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info@gordonvet.com.auBy Kay Hisano | Dated March 13, 2024
We often encounter furry friends getting into all sorts of silly objects they are not meant to. Today, we’d like to shed light on a common issue that affects many […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated November 27, 2023
Ginger, a young and handsome 7-month-old British Shorthair came to see Dr. Catherine as his owners noted that he was not eating, salivating a lot and very lethargic. Earlier that […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated July 24, 2023
While his owners were away, Jack the bird-loving Ragdoll, got a little too distracted by the birds flying around his balcony and fell off his 3-story high balcony railing. Later […]
By John Morgan | Dated June 20, 2023
Dr John was given an amazing opportunity with Animal Management in Remote and Rural Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC) for a week in May to use his skills as a vet to […]
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 John Morgan | Dated May 2, 2023
Arthritis can be seen as the most common disease that affects middle aged, older or even younger dogs and cats. Arthritis leads to changes that can cause chronic pains and […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 21, 2023
Izzy presented to Gordon Veterinary Hospital for not being able to walk after going missing for one night. To our big surprise not only did we find a fracture in […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 13, 2022
It’s almost too unpleasant to think about, however please indulge us and imagine needing to pee, but not being able to go. No amount of imagining flowing waterfalls or running […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 13, 2022
Storm is a beautiful ragdoll but also a bit of a trouble maker. Unfortunately, he got more than he bargained for after sneaking out of the house one night. Much […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 15, 2022
Imagine having to schedule your pet’s health care based on the vet travelling to your community once every 3-6 months. The alternative is a 4 hour commute and organising accommodation […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 15, 2022 | 0 Comments
It’s that time of year again – Pet Dental Health Month! Dental disease is a silent epidemic affecting our pets. Most recent surveys suggest that 80% of dogs and […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 15, 2022 | 0 Comments
As your cat ages, you may notice that they begin to slow down and spend more time resting. Whilst these changes can be associated with aging (or even the colder […]
By John Morgan | Dated June 4, 2022 | 0 Comments
Can you believe it’s already Winter? With the weather cooling down, this can be a difficult time of year for some of our older patients as their arthritis flares […]
By John Morgan | Dated March 25, 2022 | 2 Comments
Most of us are pretty sick and tired of the rainy weather that has dominated for the last few weeks, but there is one species that is thriving. Leeches are […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated March 21, 2022 | 1 Comment
Please be advised of our Easter Long weekend hours in case of any chocolate related (or general) emergencies: 15th April (Good Friday): Closed 16th April: 7:30am to 5pm 17th April […]
By John Morgan | Dated October 9, 2021 | 0 Comments
Bugs was adopted by his owners as a kitten and settled right in. He was named after Bugs Bunny because he was born without a tail. Unfortunately, when he was […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 29, 2021 | 0 Comments
It’s Dental Month at Gordon Vet Hospital! FREE dental checks that put you in the draw to win a hamper valued at over $150. 10% off dental procedures from 1st […]
By John Morgan | Dated June 1, 2021 | 0 Comments
FIP is a fatal condition caused by a cat specific coronavirus. Unlike COVID-19, this type of coronavirus does not cause respiratory symptoms, but instead triggers a body wide inflammatory response, […]
By Helen Burns | Dated May 31, 2021 | 0 Comments
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 January 28, 2021 | 0 Comments
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 John Morgan | Dated November 27, 2020 | 0 Comments
Border restrictions know no bounds when it comes to Santa! He is taking a break from the Workshop on 12th December this year to come and visit. Santa will gladly […]
By Helen Burns | Dated October 22, 2020 | 0 Comments
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 July 30, 2020 | 0 Comments
Do you ever wonder what goes on when we disappear through the swinging door with your pet? What magical tricks do we have up our sleeves to reassure and settle […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 6, 2020 | 1 Comment
Leptospirosis is a highly infectious disease carried by rodents and spread either by direct contact or stagnant, contaminated water. Dogs are at a high risk of contracting this disease in […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 6, 2020 | 0 Comments
As with their human family members, it is important for young, growing cats and dogs to be checked regularly. At Gordon Vet Hospital we recommend a physical health check between […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 5, 2020 | 0 Comments
The last few months have been highly unusual to say the least. We have all done what we can to stay safe and stayed home to reduce the spread of […]
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 John Morgan | Dated May 12, 2020 | 0 Comments
At Gordon vet hospital we pride ourselves on continuously striving to optimise health care for your beloved pets. In recent times we have actively sort to expand and improve our […]
By John Morgan | Dated April 9, 2020 | 0 Comments
We all know there have been some pretty big changes throughout the world over the last few weeks. We are working from home, avoiding travel and not dining out or […]
By John Morgan | Dated April 8, 2020 | 0 Comments
At Gordon Vet we keep a reserve of feline and canine blood donors who are on hand to give a life saving gift as much as every 3 months. This […]
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 25, 2019 | 0 Comments
This month we had a very interesting case with one of our favourite patients! Frederik is a lovely 9 year old British Short Hair cat who was a little off […]
By Helen Burns | Dated October 25, 2019 | 0 Comments
It’s true that all of us get attached to our patients, and frequently we can’t help but get emotional. Last month, however there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. […]
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 John Morgan | Dated September 2, 2019 | 0 Comments
Bringing your cat to the vet Just like some of us visiting the doctor or dentist a trip to the vets for your cat can be a stressful experience. Cats […]
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
From 1st July 2019, if you are selling or giving away a kitten, cat, puppy or dog, you will need to include an identification number in all advertisements. This […]
By Helen Burns | Dated July 18, 2019 | 2 Comments
They say bad things come in threes, and no doubt Monty, Yuki and Isabella would agree. On the same Thursday a few weeks ago, all three well-loved fur babies required […]
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 28, 2019 | 0 Comments
The parody of trying to give a cat a tablet was written for very good reason (Click here if you haven’t read it)! It can be incredibly difficult, not to […]
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 John Morgan | Dated February 1, 2019 | 0 Comments
While there has been a lot of discussion over the use of newer generation tick preventatives lately, we have seen our lowest number of tick cases in over 10 years […]
By Helen Burns | Dated December 3, 2018 | 0 Comments
It’s Christmas time and of course we all want to indulge our fur babies. So, at Gordon Vet we have made a list of those things to avoid, as well […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated December 3, 2018 | 0 Comments
Santa Paws has come early! On Saturday we had our 3rd annual charity drive with Santa Photos. So far we have raised $700 for Guide Dogs Australia so thanks to […]
By John Morgan | Dated November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
“He’s making a list He’s checking it twice” Yes ! You guessed it! Santa is coming to Gordon Vet for our annual pet friendly Santa photos. At your photo session, […]
By John Morgan | Dated November 4, 2018 | 0 Comments
There has been ongoing debate about the use of isoxazoline range of flea and tick preventatives such as Bravecto, Nexgard and Simparica for pets. These are long acting preventatives that […]
By Helen Burns | Dated October 7, 2018 | 0 Comments
As usually happens at this time of year, the vets from Gordon Vet Hospital recently attended seminars given by the leaders in the field of tick paralysis. Whilst the treatment […]
By Imogene Ewen | Dated October 7, 2018 | 0 Comments
Captain Jack Sparrow, the very dashing 7 year old cat is well known for his ability to open cupboards, fit into small spaces and hide. Trickster by name and by […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 15, 2018 | 0 Comments
Top Ten Household Toxins For Pets Many of us see our beloved pets as much-loved family members, so of course we want to do all we can to protect and […]
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 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 John Morgan | Dated April 4, 2018 | 0 Comments
Do you have a strong stomach? Because Today we are talking about abscesses. An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body usually caused […]
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 John Morgan | Dated March 15, 2018 | 0 Comments
Did you know that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of 3 have at least some form of periodontal (dental) disease? Dental disease can cause symptoms […]
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 John Morgan | Dated February 20, 2018 | 0 Comments
The Maine Coon is the largest breed of domestic cat, with males reaching up to 11kg, females usually reaching about 6kg. The true origin of the breed is unknown, […]
By John Morgan | Dated February 15, 2018 | 1 Comment
Even after an extensive oral procedure, the majority of dogs and cats won’t exhibit signs of oral pain. Any pet owner knows their pets drive to eat will generally supersede […]
By John Morgan | Dated January 31, 2018 | 0 Comments
One searing summer day, Gordon Vet received a call from an employee of one of the office buildings in the area saying that there was a kitten stuck in a […]
By John Morgan | Dated December 20, 2017 | 0 Comments
Daphne was found as a stray by Nurse Sarah. She was continually returning to Sarah’s home in search of food and affection. She was not wearing a collar and looked […]
By John Morgan | Dated December 7, 2017 | 0 Comments
We all know that it can be a very stressful time for pets in the waiting room of a Vet hospital. Unfortunately, here at Gordon Vet there is still construction […]
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 November 15, 2017 | 0 Comments
The animals pictured below are just some of the pets that were admitted to Gordon Vet hospital over the past few days as a result of tick paralysis. Tick paralysis […]
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 Scott Lackenby | Dated October 7, 2017 | 0 Comments
Companion Animal Export Assistance at Gordon Vets. Two of our vets, David Loneragan and Scott Lackenby, are accredited by the Australian Government Quarantine Service (AQIS) to advise on & help […]
By John Morgan | Dated August 4, 2017 | 0 Comments
Sadly, Joey did not win clinic cat of the year. His race to the top was thwarted by his arch nemesis – Norman from Toowong Family Vet, Queensland. He is […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 12, 2017 | 0 Comments
Lillee (named after the legendary Australian cricketer Dennis Lillee) is a 15 year old Manx cross who was diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus in 2014. Diabetes mellitus is the inability to […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 4, 2017 | 0 Comments
Nurse Hollie has welcomed a new member of the family into her home. Spike is a ‘Joey look-a-like’ stray kitten bought into Gordon Vet by a concerned member of the […]
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 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 April 10, 2017 | 0 Comments
Are you aware of the laws regarding transporting pets in the car or on a motorbike? At Gordon Vet, we certainly see a massive variety of pawsome pets and travelling […]
By Helen Burns | Dated November 25, 2016 | 0 Comments
These gorgeous pets have all been shaved at Gordon Vet as part of tick searching and treatment for tick paralysis. When you are searching for a critter that may only […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated November 25, 2016 | 0 Comments
We’re very excited to announce that Santa will be making a special visit to Gordon Vet Hospital on Saturday the 3rd of December. He is looking forward to hearing Christmas […]
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 John Morgan | Dated October 4, 2016 | 0 Comments
Do you worry about your cat while you’re away on holiday? You are not alone. Worrying about a much-loved pet is very common among pet owners. In a recent post […]
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 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 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 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 April 21, 2016 | 0 Comments
Is your pet a life saver? We often hear the word anaemia mentioned in relation to people not eating enough red meat, but most dogs and cats eat plenty of […]
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 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 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 John Morgan | Dated September 17, 2015 | 0 Comments
As in people, weight problems in pets are an increasing problem. Some dogs and cats are overweight for medical reasons, but most obesity is due to them eating more calories […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated August 17, 2015 | 2 Comments
You love your pet and so of course you want them to be as healthy as possible. Good food, plenty of exercise and regular vet check ups are part of your […]
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 September 17, 2014 | 0 Comments
PET OWNERS BEWARE!! Dr Helen Burns, a vet at Gordon Vet Hospital urges pet owners in the local area (Gordon, Pymble, Turramurra, Killara and St Ives) to ensure their dogs […]
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 August 3, 2014 | 0 Comments
Dogs Have 42, Cats Have 30, But How Many Teeth Are In The Jar? In celebration of Pet Dental Month, Gordon Vet are giving away a spectacular prize! Simply […]
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 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 Scott Lackenby | Dated August 8, 2013 | 0 Comments
The Ku-Ring-Gai region is a great area to own a pet and this community guide, written by a local Ku-Ring-Gai vet, aims to give pet owners an overview of responsible […]
