Having pet insurance can provide several benefits for pet owners: Financial Protection Pet insurance helps protect against unexpected veterinary costs. It can help cover expenses related to …
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Pet Insurance – do we need it?
Australia’s population is estimated at over 25 million. And according to latest statistics provided by RSPCA there are over 29 million pets. That makes Australia one of the highest in pet …
Diabetes in Pets
November is Diabetes awareness month, so we’d like to highlight the seriousness of this disease, make you aware of signs and symptoms and the various treatments to help manage. Firstly – what …
Is your dog scratching?
If you notice your dog is excessively scratching, licking or rubbing, or you can see some red patches on the skin, hair loss or bad skin odour, then it might be time to come and see us! It sounds like …
Heartworm
Over the last few months there have been a small handful of heartworm positive cases in the Macarthur region. Both our Camden and Bradbury clinics have treated positive cases. In Sydney, any dog …
It’s Spring Time!
Isn't spring a beautiful time of year! But living in our "semi-rural area" means we need to be vigilant and aware of our surroundings in the warmer months for snakes and spiders and insects such as …
Brushing your pet’s teeth
I have a short-haired exotic cat named Petal. She is lovely-natured and a very relaxed cat. She comes into the clinic once a year for a routine teeth clean but I must admit I can sometimes …
Dental Disease
When was the last time you looked in your pet’s mouth? Every year, we spend a few months outlining and educating the importance of dental health and oral hygiene. But in reality, this should be …
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As mentioned in previous Covid-19 update posts, Macarthur Vet Group has been committed to continue providing you with the services you want and need for your pets throughout Covid-19. We have been …
Should you desex your pet?
Short answer – YES! Let’s get back to basics first. The term “desexing” is used to describe a surgical procedure to stop animals from breeding. Males – removal of testicles and is referred to …