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info@gordonvet.com.auBy Kay Hisano | Dated November 1, 2024
Have you ever noticed your pup favoring a paw or giving their nails a little too much attention, it’s time to dig into what’s going on. Here’s a light-hearted yet […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated October 31, 2024
Base narrow canines refer to a dental condition in dogs where the lower canine teeth are positioned too close together or are angled inward, rather than aligning properly in the […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated October 31, 2024
Rosie is an 8 year old Cavoodle who had been coughing more frequently the past couple weeks, showing rapid breathing while resting, and had been getting tired more rapidly while […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated September 24, 2024
To enhance the comfort and recovery of our patients through a TPLO (Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy) surgery to treat for cranial cruciate ligament rupture, we have begun incorporating local anaesthetic […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated September 24, 2024
With the warm weather upon us, it’s the perfect time to enjoy outdoor adventures with your furry friends. However, with the sunshine comes an increased risk of tick paralysis. Ticks […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated August 20, 2024
Last month, a team from Gordon Vet Hospital had the pleasure of attending the Christmas in July event hosted by Northside Emergency Veterinary Services (NEVS). Our wonderful representatives included Dr. […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated August 20, 2024
Sweet Coco’s owners gave us a ring as they noticed Coco’s beautiful face had swollen up after coming back home from a walk. By the time Coco had arrived at […]
By John Morgan | Dated July 12, 2024
Tick Paralysis is the most important parasitic disease in our area. While prevention options are out there, we all know the issues trying to give our dogs tablets or top […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated July 8, 2024
It is not uncommon to see dogs come in with an object stuck in their mouth. However, having two dogs come in for the exact same issue in one afternoon […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated July 8, 2024
Skin infections can happen all over the body, and that includes around the vulva. Owners had brought Ruby, a gorgeous Japanese Spitz, into Gordon Vet as she had been constantly […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated April 29, 2024 | 0 Comments
Lumps can present on dogs and cats in all sorts of ways: some small, some on the face, some hairless, and some dark in color. Not all lumps are malignant, […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated April 12, 2024 | 0 Comments
Pancakes was brought into Gordon Vet Hospital when his owner noticed his right eye was much more gunky than usual. Being a Pekingese, Pancakes’ eyes are one of his main […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated April 12, 2024 | 0 Comments
Have you noticed your pets limping after exercise, having difficulty jumping, having difficulty with stairs, or even just looking stiffer than usual? These are all common signs we see with […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated April 12, 2024 | 0 Comments
It can be quite unsettling when your new puppy that you have just brought home starts to get explosive diarrhea all over the house. Little Miss Noodle had been adopted […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 13, 2024 | 0 Comments
****Please be advised that the following content contains images that may be disturbing to some.**** Does everyone know how many teeth we all have as humans? Most humans have 32 […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 13, 2024 | 0 Comments
Percy’s owners welcomed their new charming kitten to their family. Not soon after, the family members had developed ringworm and had to be treated by their GP. They suspected that […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated January 23, 2024 | 0 Comments
Summer is here and that means it’s also insect season, and for some pups, that means dealing with reactions to bug bites that could puff up their adorable faces. Insects […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated January 23, 2024 | 0 Comments
Meet Aspen, a lively 2-year-old female Border Collie who loves to play and explore. Recently, Aspen’s owner, concerned about her weight loss despite a hearty appetite, sought the expertise of […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated November 27, 2023 | 0 Comments
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 November 27, 2023 | 0 Comments
Following the shortage of Leptospirosis vaccination, the veterinary industry is now facing a supply issue with all standard cat vaccinations. It is unknown how long it will take for the […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated November 27, 2023 | 0 Comments
We have been blessed with a couple of days of beautiful weather, but these hot days can be a dangerous time of year for our pets. Dogs are more sensitive […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated October 16, 2023 | 0 Comments
When you get a puppy, you may think that puppy class is just one of those optional boxes to check off the list ✅ As a trainer, I know that […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated October 16, 2023 | 0 Comments
It’s to no surprise that many come into the clinic having ingested all sorts of foreign objects ranging from socks, hair ties, and kids toys. Earlier this month we got […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated September 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
Meet Romeo, a beautiful 7-year-old Ragdoll cat who recently went through quite an ordeal at Gordon Vet Hospital. Romeo has been undergoing treatment for a very specific liver cancer over […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated September 6, 2023 | 0 Comments
When you hear the word corn/corns what is the first thing that you think of? For those of you imagining a beautiful yellow vegetable that tastes delicious alongside a nice […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated July 24, 2023 | 0 Comments
Kit-E-Kat, who is a 12-year-old domestic short hair, presented to GVH at the end of June for a lump that suddenly appeared on her left hindlimb. Owner’s noticed the lump […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated June 1, 2023 | 0 Comments
Hip dysplasia is a common condition of large breed dogs, where the ball of the femur does not sit well in the socket of the pelvis, causing instability of the […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 21, 2023 | 0 Comments
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 […]
By John Morgan | Dated January 10, 2023 | 0 Comments
Paralysis ticks are always potentially fatal. This year, they may be deadlier than ever due to a shortage of tick antiserum. Tick antiserum (TAS) is a blood product that contains […]
By John Morgan | Dated January 10, 2023 | 0 Comments
We are constantly amazed at the things puppies decide might make a tasty treat. Much to his owner’s horror, Teddy the 12 week old Spoodle puppy was found snacking on […]
By John Morgan | Dated November 11, 2022 | 0 Comments
As the weather warms up, more and more paralysis ticks are out and about. Paralysis ticks can be deadly to our pets, even with intense treatment and supportive care. Luckily […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 13, 2022 | 0 Comments
Many of our regular clients have noticed that one of our vets have been missing in action for the last five of months. Dr. Imogene has been celebrating her recent […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 13, 2022 | 0 Comments
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 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 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. […]
By Helen Burns | Dated August 9, 2021 | 0 Comments
Thank you to everyone for accommodating the most recent change in our COVID protocols. We are continuing to see our patients and provide all the care that they need. We […]
By Imogene Ewen | Dated February 1, 2021 | 0 Comments
Quinlan is a very brave Labrador with a fetish for socks. Since he was a pup, Quinlan has enjoyed snacking on socks, with no consequence. Unfortunately, at the age of […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 21, 2020 | 0 Comments
At Gordon Vet Hospital we regularly work with suppliers to provide the best possible care for your furry friend. A recent restructure of our compounding services means a few changes […]
By Helen Burns | Dated April 1, 2020 | 0 Comments
Just as with people who are diabetic, with diabetic dogs and cats we need to regularly check their blood glucose level to ensure that we are keeping it within a […]
By John Morgan | Dated March 2, 2020 | 0 Comments
We are delighted to have Sally join us last week! She will be sharing her knowledge of all things feline and helping us provide the best possible cat care! Sally […]
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 John Morgan | Dated May 3, 2019 | 0 Comments
We are excited to announce that we are 2 weeks away from completing our renovations! Once complete there will be 2 very separate entries and waiting areas for dogs and […]
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 […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated July 21, 2018 | 0 Comments
Did you follow the news story recently, about our gorgeous patient Leo? Read on to find out how it all started. Innovations are happening around us all […]
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
We had some fantastic guesses to match the hidden talents to the vet or nurse, and some giggles at the impression that we may give regarding our talents ! So, […]
By John Morgan | Dated March 6, 2018 | 0 Comments
The work on the exterior of the building is, for the most part, completed. Thank you all for you patients during the building upgrades. With the new façade, the place […]
By John Morgan | Dated February 7, 2018 | 0 Comments
Feline panleukopaenia (also known as “feline parvovirus”, “feline enteritis” or more recently “cat plague”) has has been receiving a lot of press coverage lately. The virus that causes this disease […]
By John Morgan | Dated January 3, 2018 | 0 Comments
It was a sad day today for the staff at Gordon Vet as we farewelled one of our wonderful vets, Dr Sam Lackenby. Sam has been at Gordon Vet for […]
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, […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 27, 2017 | 0 Comments
It has been a busy but exciting couple of weeks at Gordon Vet Hospital. One of the highlights this week was Bittie, a black Pug who was 66 days pregnant. […]
By John Morgan | Dated September 20, 2017 | 0 Comments
The weather is heating up and that means local wildlife are becoming more active, reptiles in particular. Please keep an eye out for snakes and lizards in sunny patches and […]
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 […]
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 Scott Lackenby | Dated May 3, 2017 | 0 Comments
Heya gang! How are you all?? Struggling through a full week after all those Public Holidays?? It’s been tough, hasn’t it? I have been busy this week working on my […]
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 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 Helen Burns | Dated September 25, 2016 | 0 Comments
Bordatella, the bacteria responsible for whooping cough in people, has another strain which can cause a nasty pneumonia in dogs, particularly puppies. Read on to find out more about little […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated September 14, 2016 | 0 Comments
Heya gang! How are you all? Well the meagre rations continue even though I’m losing weight. I am officially under 5.2kg, todays weight was 5.12kg, and I’m not even allowed […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated August 25, 2016 | 0 Comments
Helloooo!! How are you all? Wasn’t that a nice drop of rain?!? I’m not a fan of rainy weather. It means I can’t go outside. And of course I WANT […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated August 17, 2016 | 0 Comments
Heya peeps! I had an awesome Pet of the Week lined up, but I also have a whole swag of info for you. I know you are all busy, and […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated July 27, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hey Gang! How are you all? Did you see that we are participating in Cupcake Day for the RSPCA again this year?!? It’s easily the best day of the year. […]
By John Morgan | Dated June 2, 2016 | 0 Comments
Thank you to everyone for their congratulations on the birth of Hollie and Mark’s gorgeous daughter Rylee. Word on the street is that she’s a great little baby, with lots […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated March 11, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hi everyone! How are you all? What have you all been up to? It’s been a busy week here at GVH. Hasn’t the weather been lovely and sunny?!? Certainly a […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 26, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hey peeps! How are you all? Haven’t melted in this heat? It’s not fun being a predominately black cat in this weather. It means I have to be inside more […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated January 21, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hey gang! How are you all? What’s been happening with you all? It’s been pretty busy here, which is good for me because it means there are a lot of […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated October 3, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone! Sorry for the delay in posting, the weather has been so amazingly nice that I got carried away enjoying it and I forgot to post this. But better […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated August 20, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey Gang!! How are you all? How great did the GVH Bakers do with Cupcake Day for the RSPCA?!? It is easily one of the best days of the year […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated May 21, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone!! How are you all? Have you voted for me in the Clinic Cat of the Year comp yet? Be sure to vote for me. I had a look […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated May 7, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey gang!! How are you all?? I have some SUPER exciting news! I’ve been entered in the Dermcare Clinic Cat of the Year award!!! Not much of a competition if […]
By John Morgan | Dated April 30, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey gang!! How are you all? Looks like we are heading for more wet and yukky weather. I know I spoke about it recently, but be sure to make sure […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated April 21, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey guys. How about the weather?!? As you all know, I don’t like it when it’s wet and windy and cold. But I’m glad that I’m a pampered Pymble Vet […]
By John Morgan | Dated April 16, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey gang!! How are you all? I feel like it’s been ages since I posted a Breed of the Month! And it’s a big one this month. Literally!! This month […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated April 9, 2015 | 0 Comments
Helloooo!! How are you all? Did you have a good Easter? Hopefully the Easter Bunny found you. It was a busy Easter weekend here at GVH. There were lots of […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated April 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone! How are you all? Are you all ready for Easter? You all know how much I love bunnies, so I’m super excited that the Easter Bunny will be […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated March 12, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey gang! How are you all? If you’ve been to the shops recently you will know that Easter is just around the corner. While I can’t believe how quickly the […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 26, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone! How are you all? Did you read Gir’s Adventure yesterday? Isn’t Gir a lucky dog? I bet this is the best holiday she’s had! Although I’m a little […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 24, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone! How are you all? I was a little sad to say good bye to Nurse Emma. 4weeks is a long time for her to be away. But she […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 19, 2015 | 0 Comments
Heya everyone! How are you all? It’s been a busy week of rehoming stray animals at GVH. We have found homes for two gorgeous little kittens and now we are […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 12, 2015 | 0 Comments
This month I will be profiling a breed of dog that was first mentioned in the 14th century. Originally breed in the UK for hunting, they were brought to the […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 5, 2015 | 0 Comments
Heya peeps!! How has your week been? Nurse Layne has been away this week, so I have been extra busy doing all of her jobs. Clearly no one reads my […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated February 3, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hello everyone!! How are you all? I think Mother Nature is confused about what season it is! Mind you, when the weather is milder I get to spend more time […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated January 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hello everyone! How have you all been? Did all the kids who started school this week enjoy themselves? It’s certainly quiter at GVH with less kiddies around. But it will […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated January 27, 2015 | 0 Comments
Heya peeps! How are you all? Hard getting back to work after the long weekend? Not that it was great weather for a long weekend. Apparently it was the coldest […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated January 22, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone! How are you all? I bet there are some excited parents out there. Not long now until the kids go back to school! Good luck to all the […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated January 15, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey peeps! When they asked me if I was all sorted to post my Pet of the Week today, I told them I don’t do that until Thursdays. And then […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated January 13, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey gang! How are you all? I seem to say this a lot, but it’s been super busy here at GVH. I’ve been a busy Pymble Vet clinic cat with […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated January 6, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone! How was your New Year?? Hopefully you’ve had a great start to 2015. We’ve started the year off in the same way we said goodbye to 2014 – […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated December 29, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone! Did you all have a great Christmas? I hope so. It’s a great time of year to spend with loved ones. I’ve been a busy Pymble Vet clinic […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated December 18, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hi everyone! Sorry for the late post but we have been super busy getting ready for Christmas. I’ve been busy helping get the Cattery ready for all of the cat […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated December 11, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey gang! How are you all? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I HATE STORMS!! With the amount we’ve been having, we have sold out of one […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated December 9, 2014 | 0 Comments
How are you all? I’m hoping we have seen the last of the storms for a while. I need a few days of good sunshine to dry out! My tip […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated December 4, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey gang!! How crazy has the weather been? Like most animals, I’m not a fan of storms, so as you can imagine, I haven’t been the happiest of kitties. Mind […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated December 3, 2014 | 0 Comments
It’s a bitter sweet Breed of the Month this month. When we talked about profiling breeds and started making a list of the animals who would be great to highlight […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated November 25, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone. How are you all? Did you survive the heat of the past few days? I don’t enjoy being a black cat on hot days like we’ve had. But […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated November 20, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone! How are you all? We’ve been super busy with ticks this week. SUPER busy. And you all know how much I hate ticks. But you’re all applying tick […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated November 18, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey peeps! So here is the Tuesday Tip I accidentally didn’t post last week. But you know what they say, better late than NEVER! My tip this week is a […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated November 13, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey gang! How are you all? I’m feeling a little silly. As you may of noticed, there was no post yesterday. I was meant to be doing a belated Tuesday […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated November 6, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey gang! How are you all? It’s been super busy here at GVH. And with only 48days until Christmas, we are starting to get the cattery ready for our busy […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated November 5, 2014 | 0 Comments
This month we look at a breed of dog whose sense of smell is second only to that of a Bloodhound. A breed who was originally used to hunt small […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated October 30, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey again! How great is it that I get to chat to you twice a week?!? Hopefully you’re all having a good week. It’s been an interesting week at GVH. […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated October 28, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey gang! How are you all? Or, I know what you’re thinking. Why am I posting a Tuesday Tip on Wednesday? Well I was having some issues with the website […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated October 23, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hi everyone! How are you all? How nice is the sun today?!? Being a feline I am partial to a sunny day. There is nothing better than lounging around in […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated October 21, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hi everyone! Did you all have a good weekend? I hope so. It’s been a while since I have done a Tuesday Tip and I thought it was time I […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated October 16, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey everyone! Thank you for all the birthday love yesterday. I was indeed a very spoilt boy. I’m really spoilt everyday, but it’s nice that my humans make an extra […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated October 9, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hey gang! How are you all? We’re all keeping busy at GVH, we’ve had a heap of tick cases. You’ll be sick of me saying this, but PLEASE make sure […]
By Scott Lackenby | Dated September 30, 2014 | 0 Comments
Spring is a glorious time of year. The weather starts to warm up, the days get longer and flowers start popping up. But Spring is also the time of year […]
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 […]
