Category: Newsletter

Unlucky Gall Bladder Problem

“Lucky” an 11 year old Maltese terrier was referred from another clinic for abdominal ultrasound due to ongoing abdominal pain, vomiting and dehydration. His blood results pointed to liver disease; which in aged dogs can…

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Rehabilitation with Hydrotherapy

At Erina Heights Veterinary Hospital, we aim to provide a holistic approach to your pet’s care, such as with the provision of our rehabilitation and hydrotherapy services. We also continue to get many referrals from…

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Team News

After Easter, Dr Michael Jones will be stepping back from his full time role as he enters his 40th year in veterinary practice. He will continue to do select surgeries and support the team behind…

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Professional Learning for Our Vets

EHVH invests heavily in continuing education of our vets so that our clients continue to receive the most up to date care. Recent post graduate education courses attended include Dr Holly Boyden in Sydney at a…

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Does Your Dog Have Difficulty Breathing?

   Have you ever wondered what can be done to help those squishy face dogs like British Bulldogs, Boxers, Pugs and French Bulldogs (also known as brachycephalic breeds), to breathe that little bit easier? Due…

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Fun Facts – Animal Sleep Patterns

Do you think your pet sleeps a lot? Well here are some fun facts. Dogs sleep an average 12-14 hours per day, while cats sleep an average of 12.5 hours a day. Horses and elephants…

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Welcome Jade Bridge – Practice Manager

In January we welcome back our first nurse from maternity leave, Jade Bridge. Jade has been very busy over the past 6 months, raising her son Cohen. We eagerly welcome her back to the team…

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Veterinary Internship – Welcome Dr Justine Norwood

You may see a new face in our vet team over the next few months! Dr Justine Norwood (BVSc- University of Sydney) will be joining us for a 3 month rotation as part of a…

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Outdoor Cats Beware – It’s Tick Season

Care with outdoor cats as tick cases are still rampant. We are lucky to have  a choice of tablet and chew products for prevention of tick paralysis in dogs (Nexgard, Bravecto, and Simparica), but these…

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Vets Continuing Education

Melissa has just returned from the University of Qld, Gatton small animal surgery facility and getting the latest surgical techniques to improve and treat the obstructive airway problems so common in brachycephalic dogs (short nosed…

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