Denistone Veterinary Surgery

There has been another case of leptospirosis in a dog this week, this time in Newtown. This disease is spread by rats and has been fatal in all cases seen in Sydney. We recommend vaccination of all at risk dogs against it. Please see our earlier post on leptospirosis for further information.

In order to do our part in limiting the spread of Coronavirus and to provide a safe environment for our clients and staff we are limiting the number of customers in our waiting room to two. We request that where possible clients limit the number of people attending with their pets, ideally to one...

We have had some enquiries about pets and the coronavirus pandemic and offer the following advice for our clients. As of the end of April SARS-Cov-2 (which causes the disease known as Covid19 in humans) has been shown to have infected three pet cats, one pet dog, six tigers, three lions and three...

Our friends at The Pawfessionals have launched a Puppy Preschool to complement their existing dog walking, pet sitting and dog training services. The course comprises hour long classes held on four consecutive Saturdays at 3 pm in Ryde. For further information please see their website thepawfessi...

Leptospirosis outbreak in inner Sydney city area.
There have been several confirmed cases of Leptospirosis in dogs in inner Sydney (Surry Hills and Glebe) in what is considered to be an outbreak of the disease. Leptospirosis is a disease caused by a species of bacteria which is spread primarily b...

Degenerative Joint Disease (arthritis) is common in our pets, especially as they age. Subtle signs seen in dogs may be a reluctance to continue on long walks, a reduction in playing with toys and a decreased ability to jump up on furniture or bedding. Cats may hesitate or seek a stepped path down...

If you drive with your pet in the car it is important you are aware of the rules regarding pets in vehicles. Under NSW Road Rules you can be fined and lose demerit points if you are considered to not be in full control of your vehicle because of your pet. The easiest way to comply with the law is...

Many cat owners are unaware of the serious toxic threat to their cat posed by lilies which are commonly incorporated in flower arrangements. Flowers belonging to the Lilium (true lilies) or Hemerocallis (day lilies) can cause kidney failure and death in cats. Toxic varieties include tiger lily, s...