guy! Adoption fee $200 includes Microchip 1st vaccination Desexing Please give us a call for more information.

Miss Kitty is still looking for a furever home. She is very friendly and loves her playtime. Her adoption fee is $80 which includes her vaccination, microchip and Desexing. Call us on 95882088 if you would like to meet her.