Exciting News From EHVH


Have you met our new smiling faces in reception on your last visit? We welcome our new nurses – Caroline, Shannon & Emma to the team – they come with loads of experience & enthusiasm…

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Cycad or Sago ‘Palm’ Toxicity


Three cycad species are popular ornamental plants and grow well in this area, with the Sago most common, though it is not really a palm. Toxic effects are seen in the central nervous system, liver,…

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Turtle Surgery…@ EHVH


We see many local fauna cases with vehicle injuries including turtles with shell cracks, essentially like a broken bone. The pieces need to be adjacent to each other and immobilized for healing to occur. Dr…

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Meet Our New Vets


                                                                                                                                                                                                              EHVH introduces Dr Jacqueline Letondeur and Dr Holly Boyden as the new vets on staff. You may be aware that Dr Natalie Adby has taken up a residency internship and further study at the…

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New Danger to Pet Rabbits


A new rabbit calicivirus strain (Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus RHDV-K5) is set to be released locally and in the Greater Sydney Basin from mid February to late March 2017. Pet domestic rabbits are susceptible and…

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Cat Shelters Closed Due to Contagious Feline Enteritis Virus in Sydney


           Highly contagious Feline Enteritis Virus hits Sydney. Blacktown Council Shelter & RSPCA centres at Yagoona, Kemps Creek & Gunnedah have closed their doors to cats after an outbreak of this virus. Feline Enteritis…

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Internal Fixation of the Radius


                       “Mithras” is a large 8 years old crossbreed rescue dog, who recently fractured his left front leg (radius and ulna) after escaping from the yard and getting hit by a car. He…

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Celebrating ‘Vet Nurses Day”


Friday October 14th was Vet Nurses Day, celebrated at EHVH with lots of chocolates & flowers in recognition our nurses contribution to animal health care. We can underestimate sometimes their value in the end result….for example with…

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ORAVET – Artificial Bones!


Is there an alternative to natural bones as an aid to dental care for your family dog? Oravet is a tasty chew available in four different size packs for all dogs with a permanent set…

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Dettol Causes Blistered Tongue


Picasso is a three years old cat presented to us a day after being seen to lick diluted “Dettol” from the floor. She was slobbering and off her food. Examination of her mouth was difficult…

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