Start to brush your pet’s teeth as early in life as you can. It is easiest to teach young animals to have their teeth brushed.….. and prevention is better than cure1.Make sure your pet is relaxed and …
Cat Care
Pet care and health information for your feline best friend. Learn more about topics including kitten care, senior cat care and feline nutrition.
Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats
Dental disease is one of the most common problems in dogs and cats, but it often goes undetected. When was the last time you looked in your pet’s mouth? The problem is plaque, the layer of …
Dental Procedures
Regular examination, a good diet and home dental care are the fundamentals of good tooth and gum care. But sometimes this just isn’t enough. To give your pet’s teeth a clean start, they may need to …
Cat Boarding
The team at Macarthur Veterinary Group can take the worry out of caring for your cats if you are away from home for any reason. We now have two catteries to choose from, in Gregory Hills and …
Pet Health Insurance
Let Someone Else Pay your Vet Bill! Owning a pet carries with it a lifetime of responsibility (up to 20 years in some cases!). This responsibility includes providing routine healthcare …
Strays and Lost Pets
By law, stray animals must be returned directly to their owner or go to a Council pound. If you find a stray dog or cat, your first step should be to phone your local municipal animal shelter, and …
Vaccinations for Cats
Responsible pet care requires kittens to be taken to the vet for their initial course of vaccinations, but these cannot protect them for the rest of their lives. The immunity weakens over time and …
Annual Health Checks
Pets age much more quickly than we do. The old saying is that one year equals 7 dog years. This is an approximation, and varies with species, breed and age, but it is more or less true for both dogs …
Chocolate Toxicity In Animals
Chocolate can be a killer! Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, it contains a substance that is toxic to animals. Toxicity, or poisoning, is most common in dogs because of their habit of …
Cat Travel Checklist
Unlike dogs, cats are masters at hiding illness, and signs of a health problem may not be noticeable until an illness has reached an advanced stage. It’s important to take your cat to the vet at least …