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Mushroom Menace: Protecting Your Pets from Fungal Hazards

Fri, 03/02/2018 - 07:18 By Melissa Beardmore

Hey everyone, it's Mel from Companion Animal Vet Hospital in Dapto.

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Why Do Dogs Lick Their Feet? Unraveling the Mystery with Matt and Mel

Fri, 02/16/2018 - 06:52 By Melissa Beardmore

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Feet? Unraveling the Mystery with Matt and Mel

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What is osteochondrosis?

Sat, 12/09/2017 - 06:48 By Matt Young
Osteochondrosis is a disease that occurs in young growing dogs that results in an interruption to the normal growth of bone and cartilage in the
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Snake Bites in Animals in the Illawarra

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 06:34 By Matt Young

Along with BBQ, sunscreen and tourists, hot weather also brings out the snakes around the Illawarra.

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An Ulcer on the Eye

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 07:29 By Matt Young

An ulcer is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that impedes the organ of which that membrane is a part from continuing its

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How To Stop The ‘Butt Scootin Boogie’

Fri, 10/06/2017 - 07:41 By Melissa Beardmore

Nothing out of a dog's butt smells great but there is a particular odour, once smelled, that will become imprinted in your olfactory memory for lif

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Dog Breath Isn't Normal: That's pus you can smell

Tue, 10/03/2017 - 07:09 By Matt Young

Why Your Dog's Bad Breath is a Bigger Problem Than You Think

Hey there, pet lovers!

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Behind the Scenes: Treating Puppies with Parvo at Our Clinic

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 14:40 By Melissa Beardmore

Hello, I'm Melissa Beardmore from Companion Animal Vet Hospital.

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The Most Common Cause of Hindlimb Lameness in Dogs

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 13:42 By Matt Young

What is the cruciate ligament and why do we care?

Cruciate ligament disease generally refers to one of 2 ligaments that provide a firm ye

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When love is expressed in a rhinoplasty

Thu, 08/10/2017 - 10:27 By Matt Young

You would be forgiven for thinking that dog nasal surgery would be primarily aimed at the large nosed breeds such as Bloodhounds, Germans Shepherds

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