Antibody titre (blood) testing is now available for major viral diseases in dogs. We recognise that some clients may prefer to check on their pets disease antibody status, before vaccination for distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus.
The World Veterinary Vaccine Guideline Group has recommended a three year interval for the core viral diseases vaccinations from 12-15 months for all dogs to ensure adequate coverage. They recognise that a reasonable percentage of dogs will still have protective antibody levels for perhaps many years .
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One of the treasured Wildlife ARC carers recently presented an adult cockatoo unable to fly as found on the ground. It had some swelling around its right shoulder joint but no fractures were palpated, and there were no obvious wounds or skin punctures. 
At EHVH we offer a comprehensive rehabilitation program structured to the individual post operative orthopaedic or neurological patient, in our underwater treadmill and a personalised home exercise program.
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‘World first recorded’ – Erina Heights Vet Hospital identified the toxicity of this plant in a dog. The moth plant (‘false choko’) has been infrequently recorded as being toxic to poultry and cattle; but this is the first recorded case in a dog of which we are aware.
She was reluctant to move, and had a very stiff gait. Pain relief medication gave mild respite; but over the next 2-3 days she began to show signs of a very painful abdomen.
Erina Heights Vet Hospital recommends feeding RAW bone such as fresh lamb or beef necks that are cut lengthways; not only are they great for your pets dental health; they are also more digestible than their dried counterparts and have a higher moisture content.
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“Taizo” is a 4 yr old male shihtzu who was rushed to us for attention after he returned from a jaunt on acreage with his mandible (lower jaw) flopped down & pointing to the ground. He had fractured his mandible on both sides behind his lower fang teeth exposing the bone & bleeding profusely.
“Taizo” was given strong pain relief, anitbiotics & IV fluids & his mandible temporarily taped to his upper jaw until surgery was performed to repair the fracture & suture the torn lining to his mouth.
