Murphy’s chemo
By Helen Burns | Dated June 24, 2021
Right at the end of April the gorgeous Murphy came in to see us for his annual vaccination and check up. Little did we or his lovely family know that […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated June 1, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Gordon Vet emerged as the winners of Veterinary Trivia Night organised by the Northside Veterinary Specialist (NVS) and Northside Emergency Veterinary Service (NEVS). The […]
By Helen Burns | Dated June 24, 2021
Right at the end of April the gorgeous Murphy came in to see us for his annual vaccination and check up. Little did we or his lovely family know that […]
By Helen Burns | Dated May 31, 2021
Foraging is an innate behaviour to all animals and is a great way to provide our pets with enrichment to look after their mental well being (and hopefully stop them […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 1, 2021
When we graduate as vets we are trained to treat a wide variety of species, ranging from fish through to birds and reptiles, wildlife, farm animals and companion animals, plus […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 1, 2021
Summer means lots of things to lots of people, but in vet hospitals like Gordon Vet, Summer often means grass seed abscesses. Most commonly these occur as a small swelling […]
By Helen Burns | Dated January 28, 2021
Imagine your regular, run-of-the-mill morning, with everybody going about their business and things going along smoothly, when your kitty walks into the room, and you do a double take. This […]
By Helen Burns | Dated November 12, 2020
Max is a superstar! Back in August, Max came in to see us because he was out of sorts. As we were giving him the obligatory head scratch ( Max […]
By Helen Burns | Dated November 12, 2020
Sasha the 11 year old Spoodle had a whirlwind of a week recently. At the start of the week she came in to Gordon Vet Hospital with a gunky eye, […]
By Helen Burns | Dated October 22, 2020
Not long before we saw Doopy, we had a visit from Jet the burmese cat. Jet had been vomiting and off his food for a few days. We had run […]
By Helen Burns | Dated October 22, 2020
Tiny Doopy the toy poodle who weighs just over 2kg was suffering from a rash after grooming. Over the following week, things got worse for poor Doopy, and his owners […]
By Helen Burns | Dated June 1, 2020 | 0 Comments
There is no question that as vets we often ask pet owners to do the impossible. Stop your pet from licking their really itchy wound. Keep that elizabethan collar on […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 3, 2020 | 0 Comments
Last week we were visited by a grey-headed flying fox, which was brought in by its carer. Like much wildlife, these cute little creatures are struggling at the moment. The […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 3, 2020 | 0 Comments
Did you know that your dog or cat can do puzzles? Or play hide and seek? How about the cup game, or which hand? Keep reading to find out how. […]
By Helen Burns | Dated October 26, 2019 | 0 Comments
Whilst many of us will take a paracetamol tablet, or have a cup of coffee without hesitation, these seemingly innocuous agents can be highly toxic when consumed by a dog […]
By John Morgan | Dated October 8, 2019 | 0 Comments
Ever wondered if your furry friend has a truly original name? Thanks to pet insurance provider, PetSure, we can help you find out! Below we have the top 10 names […]
By Helen Burns | Dated August 29, 2019 | 1 Comment
As is prone to happen with suspected grass seed abscesses, it turns out that we claimed victory a little prematurely with young Phin. 2 weeks ago, the abscess on his […]
By Helen Burns | Dated July 31, 2019 | 2 Comments
Smile! Gordon Vet’s got it covered Throughout the month of August, Gordon Vet Hospital will be joining the Australian Veterinary Association’s initiative, promoting Pet Dental Health Month. Four out of […]
By Helen Burns | Dated July 18, 2019 | 0 Comments
Removal of skin lumps is one of the more common surgical procedures done here at Gordon Vet, though as they say “When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses and not […]
By Helen Burns | Dated June 27, 2019 | 0 Comments
Did you know that the canine parvovirus was first discovered in 1967, and that a new particularly virulent strain was discovered in the year 2000? Despite a highly effective vaccine […]
By Helen Burns | Dated June 27, 2019 | 0 Comments
Usually we see hip dislocations following car accidents, but for little Roxy the 13 ½ year old Cocker Spaniel, all it took was falling down a couple of stairs on […]
By Helen Burns | Dated May 30, 2019 | 0 Comments
Phin is an uncommon name for a really unique dog! He is the kind of dog who catches everyone’s eye as he walks past. Not only does Phin have incredible […]
By Helen Burns | Dated May 2, 2019 | 0 Comments
6 months ago Mishka was a very sick kitty. She spent nearly a week at Gordon Vet, using up at least two of her nine lives battling both a serious […]
By Helen Burns | Dated March 25, 2019 | 0 Comments
Last week we were visited by a gorgeous Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever called Ruby. She had been quiet since the evening before, though had not been vomiting or showing […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 21, 2019 | 0 Comments
Last Saturday morning, the waiting room at Gordon Vet was buzzing at 7:30am. Sitting near the door was a young Labrador, happy to see everyone, looking as though nothing was […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 21, 2019 | 0 Comments
At Gordon Vet, we frequently use diagnostic tools to help us reach a diagnosis for your furbabies. We are spoilt for choice with our in house lab for blood tests, […]
By Helen Burns | Dated November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
09As we swelter through another hot summer, and turn to pools, beaches (and shopping centres ) to get some reprieve, what can we do to give our dogs a chance […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated September 3, 2018 | 0 Comments
Working in a veterinary hospital really never has a dull moment. There is so much variety in the patients that we see, the range of illnesses and injuries that occur, […]
By Helen Burns | Dated August 27, 2018 | 0 Comments
Is your cat left or right pawed ? (and other interesting cat facts) Female cats are usually right –pawed and male cats are usually left-pawed. Whereas only 10% of the […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated July 21, 2018 | 0 Comments
Throughout the month of August, Gordon Vet Hospital will be joining the Australian Veterinary Association’s initiative, promoting Pet Dental Health Month. Four out of five dogs and cats over […]
By Helen Burns | Dated July 21, 2018 | 0 Comments
In the course of a day it’s not unusual for a dog or cat to bound around the house and yard, past shrubs and rocks, trees and pot plants, sometimes […]
By Helen Burns | Dated May 21, 2018 | 0 Comments
What are they and how can you avoid them? While most of us may get through life never needing to think about zoonoses (diseases you can catch from and animal), […]
By Helen Burns | Dated May 21, 2018 | 0 Comments
Brrrrr. As the temperature drops and we all feel like rugging up and eating comfort food, it’s timely to have a closer look at our 4 legged family members and […]
By John Morgan | Dated May 2, 2018 | 0 Comments
Mango, a young domestic long hair has quite the story to tell. He is a much cherished member of his family, but he has a passion for adventure. One day […]
By Helen Burns | Dated April 30, 2018 | 0 Comments
How good is your animal knowledge? Test yourself on our animal trivia quiz below ! No waiting for answers this time. You’ll find them below. 1. Bees are found on […]
By John Morgan | Dated April 24, 2018 | 0 Comments
Dental disease in pets comes in all different shapes and sizes and can cause pain that your furry friend may not be showing obvious signs of. While bad breath is […]
By Helen Burns | Dated March 26, 2018 | 0 Comments
As published in the Australian Journal of Veterinary Medicine in January this year, a recent study by vets at the University of Melbourne has led to a new recommendation NOT […]
By Helen Burns | Dated March 26, 2018 | 0 Comments
Frank the ragdoll is quite the character, and has lived life to the full! Poor Frank seems to be unlucky in the health stakes and we need to see him […]
By Helen Burns | Dated March 1, 2018 | 0 Comments
Does your pet have anxiety? Do you see little deposits from your cat outside the litter tray ? Or catch a whiff of cat pee as you wander around your […]
By Helen Burns | Dated January 17, 2018 | 0 Comments
Arthur the 12 week old Labrador puppy is a bundle of cuteness. Adorable, cuddly, smoochy, still with that puppy smell. That was, until Arthur went out visiting friends and found […]
By John Morgan | Dated December 13, 2017 | 0 Comments
This little nestling Kookaburra, so young it was almost unrecognisable, was found in Roseville by a concerned member of the public. After waiting an hour for the parent birds to […]
By Helen Burns | Dated November 26, 2017 | 0 Comments
Soon it will be Bodi’s 17th birthday, and despite becoming acutely blind a few months ago, we won’t be surprised if he can see the candles on his birthday cake! […]
By Helen Burns | Dated November 26, 2017 | 0 Comments
Nova is a dog who makes being a vet easy! Recently, Nova’s housemate, who is a black and white papillon, was suffering from a troublesome ulcer on the cornea in […]
By John Morgan | Dated October 19, 2017 | 0 Comments
Peri is a 13 year old Persian who is one of our long time patients and also boards with us regularly. She is very well known and loved in the […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 13, 2017 | 0 Comments
Hulk recently visited the Hospital and underwent a small procedure. Weighing in at over 80kg, it took two nurses to support his head while Dr Scott intubated him and 6 […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated September 6, 2017 | 0 Comments
A Sulphur-crested Cockatoo was bought into the hospital recently by a concerned member of the public. This was not your average sulphur. He could say hello, liked sitting on peoples […]
By Helen Burns | Dated August 31, 2017 | 0 Comments
How to give your dog ear drops! Ask your dog to sit. Give them a gentle scratch behind the ears and count the 5 drops of the ear medication as […]
By John Morgan | Dated August 30, 2017 | 0 Comments
Oliver’s family have been renovating their house, and as you may have experienced yourself, one job leads to another and then another, and before long the chaos has taken over […]
By Helen Burns | Dated August 30, 2017 | 0 Comments
Young Stanley’s family were having a productive weekend. Spring was approaching and they were getting in early. The garage was being cleared out of all those bits and pieces that […]
By John Morgan | Dated August 23, 2017 | 0 Comments
It’s a common misconception that the Tawny Frogmouth is a species of Owl, but this is not actually true. Tawny frogmouths are more closely related to the nightjars. While they […]
By Helen Burns | Dated July 19, 2017 | 0 Comments
Mochi, a 9 week old Japanese Spitz was bought into Gordon Vet as he had been experiencing diarrhoea and a loss of appetite for a couple of days. Due to […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated June 29, 2017 | 0 Comments
Recent studies have shown that up to 25-30% of animals that visit a Vet Hospital can have anxiety. To try and explain, it is important to look at the definitions […]
By Helen Burns | Dated June 28, 2017 | 0 Comments
Now I don’t know about you, but I’m seeing a pattern here of Golden Retrievers who are eating things they shouldn’t be. This week it’s Angel, who has a taste […]
By John Morgan | Dated June 13, 2017 | 0 Comments
Please be advised that at the end of this article, there is an image of surgery being performed than may disturb some readers. Sarah, who some of you might remember […]
By John Morgan | Dated June 1, 2017 | 0 Comments
Do you know what it takes to be a guide dog? Guide dogs are bred at the Guide Dog Breeding Centre where they are carefully bred for their health and […]
By Helen Burns | Dated June 1, 2017 | 0 Comments
Brrrrr. As the temperature drops and we all feel like rugging up and eating comfort food, it’s timely to have a closer look at our 4 legged family members and […]
By John Morgan | Dated May 31, 2017 | 0 Comments
Have you ever wondered where all those missing socks end up? You know the ones. They’re the other half of the lonely single socks that are filling up draws around […]
By John Morgan | Dated March 6, 2017 | 0 Comments
It’s a question that is asked every time a patient is admitted for a general anaesthetic or surgery. “Would you like us to run a preanaesthetic blood test?” And we […]
By Helen Burns | Dated March 6, 2017 | 0 Comments
What a week we’ve just had! I hope your household didn’t suffer the same affliction we’ve had here at Gordon Vet. To be blunt, we had a week of vomiters. […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated January 24, 2017 | 0 Comments
Little Shongah has had problems with her behind for the past few months. It all started with an anal gland abscess, which was surgically drained and treated with antibiotics by […]
By John Morgan | Dated November 9, 2016 | 0 Comments
Alex has been a Vet Nurse on weekends and during holidays at Gordon Vet Hospital since 2008. In this time she has had an amazing result in her HSC that […]
By Helen Burns | Dated October 31, 2016 | 0 Comments
You’ve managed to climb out of bed in that Monday morning haze, however walking across your room you find your foot in a puddle. Aaargh. That’s not the start to […]
By John Morgan | Dated October 6, 2016 | 0 Comments
When we need an x-ray or ultrasound, we simply head off to the closest imaging or x-ray centre to have our tests. Have you noticed that there are no x-ray […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated September 25, 2016 | 0 Comments
Jumping on the trampoline is great fun for children and ….. dogs …… We’ve heard about dogs swimming in the pool and digging in the sandpit, but Bella the […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated August 29, 2016 | 0 Comments
Would your dog or cat like to be a life saver? Are they under 8 years of age? In good health? Does your cat weigh at least 4kg or your […]
By John Morgan | Dated August 29, 2016 | 0 Comments
Are you confident in your pet’s tick control? Tick season is well underway and it is definitely time to take stock and assess the tick control that you are using […]
By Helen Burns | Dated August 25, 2016 | 0 Comments
Are your pet’s microchip details up to date? How do you know if the details on the Pet Registry are correct? How do you get them back if they disappear? […]
By Helen Burns | Dated July 4, 2016 | 0 Comments
In March this year many of you may have been sad to hear that Dr John was taking a few months off. He and his wife, Sarah, decided to take […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 4, 2016 | 0 Comments
Many of you are kept in the loop with our Newsletter and Facebook page during the week but did you know that we are also on Instagram? Follow us to […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated June 17, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hey Gang!! How are you all? It’s been an exciting week here at GVH. I FINALLY got a postcard from newly re-instated bestie Dr John, he came back to work […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated June 8, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hey gang!! How about the crazy crazy weather?!? It was a ridiculous amount of rain we had, hey?!? Hopefully you have all started to dry out a little. Nurse Janie […]
By Helen Burns | Dated June 2, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hot off the Press! Does your dog’s lick, lick, licking and scratch, scratch, scratching keep you up at night? Are they chewing themselves raw? Gordon Vets John, Sam and Helen […]
By Helen Burns | Dated June 2, 2016 | 0 Comments
Medical innovations are happening around us all the time. There are times where the veterinary and the human worlds cross paths and help each other to make a difference. This […]
By Helen Burns | Dated June 2, 2016 | 0 Comments
Are you tired of rummaging through your filing to find your pet’s insurance info? Then printing out the claim forms, filling them in, dropping them off, collecting them, finding a […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated June 2, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hey gang! How are you all? What’s been happening with you all? How happy are we that Winter is here? Winter isn’t too bad when you are a cat. It […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated May 17, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hey Gang!! How’s your week going? Hasn’t the weather been unseasonably glorious?!? I do enjoy a sunny day. We had some staff training this week in the Lab. I was […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated May 11, 2016 | 0 Comments
Heya everyone! How are you all? How exiting about me becoming a funcle (fur uncle) again?!? In case you missed it, Nurse Hollie and her husband Mark welcomed a beautiful […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated May 4, 2016 | 0 Comments
Heya peeps! How are you all? I have a whole list of clinic/staff news to get through, so lets gets cracking!! Firstly, be sure to enter our Mother’s Day competition […]
By Helen Burns | Dated April 29, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hot off the Press! Does your dog’s lick, lick, licking and scratch, scratch, scratching keep you up at night? Are they chewing themselves raw? Gordon Vets John, Sam and Helen […]
By Helen Burns | Dated April 29, 2016 | 1 Comment
Can dogs and cats only see in black and white? Have you ever heard the expression,’blind as a bat’? Are bats really blind? As for goldfish, do they really have […]
By Helen Burns | Dated March 26, 2016 | 0 Comments
Kevin is a much loved 3 year old dwarf lop eared rabbit who has generally been a picture of health. He is a much loved member of his family, and […]
By Helen Burns | Dated March 24, 2016 | 0 Comments
If you were to google poisons for pets you could be forgiven for thinking that your pet needs to live in a protective bubble. While there are many potential poisons […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 29, 2016 | 1 Comment
Hi, my name is Angela, I am one of the senior surgical nurses here at Gordon Vet. You will not have seen much of me as I spend most of […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 29, 2016 | 0 Comments
Delightful Deede visited Gordon Vet a few weeks ago for her annual check up and for us to check a lump on her wrist that had doubled in size. It […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 29, 2016 | 0 Comments
When that chocolate cake sitting on the kitchen bench smells just so good, or the Easter eggs wrapped in foil have been ‘hidden’ around the house and yard pets can’t […]
By John Morgan | Dated February 26, 2016 | 0 Comments
When that chocolate cake sitting on the kitchen bench smells just so good, or the Easter eggs wrapped in foil have been ‘hidden’ around the house and yard, pets can’t […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 5, 2016 | 0 Comments
All of our patients at Gordon Vet Hospital are special but Tooli is truly one of a kind. A gorgeous 2-year-old Newfoundland, Tooli has already been diagnosed with hip arthritis, […]
By Helen Burns | Dated January 13, 2016 | 0 Comments
Several weeks ago, Ralph’s owner noted what looked like a leech attached to the corner of his eye. It was very confronting and looked painful! Fortunately on closer examination, it […]
By Helen Burns | Dated January 9, 2016 | 0 Comments
After struggling through a hot Sydney Summer’s day, the evening thunderstorm is often a welcome relief for many of us. It’s a chance to open the windows and enjoy the […]
By Helen Burns | Dated December 23, 2015 | 0 Comments
We all live busy lives with lots of rushing around. Consequently our dogs are regularly put into situations where they feel anxious, or where they feel conflicted between what they […]
By Helen Burns | Dated December 11, 2015 | 0 Comments
There are few other topics where there are as many ‘old wives tales” as there are about fleas. Some suggestions are ineffective and others are even dangerous to your pet. […]
By Helen Burns | Dated December 6, 2015 | 0 Comments
It’s that time of year with Summer holidays beckoning, however for all the anticipated fun and relaxation, there may well be a potential stress lurking. What to do with your […]
By Helen Burns | Dated November 14, 2015 | 2 Comments
Tick paralysis is a common cause of illness and hospitalisation for pets in the Upper North Shore and Northern Beaches in the warmer months. Despite treatment, approximately 5% of animals […]
By John Morgan | Dated November 9, 2015 | 1 Comment
Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common metabolic diseases in dogs and cats, being more common in our feline friends. Approximately 1.6% of cats and 0.9% of dogs […]
By Helen Burns | Dated September 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
How do you deal with Ticks founded on your pet and what is the effective tick treatment? While it’s important to get them off quickly, Gordon Vet Hospital veterinarians advise […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 18, 2015 | 0 Comments
Ticks are found all over the world but the Paralysis Tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is only found in Australia. It is restricted to the humid east coast region from North Queensland […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated September 11, 2015 | 0 Comments
Heart Disease in dogs is quite a common condition. There are two different classes of heart disease in dogs. “Congenital”, where the heart disease is present at birth and may […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated August 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
Confused about what really happens when your vet suggests a ‘dental’? Now you can see the entire – edited – process! Scroll down for the entire ‘Family Friendly’ video and […]
By John Morgan | Dated August 18, 2015 | 2 Comments
Dogs feel pain for many different reasons. As a pet owner you are the best person to notice when your dog is in pain. The signs may be subtle and […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated August 11, 2015 | 0 Comments
Just like humans, the health of our pet’s teeth and gums affects their overall health and quality of life. Imagine how your mouth would taste (and smell!) if you didn’t […]
By John Morgan | Dated May 25, 2015 | 0 Comments
Dog training is a huge part of owning a dog – a trained dog is a pleasure to be with and quickly becomes a valuable member of the family! Dogs […]
By John Morgan | Dated April 27, 2015 | 3 Comments
Fleas are small, dark brown insects that are parasites. They commonly infest the coat of cats and dogs in Australia causing them constant skin irritation, becoming a real pest. Getting […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated September 26, 2014 | 0 Comments
Pet Insurance is becoming increasingly popular in the Pymble area, as well as Sydney wide. This has lead to many insurance companies being formed or extending their services to offer of pet […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated August 3, 2014 | 0 Comments
Fleas are a year round problem in the Gordon and Pymble area, although they most often become a problem in summer. This is because fleas thrive in warm conditions. The […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated July 31, 2014 | 0 Comments
Howdy peeps! How have you all been? Haven’t we had some glorious sun these past few days?!? Like most felines, I love when the sun’s out! There’s no better feeling […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated July 24, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone!! How has your week been? All good here in the Gordon and Pymble Vet area. We’ve been busy getting ready for Dental Month, which is next month. Stay […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated July 16, 2014 | 0 Comments
Ticks are a big problem in the Gordon and Pymble area. We have just uploaded our ‘Owner’s Guide to Tick Poisoning’, to give you all the information you need about […]
By John Morgan | Dated March 1, 2014 | 0 Comments
Noise phobia is a common cause of anxiety in our pets. Dogs have extremely sensitive ears and can hear things that us humans can’t. This makes them far more receptive […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 17, 2014 | 0 Comments
Putting on your seat belt is one of those things that we do automatically every time we get in the car, and on most occasions we do it without thinking about […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 12, 2014 | 0 Comments
Heya everyone, How have you all been? Hasn’t the weather been funny? Hot one day and then cool and rainy the next. It’s hard to keep up with Mother Nature. […]