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 …
Pet Care
Pet care information for all species including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets. Topics include annual health checks and vaccinations, dealing with pet behaviour problems, skin and coat conditions, giving tablets, lost pets, grooming, flea and tick prevention and much more.
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 …
Puppy Preschool
Having puppy problems or just want a well behaved pup? We have the solution! Puppy Preschool at Macarthur Veterinary Group If your dog is between 8 and 14 weeks old and has had their first …
Arthritis in Dogs
Arthritis, or osteoarthritis to give it its proper name, is very common, affecting one in five adult dogs. It is more prevalent in older dogs of medium-large breeds, but pets of any age and any size …
Heartworm Prevention and Testing
All dogs are at risk of heartworm disease. If you own a dog, then you must have him/her on regular heartworm prevention from 6 weeks of age, for the rest of his/her life – no exceptions. As part …
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 …