Cancer is an ugly word that brings to mind all types of uncomfortable connotations. Most peoole have had exposure to people with malignant cancer and have seen the devastating effect the diseases can have. Unfortunately cancer is a common occurrence pets and we can luckily take major steps to prevent pain and suffering and it can be very well managed to enable excellent quality of life for the time left.

Following the introduction of the KVH’s Health Screen program earlier this year we are very pleased to have seen the significantly beneficial impact this process has had on improving the quality of life. See the remarkable results.

We all know that we should worm our pets on a regular basis  but most people aren’t really sure why. Worming prevention is an essential component of pet health for two main reasons.

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing relevant and up to date information for pet owners, Ku-Ring-Gai Vet Hospital has recently undertaken two public education seminars. A information aftenoon for the Northern Suburbs Dog Training Club on the difficult topic of anxiety and a seminar of stem cell therapy  and the use of Adicell in pets, in conjunction with Regeneus Animal Health.

New roads and traffic authority laws introduced into NSW in July means it is illegal to drive a vehicle with an animal on board whereby the animal may prevent the driver  from having proper control of the vehicle. Essentially this means  that it is important to have your animal properly restrained within a car and this is common sense when taking into account the safety and well-being of your pet.

A Deadly Dilemma…

It’s that time of year again, and paralysis ticks are hitting us hard. Below is the story of Harry – a beloved family member who was nearly lost to the ever present paralysis tick…

Harry Wawn is a particularly cute member of the Ku-Ring-Gai Veterinary Hospital family. An eight year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, it’s not hard for Harry to win hearts – but on the 22nd of September, we nearly lost this little man to a paralysis tick.

It is recognised that vaccines cause potential problems. The risk of a vaccine causing a problem is one in thousands as far as allergic reactions, to one in many millions as far as death. The risk of not vaccinating is also high in that diseases within the community come back again. What is best for your pet?

As one of the larger businesses within the local community, we recognise the need, and feel a responsibility, to provide assistance to the community where we can. We are always keen to be active within the community and we have a long standing history of assisting the community and it’s clubs and community groups with fairs, education and fundraisers.
We have provided assistance to:

• the North Turramurra Bowling club annual fundraisers
• Wahroonga football club fundraisers
• Corpus Christi School
• Asquith primary school
• Knox Grammar School Pipe Band
• RSCPA
• Rotary Clubs of Australia

We are pleased to have been invited by many Rotary clubs within the local area to provide lectures and information about our stem cell transplantation program. Dr Angus Ross has so far attended four separate club meetings to discuss a little bit of stem cells science, some fantastic animal case responses and the possible future for stem cell transplantations.

Cruciate Repair gets a step up.

Ku-Ring-Gai Veterinary Hospital is now pleased to announce that it is offering one of the latest techniques in cruciate ligament repair. Cruciate rupture is the breaking of a ligament within the knee that renders the pet unable to walk for many months...

A Permanent nerve block to stop the pain of arthritis

Dorsal acetabular denervation is a technique new to KVH and further compliments our advanced arthritis management program. This procedure drastically reduces the pain ...