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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 […]
Dog Care
Leptospirosis Update 13th March 2026
By John Morgan | Dated March 12, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leptospirosis Update January 2023
By John Morgan | Dated January 30, 2023
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
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 […]
John Volunteers in Remote Northern Territory
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 […]
Dental disease – the silent epidemic
By John Morgan | Dated July 15, 2022
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 […]
By John Morgan | 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apollo the Staffy gets plastic surgery!
By John Morgan | Dated August 31, 2020 | 0 Comments
We perform a full range of surgery at Gordon Vet Hospital and recently we got to help Apollo the gorgeous Staffy with an eye issue called “entropion”. This is where […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pioneering medication
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 […]
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 […]
Pet of the week is Sophie the Strong who is a very tough little dog!
By John Morgan | 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 […]
Pet of the week this week is the beautiful Angel
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 […]
She’s back! Luna the sock fairy has returned for round two of pet of the week!
By John Morgan | Dated June 21, 2017 | 0 Comments
That’s right! Luna still has an appetite for those socks, and has had 6-8 pieces of sock removed from her stomach again! Luckily this time Vets were able to remove […]
Harry the Gravity feeder
By John Morgan | Dated June 7, 2017 | 0 Comments
Our Pet of the Week this week is Harry who sometimes comes to stay with us at Gordon Vet for a holiday. Harry has a condition called Megaosophagus that can […]
Courageous Toby and his Radioactive Adventures
By John Morgan | Dated June 6, 2017 | 0 Comments
Toby is a sprightly eleven year old Staffordshire Terrier who is truly courageous! He has had numerous surgeries to remove malignant skin tumours called mast cell tumours that have occurred […]
What does it take to be a guide dog?
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 […]
Winter Woes
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 […]
Gordon Vet’s pet of the week this week is Luna, the Sock Fairy.
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 […]
Transporting your Fur-ever Friend
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 […]
Welcome to the team Catherine!
By Scott Lackenby | Dated March 8, 2017 | 0 Comments
Recently we have welcomed Dr Catherine Chen to Gordon Vet, following her previous stint here as a casual vet. Catherine is loving settling back in to Pymble, after spending her […]
Maxine’s test results
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 […]
Sick Puppies!
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. […]
Shongah’s Dainty Derrière Dilemma
By John Morgan | 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 […]
Guide to tick prevention
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 […]
Smile! Gordon Vet’s Got it Covered!
By John Morgan | Dated August 5, 2016 | 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 the […]
The Hidden Danger in Otis’s Morning Walk
By Helen Burns | Dated August 5, 2016 | 0 Comments
Two weeks ago, Otis’s day started off like any other. He walked out to the grass for his morning ablutions, when he felt a severe twinge of pain. He hadn’t […]
Summer Rocks
By Helen Burns | Dated July 4, 2016 | 0 Comments
Summer was just a stone’s throw away from hitting rock bottom when we found numerous stones stuck in her urinary tract. Little Summer the gorgeous Bichon Frise came to visit […]
New medication for itchy dogs
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 […]
A typical day in the life of a Vet Nurse
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 […]
The Delicious Snack That Could Be Deadly For Your Pets
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 […]
Tooli’s Eye Emergency
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, […]
Cherry eye
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 […]
3 Best Flea Treatments For Dogs Infographic
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. […]
Preparing your Pet for their Summer Holiday
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 […]
Tick Paralysis in Dogs and Cats Infographic
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 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 […]
4 Simple Steps to Dog & Cat Dental Care – Infographic
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 Scott Lackenby | Dated May 18, 2015 | 0 Comments
Congratulations on your newest addition! There are so many things to remember when caring for your new puppy, but toilet training is very important in your puppy being a welcome […]
Must-know Information About Vaccines for Your Puppy
By John Morgan | Dated May 11, 2015 | 0 Comments
Congratulations on the new addition to your family, a bundle of joy and mischief! Vaccinating your puppy is an important part of keeping them healthy for life. Find out more […]
Tick Prevention For Dogs, NSW
By John Morgan | Dated May 4, 2015 | 0 Comments
What are Paralysis Ticks? Paralysis ticks are nasty parasites that can be fatal to dogs and cats in Australia. They are common in coastal areas mostly during spring and summer, […]
3 Best Flea Treatment for Dogs
By John Morgan | Dated April 9, 2015 | 2 Comments
Fleas are small, dark brown insects that are parasites. They infest the skin and coat of dogs and cats. Fleas are a real pest to dogs in Australia, causing them constant […]
Paralysis Ticks: A Deadly Threat for Dogs & Cats
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 […]
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