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By John Morgan | Dated May 12, 2025 | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated April 15, 2025 | 0 Comments
Bolt, a 10-month-old Labrador, came to see Dr. Scott for persistent sneezing and a nosebleed. His owners mentioned that this started happening after a walk on the weekend. Concerned that […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated April 15, 2025 | 0 Comments
Constipation is not just a problem we see in humans but can happen in our furry friends as well. For some cats, it’s more than just an occasional issue. That […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated April 15, 2025 | 0 Comments
If you’ve ever noticed your dog straining to urinate or passing blood-tinged urine, you might wonder what’s causing their discomfort. This can be caused by urinary tract infections, cystitis (bladder […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 10, 2025 | 0 Comments
We are excited to introduce Dr. Zoë, the newest veterinarian to join the Gordon Vet team! Some of you may already recognise her, as she spent time with us last […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 10, 2025 | 1 Comment
Meet Jupiter, a bouncy 15 week old Finnish Laphund with an extra special belly button—or should we say, an ultimate outie! Jupiter came to visit us for a check-up, and his […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 5, 2025 | 0 Comments
Stella, a 3-year-old female Golden Retriever Cross, was presented at Gordon Vet Hospital with abnormal vulval discharge. Her owner first noticed the discharge in the morning and tracked it back […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated February 3, 2025 | 0 Comments
A one-and-a-half-year-old Basset Hound, Stanton, recently presented to our clinic after ingesting an AirTag! The owner first became aware of the ingestion when they received a notification on their phone […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated February 1, 2025 | 0 Comments
Important Notice: 1080 Poison for Fox Control in Local National Parks The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has announced the use of 1080 poison for fox control in several […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated February 1, 2025 | 0 Comments
We can only imagine how uncomfortable and distressing it must feel to struggle or strain to urinate. Feline urethral blockage is a potentially life-threatening condition, primarily seen in male cats […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated November 1, 2024 | 0 Comments
Have you ever noticed your pup favoring a paw or giving their nails a little too much attention? It might be time to dig into what’s going on. Here’s an […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated October 31, 2024 | 0 Comments
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 | 0 Comments
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 | 0 Comments
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 | 0 Comments
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 | 0 Comments
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 | 0 Comments
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 | 0 Comments
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 | 0 Comments
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 | 0 Comments
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 John Morgan | Dated April 30, 2024 | 0 Comments
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 […]
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
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 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
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 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 John Morgan | Dated June 20, 2023 | 1 Comment
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 | 0 Comments
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 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 May 3, 2023 | 0 Comments
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, […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated May 3, 2023 | 0 Comments
We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our team here at Gordon Veterinary Hospital, Ella! Ella joined us in March as a new receptionist. You may know her […]
By John Morgan | Dated May 2, 2023 | 0 Comments
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 | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Kay Hisano | Dated March 21, 2023 | 0 Comments
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 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 Kay Hisano | Dated February 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 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, […]
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
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 | 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 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 […]
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
“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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 1, 2021 | 0 Comments
When we graduate as vets we are trained to treat a wide variety of species, ranging from fish through to birds and reptiles, wildlife, farm animals and companion animals, plus […]
By 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
By John Morgan | Dated October 6, 2020 | 0 Comments
Spring has well and truly sprung! While this means sunny weather, hayfever and an excuse to eat more icecream it also means native birds will be teaching their young how […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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. […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 February 3, 2020 | 0 Comments
Last week we were visited by a grey-headed flying fox, which was brought in by its carer. Like much wildlife, these cute little creatures are struggling at the moment. The […]
By Helen Burns | Dated February 3, 2020 | 0 Comments
Did you know that your dog or cat can do puzzles? Or play hide and seek? How about the cup game, or which hand? Keep reading to find out how. […]