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Important Public Notice – Central Coast Region Rabbit Control Program
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus release April 2015 Please be advised that an ongoing feral rabbit control program will be undertaken in public open spaces in the Central Coast area in 2015. The aim of the program is to reduce feral rabbit numbers and their impacts on the environment. Rabbits are a declared pest species under [...]
World Wildlife Day
March the 3rd is World Wildlife Day, and what better excuse for looking at pictures of cute animals on the internet? We’ve got together a board of very cute Australian creatures. Enjoy!
Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches
It’s Summer time and time we emerge from our houses and remember how beautiful the outside world is. But which parks and beaches can you take your dog? The answer is Doggo Dog Friendly Parks and Beaches, the place to find where to go out with your 4-legged family members.
Heat Stroke in Pets
As we are heading into summer spare a thought for your furry pet. Now I know your house might be covered in fur as your pets shed that winter coat but your pet will still be covered in a thick layer of warm hair with the only way of cooling off being to have a [...]
Paralysis Tick Warning
Fears and Phobias – Fireworks
With New Years Eve tonight comes the fireworks! As much fun as the fireworks are for people they are very often a fearful occurrence for pets. Be prepared. Confine your pet by bring them inside to a small secure area. Disguise the flashes by leaving on the lights. Disguise the noises by leaving on a [...]
Spring Allergies
Spring is here! It’s that time of year when the flowers burst into bloom and we brake to let the ducklings cross the road. Unfortunately it’s also the time when allergies remerge. As we are grabbing for our tissue boxes you may notice that your pets are spending more time itching and scratching. There is [...]
Arthritis in dogs
What is arthritis? Arthritis (or osteoarthritis) is a slow degenerative disease of the joints, this can be present in just one or in multiple joint. Arthritis will often lead to pain, lameness, joint inflammation and reduced mobility, which results in a reduced quality of life for your dog. Surprisingly one in five adult dogs suffer [...]
Fears and Phobias – Storms
We are coming up to another stormy winter. Storms can be a major stress for some of precious pooches! Here are some tips to help your pets deal with this stressful experience. Keep your pet in a quiet and secure environment away from the windows, for outside dogs the garage or laundry are often good [...]
First Aid for Pets App
If there was an emergency situation with your pet would you know how to deal with the situation? The administration of effective first aid could help save your pet’s life. The First Aid for Pets App is an informative tool that contains articles that could be potentially life-saving in the event of serious emergency. Download [...]
Moving House with your cat
First of all is the tricky situation of Moving Home with your feline family members. Along with the advice below you can also have a chat with one of our nurses about ‘Feliway’ – a pheromone spray which has proven itself to be a huge help in making the whole experience as stress-free as possible. [...]
Healthy Mouth – Free Dental Checks
Healthy Bodies Start with Healthy Mouths You know how great your own mouth feels after an annual dental cleaning? It is no different for your dog. Now imagine if you didn’t brush your teeth for the next year. How healthy could your mouth be? It is no different for your dog. www.healthymouth.com 80% of dogs [...]
Pet Insurance with Petplan
Pet Insurance is getting more and more popular in Australia and for good reason. Because we don’t have medicare for our animals it can be expensive to have a pet nowadays. Having pet insurance gives you the assurance that if anything happens you will be able give your furry family member the best treatment and [...]
10th Birthday Celebration
Watch out for Ticks!
Pet Insurance
Have you thought about insuring your pets?
Free Health Checks ends soon
May: Free Health Checks for Senior Pets
Chemotherapy
Remember your Easter chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats.
Lickables – New yummy dog treats
Mutt’s Manners – Behavioural training for puppies and dogs.
‘Why does my pet do that?’ – Polite Pets Month
Weight Loss Challenge!
Is your pet overweight? Register now for our Pets Weight Loss Challenge! Call us or drop in for details.
Dog Training
We will soon be offering an Adult Dog Training course.
Prevention better than cure when it comes to deadly paralysis ticks
Pet owners are urged to adopt pro-active measures to avoid the deadly risk of ticks! This is a warning to all pet owners – with the rising temperatures and recent rainfalls this has now pushed the tick season into full gear. While many pet owners living in coastal regions of Australia are already well aware [...]
We have a new website!
We have been going through some changes here at Gosford Vet Hospital – you might have noticed our newly painted exterior and new gardens and driveway. Well we now have a brand new site as well!