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Keep your pet comfortable this Winter
By John Morgan | Dated May 12, 2025
Can you believe it’s almost Winter? With the weather cooling down, this can be a difficult time of year for some of our older patients as their arthritis flares […]
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Leptospirosis Update 30th April 2024
By John Morgan | Dated April 30, 2024
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect the kidney and liver of pets that is spread by rats. Infection is generally via direct contact with rats or by contact […]
Never-Ending Toe Fractures
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 […]
Dr John Travels to the NT for a week of volunteer work with AMRRIC
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 […]
Gordon Vet Triumphs at Veterinary Trivia Night
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 […]
Chocolate Toxicity
By Kay Hisano | Dated May 3, 2023
We hope everyone had a great time celebrating easter with family and friends. Thankfully during this year’s easter holidays we only saw a few patients come in for chocolate ingestion, […]
New Treatments for Arthritis in Dogs and Cats
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 […]
Pesky Itchy Ears
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 21, 2023
Do you know what’s worse than a grumpy, sulky dog? A dog with an ear infection! Due to the hot and wet summer that we’ve had so far, we have […]
Gandalf and His Tiny Friends From His Adventure
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 21, 2023
Gandalf, a 10-year-old Burmese was booked in for a consultation for having multiple spots and scabs all over his body. He is usually an indoor-only cat, but had escaped to […]
Heat Stroke
By Kay Hisano | Dated February 7, 2023
February is one of the hottest months of the year. It’s a great time to enjoy Sydney’s beautiful beaches, but it can be a dangerous time of year for our […]
TPLO Surgery at GVH
By Kay Hisano | Dated February 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
Have you heard of an ACL injury in humans? Well, just like humans, dogs can get a similar injury called a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injury. Common causes for this […]
Leptospirosis Update January 2023
By John Morgan | Dated January 30, 2023 | 0 Comments
As of 29th January 2023 Gordon Vet Hospital has run out of stock of leptospirosis vaccination (C2i) for general use. We have been advised by our supplier that this product […]
Saving giant Jeffery from a big problem
By John Morgan | Dated November 11, 2022 | 0 Comments
We have a lot of great patients here at Gordon Vet Hospital, but not many of them are quite as ‘great’ as Jeffery the Great Dane. Although he barely fit […]
Hazel’s weekend adrenaline rush
By John Morgan | Dated November 11, 2022 | 0 Comments
The incredible Hazel might just be the luckiest dog in Australia! On a Saturday stroll with her owner, Hazel came across a 4m high cliff. Much to her owner’s dismay, […]
John Volunteers in Remote Northern Territory
By John Morgan | Dated July 15, 2022 | 0 Comments
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 […]
Dental disease – the silent epidemic
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 […]
Living life to her heart’s content
By John Morgan | Dated June 4, 2022 | 0 Comments
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh,” instead of “lub dub, lub dub’” was the concerning sound travelling though the stethoscope. Cleo was having a preanasthetic exam before her surgery, and a heart […]
Small parasite, big trouble
By John Morgan | Dated June 4, 2022 | 0 Comments
Millie was brought into Gordon Vet Hospital when her owners noticed she seemed a bit off-colour. The normally energetic puppy was quiet, sleepy and even a little off her food. […]
Watch out – Leeches about
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 […]
Chocolate Toxicity in Pets and Easter Hours
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 […]
Beau’s corny foot
By Helen Burns | Dated November 25, 2021 | 1 Comment
Beau the 4 year old greyhound was rehomed into his beautiful family 1 year ago this month. After spending his early life racing, he was looking forward to putting his […]
Peeta and her troublesome toe
By Helen Burns | Dated November 25, 2021 | 0 Comments
Peeta the one and a half year old kelpie cross dog should be counting her lucky stars ! 9 months ago she was being taken care of by a rescue […]
Dental Month at Gordon Vet Hospital
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 […]
Murphy’s chemo
By Helen Burns | Dated June 24, 2021 | 0 Comments
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 […]
Foraging For Fun
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 […]
What is your diagnosis?
By Helen Burns | Dated May 10, 2021 | 0 Comments
Dogs are naturally inquisitive creatures, and are often keen to nudge and prod insects that happen in their path. Unfortunately, insects generally aren’t all that keen for the attention. Bees, […]
New Tick Borne Disease in Australia
By John Morgan | Dated April 7, 2021 | 0 Comments
You may have read a lot about a new disease called Ehrlichiosis arriving on our shores. This tick borne disease is devastating to dogs and can even infect humans if […]
Eva picks up a nasty parasitic guest!
By Helen Burns | Dated March 29, 2021 | 0 Comments
Little Eva the Mini Schnauzer loves to explore under the deck at home. Unfortunately after the recent rain, she wasn’t the only creature crawling in that damp, dark space. If […]
Parvovirus: It’s on of the core vaccinations for dogs but what exactly is it?
By Helen Burns | Dated March 29, 2021 | 0 Comments
Did you know that prior to the 1970s, canine parvovirus was not a disease risk for dogs? In fact, canine parvovirus mutated from a cat virus in 1978, and since […]
Dr John Features in The Dog Show!
By John Morgan | Dated March 25, 2021 | 0 Comments
Dr John Morgan was fortunate enough to be invited to speak on The Dog Book with Will Blunt recently! Have a look at the video below and go to The […]
Jasper’s Summer Woes
By Helen Burns | Dated February 1, 2021 | 0 Comments
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 […]
Santa is coming to town!
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 […]
A tough outcome from a head scratch
By Helen Burns | Dated November 12, 2020 | 0 Comments
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 […]
Sasha’s high pressure week
By Helen Burns | Dated November 12, 2020 | 0 Comments
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, […]
Heavy metal exposure in the most unlikely of circumstances
By Helen Burns | Dated October 22, 2020 | 0 Comments
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 […]
Does My Pet Have Ticks? Signs That Your Pet Is Suffering From Tick Paralysis
By John Morgan | Dated September 28, 2020 | 0 Comments
What are the signs? Ticks in our area cause more than just irritation and discomfort for our furry friends – the problem can quickly become very dangerous. Typically taking between […]
Kennel Cough Outbreak August 2020
By John Morgan | Dated July 30, 2020 | 0 Comments
We have seen an increased number of cases of kennel cough in dogs at Gordon Vets over the last few weeks. “Kennel cough” is a highly infectious disease commonly caused […]
Tips and Tricks From the Vet Hospital Treatment Room
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 […]
Leptospirosis Outbreak Update 2021
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 […]
The importance of Juvenile Health Checks in Cats and Dogs
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 […]
Emergency Surgery for Anne the Guide Dog Puppy
By John Morgan | Dated July 6, 2020 | 1 Comment
At Gordon Vets we are privileged to be one of the few vets in Sydney that regularly treats Guide Dogs for a range of issues and ailments. We are grateful […]
Forget Cats and Dogs, It’s Raining Kittens and Puppies!
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 […]
Edison Battles and Survives Parvovirus
By John Morgan | Dated June 1, 2020 | 0 Comments
While the world battles and adapts to COVID-19 it is important to spare a thought for a devastating puppy virus. Parvovirus is an often fatal disease that affects young puppies. […]
Caught Hook, Line and Sinker
By John Morgan | Dated May 13, 2020 | 0 Comments
We have all taken up new hobbies while we wait out this terrible pandemic. Fishing has definitely become a good way to pass the time as many take to the […]
Adjusting your pets to a new way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic
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 […]
Max the Wonder Dog saves two lives with one donation!
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 […]
Dr Catherine Chen Collecting a Sample of the Spleen During Ultrasound
By John Morgan | Dated March 6, 2020 | 0 Comments
We are fortunate enough to have a great range of skills at Gordon Vet Hospital that allow us to detect and treat diseases early. In this video Dr Catherine demonstrates […]
Pet games for a rainy / hot / smoky day
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. […]
Pepsi’s Bowel Blockage
By John Morgan | Dated November 21, 2019 | 0 Comments
Pepsi is a beautiful 4 month old Great Dane who had diarrhoea a few weeks before she came into Gordon Vets. Her owners noticed something wrong and brought her up […]
Winnie’s self medication
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 […]
From Bella to Bailey and Luna to Lucy, the 10 most popular dog and cat names!
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 […]
Phin’s face part 2
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 […]
August is Pet Dental Care Month
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 […]
New rules for selling or giving away dogs or cats
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 […]
Three was a crowd!
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 […]
Warning about 1080 fox baiting
By Helen Burns | Dated July 18, 2019 | 0 Comments
Fox baiting will be occurring in Sydney Harbour National Park, Garigal National Park, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and Lane Cove National Park from August 1st, 2019 until Jan 31st, 2020. […]
A zebra, not a horse
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 […]
A recent Parvovirus case
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 […]
Roxy’s false joint
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 […]
Phin’s face
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 […]
Tips for tricky pets on tablets
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 […]
Rocking Ruby ! (graphic content at the very end of the article)
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 […]
What is your diagnosis?
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, […]
New Weapons in The War on Ticks
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 […]
Guide Dogs NSW
By John Morgan | Dated February 1, 2019 | 0 Comments
Did you know Gordon Vet Hospital has the honour of being a local vet for Guide Dogs NSW? For the last 2 years we have been helping the many carers […]
Naughty and Nice List for pets over the Festive Season
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 […]
Santa photos for charity!
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 […]
Have you been to these dog friendly beaches?
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 […]
Santa Claus Is Coming to Gordon Vet!
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, […]
Our thoughts on newer tick prevention drugs
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 […]
New Weapons in the War on Tick Paralysis
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 […]
TOXIC FOODS: Common Festive Season Household Products That Could Be Toxic To Your Pets
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 […]
Tyrone, the toughest of them all!
By John Morgan | Dated August 15, 2018 | 0 Comments
Tyrone the 10 month old Italian greyhound arrived at Gordon Vet one night with a very frantic owner. Little Tyron had managed to lock himself in the bathroom at home […]
Who stole the chicken from the bin?
By John Morgan | Dated August 8, 2018 | 0 Comments
Nurse Janie here. I am going to tell the story of ‘The case of the missing chicken’ and some very naughty dogs. It was like any other day, I woke […]
Smile ! It’s dental health month
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 […]
Sherlock’s sore eye
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 […]
Bruno’s Broken Glands
By Helen Burns | Dated June 29, 2018 | 0 Comments
Bruno may sound like a big tough dog, but he certainly wasn’t feeling like that when he came to Gordon Vet earlier this week. He had some diarrhea, didn’t want […]
Cujo’s Fractured Ankle
By Helen Burns | Dated June 29, 2018 | 0 Comments
Cujo the boxer cross dog couldn’t be further from his namesake, a rabid dog from a Stephen King novel. He is very bright, happy, and overtly friendly. In fact, he’s […]
Pet of the week! Chino, Apple and their stones.
By John Morgan | Dated June 20, 2018 | 0 Comments
It’s been a busy couple of weeks at Gordon Vet with many wonderful animals visiting the hospital, but two patients in particular stood out. Two small dogs, both with bladder […]
Rosie’s Skin Graft Surgery ***GRAPHIC CONTENT***
By John Morgan | Dated May 29, 2018 | 1 Comment
It would be safe to say that Rosie, the courageous 11-year-old Kelpie, is now a platinum frequent flyer at Gordon Vet. 3 months ago, Rosie presented to Gordon Vet with […]
Diseases you can catch from your pet
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), […]
Winter Woes
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 […]
John and Nicole volunteer in Northern Territory remote community
By John Morgan | Dated May 2, 2018 | 0 Comments
Imagine being 7 hours away from the closest vet. To have your beloved pet looked at for a skin condition, vaccination, desexing or, God forbid, examined for an emergency incident […]
How good is your animal knowldege?
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 […]
The 8 Most Common Pet Dental Diseases Infographic
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 […]
Do you have a strong stomach?
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 […]
The danger of raw chicken meat
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 […]
Dental Care From Puppies And Kittens To The Elderly
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 […]
Giving Ruby room to breathe…
By John Morgan | Dated March 14, 2018 | 0 Comments
Ruby, an 11 month old French bulldog came in to Gordon Vet for a check-up on a retained tooth, but her owner also expressed concerns regarding Ruby’s breathing. Ruby had […]
Is your pet anxious?
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 […]
DENTISTRY: How To Care For Your Pet After Their Oral Extraction
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 […]
Arthur’s little indiscretion
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 […]
Pet of the Year is George, the Saluki. WARNING Contains graphic images
By John Morgan | Dated December 27, 2017 | 0 Comments
George is a wonderful 8-year-old Saluki who presented to Gordon Vets tragically for being struck by a car. His foot was badly damaged and bleeding profusely. Priority number one when […]
Puppy Vaccinations: What Do They Need?
By John Morgan | Dated December 15, 2017 | 0 Comments
Puppy vaccinations are an integral part of ensuring your puppy lives a happy and healthy life. It’s important for your new puppy to be examined a veterinarians as soon as […]
How to keep your pet safe and happy in the waiting room
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 […]
Nova the wonder dog !
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 […]
Do you remember Bittie and her pups who were delivered via cesarean section at Gordon Vet?
By John Morgan | Dated November 21, 2017 | 0 Comments
All six pups popped into Gordon Vet a few days ago for their first vaccinations and Microchipping. We are very happy to say that they are all doing really well […]
Safety Tips For Using Flea And Tick Products On Pet
By John Morgan | Dated November 15, 2017 | 0 Comments
Flea and Tick Prevention: Safety Tips for Using Products Did you know that a female flea will lay at least 20 eggs a day which can lead to about 20,000 […]
Tick season is well and truly underway.
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 […]
Pet of the week is Lilly
By John Morgan | Dated October 26, 2017 | 0 Comments
Lilly managed to get hold of some dark cooking chocolate while her family wasn’t looking. Dark chocolate is especially toxic to dogs. All types of chocolate contain cocoa, and cocoa […]
Did You Know?
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 […]
Rufus and the broken glass
By Helen Burns | Dated October 7, 2017 | 0 Comments
Last week Rufus’s family were away, enjoying the school holidays and Rufus was left in the care of his lovely house sitter. While she was preparing dinner for Rufus’ cat-sister, […]
Pet of the week is Hulk the Saint Bernard
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 […]
Ollie the collie went looking for lollies
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 […]
Stanley is hooked on adventure
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 […]
Pet of the week is little Honey
By John Morgan | Dated August 9, 2017 | 0 Comments
Pet of the week is Honey. You may remember her from a recent post where we mentioned that she was going to have her teeth cleaned. Honey is a lovely […]
Bailey’s Near Fatal Run In With Snails!
By Helen Burns | Dated August 4, 2017 | 0 Comments
Bailey is a delightful 12 week old Border Collie puppy who presented for a devastating disease we see occasionally in the area around Gordon Vet Hospital. Angiostrongylus cantonensis or “rat […]
Pet of the week is Sophie the Strong who is a very tough little dog!
By Scott Lackenby | Dated August 2, 2017 | 0 Comments
This post contains graphic images. Reader discretion is advised. Sophie, an 8 year old Chihuahua has had a run in with something unknown, in her backyard. It appears that the […]
This week’s pet of the week is Mochi, a little pup with a bummer of a problem.
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 […]
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