Summer Hill Village Vet in Summer Hill, New South Wales | Veterinary surgeon

Summer Hill Village Vet

Locality: Summer Hill, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9797 2555

Address: 29 Grosvenor Cres 2130 Summer Hill, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.summerhillvillagevet.com

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25.01.2022 We wish we had one simple solution for your pet’s skin problems but due to the complexity of skin issues, multiple diagnostic tests and elimination trials are often needed to reach a diagnosis. Read on for some more information regarding itchy pets. You may also find the answer to our in-clinic quiz that gets you an entry into our raffle for one of three major pet-skin hampers :-) ... https://summerhillvillagevet.com/complexity-of-skin-disease/

24.01.2022 Just saw this timely post on the Maggies Rescue page reminding us that its Fresh Breath Day!! We have great offers for dental month (all of August) so feel free to book your little ones for a check. Feel free to donate to Maggies too as they often look after pets with severe dental problems and make it their priority to ensure they are pain-free until they are adopted.

24.01.2022 Just a reminder that Santa-Paws photoshoots are happening at Summer Hill Village Vet! We still have some spots available from 2:30pm for this Sunday and some availabilities for next Sunday the 29th of November. Please call us on 9797 2555 if you'd like to book your pet in. The last few years we have always booked out and unfortunately some people had missed out so make sure you call ASAP to secure a spot!... We will require a $30 prepayment at the time of booking, all the money will go towards WIRES Wildlife. To see the previous year's photos visit https://summerhillvillagevet.com/santa-paws-2019 Due to COVID-19 restrictions we will not be providing any props for the shoots so if you were hoping to dress your pet up please feel free to bring your own decor :-)

24.01.2022 Our nurse Helens cat Scully may only have one ear but that doesnt stop him from getting some reading done We wanna see your pets working from home with the hashtag #SHVVrelax for a chance to win one of 3 Anti-anxiety pet packages ! Visit our Facebook page or website for more details .... . . . . . . . #SHVVrelax #workfromhome #workingfromhome #workingfromhomewithcats #summerhill #summerhillvillagevet #readingcats #catswhoread

23.01.2022 Why is my pet itchy?! Spring is the time when the itch either reappears or ramps up. It’s no fun for anyone. There’s no single answer to the question of WHY but there are some really common causes that need to be investigated first. For more information check out our Itchy Pet guide (https://summerhillvillagevet.com//Itchy-Pet-Report-Letterh)... And once we find out what is wrong we can start doing something about it. Whilst there’s usually no quick fix answer to the itch, and often it can’t be cured but only managed, we can reduce your pet’s discomfort almost immediately and start the process of treating. See more

23.01.2022 Felix is an absolute sweet heart who looks like he had a rough start in life. Luckily his mum adopted him recently and has spoilt him ever since - at 10years old Felix is lucky to have found such a wonderful loving new home ! #seniorpet #seniorpetsofig #seniorcat #tuxedocat #instacat #drcat #vet #vetclinic #summerhill #shvv #summerhillvillagevet

22.01.2022 Stray dog picked up in Ashfield !

21.01.2022 We have received our official COVID SAFE status from the NSW Government. This means that our clinic is in line with all the NSW Governments COVID-19 safety recommendations and will be completely up to date with any changes + updates. We want to continue to be there for you and your pets during this difficult time and we can only do this with your help.... Please continue to follow staff directions, limit vet visits to have only one person to enter the clinic, check how many people are in the waiting room prior to coming in (we have a limit of 4 clients to comply with social distancing) and by sanitising frequently. Thank-you everyone again for all your patience and understanding

21.01.2022 We always had our suspicions!

21.01.2022 Happy 7th birthday to this gentle giant! Yogi weighs in at almost 60kg and is an absolute sweet heart, since he spent his birthday at the clinic we thought we might as well make it an extra special visit complete with party hats

21.01.2022 Our receptionist Jess captured this perfect photo in our waiting room! Looks like a pokemon evolution

21.01.2022 Hey guys, consider buying a $15 ticket and take part in this Online Trivia, fundraiser for rescue animals. We help Maggies a lot and they need our support right now. Shall we have a friendly clients vs vets competition? Im happy to gift one of our clients a bottle of something-you-fancy if you come top of our SHVV circle. Post here if youve bought a ticket and let the games begin!!

21.01.2022 We should share this closer to summer but hes done such a great job explaining it I had to share now!

20.01.2022 We love our senior patients at SHVV but I take my hat off to this guy! Wow!

20.01.2022 One of our ex-adoption kittens from last year has come back for her annual vaccinations Gremlin was only 300g when we she first arrived as a stray and now she is almost 4kg, she is thriving and doing well in her forever home and we couldnt be happier for her

19.01.2022 Confirmed LEPTOSPIROSIS case in Newtown: University of Sydney has confirmed that they have euthanised a dog critically ill with leptospirosis. Just a timely reminder to make sure you keep your dogs up to date with this vaccine. Call us if you arent sure :)

19.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING DESEXING YOUR CATS As of July 1st 2020, NSW Office of Local Government have made it mandatory for all owners to have their cats desexed by 4months of age. Owners who fail to do so will be required to pay council an additional $80 permit fee annually.... For more information visit https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au//nsw-pet-regist/annual-permits/

18.01.2022 Just a lovely story from a beautiful woman we know. So pleased you are cancer-free Rachel and so moved to share your story about Willow and Belle

18.01.2022 Week 2 of our Skin Competition: Every correct answer wins a small goodies pack for their pet (to pick up from the clinic) and an entry into our raffle for one of three grand prizes. You can enter multiple competitions as every correct answer is another entry into the raffle. ... This weeks question: What is the main cause for this dog's skin condition? Facebook message us your answers and we will let you know if it is correct, good luck! :-)

18.01.2022 **UPDATE: current owner found and reunited :-) ** URGENTLY SEEKING OWNER OF STRAY BURMESE A member of public handed this very senior Burmese cat after finding it in Croydon.... The cat is chipped however owners on chip are a dead end. It is in need of vet treatment - Council tell us to contact RSPCA or put back on the street, RSPCA tell us that its not their responsibility. With this cats current condition there is no way we would put back on the street. We are only legally allowed to provide first aid since this cat is technically owned/chipped. Please help us get this beautiful cat home!!!

18.01.2022 We’d love to see you and your furry pals at this event to celebrate Man’s best friend! Dr Lydia and some of our nurses will be there helping Maggie’s

17.01.2022 Announcing the 3 x winners for our Anti-Anxiety Pet Competition! Thank-you to everyone for the entries - the team enjoyed seeing all the ways your pets worked from home :-) It was a hard decision because they all looked like such hard little workers but our Top 3 picks were, Pixel the corgi, Samson the pugalier and Walter the tabby. Congratulations to our three model employees

16.01.2022 Last chance to book for Santapaws 2020! Our last session for Christmas pet photoshoots is this Sunday, we have some limited time available from 1pm still. If you don't want to miss out you can book your pet in by calling us on 9797 2555... We will require a $30 prepayment at the time of booking, 100% of the money from Santapaws will go towards WIRES Wildlife. All pets welcome! Have a look at some of last years photos (https://summerhillvillagevet.com/santa-paws-2019/) and if you are interested in seeing some of the other work of our photographer Angela, visit https://www.angelarobertsonbuchanan.com

16.01.2022 AMAZING NEWS - LIAM IS FOUND AND SAFE!!!! Thanks to ongoing efforts of his public sponsor he has been located and eventually approached the lady he trusts...safe in foster care!! Best news ever!!

16.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW?... "The Wrath of Grapes" ...yep, grapes are poisonous to dogs. Raisins too! We dont know why, but they have been confirmed to have caused renal or kidney failure in many dogs. I have a friend who has had dogs her whole life. When I told her about a poor dog we had in the clinic recently who died spectacularly from grape ingestion, she was very surprised. This friend has owned dogs her whole life and had never heard of this. I thought if she doesnt know then ot...her people may not know. On further investigation it seems this link was only discovered in 1999 and took a while to research. To this day we still dont know what makes some grapes tolerable and others toxic in tiny amounts. Best practice is to NEVER give your dog grapes, sultanas or raisins, ever! If your pet does accidentally ingest them please take them straight to your vet or emergency hospital for treatment as early detection can be treated. For more information feel free to contact us at [email protected] for an information sheet.

15.01.2022 Help Charlie the Indian ring-neck find a home We had initially treated Charlie for bird attack injuries. His owner however has decided that they are not the best home for him and have surrendered him to our clinic to find a more suitable forever home. He is not very hand-tamed so will need someone who is patient and willing to love him regardless.... Dr Sandra has finished all his treatment so he will need no further medication or vet visits for his initial injuries. Due to the fact that he was attacked by another bird, Charlie should not be kept with other birds. Please share so Charlie can live the rest of his life in a loving home! Contact us if you would like to meet him or have any further questions

15.01.2022 One of the pet skin-care hampers up for grabs has been put together by Dermcare. We stock Dermcare Aloveen Oatmeal shampoo and Natural Shampoo (+ conditioners) as both products are soap-free and therefore safe to use for animals with sensitive skin. Aloveen Oatmeal Conditioner can be applied to a damp coat after bathing for added moisture and soothing effect - particularly beneficial for those pets that are prone to dry and itchy skin. Aloveen Shampoo and Natural Shampoo ar...e pH neutral and soap-free with a pleasant fragrance. They are suitable for allergic and sensitive skin types as well as pets with normal skin :-) TO WIN the Dermcare pet hamper all you have to do is pop in clinic and follow the instructions to answer the question - what is the most common cause for skin issues in cats and dogs?

15.01.2022 Just a reminder if your dog has NOT had the leptospirosis vaccine. We will have recommended this to ALL of our existing clients. We just have to boost each year.

15.01.2022 IMPORTANT LEPTO UPDATE FROM NORTH SHORE VETS This week North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre also has identified a case of Leptospirosis in our local area of the Lower North Shore. This is the first case we have detected from our surrounding communities. Leptospirosis, in dogs, initially causes very non-specific signs such as lethargy, elevated body temperature, vomiting, and diarrhea. It often progresses to symptoms consistent with liver and kidney failure. Dogs be...come infected by being in contact with urine from rats or indirectly via contaminated water or soil. They can also become infected by hunting and eating rats. The outcome of confirmed cases in Australia has not been as encouraging as in North America or Europe. Our patient presented with a peracute infection, developed anuric renal failure and had to be euthanised. Our current recommendation is that if clients live within a 5km radius of the Artarmon/Crows Nest area, or frequent those areas, they should vaccinate their dog(s) against Leptospirosis. This is in accordance with guidelines issued last year by the University of Sydney, following the initial leptospirosis outbreak . . . If you are unsure whether your dog is protected against leptospirosis please contact us and we can let you know. For first time vaccines against leptospirosis, dogs will need a booster in 2-4 weeks to get them fully protected. Feel free to email or call us if you have any further questions [email protected] 02 9797 2555

15.01.2022 Hello to our new friends George and Melon

14.01.2022 What is the cause for hair loss in this dog? a) food allergy b) contact allergy c) demodex mites ... Message the clinic on Facebook with your answer. If it is correct you get a little gift bag as well as an entry into our major raffle to win one of 3 major pet skin hampers!

14.01.2022 Going back to work after WFH? What about your dog? This can be a very stressful time for your pet. Some of them have LOVED you being at home & some (especially cats) have hated it! But now youre spending more time away and some will adapt to this after a few days and others may not adapt so easily. We asked our friends at Sydney Animal Behaviour Service (http://www.sabs.com.au/)how you can help your dog adjust.... And they said: it would be great to start increasing how much time you are out each day little by little. You can start by going on outings without your dog. Even leaving the dog home alone now while you get groceries is a way to keep the dog accustomed to being alone for periods, even if it isnt for as long as usual. Another great idea is to get some monitoring device to video the dog and check for any signs of distress. Pacing, crying, salivating, being unable to eat until you come home again are subtle signs of anxiety. Of course destroying doors & furniture can be anxiety & panic attacks rather than naughtiness. Visit https://summerhillvillagevet.com/help-my-dog-doesnt-want-t/ for top-tips from the behaviour team at Adaptil who make pheromone products to help your pets anxiety

14.01.2022 With some of us returning to work after working-from-home, we know the transition may be stressful for some of your pets. We have a competition to help with any anxiety your furry friend may be feeling towards this change ! Check our latest Facebook page for details. Enter the competition by posting a photo of your pet working from home with the #SHVVRELAX with a short explanation of how our anti anxiety package would help your pet. Heres some inspiration to get you going - our head nurse Sindys rabbit Billie is working from home as a gym bunny personal trainer cant wait to see your submissions ! #summerhill #summerhillvillage #summerhillvets #summerhillvillagevet #petsatwork #workingfromhome

14.01.2022 UPDATE 26/06/20 REUNITED WITH OWNER after one of our lovely clients found him and brought him to us :-) MISSING PET GALAH BUDDY FROM ASHBURY distinct features: missing a few toes, knows to speak and say hello ... Please contact the clinic for any sightings + information

14.01.2022 Heres something to brighten up your start to the week! One of our lovely clients sent us this photo of their gentle giant husky, Kushiel, and his new kitten sister Toby. Sweetest thing youll see for a while

14.01.2022 Help Maggies Rescue help Sam. He was found by family in home alone, owner presently in jail. Family has dumped him at Summer Hill Village Vet. Council wont take him as he will cost too much and technically wasnt handed in as a stray. RSPCA also not interested. Luckily Maggies Rescue have found him a foster carer, although they also will not be able to rehome him if council wont transfer ownership of his microchip. While this bureaucratic debacle is being sorted it would be great if folks can donate a bit of money to Maggies Rescue to help his medical care. (Skin disease, eye surgery, arthritis). I love how Maggies steps in when others wont. Http://maggiesrescue.org

14.01.2022 **ANSWER UPDATE: congratulations to everyone who guessed fleas as the cause of hair loss in the black cat. The second photo with the cat facing towards the right is actually a case of ringworm which is a fungal infection. Here is the first question in our weekly quiz series on skin disease, with the answers to come later next week. Anybody who emails or Facebook messages a correct answer wins a showbag! (in-clinic collection only). Both of these cats are suffering from tre...atable diseases caused by organisms". Is the infectious agent the same in each cat? BONUS QUESTION for a bonus treat to be added to your showbag - guess what the organism(s) could be? Facebook message or email us your answer to [email protected] Have a guess!! :)

13.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME! Post a photo of your pet working from home Whats up for grabs? We have 3 FREE ANXIETY PET PACKAGES up for grabs... Whats an anxiety package? An Adaptil Collar for dogs / A feliway spray or diffuser refill for cats A dose of pre-consult anxiety medications tailored to your pets needs For dogs: a course of 3 x Canine Massage Therapy sessions (visit our post to find out more about CMT https://summerhillvillagevet.com/canine-myofunctional-ther/) For cats: a weekend of boarding at the clinic A behaviour consult with one of our vets A Frank Green Keep Cup for your tea/coffee (because you need a coffee/tea to destress as well!) And of course a package of yummy treats for your furry friend!!! How do I enter? Post a photo of your pet working from home on instagram with the hashtag #SHVVrelax and with it a 50 word description on how your pet would benefit from our Anxiety Packages. The competition is open to existing clients and will run for three weeks till the 19th of July, Sunday. For any questions regarding this competition please feel free to contact us :-) Good luck and looking forward to seeing all your submissions!

13.01.2022 DANGERS OF FEEDING COOKED BONE TO YOUR DOG Beautiful little Malia was recently rescued by Maggies Rescue. Whilst in the care of her new foster home over the weekend Malia, through no fault of her carer, managed to somehow sneak herself a cooked lamb bone.... Her foster carers were amazingly attentive and contacted Dr Sandra as soon as they noticed something wasn't right with Malia. After being rushed to the clinic, Dr Sandra performed an Exploratory Laparotomy to retrieve the intact bone from Malia's stomach before it could move further and cause an obstruction. Malia has since made a speedy recovery and after her weekend in hospital, was able to return to her foster home this morning!

13.01.2022 Big gorgeous rabbit found in Camperdown area - does anybody know me? Please call us on 9797 2555 if you have lost me.

11.01.2022 When it comes to your pets dental health it is important to remember that prevention is the key. Start early and make it as positive an experience as possible. If youd like advice on home dental care for your pets visit our page: https://summerhillvillagevet.com//Dental-handout-for-websi... Here are some simple steps to help you brush your pets teeth :

09.01.2022 Something for us to think about here moving forward....ha ha ha!

09.01.2022 We have decided to increase our range of services, we now offer you Canine Myofunctional Therapy (CMT) also known as dog massage. We want to educate people about the benefits of canine massage as well as help their furry friends. This is why we sent one of our nurses to Melbourne to study and practice CMT. Jess has been we us since 2013, she has a certificate in Animal Studies, Veterinary Nursing and is now a certified Canine Myofunctional Therapy practitioner. CMT can h...elp pets with arthritis, recovering from orthopaedic procedures and assist in mobility & flexibility issues. So what is Canine Myofunctional Therapy? Canine Myofunctional Therapy or CMT is in the most basic of terms, a massage treatment for dogs which involves diverse massage techniques and stretching. Check out our blog post to find out more :-) https://summerhillvillagevet.com/canine-myofunctional-ther/

09.01.2022 Ninja and Pumba are our two ex-stray kittens that entered our adoption program separately earlier this year. Both kittens came from different litters and had never met each other before. Our lovely long-term client Sally had adopted Ninja first but decided she needed a friend - luckily Pumba had been surrendered to us at the same time! Sally has done an excellent job welcoming them both into her home and introducing them to each other. Look at how much they love each other now <3

08.01.2022 Art Class Challenge Welcome to Week 2 This weeks subject are cats... Here is our second art class video by our artist friend Michelle Kinnane! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6riKsZqG80 Please send us photos of your completed artworks so we can share them all :-)

08.01.2022 Lets give Maggies Rescue a bit of help if we can. Sign up to their Online Trivia Night on 8th July and have a great time. We are donating some prizes and there are many more to be won! Good luck!!

08.01.2022 Our very own Dr Kates cats Bee and Billy showing you how to #workfromhome ! We wanna see photos of your pets working from home with the hashtag #SHVVRELAX for a chance to win an Anti-Anxiety Package which includes : a behaviour consult with one of our vets an adaptil collar OR feliway spray/refill Pre-consult anxiety medication tailored for your pets needs ... frank green keep cup for your tea/coffee Visit our Facebook page or website for more details . . . . . . #summerhill #competitiontime #vetclinic #workingfromhomewithcats #summerhillvillagevet #sydneyvetclinic #innerwestvetclinic @ Summer Hill Village Vet

08.01.2022 What is Contact Allergy? Your pet can develop allergies to many things, with allergies to plants being very common. Contact allergy involves having direct contact with the offending tree, grass, weed or plant. Pictured here are a few of the common plants associated with contact allergy that are often found in our backyards.... If your pet has inflamed skin or shows symptoms like scratching, excessive licking, chewing, head shaking or hair loss, book an appointment to discuss your pet’s skin health today - as we are focusing on skin issues in pets, we have an in-clinic competition going on with 3 major skin hampers up for grabs! One of the hampers was supplied by Dermcare. Dermcare specialise in pet shampoos that address skin issues.

07.01.2022 Santapaws strikes again!

05.01.2022 Next Saturday come visit us at the Street Paws Festival at the Marrickvile Addison Road Community Centre to celebrate all things dog *Peep 1/2 of Dr Sandra's super photogenic pups, Radar*

04.01.2022 LOST OR STOLEN PET RABBIT NAME: Houdini AGE: 4 years old BREED: Dwarf Netherlands Rabbit (HE IS ALSO UNDESEXED) COLOUR & DESCRIPTION: He is normally grey with a white underbelly, white outlining his paws, white around his eyes, white under his chin & around his nose, white on his undertail & a little light grey patch behind his ears. RIGHT NOW, he is a brown/blonde due to the sun bleaching his outer coat of fur (PLEASE REFER TO THE PICTURE OF MY DESCRIPTION OF HIS FUR).... His white parts I have described are still white. LAST SEEN: in his round pen in our front yard on Saturday 10th October LOCATION: Belmore Rd N, Riverwood CONTACT: 0404 979 938 or 0425 522 881 See more

04.01.2022 **REHOMED** FAN TAIL DOVE LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME We have been caring for this stray fan-tail dove after he was transferred to us from another vet with a broken wing (prev vet tried to track his ID band to no luck)... The little guy enjoyed months of free-loading at the clinic with abundant seeds however his wing is now fully healed and it is time for him to move on from us! Due to his previously broken wing, Fancy-Pigeon (as we have affectionately dubbed him), is no longer able to fly so he is best suited to a home that will ensure he will not get eaten by any cats or dogs! Contact the clinic if you are interested in meeting him, he has quite the personality :-)

03.01.2022 If you havent bought your tickets to this, there is still time! There are amazing raffle prizes AND 3 huge bundles for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in the Trivia. Some of these prizes include vouchers for Vic on the park, Mad Wholefoods, wine from Summer Hill Wine shop and a hamper from Santos Pharmacy. First prize is worth over $360!!

02.01.2022 Did you know skin issues can sometimes be the result of food allergies? Read more information regarding food allergies in dogs via https://summerhillvillagevet.com/food-allergies-in-dogs/ Or book to see one of our vets to discuss if you suspect your pet may be suffering from a food allergy on 9797 2555

02.01.2022 Buy a ticket in the Maggies rescue Online Trivia and you could win a free CMT session! Lots of Summer Hill and other Inner West Businesses getting behind this charity...what a great community!

02.01.2022 These calendars are beautiful and all proceeds go to Maggie's Rescue. Jump on and pre-purchase as they are going fast. They make a great christmas gift as it is such a great cause.